2017 March PASO Magazine

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terrain ride will be fine, but it is not suitable for
green horses or riders. If there is a lot of rain or
the trails are not conducive to a ride, expect the
ride will be canceled. Non-riders are welcome
to attend. Sign up at Petslo (www.petslo.com)
to join in on the fun.
Paint the Town
Color will brighten the Events Center
March 23-26 with the Western Paint Horse
World Show. Admission for spectators is free
and runs concurrent with the Cattlemen’s Art
Show so one stop garners a big experience. All
types of color patterns and combinations will
be seen under flat saddles as well as western.
Gymkhana style games pit competitors against
the clock and one another while standard classes
keep several judges marking points. This is a
big show and it’s free for the whole family so go
out and cheer on your favorites.
Western Art
March 24-26 is set aside for the 27th Cattle
-men’s Western Art Show and Sale at the
Events Center. Pull out some fancy gear for the
Artist’s Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. There’s a no
host bar. $20 entry at the door. Visit with fine
artists and get the scoop behind each piece. Put
on your fancy duds and sparkle a little.
Saturday the show runs from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. with free admission. The artists will all
be in attendance and the Cattlemen will stage
their renown BBQ from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
both Saturday and Sunday for $10 a plate. The
proceeds benefit Youth Ag Projects. The Featured
Artist, our own ever-popular artist, Vel
Miller will lead you to understand “The West
Through the Eyes of a Woman.”
Check out the construction at the Mid-State
Fairgrounds. It should improve the events for
all.
Note: Take a minute to check into what is
happening in your horse trailer. It’s been a long
time since we have seen a really wet winter
here. Rain may have started an assault on your
gear. Gray or green mildew and mold may be
consuming your gear or tack. Take action now
to protect your trailer and your gear.
This winter/spring will see changes in the landscape
and trails as the year progresses. Make
certain to check on footing, parking, etc. on
trails before venturing out.
Make certain to get your dates and contact
information in a month in advance right after
the first of the month prior to the event dates.
It would benefit your horses to check their
hooves in case thrush is developing. Check
with your veterinarian and your farrier for ideas
to fight the fungus.
Mar. 1-5 Santa Barbara Sunshine Classic, Earl
Warren Showgrounds
Mar. 2-5 Twin Rivers Ranch, N. River
Rd., Winter HT, schooling dressage rounds,
Intro-Adv. HT, twinrivershorsepark.com
Mar. 3-5 Barb’s Wild Weekend, V 6 Ranch,
Parkfield
Mar. 3-5 College Rodeo, #6, JR #7 Clovis
Mar. 4-5 Maurice Thibault Clinic, Parelli
trainer, Dream Ranch, Arroyo Grande, Canadian
trainer certified in the Parelli program,
474-9908
Mar. 7 Trainer Welcome Party, CaliPaso, 6:30
p.m., PR Horse Park
Mar. 8-12 West Palms Winter Circuit,
PRHorse Park, expanded to 6 weeks
Mar. 9 & 10 West Hills College Rodeo #3,
Justin Hampton 559-934-2702
Mar. 10 & 11 PCCHA Silent Auction, PR
Events Center, 10 a.m. ends 4 p.m. 11th,
Coyote Rock Roundup, benefits college
bound, to donate a service or item or obtain a
pledge form, email Debbie PCCHA Office:
mdcgreror@pccha.com or 209-727-5779
Mar. 11 Playdate with Horses #1, rain date
Mar. 25 Kasia Roether, Lake Nacimiento,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. water, coffee, light snacks
available, no riding, take along a chair, wear
outdoor clothing for a range of temps., $150,
975-5443, kasiaandsaba@gmail.com
Mar. 11 Ray Berta Clinic, Carmel Valley, $180
or $25 to audit, both include lunch, www.
rayberta.com
Mar. 11 USYUA National Hunter Derby,
Grand Prix, 3 p.m., PR Horse Park
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