A monthly print newspaper devoted to the equestrian happenings of the State of Maine

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August

The Horse's Maine, August 2008)

The next month of Maine equestrian events is represented here and is updated once a month.
For the complete Calendar of Events, see The Horse's Maine: paper version

Jl 31-Aug 5    Clinic- horsemanship    Joe Wolter Clinic at Piper Ridge Horse Farm in Limerick, FMI contact 793-4101 or frannie@piperridgefarm.com

1-3    Clinic- MeCTA
    MeCTA Clinic w/ Caroline Dowd @ Whispering Pines, Newburgh, ME   FMI: 207-858-5270 or kjmmitchell@gmail.com

2- USEF    Dressage Show    Puckerbrush Farm Dressage Show, Newburgh, Judge Dr. Johanna Gwinn "S", Contact  234-2147 or pbrush@uninets.net

2    Horse Show
    Tiny Hooves Miniature Horse Club Show at Hilltop Farm in Anson.  FMI contact Krisann at 278-3783 or minimefarm@juno.com

2    Team Penning
    Western Mountain Penning Club Team Penning at Black Acres, Wilton, FMI contact 645-2990 or 491-4667

2-3    Faire 
   Renaissance Faire, 15th Century Joust at Treasure Equestrian Center, Manchester.  FMI contact Jacqui at 623-1152

3    Horse Show
    Tri-County Horsemen Show held at Union Fairgrounds, FMI contact Marilyn at 594-4039 or Jennifer at 785-2932

3- USEF    Dressage Show
    Puckerbrush Farm Dressage Show, Newburgh, Judge Charlotte Trentelman "S", Contact  234-2147 or pbrush@uninets.net

3    Horse Show    Maine Trail Show at Topsham Fair, FMI contact spazmkitty@yahoo.com

3    Clinic- Horsemanship
    Ellis River Riders Chirs Lombard Clinic, Andover, FMI call Deb Cayer at 392-2381.

3    Trail Ride
    SMART 16 mile Trail Ride, Hollis, FMI contact Ellen Ross at 247-4108 or ellkross@hotmail.com

3    Horse Show
    Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Pleasure Show, Kennebunk, FMI contact Debbie at 284-1919

3    Horse Show    North Country Riding Club Wild West Weekend Trophy Equitation show with Erika Davis, judge, at Bud Ellms Field, Dexter, FMI contact Angela Coy at 343-0033 or angie@infinityfarm.us

3    Clinic    English equitation (pattern) clinic at Double L Stable, Hancock, FMI contact 422-3001 or llbuckskin@yahoo.com

3    Horse Show- Mini    Maine Miniature Horse Club Horse Show, Cumberland Fairgrounds, FMI contact Lynn at 284-8515 or littlebrookminis@roadrunner.com

3    Horse Show- Equitation    Silver Spur Riding  Club Equitation Show, Sidney, FMI call Carol at 465-3103

8-9    Clinic- Dressage    Bill Warren Clinic at Morgan Hill Farm in New Gloucester, FMI contact Kathy at 577-0394 or kathypeterson@maine.rr.com

9    Team Penning    Central Maine Team Penning  at OK Corral, Leeds, FMI contact Dawn at 743-0678 or cmtpasec@gmail.com

9    Dressage Show    Hidden Brook Farm Schooling Show, Norway, Contact  743-6546 or hbf@megalink.net

9    Horse Show    Maine Trail Fun Show, Topsham Fairgrounds, FMI contact spazmkitty@yahoo.com

9    Horse Show- Games    Silver Spur Riding  Club Game Show, Sidney, FMI call Carol at 465-3103

9    Horse Show    North Waterford World's Fair Horse Show at the North Waterford World Fairgrounds, N. Waterford, FMI contact 207-998-2886 or 207-647-5307

9    Open House & Tack Sale    Open house & new and used tack sale at Hill 'n' Dale Farm, Warren, to benefit Hill 'n' Dale 4-H, FMI call 273-2511

9-10    Horse Trials- MeCTA    USEA/MeCTA Snowfields H.T., Pownal, ME   FMI: 207-944-1948 or badpony@roadrunner.com

10    Horse Show- MHA affil.    Pine Tree Sizzler, Hollis Equestrian Center, MHA B, FMI contact Jo at 799-8296 or spurwinksteward@wmconnect.com

10    Horse Trials- MeCTA    MeCTA Whispering Pines(4) H.T., Newburgh, ME  FMI: 207-234-2677 or heavyhoof@aol.com

10    Pleasure Drive    Maine Driving Club Wolfe Neck Farm Pleasure Drive, Wolfe Neck Farm, Freeport.  MDC members only.  FMI call Stephanie at 725-7897

11    Clinic- MeCTA    MeCTA Clinic @ Tom Ordway @ Snowfields, Pownal, ME   FMI: 207-858-5270 or kjmmitchell@gmail.com

14    2-Phase- MeCTA    MeCTA Infinity Farm(2) 2-phase, at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds   FMI: 207-343-0033 or angie@infinityfarm.us  (Yes, on Thursday)

15    Horse Show    Skowhegan Draft Horse Show for Clydesdales, Shires, Percherons and Belgians, FMI contact Vicki at 966-2280 or Hope show secretary, at 582-4969

15-17    Trail Ride    Maine Trail Rider's Richmond ride, FMI contact Ginny at 737-4989

16    Team Penning    Skowhegan Fair Penning, FMI contact Dawn at 743-0678 or cmtpasec@gmail.com

16    Horse Show- Western    Ellis River Riders Open All Western Show at the show grounds in Andover, FMI contact 207-392-2381 or info@ellisriverriders.com

16    Show    5th Annual Mustangs in Motion, at Ever After Mustang Rescue, Training and Education Center, Biddeford, FMI contact Mona at 284-7721

16    Horse Show    Equitation and Games Show at East Ridge Stable, Charleston, FMI contact Robin at 285-3625 or info@eastridgestable.com

16    Cowboy Ball    10th Anniversary Cowboy Ball, annual fundraising for Equest Therapeutic Riding Center, with the Don Campbell Band and other activities. FMI 207-985-0374

16    Clinic- Mustang    Hatler to saddle wild Mustang demo at Lakeview Equestrian Center, Harmony.  207-683-2290

16-17    Dressage Show- USDF/USEF    Isaac Royal Dressage Show, Dover-Foxcroft, FMI contact Pamela at 343-0790 or sandrabee11@hotmail.com

16-17    Clinic    Lungeing and Long Lining Clinic with Gisela H. Rhodes at Fair Tide Farm, Newcastle, FMI contact 563-3974 or giselahr@tidewater.net

16-17    Clinic- Eventing    Cathy Wieschhoff Eventing Clinic at Snowfields, Pownal, FMI contact Caitlin at 252-4865 or beattie33@aol.com

16-17    Clinic- natural horsemanship    Kevin Crane natural horsemanship clinic in Hampden.  FMI call 862-5078 or 664-8233

17    Horse Show- English    Ellis River Riders Open All English Show at the show grounds in Andover, FMI contact 207-392-2381 or info@ellisriverriders.com

17    Dressage Show    Whispering Pines Schooling Show, Newburgh, MDS/EMDA affil., Contact Colby at 234-2677

17    Open House    Carousel Horse Farm Open House Day, Casco, FMI contact Tiffany at 207-627-4471 or old@maine.rr.com.

17    Horse Show    Endless Summer Open Horse Show, sponsored by SPHO-ME, Cumberland Fairgrounds, classes for riding and driving.  FMI contact Deb at 575-6062 or deb_sphomaine@yahoo.com

17    Horse Show- equitation    English Equitation (Pattern) Competition at Double L Stable, Hancock, FMI contact 422-3001 or llbuckskin@yahoo.com

17    Horse Show    Waldo County Riding and Driving Club Appaloosa Breed Show, judge Kathy Rogers, FMI contact Glenn or Joy at 548-6186 or wcrdc@yahoo.com

17    Horse Show- Equitation    Silver Spur Riding  Club Equitation Show, Sidney, FMI call Carol at 465-3103

17    Dressage Show    Dressage at Wild Child Farm, Pittston, judge Carol Poulin-Taylor, FMI Contact Dana Susi at dana@wildchildfarm.com or 207-588-0223

17    Horse Show- Schooling    Schooling Show at Hearts & Horses, Buxton, FMI contact Stephanie at 929-4700 or hnhtrc@sacoriver.net

22-23    Clinic- MeCTA  2  MeCTA Clinic w/ Anna Welch @ Snowfields, Pownal, ME   FMI: 207-858-5270 or kjmmitchell@gmail.com

23    Breed Show    Central Maine Dressage Sport Horse Breed Show, USDF/USEF recognized, Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, contact Cheryl at 343-8533 or espritEC@aol.com

23    Horse Show    Sebasticook Riding Club Open Horse Show, English, western and game, Judge Jennifer Grady, Contact Jan at 735-3074 FMI

23    Trail Ride    Maine Trail Riders Bowdoinham Ride, FMI contact spazmkitty@yahoo.com

23    Breed Show    CMDA sponsored USDF Breed Show (Dressage Sport Horse) at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, Judge Peter Hansen, FMI  contact Cheryl at cadpeaslee@yahoo.com

23    Horse Show- Jumping    Jumping Derby IV at Northwood Farm, Belgrade.  FMI call Don Devine at 495-2000

23    Trail Ride    Pleasure ride to benefit META and the bridge grant program, in Harrison, FMI contact Jan or Scott at 583-4289

23    Trail Ride    10-15-20 mile pleasure rides at Scribners Mill, Harrison to benefit Mid-Maine Equestrian Search & Rescue.  Camping available.  FMI contact Janice at 583-4289 or muckalot@gmail.com

23-24    Competitive Trail- ECTRA    The Burbs 50/25 Competitive Trail Rides, Raymond, ECTRA sanctioned, Contact Char at 655-4221 or ban_zus@yahoo.com

23-24    Trail Ride    Maine Trail Rider's Rome ride, FMI contact Abby at 649-0787 or abibaby83@hotmail.com

24    Horse Trials- MeCTA    MeCTA Puckerbrush (2) H.T., Newburgh, ME   FMI: 207-234-2147 or pbrush@uninets.net

24    Horse Show- MHA affil.    54th Acton Fair Horse Show, MHA class A, Acton Fairgrounds, FMI contact Cheryl at 324--4681 or cherylj@metrocast.net

24    Team Penning    Western Mountain Penning Club Fun Day at Black Acres, Wilton, FMI contact 645-2990 or 491-4667

29    Team Penning    Windsor Fair Penning, FMI contact Dawn at 743-0678 or cmtpasec@gmail.com

29-31    Clinic- dressage & jumping    Jean Luc Cornille Clinic at Azteca Equestrian Center, Norridgewock, FMI contact 431-1389 or azteca@tds.net

29- Sept 1    Horse Show    Maine Quarter Horse Northeast Horsearama, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, FMI contact John at 443-4006

30    Dressage Show & 2 Phase    Isaac Royal Schooling Show, & 2 Phase, Dover Foxcroft, Contact Sandra at 343-0790 or sandrabee11@hotmail.com

30    Horse Show- MHA affil.    The Maine Event Horse Show, Hollis Equestrian Park, MHA C, FMI contact Ricky Drew at 272-0082 or mainehorsenews@yahoo.com

30    Clinic- horsemanship    Chris Lombard Clinic at Treasure Equestrian Center, Manchester.  FMI contact Jacqui at 623-1152

30-31    Horse Show- Games    Ellis River Riders 2-day Game Show at the show grounds in Andover, FMI contact 207-392-2381 or info@ellisriverriders.com

30-31    Trail Ride    Maine Trail Riders Albion Ride, FMI contact spazmkitty@yahoo.com

30- Sept 1    Trail Ride    Maine Trail Rider's Harris Knowlton Memorial Ride in Albion ride, FMI contact Marianne at 437-5844

31    Dressage Show    Eastern Maine Dressage Assoc Schooling Show, Starwalk Stables, Orono, Contact Alison at 343-1644 7-9 pm or lacoursefamilyfarm@yahoo.com



This page is the current month's calendar as printed in the paper version of The Horse's Maine

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August 2008

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