The tradition continues! The 45th Annual Norco Horseweek is just around the corner, scheduled for April 17-26 in “Horsetown USA”/ This 10-day extravaganza of everything horses is conducted by an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that is dedicated to celebrating and maintaining Norco’s horse-centered, rural lifestyle. Once again, the group has put together an amazing line-up of family-oriented events, with something fun and exciting for everyone, including the Extreme Ranch Rodeo, Horseweek Parade, lawnmower races, Challenged Children’s Rodeo, bull riding, the food truck festival, chili cook-off, obstacle course and so much more! Visit www.NorcoHorseweek.com for a more info and full schedule of events!
The Nevada Quarter Horse Association will be hosting great events in 2015, including their slate of popular horse shows, an introductory AQHA show, a versatility ranch horse competition, trail trial events — and more! The NQHA “Spring Fling Circuit” will be held April 29-May 3 in Las Vegas, with all-around awards in eight divisions, all breed classes, as well as six judges over the five days. Check out their calendar of upcoming shows and events at www.nevqha.com.
Speaking of tradition and variety — it’s almost time for one of the oldest, most prestigious equestrian competitions in the western U.S.: the 70th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show! Held at the beautiful Del Mar Fairgrounds, things kick off with Western Week (April 16-19), featuring AQHA, PCQHA and NRHA events. Don’t miss Saturday’s “Night of the Horse,” featuring equine extremist Tommy Turvey, fan favorite Bobby Kerr, and many more amazing horses and riders! On April 23-26, world class dressage horses and riders will vie during Dressage Week (April 23-26), with a spectator Saturday night’s “Evening of Musical Freestyles.” Hunter-Jumper Week will follow on April 28-May 3, showcasing speed, agility and nail-biting competition. Saturday’s $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar provides plenty of action, thrills and excitement, with top level horses and riders vying for the prestigious title, plus a hefty paycheck! Make your plans now to attend – visit www.delmarnational.com for schedules, tickets and more info!
A Willing Way Horsemanship will proudly sponsor the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship Clinic scheduled for April 24-27 at the beautiful Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpentaria. Brannaman is a world-renowned natural horsemanship trainer who has a philosophy of working with horses that is based on the idea of working with the horse’s nature, using an understanding of how horses think. Topics will include Foundation Horsemanship and Horsemanship I. Spectators are welcome. For more info, please contact Frankee Fullilove at (805) 641-0676.
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