Send your show/event name, date, managing club or organization name, location of event and contact information to: Texas Horseman's Directory by email: directory@texhorseman.com. Remember to put the Texas Horseman's Directory on your mailing list to keep your "Show & Clinic Schedule" information up-to-date! Most of the activities you will find on this list take place in Texas and neighboring states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico). Last update: 17 November, 2023 |
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BARREL RACING: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 28-31 - ANNUAL COME AND TAKE IT OPEN & YOUTH BARREL RACE Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 NATIONAL COMPETITION ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL BARREL HORSE ASSOCIATION TEXAS BARREL RACING CLUBS & SITES: BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS (BRAT) BETTER BARREL RACES (BBR) BLUEBONNET BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION (BBRA) SOUTHEAST TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION TEXAS HILL COUNTRY BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION Twisted Sisters Productions |
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BREED SHOWS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 1-3 - TEXAS AMERICAN SADDLE HORSE ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY HORSE SHOW (TASHA) Celebrating 50th Anniversary Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX Official Premium Book Closing date for entreis: Nov. 19, 2023 Entries Onine: horseshowtime.com Website: TASHA 2-3 - SOUTHWESTERN PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW & CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas FMI: SWPFA 8-10 - TEXAS QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION 2023 INTRODUCTORY SHOW Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX PRIZE LIST FMI: Cheyenne, Director of Shows, cjohanson@tqha.com ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 12-14 - HOUSTON ALL ARABIAN VALUE SHOW Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas Contact: Karen Blankenship, 281-804-7791 or kblanke838@aol.com |
| COMBINED TRAINING EVENTS & HORSE TRIALS: NOVEMBER, 2023 4 - LAGNIAPPE EQUESTRIAN CENTER COMBINED TEST Lagniappe Equestrian Center, Folsom, LA Dressage only also offered 4-5 - TEXAS ROSE FALL HORSE TRIALS (Pending USEF Approval) Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX Offering the Area V 2023 Upper Levels Championships Entry Opens Sept. 19; Closes Oct. 17 Contact: D’Anne Liljestrand - (903) 882-8696 12 - NEW HORIZON STABLES SCHOOLING COMBINED TEST & JUMPER SHOW (STEA) New Horizon Stables, Hockley, TX FMI: Email: newhorizonstables@sbcglobal.net Phone: 832-766-8400 Website: South Texas Eventing Association 18-19 - MEADOWCREEK PARK HORSE TRIALS FALL SOCIAL EVENT (USEA) MeadowCreek Park, Kosse, TX For more info: meadowcreekparktexas@gmail.com DECEMBER, 2023 3 - PINE HILL SCHOOLING HORSE TRIAL (STEA) Pine Hill, Bellville, TX First show of the STEA 2024 season Closing date: Nov. 27, 2023 Contact: Ruth C. Sawin, Secretary, 979-865-5591 or pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net Website: South Texas Eventing Association 10 - MEADOWCREEK PARK DERBY (USEA) MeadowCreek Park, Kosse, TX For more info: meadowcreekparktexas@gmail.com ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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CUTTING COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 11-13 - ACHA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Belton, TX More info to come _________________ Find an event: Cutting News More event info: American Cutting Horse Association |
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DONKEY & MULE COMPETITONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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DRESSAGE SHOWS (INCLUDING WESTERN DRESSAGE): NOVEMBER, 2023 4 - OKLAHOMA DRESSAGE SOCIETY SCHOOLING SHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS YOLy Ranch, Broken Arrow, OK ODS WEBSITE 4-5 - YELLOW ROSE FESTIVAL SHOWS I & II (USDF, USEF LEVEL 3) Hosted by Dallas Dressage Club Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX Entries: www.showsecretary.com FMI: recognizedshows@dallasdressage.com DECEMBER, 2023 8-10 - DSRP HOLIDAY CLASSIC DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center, Dripping Springs, TX Contact FMI: 512-894-2390 or DSRPinfo@cityofdrippingsprings.com 9 - HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY SCHOOLING SHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas FMI: HDS Schooling show Championships 16-17 - 2023 DDC SCHOOLING SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP & OPEN SHOW (DDC) Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX DDC ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 20-21 - HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY WINTER DRESSAGE SHOW (USEF, USDF) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas Website: HDS |
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DRIVING COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 11-12 - HACA PINE HILL DRIVING TRIAL Pine Hill, Bellville, TX HACA DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 ============ Houston Area Carriage Association North Texas Whip Tejas Carriage Association |
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EQUITATION COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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EXTREME COWBOY/GYMKHANA: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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4H ACTIVITIES: For more information on Texas 4-H Projects contact the State 4-H Office at: 409-845-1212 Website: texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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FOXHUNTING & HUNTER PACE: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 For Foxhunting information contact the hunts directly. |
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GAITED & SADDLE SEAT COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 1-3 - TASHA HOLIDAY HORSE SHOW 50th Anniversary Celebration Brazos County Expo, Bryan, TX TASHA ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
| HUNTER/JUMPER SHOWS: NOVEMBER, 2023 1-5 - HARVEST H/J SHOW Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX Contact: Southbound Show Management Prize List FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com 4 - BEL CANTO FAREWELL TO FALL HORSE SHOW (USHJA Outreach Horse Show) Presented by Wimberley Classic Horse Shows Bel Canto Farms, Wimberley, TX Show Managers: Charles McDaniel & Suzanne Warmack For more info: Suzanne Warmack, 512-797-1178 or suzannewarmack@yahoo.com 4-5 - 2023 FENCES OVER BEE CAVES H/J SERIES WITH KATHY SLACK Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Dripping Springs, TX Owners/Trainers/Riders of the community are invited to join us Contact: Kathy Slack, 512-632-7433 or info@ridinghorses.com 5 - IN THE IRONS FALL OPEN HORSE SHOW & HUNTER SHOWCASE In The Irons Equestrian Center, Boerne, TX Beginner friendly, all ages & levels, halter & showmanship, Western & English, Stock Seat, Western & English Pleasure, Trail, 18" - 2'6" hunter & more Contact: Jill Ammann, 830-446-9312 or jillammann@gmail.com Entries: www.HorseShowsOnline.com taken here thru Oct. 31 8-12 - FALL FINALE AUTUMN CLASSIC (USEF, USHJA, WIHS, THJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX $25,000 Grand Prix, $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, and more PRIZE LIST FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com 12 - HIDDEN LAKE FARM HOLIDAY SERIES #3 THANKSGIVING H/J SHOW Hidden Lake Farm, Bartonville, TX FMI: hiddenlakefarm@gmail.com 15-19 - FALL FINALE FINAL CHASE (USEF, USHJA, WIHS) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX $25,000 Grand Prix, $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, and more PRIZE LIST FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com 18 - CENTRAL TEXAS SCHOOLING SHOW ASSOCIATION YEAR END SHOW Heritage Country Church, Salado, TX Hosted by Salado Elite Riders IEA Team CTSSA 18-19 - HARAS FALL HARVEST HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA) Haras Hacienda, Magnolia, TX Show Manager: RobMoyar, 281-818-2321 or showmanager@harasdc.us Show Secretary: Marie Thyssen, showsecretary@harasdc.us Website: GHHJA 25-26 - GREATER HOUSTON HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION FINISH LINE HORSE SHOW (GHHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX Website: GHHJA DECEMBER, 2023 3 - HIDDEN LAKE FARM HOLIDAY SERIES #4 CHRISTMAS H/J SHOW Hidden Lake Farm, Bartonville, TX FMI: hiddenlakefarm@gmail.com 13-17 - THE LUGANO DIAMONDS SPLIT ROCK JUMPING TOUR FORT WORTH CS14*-W (USEF, FEI, NAL, WIHS) Will Rogers Memorial Center Equestrian Facilities, Fort Worth, TX FMI: lindsey@splitrockjumpingtour.com Closing date for entries: November 29, 2023 Prize List Online Entries: entries.equestrian.digital Website: splitrockjumpingtour.com 14-17 - TEXAS WINTER FROST FIRE (USEF, USHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com PRIZE LIST - TBA ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 31-FEB. 4 - TEXAS WINTER SERIES I HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF, USHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com FEBRUARY, 2024 7-11 - TEXAS WINTER SERIES II HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF, USHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com 14-18 - TEXAS WINTER SERIES III HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF, USHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com 21-25 - TEXAS WINTER SERIES IV HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF, USHJA) Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX FMI:Sara Turriago, 914-602-2693 or sturriago@gswec.com |
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INTERSCHOLASTIC (IEA) & YOUTH COMPETITIONS & INTERCOLLEGIATE (IHSA) EQUESTRIAN COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 ______________________________________ IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association for student riders in grades 6-12 (Region 7: Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri) IHSA - Intercollegiate Horse Show Association NCEA - National Collegiate Equestrian Association Vision Statement of the NCEA: To be recognized globally as the premier level of competition for elite female collegiate equestrian student-athletes. SEC - Southeastern Conference A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition. |
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JUDGING COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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MUSTANG EVENTS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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NATIONAL SNAFFLE BIT ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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OPEN SHOWS & PLAYDAY: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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PARA EQUESTRIAN & SPECIAL OLYMPICS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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POLO MATCHES: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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POLOCROSSE COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 See information on Texas area Pony Clubs See U. S. PONY CLUB website:www.ponyclub.org |
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RACE TRACKS IN TEXAS: GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - CLASS 3 Fredericksburg, TX 830-997-2359; Fax: 830-997-4923 Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing Simulcasting Daily Website: www.gillespiefair.com/racing.htm More information: The Race Barn  LONE STAR RACE PARK - CLASS 1 Grand Prairie, TX 1-888-4-RACING or 972-237-1130; FAX: 972-237-1155 Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing thru July 26 Simulcasting Daily Website: www.lonestarpark.com See website for more Special Events  MANOR DOWNS CLOSED PERMANENTLY - JULY 25, 2010 Austin, TX Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing Simulcast Racing Daily 512-272-5581 Website: www.manordowns.com  RETAMA HORSE PARK - CLASS 1 San Antonio, TX Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing Simulcast Racing Daily 210-651-7000 Website: www.retamapark.com  SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK - CLASS 1 Houston, TX Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing Simulcast Racing Daily 281- 807-8700 Website: www.shrp.com E-mail: vip@shrp.com Check the website for activities For more information about Texas Tracks Read this article if you have a strong stomach. NY Times Article on Racing in the U.S. See how Texas tracks stack-up: Risks for Horses & JOckeys |
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REINING & REINED COW HORSE COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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SPECIAL COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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SPORTHORSE COMPETITIONS & HUNTER BREEDING DIVISIONS & FUTURITIES & OTHER IN-HAND COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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STOCK HORSE, RANCH HORSE, RANCH SORTING & VERSITILITY COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 10-11 - 2023 NAVARIO RANCH HORSE SHOW & CLINIC #6 Miracle Farm, Brenham, TX NavaRio Ranch Horse Series Friday Night Clinic, 4:00 - 8:00pm, Clinician - Jeremy Dull Horsemanship- November 10 TICKETS DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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TEAM PENNING & TEAM ROPING & TEAM SORTING: Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Weekly Team Penning Practic nights Contact Dripping Springs Ranch Park for more information FMI: 512-894-2390 or DSRPinfo@cityofdrippingsprings.com NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 ______________________________ TEAM PENNING & ROPING ASSOCIATIONS For more information on team penning see: United States Team Penning Association For team roping see: United States Team Roping Championships Or World Series of Team Roping For More information on Texas Team Roping: Original Team Roping |
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TRAIL RIDES - HORSEMEN CHALLENGES, COMPETITIVE TRAIL, ENDURANCE & PLEASURE: NOVEMBER, 2023 4-5 - BELL COW RENDEZVOUS TRAIL RIDE Bell Cow Lake, Chandler, OK Pending North American Trail Ride Conference 10-12 - TRACE THE TRAILS PIONEER & RIDE 'N TIE (AERC) Athens, TX Ride Manager: Kerry Lowrey, 337-424-7074, KareBearLowrey@hotmail.com North American Trail Ride Conference DECEMBER, 2023 2-3 - JINGLE BELL JAUNT TRAIL RIDE Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center, Killeen, TX Contact: Cara Liebman, (512) 894-0258 or Patty Lampley, (979) 777-3736 or (979) 776-9111 North American Trail Ride Conference 29-30 - TRACING IN THE NEW YEAR (AERC) Athens, TX Ride Manager: Kerry Lowrey, 337-424-7074, KareBearLowrey@hotmail.com North American Trail Ride Conference ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 ========================== Competitive Trail Rides (CTR) sanctioned by North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) For more information on endurance riding go to: American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) For more information on trail obstacle challenges: AHCA For more information on trail challenge competitions: Equine Trail Sports For more information about pleasure trail rides: Texas Trail Riding Group For more information on Texas Trail Challenge Club More information Texas Endurance Ride Association More information about trail rides: Where the Trails Are . . . Saddle Up and Ride |
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YOUTH & JUNIORS ONLY COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
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VAULTING COMPETITIONS: NOVEMBER, 2023 DECEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ JANUARY, 2024 |
