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Every horseman in Northwest Arkansas has been touched by the generosity and help that the Cranston family has so willingly given throughout the years.   Shirley Cranston has been diagnosed with cancer.  Out-of-pocket expenses for Shirley’s cancer treatments are insurmountable.  Horsemen have a way of coming together when times are rough for one of their own.  Join us for a fundraising dinner on

November 5, 2011.  Mark your calendar, spread the word, invite your friends!  Open your pocketbooks and give what you can to help Mel and Shirley.

If you can help with the fundraiser, contact: Chuck Hicks 479.466.1432
Date:        November 5, 2011
Time:        5:30 pm - ?
Place:       Parson’s Rodeo Grounds, Springdale
Food:    Smoked whole-hog; Cornish game hens; plenty of sides!
Entertainment:    2 bands:  Rebel Ridge Band & Jake Cranston duo
        Breeder’s Cup televised  Silent Auction!       To-Go dinners available!

Can’t make the Fundraiser but want to help?  A special account has been set up at
The Bank of Fayetteville for Shirley.  Please send donations to:
The Bank of Fayetteville
Shirley Cranston    Att: Chuck Bonnell AVP
1846 N Crossover Rd.   Fayetteville Arkansas  72701

When:     Saturday, December 10,  2011
Time:      10:00 am, call  530-5959 in case of inclement weather    
Where:    Misty River Farms, Huntsville, AR
Contact:   Diane Gooderl, 479-530-5959
        deercreekfarm@hughes.net, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost:        Hunting is complimentary for riders 18 and under.
Mounted Adults, $30, includes post-hunt feast.                    Post-hunt feast:  Juniors, non-member, non-riding adults, $10.
        
Schedule
10:00 am – Riders mounted, guests introduced, junior riders invited to ride with Master of Foxhounds, Whipper-in, Huntsman and Fieldmaster.  Three groups will ride:  Field riders, which will jump 3’ coops, the Hilltoppers, which will not jump but will follow the action and a slower 3od field.  Western riders welcome.

10:15 am – Hunting begins!  The hay wagon departs with non-riding members and guests to follow hunting action.

1:30 pm – Hunting concludes, traditional post–hunt feast.

Protective headgear, liability release and current Coggins required.   Show attire is appropriate but not required.  Limited over-night accommodations available for horses and riders.  Contact Diane for RESERVATIONS and directions.  

According to Arkansas Law, An Equine Activity Sponsor is not liable for an injury to, or death of, a participant in equine activities resulting form the inherent risk of equine activities.

University of Arkansas’ Razorback Roundup Horse Auction

Our on-line catalogue is up!  We have 18 horses for sale this year, and have many different breeds and disciplines represented. This year's auction has some of the most wonderful horses ever.  Even if you are not interested in purchasing a horse, please join us to support our students.  Mark your calendars today!
Date:    Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time:    1:00    Close Inspection.  Meet the student trainers and horses
             2:30    Individual horse demonstrations
             4:30    Horse Auction
Concessions stand open.  Proceeds will benefit Block & Bridle and Pre-vet Clubs.  
Visit www.razorbackroundup.org to see the on-line catalogue.
Visit the YouTube site RazorbackRoundupSale to see video clips of many of our horses
Hope to see you there!

Horsemen/Horsewomen;

Ricky is a protege of Buck Brannaman and rode with him for 10 years.  His clinics exactly parallel Buck's style and he travels the U.S. and abroad teaching a variety of clinic formats.

We are offering Foundation Training and Horsemanship in this four day clinic.  The venue has a large Cover-All arena, spacious outdoor pens, some stalls and RV hookups.

We encourage anyone wanting to improve their horse and their horsemanship to attend.   For more information:  Go to FaceBook events, www.RickyQuinnClinics.com, ddtranch@yahoo.com or call (918) 774-4828.

See you there!!
 
Marsha Wyatt
Double Diamond T Ranch

September 24-25th   Prairie Grove, AR.

FREE RANCH ROPING INSTRUCTION!  Two days – 1:30 – 4:30

Learn the low stress approach to cattle handling as used by the Great Basin Cowboys.  Your horse should be rope and herd quiet.

Small cattle charge for roping participants – bring your own rope.

HORSEMANSHIP CLASS -Two days – 9AM – 12PM     $150.00/PERSON

Clear and concise direction for you and your horse in the traditon of Buck Brannaman. Snaffle bit and hackamore horses welcome.

PARTICIPANTS MAY ATTEND BOTH CLASSES FOR THE SAME FEE!  Deposit required before Sept. 15^th.

Revised Date - Saturday, June 11, 2011     9:00am start time – first team departs

The Misty River Hounds Hunter-Pace is a fun way to round out the hunt season while enjoying the beautiful Misty River Hunt Country.  It is also a great opportunity to introduce new friends or new horses to the sport of Foxhunting – without the Hounds. Teams of up to four riders will follow a flagged course over terrain which is meant to simulate the riding conditions encountered during a foxhunt when following hounds through hunt country, along wooded trails, up and down hills and across a creek.   Although jumps are found along the course, taking them is optional for participants.

There will be two divisions for teams

First Flight will take jumps and travel at a pace that would simulate the rate at which First Field travels on a real hunt.
Hilltoppers will travel at a slower pace, open and close gates, with jumps optional and avoidable.

  Winners are determined by a secret “optimum time” which is established by sending out test teams to ride both courses before the event. On the day of the event, the team from each division which completes the course in a time closest to the optimum time for the division is the winner.  Maps of the course will be given out upon registration and the trail will be clearly marked.  The first team will set off at 9:00 am.   Teams will report (with all members) to the Starters table to begin the course.  Time starts once the starter has given the signal and ends when the last member of the team crosses the Finish line.
Prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 placing teams
BBQ Lunch and beverages will be provided at the end of the hunter pace by MRH members

What to Wear - Casual riding attire. Protective head gear is recommended. Western riders are welcome!
Entry Fee -
*  $40 per rider for entries postmarked by Monday, May 2nd/ $50 per rider for late entries and at the gate that morning
*  Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult*
*  Proof of negative Coggins dated within 12 months will be checked at the gate*
* Minimum of 2 riders per team.  No horse may be ridden more than once*
*Teams depart every 3 minutes beginning at 9:00 am – plan to arrive early*

For adult or minor waivers and registration forms contact Tami McCune at 417-860-3831 or email:  tamidesigns@mchsi.com

Directions  - From Fayetteville- Take Hwy 45 east to Hwy 412 east.  After passing three Huntsville exits, past McDonald’s on right, turn left on County Road 1648 (across the road from Ma & Pa’s Dent and Bent). Cross bridge in trees and turn left on County Road 1335. Continue one mile on gravel road until you see the hayfield and the red barns on left. From the North – Take Hwy 65 South to Hwy 412 West.  Stay Left on Hwy 412 at Alpena.   Slow down at the Alabam signs on right, cross War Eagle Creek (concrete bridge) turn right on County Road 1335.  Continue 1 mile on gravel road to hayfield and red barns on left.  If you get to McDonald’s on the left, you went too far.  Lost? Call Tami.
Questions? Contact Tami McCune at 417-860-3831 or email:  tamidesigns@mchsi.com

JUNE 4*      GAITED HORSE SHOW       
JUNE 5*      OPEN HORSE SHOW         
JULY 9        GAITED HORSE SHOW      
JULY 10      OPEN HORSE SHOW          
AUG. 27      WASH. CO. FAIR SHOW    
SEPT. 10*   GAITED HORSE SHOW      
SEPT. 11*   OPEN HORSE SHOW          
OCT. 8*       GAITED HORSE SHOW        
OCT. 9 *      OPEN HORSE SHOW         
OCT. 16       ARAB OPEN FUN SHOW     
NOV. 7         ANWARC GENERAL MTG. 

 *DENOTES DOUBLE POINT SHOW - 2 JUDGES

THERE WILL NOT BE AN ANWARC SHOW IN AUGUST OF 2011.

For further details go to the Association website at http://anwarcclub.tripod.com/

OTHER EQUINE EVENTS OF INTEREST:

VISIT THE ARAB WEBSITE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:   http://arabofnwa.tripod.com/calendarofevents.html