printable 2010 calendar!

we are offering LOTS of events in 2010!! please keep checking back for additions!!

The “Open Ranch Horse Competition” is open to any horse.  The ranch horse competition is designed to demonstrate the horse’s ability to perform various tasks that may be part of working on a ranch.  It consists of a reining pattern, trail obstacles, and single cattle work (no roping or sorting/cutting).  It is a terrific introduction to the world of Versatility Ranch Horse Competitions for both you and your horse.
Entry Form  

Patterns:    

1. 2-yr old Ranch Horse – Basic Pattern (horse may not enter any other additional classes)   pattern 1  (Great Falls)   pattern 2  (Whitehall, Twin Bridges)   pattern 3   (Wilsall, Townsend)  pattern 4 (Deer Lodge, Plains)

2. Novice Rider Ranch Horse – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Rider Only - May use 2-hands, any legal bit.)

3. Green Ranch Horse – (5yrs & Under) – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Horse, any legal bit)

4. Green Ranch Horse – (6yrs & Over) – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Horse, any legal bit)

5. Advanced Ranch Horse – Advanced Pattern (Any Age Horse; 5-yr old/under may ride in a snaffle or hackamore. 6-yr old/over ride in a bit, as per AQHA Bit rules for show.)

We will accept entries the day of shows per cattle availability, but would prefer if you pre-register so we can get a cattle estimate - thanks!

FOR INFORMATION CALL SUSAN OSTLER @ 288-3801 or 544-0982
These events are held in a relaxed atmosphere - come and gain some experience, pick up some tips, make new friends!
We are also offering Year-End Awards this year!!!!

August 27-28, (Fri-Sat) 2010 Deer Lodge, Montana -  Sale Weekend; including Show, Round Pen Shoot-Out and Production Sale

BIG SKY ROUND PEN SHOOTOUT:
August 21-22, 2009; Deer Lodge
At this event you will be able to watch three of Montana’s finest horsemen start colts and compete for added money.  This event will begin on Friday at 7:00 p.m., for 2 hours, and finalize Saturday at 12:00 p.m., lasting again for 2 hours; then each horseman and horse will compete in an obstacle course.  This will be a judged event.  So come watch the excitement and wisdom taking place while Wade Fisher of Twin Bridges, defending his title “2008 Roundpen Top Horseman” ; challenging him will be Jim Davis of Deer Lodge and Charlie Hansen of Arlee.  We would like to thank Lisa Joachim, Golden Rose Foundation Quarter Horses of Ronan for supplying a nice set of colts for the competition.  There will be a fee to enter through the gate to watch the competition.  For information contact Susan Ostler.

SHOW/RANCH HORSE COMPETITION
August 27, 2010; Deer Lodge   class list    entry form

• RMBA SALE CLASSIC
  Classes open only to horses that have been through a RMBA production sale.   Money Added plus a 100% pay back.
Includes halter, trail & ranch horse classes.
• RMBA HORSE SHOW
  Do you own a horse that is bred by a current RMBA member? Or one that is sired by an RMBA Stallion? If so this is your chance to show them off in competition. Only horses bred by RMBA Members or sired by RMBA stallions are eligible to compete.  An excellent opportunity for novice horsemen to get their feet wet. 
Includes halter, trail & ranch horse classes.
• RMBA STALLION STAKES
  Classes open only to get by stallions nominated into the 2008 RMBA Stallion Service Auction. Added money and a 100% payback.
• OPEN RANCH HORSE COMPETITION
  Open to any horse, any breed. The ranch horse is designed to demonstrate a horse’s ability to perform tasks that may be asked of them while on the ranch. Novice Rider, Green Horse, and Advanced classes. Just as exciting to watch as to compete in!
• JACKPOT ROPING OPEN CLASS:
  Go into herd, locate and rope pre-assigned cow, using breakaway rope.  Open to any horse.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
August 28, 2010; Deer Lodge
75-80 head of AQHA, APHA & ApHC performance bred horses sell at this Annual Production Sale. Horses are raised by RMBA members and are eligible to come back and compete in the 2010 Sale Classic for added money and 100% payback. These horses are also eligible to compete in the RMBA horse show and Ranch Horse Competition. Weanlings to broke horses and a few select broodmares in foal to member bred stallions sell. Several horses will be shown in competition the day before the sale. Always an exciting time.  There are almost 40 riding horses consigned this year!

Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
September 25, 2010
This is a very important event, as it sets the directions for the future.  Plus it is a  great time to meet other members, and award our Achievers!  Come and be part of the fun!! 

OTHER EVENTS

John Mike Downey Colt Starting Clinic $375; Horsemanship Clinic $325; May 7,8, 9, 2010; contact Tim or Mary O'Donnell (406) 287-3572   e-mail   flyer

Judy Myllymaki Barrel Racing Clinic; Jackbot Barrel Racing $375; May 14, 15, 16, 2010; contact Tim or Mary O'Donnell (406) 287-3572   e-mail   flyer  registration

Whitehall Barrel Racing Series June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27, 31; contact Tim or Mary O'Donnell (406) 287-3572  e-mail

Californios Clinic Traditional Horsemanship/Pre-Roping Clinic $375; July 14-15, 2010; Stevensville, MT; contact Jerrian Jones (406) 777-3424  e-mail  flyer

Californios Traditional Ranch Roping Clinic $575; July 16-18, 2010; Stevensville, MT; contact Jerrian Jones (406) 777-3424  e-mail   flyer