Events, sales and shows

April

14     Open Consignment Equipment, 9 a.m., Centennial Livestock Auction, Fort Collins Colo., (970) 482-6207

14   Hebbert Charolais Bull Sale, Hyannis, Neb.

14   Rodeo All-Star Weekend Rodeo All-Star Semifinals 2, 2:30 p.m., National Western Events Center, rodeoallstar.com; 7-9 p.m., Rodeo All-Star Weekend Rodeo All-Star Finals, National Western Events Center, rodeoallstar.com

14   Show Goat Sale, JTW Jan’s Team Wethers and Guest Consigners, Otis Colo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. viewing, 12-1 p.m. lunch, 1 p.m. auction, Jan Rogers, (970) 246-3778

14   Kenneth “Poo” Lawrence Estate Auction, 10 a.m., LaPorte, Colo.

14     Spring Consignment Auction, 10 a.m., Wellfleet, Neb., McDermott Auctions, (308) 534-2910, http://www.mcdermottauctionservice.com

14     Nancy Unrein Moving Auction, 10 a.m., 241 SI Road, Morrill Neb., McNamee Auctions, (307) 532-4976, McNameeAuctionCompany.com

14     Personal Property Auction-Gordon Howard, Bayard Neb., Helberg & Nuss Auctions & Realty, (308) 436-4056, http://www.helbergnussauction.com

14     Large Estate Antique Auction, 10 a.m., Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, Julesburg, Colo., Michael Auction, (970) 474-3693, http://www.michaelauction.com

14     Ranch Riding Clinic, 9 a.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, Colo., 80501

14     Grant (Bud) Midcap Estate Auction, 11 a.m., 920 Cherokee, Fort Morgan, Colo., Associate Auctioneers of Colorado, (970) 380-7653, auctionzip.com, ID# 7082

14-15   Gardening For Success conference, Cheyenne, Wyo., $125 Everyone is welcome: beginners, backyard gardeners, master gardeners, community gardeners to farmer’s market. Contact Catherine Wissner at cwissner@uwyo.edu  or https://gardeningforsuccess2018.eventbrite.com

15     Yinger Personal Property Reduction Auction, 1 p.m., 211 Willow Ct., Torrington, Wyo., McNamee Auctions, (307) 532.4976, McNameeAuctionCompany.com

15     Williamson, Mathis, Stahla and others auction, 10 a.m., Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, Julesburg, Colo., Michael Auction, (970) 474-3693, http://www.michaelauction.com

15     Bill Schaefer and Neighbors Farm Equipment Auction, 11 a.m., LaSalle, Colo., Kreps-Wiedeman, (970) 356-3943, k-wauctions.com

15     Introduction to Cow Work Clinic, 9 a.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, Colo., 80501

16     The Oljtenbruns Auction, Amherst, Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, http://www.amaauctions.com

16     M&L Oltjenbruns Farms Auction, 10 a.m., west side of County Road 49 just north of Highway 23, Amherst, Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, http://www.ama-auctions.com

16-17     16th Annual 2018 Jackpot Progress Show, Kimball FFA Alumni & Supporters, Kimball, Neb., Fairgrounds Open to all 4-H and FFA Youth, weigh-ins both days 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m. show, Sally, (307) 575-3286, Byron, (308) 235-8536, Sandy, (308) 235-5371

18     Sermon on the Mount presents Dr. Lew Sterrett, Lessons of Life and Leadership, 7-8:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., National Western Complex Event Center, Denver, Bill Swope, (970) 531-2243

18     Absolute Land Auction, 10 a.m., 544.69 acres, Lincoln County Neb., NSG Building, Gothenburg Neb., Marshall Land Brokers & Auctioneers, (308) 234-6266, http://www.marshallauction.com

19     Absolute Auction Quinter Combination Section, 11 a.m., Quinter Senior Citizen Center, 300 Main St., Quinter, Kan., Hayden Outdoors, Leo Hayden, (785) 821-3683, http://www.haydenoutdoors.com/land-for-sale/quinter-combination-section

19     No Reserve Equipment Auction, 9:30 a.m., CDT, Valley Grain & Fertilizer, Highland, Kan., Matt Sullivan, (309) 221-7001, http://www.sullivanauctioneers.com

20     Weekly consignment auction, Wellington Colo., Wellington Auction Service, (970) 568-9829, http://www.wellingtonauctionservice.com

20-21     Colorado Draft Horse and Equipment Auction, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Troyer Auctions, (970) 785-6282, http://WWW.troyerauctions.com

21     Spring Consignment Sale, Flagler, Colo., advertising deadline April 1, consignments accepted until sale time, (719) 740-1320, info@nicholsauctioneers.comwww.NicholsAuctioneers.com

21     Public Auction, 10 a.m., 4321 South Willow St., North Platte, Neb., (308) 239-4669, www.schowauctions.com

21     Hackamore Ranch Equipment Dispersion Auction, 9 a.m., Torrington, Wyo., McNamee Auction, (307) 532-4976, http://www.McNameeAuctionCompany.com

21     Stanley Adams Estate Auction, 10 a.m., 313 West Ave. O, Oshkosh, Neb., Smokeys Auction, (308) 778-7033, http://www.smokeysauction.com

21 May 19   Desensitizing and formation riding, 1:30 p.m., Snowy Range Arena, Laramie, Wyo. For more information, go to www.albanycountysar.org. Or contact Marjorie Daley at (307) 460-1883.

21     JOLO Farm, LLC (Loren and Joan Gehring), 10:30 a.m., Kersey, Colo., Kreps-Wiedeman, (970) 356-3943, k-wauctions.com

23   Open Consignment Auction, 9:30 a.m., Sterling Livestock Auction lot, 20197 Riverside Dr., Sterling Colo. For more information, call Ron Wheeler, (970) 520-7588, sterlinglivestock.com

25     Equipment Auction, 4 p.m. MDT, Everitt Schneider, (970) 215-3440, auction.com

25     April Consignment Auction, 10 a.m., Brush, Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, www.ama-auctions.com

26   Water for Food Research Forum, 9 a.m., Great Plains Room, University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Dr., Lincoln, Neb. Registration is requested by April 19 at https://conta.cc/2H7Eh4l.

26-27   Water in the West Symposium, McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. Registration is available at nwc.colostate.edu. General admission is $325; the government and nonprofit rate is $175.

27     Weekly consignment auction, Wellington Colo., Wellington Auction Service, (970) 568-9829, http://www.wellingtonauctionservice.com

28     April Consignment Auction, 9 a.m., Brush, Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, www.ama-auctions.com

28     Misc. Estates and Consignors Public Auction, 9 a.m., Byers, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822-9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

28     Don Weinbender Farm Equipment Auction, 10:30 a.m., Fort Lupton, Colo., Kreps-Wiedeman, (970) 356-3943, k-wauctions.com

28     Grace Wagner Trust Dryland Auction, 10:30 a.m., Reck Agri Auction Center, Sterling, Colo., Reck Agri Realty & Auction, (800) 748-2589

28   15th Annual High Country Bull and Horse Sale, 1 p.m., Encampment Wyo., Herring Angus Ranch Sale Barn, (307) 329-8228

28   Volberding Gun and Firearm Auction, 11 a.m. CDT, preview 8 a.m., Red Willow County Fairgrounds, McCook Neb., Fanning Auction Service, (308) 340-7461 or (308) 340-5278, http://www.fanningauctionservice.com

29   Gymkhana, 8 a.m., Haxtun, Colo., arena. For more information, call Melinda Groshans at (970) 774-7577, (970) 520-0259 or (970) 774-6436.

29    8th Annual Friends of Peckerneck Trail Ride, 10 a.m., Alma, Neb., (308) 320-4908

May

1   D&C Smelker Family Farms LLC Dispersal Auction, 10 a.m., Stratton, Colo., (719) 740-1320

info@nicholsauctioneers.comwww.NicholsAuctioneers.com

4     Weekly consignment auction, Wellington Colo., Wellington Auction Service, (970) 568-9829, http://www.wellingtonauctionservice.com

5     Buck for the Fallen, a rodeo event to benefit fallen police officers in Colorado, Norris-Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, Colo.

5     Horse Creek Sale Company Performance Horse and Prospect Sale, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colo., http://www.horsecreeksaleco.com, info@horsecreeksaleco.com, John Hayes, (970) 345-2543

5     Frank and Kathleen Grasmugg Moving Auction, 9 a.m., Byers, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822- 9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

5-6    Open Horse Show and NQHA Trail Challenge, English, Western, Speed, 8 a.m., Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney, Neb., (308) 320-4908

5-6     Open Horse Show Colorado Pony Of America Club, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colo., (303) 536-4476, Janette Arends or http://www.copoac.org

May

6   Gymkhana, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

11     Weekly consignment auction, Wellington Colo., Wellington Auction Service, (970) 568-9829, http://www.wellingtonauctionservice.com

11-13     Mountain and Plains Appaloosa Horse Club Spring Classic, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (970) 302-9040, http://www.mpahc.com

12    Master Gardener Plant Sale and Spring Fest, Archer Business Park, Cheyenne, Wyo. For more information, go to http://www.lcmg.org or contact Catherine Wissner at cwissner@uwyo.edu12     Estate of Dennis Drake, Ault, Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, http://www.amaauctions.com

12     Gerald P. Lee Estate Auction, 9 a.m., Commerce City, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822-9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

18     Weekly consignment auction, Wellington Colo., Wellington Auction Service, (970) 568-9829, http://www.wellingtonauctionservice.com

19     Pikes Peak Antique Machinery Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 225 North Gate Blvd. COS, CO 80921 (Interstate 25 exit 156), general admission $5, free admission and limited dry camping available to exhibitors and pullers. For more information, contact: Harold Hopkins Jr., Harold.hopkinsjr@yahoo.com, (719) 634-0862 or (719) 244-1683.

19     Public Auction for Life Skills International, 9 a.m., Watkins, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822-9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

20   Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Show, registration 7:30 a.m., classes 8:30 a.m., Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo. Information and entry forms at (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646, http://www.ColoradoStockHorse.com and ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

20   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

23     Consignment Auction, Brush Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, http://www.amaauctions.com

26     Consignment Auction, Brush Colo., Auctioneers Miller & Associates, (970) 842-5575, http://www.amaauctions.com

27   Gymkhana, 8 a.m., Haxtun, Colo., arena. For more information, call Melinda Groshans at (970) 774-7577, (970) 520-0259 or (970) 774-6436.

JUNE

2     Open Horse Show, Colorado Pony Of America Club, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, Colo., (970) 483-7491, Peggy Lough or http://www.copoac.org

2     Ron Sheeley Estate Auction, 9 a.m., Keenesburg, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822-9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

3   Gymkhana, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

6   2018 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Competition, 1 p.m. (CDT), College Park Grand Island, Neb. Registration deadline is June 1, 2018. For more information contact Bonita at ncw@necattlemen.org or (402) 450-0223.

8-14     Camp Rocky, Divide, Colo. Go to: http://www.coloradoacd.org/camprocky. Once you submit your application and $100 deposit (make check payable to: Colo. Association of Conservation Districts), you will be sent health forms. Contact your local West Greeley Conservation District for scholarship information to help teens who live within the WGCD boundaries — with the $350 Camp Rocky tuition, (970) 356-8097 x: 143 or email kristi.helzer@wgcd.org. Application deadline is June 1, 2018. For more information, contact Amy Gossman at amy.camprocky@gmail.com.

9     Misc. Estates and Consignors Public Auction, 9 a.m., Byers, Colo., Linnebur Auctions, Inc., (303) 822-9298, http://www.linneburauctions.com

9-10     Open Horse Show, Colorado Pony Of America Club, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (303) 536-4476, Janette Arends or http://www.copoac.org

10   Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Show, registration 7:30 a.m., classes 8:30 a.m., Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo. Information and entry forms at (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646, http://www.ColoradoStockHorse.com and ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

17   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

18-20     Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention, Embassy Suites, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.coloradocattle.org.

20-21     Sandhills Ranch Expo, Rock County Fairgrounds, Bassett, Neb. For more information, go to http://www.sandhillsranchexpo.com.

22   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

July

5-6     Pony Of America Rocky Mountain Regional, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (303) 536-4476, Janette Arends or http://www.copoac.org

7-8     Pony Of America Rocky Mountain Regional, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (303) 536-4476, Janette Arends or http://www.copoac.org

8   Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Show, registration 7:30 a.m., classes 8:30 a.m., Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo. Information and entry forms at (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646, http://www.ColoradoStockHorse.com and ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

8   Gymkhana, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

12   Gymkhana, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

19   Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Show, registration 7:30 a.m., classes 8:30 a.m., Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo. Information and entry forms at (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646, http://www.ColoradoStockHorse.com and ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

19   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

19   Gymkhana, 8 a.m., Haxtun, Colo., arena. For more information, call Melinda Groshans at (970) 774-7577, (970) 520-0259 or (970) 774-6436.

22   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

August

26     Open Horse Show, Colorado Pony Of America Club, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (303) 536-4476, Janette Arends or http://www.copoac.org

September

9   Colorado Stock Horse Association Open All Breed Show, registration 7:30 a.m., classes 8:30 a.m., Indiana Equestrian Center, 7500 Indiana St., Arvada, Colo. Information and entry forms at (720) 935-2026 or (720) 560-3646, http://www.ColoradoStockHorse.com and ColoradoStockHorse@yahoo.com.

9   Gymkhana, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

16   English and Western Show, 9 a.m., TS Ranch Arena, 2601 S. County Road 19, Loveland, Colo. For more information, go to http://www.JohnstownSaddleClub.com.

16   Gymkhana, 8 a.m., Haxtun, Colo., arena. For more information, call Melinda Groshans at (970) 774-7577, (970) 520-0259 or (970) 774-6436.

30   Gymkhana, 8 a.m., Haxtun, Colo., arena. For more information, call Melinda Groshans at (970) 774-7577, (970) 520-0259 or (970) 774-6436.