Rocky Mountain Ag Events
Ag Calendar
February 3-4
– Winter K-9 Pull, 8:30 a.m., (Sanctioned pull Sat.; Fun Pull Sun.) Greeley, Colo., (970) 378-0240.
– USCRA Calf Roping, Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
February 6
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, centsational landscapes, 2-4 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
– AgAbility Workshop, 1- 4 p.m., Yuma, Colo., (970) 491-5648, fesch@cahs.colostate.edu; (970) 491-5889, rstriche@cahs.colostate.edu. Snow day updates: (303) 738-7907 (Aurora); (970) 345-2287(Yuma.)
– Barrel Racing, 7 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (970) 382-5601
February 7
– Southeast Wyo. Farm & Crop Expo., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Albin Community Center, Albin, Wyo. (307) 246-3386.
February 8
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, centsational landscapes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
February 11
– Team Roping, 11:30 a.m., Pueblo, Colo., (970) 382-5601.
February 13
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, newcomers, 2-4 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
– Barrel Racing, 7 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (970) 382-5601.
February 15
– CLA Beef Quality Assurance program, 9 a.m., Hugo, Colo., (970) 378-0500, http://www.coloradolivestock.org.
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, newcomers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
February 17
– Larimer County 4-H Extravaganza, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Ranch, Loveland, Colo., (970) 231-5343.
– USCRA Calf Roping, Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
– Barrel Racing, 5 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
– Western Regional NATPA National Antique Tractor Pull, Sterling, Colo., (970) 520-3203; (308) 254-6033.
February 18
– USCRA Calf Roping, Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
February 20
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, 3-Season vegetables & composting, 2-4 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
– Barrel Racing, 7 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
February 21
– Colorado Ag Outlook Forum, Double Tree Hotel, Denver, Colo., (303) 239-4190, http://www.coloradoagoutlook.org.
February 22
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, 3-Season vegetables & composting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
February 22-23
– Colorado Ag Big and Small Conference, Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, Colo., http://www.coloradoagriculturebigandsmall.com.
– 5th Annual Convention Ditch & Reservoir Company Alliance, 8 a.m. both days, Ramada, Sterling, Colo., http://www.darca.org; (303) 750-9764 or (303) 875-2809.
February 25
– Team Roping, 11:30 a.m., Pueblo, Colo., (970) 382-5601.
February 27
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, soil & irrigation, 2-4 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
– Barrel Racing, 7 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
March 1
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, soil & irrigation, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
March 3-4
– USCRA Calf Roping, Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.
March 6
– Gardening in the Pikes Peak Region, lawn & groundcovers, 2-4 p.m., Colo Spgs, Colo., (719) 636-8923.
– Barrel Racing, 7 p.m., Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601. v
Community Events
February 9-11
– Delta County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training, (970) 542-3545.
February 10
– Delaney Butte Lake Trophy Ice Fishing Contest, Walden, Colo., (970) 723-4600.
February 16-18
– 4-H Youth Fest Camp, (970) 542-3545. Must register ASAP. Fee.
February 17
– Grover FFA Annual Oyster Fry and Member Auction, 6:30 p.m., Pawnee High School, Grover, Colo. (970) 895-2222
February 25
– Elbert Women’s Club all-you-can-eat benefit pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Russell Gates Mercantile Building, Elbert Colo. (303) 648-3079.
February 26-28
– Harvesting Energy Summit, Salt Lake City, Utah, http://www.harvestenergy.org.
March 2-4
– Freemont County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training, (970) 542-3545.
March 10
– 4-H Wild West Carnival, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., jmsranch@comcast.net.
March 16-18
– Otero County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training, (970) 542-3545.
– Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training (advanced shotgun only), (970) 542-3545.
March 25
– Elbert Women’s Club all-you-can-eat benefit pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Russell Gates Mercantile Building, Elbert Colo. (303) 648-3079.
May 11-13
– Grand County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training, (970) 542-3545.
March 31
– Colorado Chili Smackdwn Chili Cookoff to benefit Boulder County Fair, 1 p.m. Cooks, 6 p.m. open to public, (303) 684-9316, chilihead@chilicookin.com.
September 28-30
– Kit Carson County 4-H Shooting Sports State Training, (970) 542-3545.v
Horse Events
February 6
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– CRGC Meeting, 7 p.m., Brighton Co-op, Brighton, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
February 7
– Burns Arena Team Roping practice night, 6:30 p.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
February 8
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
February 9
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
February 10
– Burns Arena Open 4D Barrel Race, 1st BBR, 2nd Open, 11 a.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-1577.
February 13
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
February 14
– Burns Arena Team Roping practice night, 6:30 p.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
February 15
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
February 16
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
February 16-18
– Saratoga Chariot Races, Saratoga, Wyo. (307) 326-8357, (866) 828-8855.
February 17
– Cattle Classes, Session 1, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
– Kersey Range Runners 4-H Fun & Fuzzy Horse Show, 10 a.m., Rappels Arena, Gill, Colo., (970) 304-0531.
– Burns Arena Team Roping Jackpot, 11 a.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
February 17-18
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race 11 a.m., CSU Equine Center, Fort Collins, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
February 18
– Cattle Classes, Session 2, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
February 20
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
February 21
– Burns Arena Team Roping practice night, 6:30 p.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
February 22
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
February 23
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
February 24
– Burns Arena Open 4D Barrel Race, 1st BBR, 2nd Open, 11 a.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-1577.
February 25
– Burns Arena URP, 10 a.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
February 27
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
February 28
– Burns Arena Team Roping practice night, 6:30 p.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-0170.
March 1
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
March 2
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
March 3
– Practice Competition, Session 1, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
– 4-H, FFA Livestock Nutrition Clinic, 9 a.m. – Noon, First Nat’l. Bank Exh. Hall @The Ranch, Loveland, Colo., (970) 482-1662; 1-800-333-7929.
March 3-4
– Team Penning & Sort, 9 a.m., JeffCo Fairgrounds, Golden, Colo., (970) 897-2621, (970) 231-8951, http://www.ntpc.us.
March 4
– Practice Competition, Session 2, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
March 6
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371.
March 8
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
March 9
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
March 9-11
– Rocky Mountain Trail Rider Conference, Rocky mountain Horse Expo, Denver, Colo., (303) 292-4981,
http://www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com.
March 10
– Burns Arena 2nd annual Courts Trophy Saddle Target Race, Open 4D Barrel Race, 1st BBR, 2nd open, 11 a.m., Akron, Colo., (970) 345-6376 or (970) 554-1577.
March 13
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
March 15
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
March 16
– Open Riding for both sessions, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
March 17
– Open Riding for both sessions, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
– Kersey Range Runners 4-H Fun & Fuzzy Horse Show, 10 a.m., Rappels Arena, Gill, Colo., (970) 304-0531.
March 18
– Combined Competition, Barnes Ranch, Larkspur, Colo. (303) 646-9855, gjbarnes111@msn.com.
March 20
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
March 22
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
March 23
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
March 23-25
– Halls Barrel Racing Clinic; meeting (Fri. night); Sessions 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Riverton, Wyo., (307) 332-7255; (307) 349-1670. 20 rider limit. Fee.
March 27
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
March 29
– Jackpot/Practice Barrel Race Award Series, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo. (970) 381-6628, (970) 381-9325, or http://www.canrunevents.com.
– Spicer Arena Team Roping Practice & Jackpot, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com; (970) 454-9195.
March 30
– Spicer Ranches Arena 4D Barrel Race Jackpot, Spring Bling Fling Saddle Series, 6 p.m., Eaton, Colo., http://www.SRArena.com, (970) 454-9195.
March 31-April 1
Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic, 8 a.m., Morgan Cty. Indoor Arena, Brush, Colo., (970) 522-7644; (970) 842-3318.
April 3
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
April 6-9
– Cameron Colt Starting, Mulemanship Clinic, Ignacio, Colo., (970) 563-9270.
April 10
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
April 13-15
– Rocky Top Truck Roping, JeffCo Fairgrounds, Golden, Colo., (423) 340-0640, (970) 231-8951, http://www.JX2events.com.
April 15
– CRGC Meeting & Fun Day, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Henderson, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
April 17
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
April 21
– Barnes “Basics of Buying a Horse”, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Registration required, Fee, (303) 646-9855; gjbarnes111@msn.com. or http://www.horsebasics.net.
April 22
– Barnes “Basics of Owning a Horse”, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Registration required, Fee, (303) 646-9855; gjbarnes111@msn.com. or http://www.horsebasics.net.
April 24
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– Team Roping Practice, 6 – 10 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colo., (720) 937-0371, (720) 629-1437.
April 27-29
– Team Penning & Sort, 9 a.m., The Ranch, Loveland, Colo., (970) 897-2621, (970) 231-8951, http://www.ntpc.us.
April 28
– Trail Riding/Horsemanship Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
– 4-H, FFA Fitting and Showing clinic, 9 a.m. to Noon, Ranch-Way Feeds Pavilion @The Ranch, Loveland, Colo., (970) 482-1661; 1-800-333-7929.
May 4-5
– Rocky Mountain Super Race, Norris-Penrose Event Center, Colo. Spgs, Colo., (303) 688-7777, http://www.BarrelRacingNow.com.
May 5-6
– Gaited Horse/Trail Riding Clinic Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
May 5
– Barnes “Basics of Horse Care & Ground Work”, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Registration required, Fee, (303) 646-9855; gjbarnes111@msn.com. or http://www.horsebasics.net.
May 6
– CRGC Open Gymkhana & Performance Show, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Henderson, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
May 8
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
May 19
– CRGC Open Gymkhana & Performance Show, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Henderson, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
May 22
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
June 2
– Symmetry Seat/Horsemanship Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
June 3
– CRGC Open Gymkhana & Performance Show, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Henderson, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
June 10
– Barnes “Basics of Trail Safety”, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Registration required, Fee, (303) 646-9855; gjbarnes111@msn.com. or http://www.horsebasics.net.
June 11
– Barnes “Trail Ride #1”, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., (Basics of Trail Safety class a pre-requisite) Registration required, Fee, (303) 646-9855; gjbarnes111@msn.com. or http://www.horsebasics.net.
June 12
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
June 23
– CRGC Open Gymkhana & Performance Show, 9 a.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, Henderson, Colo., (303) 919-3141, (303) 654-1866.
June 26
– Trail Riding Clinic, Loveland, Colo., (970) 913-0121, http://www.mountainmagicranch.com.
July 2-4
– Black Hills Roundup, Belle Fourche, S.D., (605) 892-3843. v
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