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.

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– USCRA Calf Roping, Pueblo, Colo., (719) 382-8601.

February 6

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– 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