Major Show Entry Sign Up - IMPORTANT!!

***Please disregard if you have turned in your major show entries. Thank you for your promptness!*****sent blind copy to the 4-H email list**Please be aware that Major Show Entries were due to the Extension office LAST NIGHT at Major Show Entry Sign Up. If you did not show up, for any reason, or did not contact me ahead of time and make arrangements, your entries are LATE! We have posted the information about sign up night in multiple newsletters (printed and emailed) and email reminders about sign up night. Many of the club managers also sent out reminders. Please note, the December 1 deadline that the stock shows put on their website is the deadline that entries have to be turned in by our office. It takes us several days to complete entries for each show and therefore our deadline has to be ahead of time. When this office sets a deadline, it is to ensure that we get EVERYONE'S entries done on time and done correctly. By not paying attention to the deadline, you are jeopardizing those that turned their entries in on time. Each show has late entries that range from $250-500 per entry and if you are late getting you entries in to us, you will be responsible for any and all late fees. If you did not turn in your major show entries to our office last night, you need to contact us at the Extension office ASAP to make arraignments to get your entries in. All major show entries are due to our office no later than 5pm on Thursday, November 5. Once again, if you turned in your entries last night, thank you!! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks. Dustin
Dustin CoufalCEA-Natural Resources
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Williamson County3151 S.E. Inner Loop Rd, Ste A
Georgetown, TX 78626512-943-3300
(phone)512-943-3301 (fax)dwcoufal@ag.tamu.edu

Horse events of interest this weekend...

Saturday 10/30 - Benefit playday - By Brushy Creek Saddle Club - see http://brushycreeksaddleclub.weebly.com/ for details.

Sunday 11/1 - Centex Horse Riding Festival & BBQ (by a Hoofpicks' sponsor) - see http://www.centexhorsefestival.com/

October Hoofpicks News

Riding sessions:
   Western - Oct. 4th & 18th
    English - Oct 11th

Work day at the show barn:
    October 18th during riding sessions

Horse Judging
    1st Meeting October 6th at CEO

"One Day 4H" Community Service Event
    October 11th at the R.O.C.K.

Club Meeting with Costume contest
    October 27th

Our fundraiser - the Open Horse Show is coming up fast - November 7th.  We need everyone to volunteer to work, and please work on getting your sponsors so that they will get the benefits of being included on the first show.  The show committee has been working in the background preparing the rules, classes, showbill, arenas, etc. and we certainly appreciate their time and efforts.  Members be sure to fill out your showbills (found on the shows section of website) and send it in or bring it to the next meeting to get the discount.  It's going to be a great show and a fun time so don't miss it.

Lastly, please keep up with the website... Ashley is posting very useful information, and you will likely find something new every day.  Please send any news, pictures, or requests to her email at hoofpicks.historian@gmail.com....

Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive - Cancelled...

To All:
The Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive is CANCELLED, as is the Ranch Rodeo. The Chuck Wagon Cookout is still on, so come out and support these folks. Bring your waders!
Rob

Riding Sessions have started!

The first Western riding sessions started on September 6. Ramona instructed on basic manners, safety, rail work, and passing. The later session focused on basic conditioning and some speed event training.