The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Erath County will be hosting a series of Horse Show Preparation Clinics in November, December and January.
“Interest in Ranch Horses is the fastest growing movement in the U.S.,” said Lonnie Jenschke, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Erath County. “These classes are practical, useful and objective in judging. People are wanting to learn these ranch horse skills which help get horse ready for all competitions and to use in their everyday riding.”
The clinics and practice show will be held at the Cowboy Church Erath County Arena, 4945 U.S. Hwy. 67, Stephenville. Each will be from 2-5 p.m., and the fee is $40 for one day, $90 for three days or $100 for all five days. Preregistration is required with payment and releases by Nov. 1 to the AgriLife Extension office in Erath County. There are limited spots so registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
The series is designed for youth in the third grade to high school seniors. Skills will be demonstrated in competition at the Erath County Livestock Show Jan. 9.
Public is welcome to attend at no charge.
Clinic dates and topics are as follows:
Nov. 7 – Ranch Horsemanship.
Nov. 14 – Ranch Trail. Dec. 6 – Ranch Pleasure.
Dec. 13 – Fitting/Halter/Showmanship.
Jan. 4 – Practice show with critiques, score cards, etc.
For further clinic information, contact Lonnie Jenschke, Texas Agrilife Extension at 254-965-1460, website at https://erath. agrilife.org or by email at lonnie.jenschke@ag.tamu.edu
TRI-COUNTY CATTLE GATHERING
Texas Agrilife Extension Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties will be offering an Online Tri-County Cattle Gathering beef cattle program Oct. 20, 2020. Registration will begin at 12:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will start at 1 p.m.
Topics will include: Beef Cattle Nutrition, Beef Cattle Economic Outlook, and Weather & La Nina Outlook, Producer Question and Answer.
Top industry speakers will be Jason Banta – Extension Animal Science, Overton, Jason Johnson – Extension Economist, John Nielsen-Gammon- Texas State Climatologist
If you have not received the flier for the online program please contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office Erath County to get the link emailed. Our office number is 254-965-1460.