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2020 Calendar

FOSH Sanctioned and/or Affiliated Shows Plus Events and Clinics

January


Information Coming Soon






February

Equine Discussion Group
February 1, 2020
Deer Park, WA
Contact: Diane Sept
509-937-2970
dianesept@aol.com

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Pre-Super Bowl Ride and indoor tailgate
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine
February
Guests and family welcome
Riders must be members
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net
Auditors welcome.

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Pre-Super Bowl Ride and indoor tailgate
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine
February 2, 2020
Guests and family welcome
Riders must be members
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net
Auditors welcome.

IJA Annual Judges Training Seminar
February 26 - February 29
In conjunction with
Southern States RMH Gaited Charity Event
Florida Horse Park
Ocala, Florida
Contact: Dianne Little
403-271-7391
ddlittle@telus.net
Auditors welcome.

Southern States RMH Gaited Charity Event
February 27 - February 29
Florida Horse Park
11008 South Highway 475
Ocala, FL 34480
Gaited Breed Specific and Open Gaited Breed Classes
Contact: Melissa
xlr8fvn@gmail.com
Phone or text 520-873-7749
Premium List - https://www.rmhorse.com/event/ssrmhc-gaited-charity-event/

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
PA Horse World EXPO
February 27 - March 1
Harrisburg, PA
https://www.horseworldexpo.com/pa-show/
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
February 28 - March 1
Denver, CO
Contact: Rocky Mountain Horse Expo.

Equine Discussion Group
February 29, 2020
Deer Park, WA
Contact: Diane Sept
509-937-2970
dianesept@aol.com

March

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
March 6 - March 8, 2020
Springfield, IL
Contact: Illinois Horse air.

Over Hill and Dale Endurance Ride:
March 14, 2020
Japton, AR
15-mile, 25-mile, and 50-mile ride.
Introductory Ride: A 15-mile introductory non-timed ride is to give a new rider or equine a chance to experience the sport of endurance. The equine must be at least 48 months.
Camp: Private pasture land, primitive camping with port-a-potties, Bring your own water, horse water available at the vet check area.
Location: 1960 Madison 6330, Wesley AR 72773

Directions from the west from Fayetteville, AR: Follow HYW 16 to Elkins. Turn Left at Elkins Stoplight onto HYW 74. Continue east on HYW 74 for about 10.5 miles (about 6 miles to Wesley and 4.5 miles after Wesley). At HWY 295 South, turn right and proceed about 2.5 miles heading south to Foster Creek bridge. At Foster Creek bridge, turn left onto County Road "6330." This is our road! (Set your odometer for two miles on gravel). Ignore the first side road on the left. Next at the Y in the road stay left on County Rd. "6330". At mile two, you will see a large rock set in between the drive and the road to keep you from driving into the ditch.

Welcome to CloonLara Ranch!

( Warning: Do not follow the GPS from other directions running over the rough backcountry roads)

Contact: Shawn McCarthy
479-301-4594
overhillanddaleenduranceride@gmail.com

Equine Distance Riding Association Conference
Diane Sept, presenter
March 20 - March 22, 2020
Goldendale, WA
Contact: Kathleen Ferguson
kferguson@outlook.com

Equine Biomechanics Course with Jillian Kreinbring
March 27 - March 29, 2020
Loon Lake, WA
Host Diane Sept
Contact: Diane Sept
509-937-2970
dianesept@aol.com

Spring Potpourri Endurance Ride
March 28-29, 2020
Smithville Lake, Missouri
Intro Ride/25 miles/50 miles Saturday
Intro Ride/25 miles Sunday
2-day 50 (25 miles Sat; 25 miles Sun)

ALL RIDERS MOUNTED ON AN EQUINE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET CORRECTLY PLACED ON HEAD AND HARNESS CORRECTLY FASTENED.

Check-In and Register: 2 pm Friday, March 27
Vet Check for Saturday riders: Beginning Friday, 4 pm
Ride Fees: 50 Miles $90
25 Miles $80
2-Day 50 (must enter prior to Saturday) $125
Intro Rides - $25
Junior Riders FREE with accompanying adult rider
Address: 4601 Crow’s Creek Road
Smithville, MO 64089
Contact: Janet Hatch
Cell phone: 816-277-1586
jghatch@centurytel.net

April

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Tuckahoe Spring Fling
camping, trail riding, social time, 4 home-cooked meal
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
April 1 - April 5
Sacramento, CA
Contact: Jackie
209-748-2402
jlsbarton@aol.com

OCER 2020 Riding and Booting Clinic
April 4, 2020 9 am - 5 pm
Vinita, Oklahoma

Morning: Emma McKinnon, CHA certified riding instructor at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center, Springfield MO, will be teaching an effective and balanced riding seat using Mighty Bucky Extreme. Bucky is a training simulator developed by a bull rider but is great for helping equestrians develop a correct riding position. Emma has offered to continue the lesson into the afternoon for those who are interested.
Afternoon: Gunnar and Alanna Frank, long time barefoot and booting practitioners with over 17,000 endurance competition miles (all completed in hoof boots) will demonstrate their hoof care and booting technique.
Location: 430853 East 220 Road, Vinita, Oklahoma

Directions: From the East and Vinita take Hwy 60/66 West for approximately 4 miles. Take a Right following Hwy 60 West toward Nowata. After 5.8, at the top of the hill turn Right onto 4310 Rd (gravel road) for 1.7 miles. Turn Left onto 220 Road, the ranch is on the left.

From the South, use I44 or Hwy 69 to get to Big Cabin, Oklahoma, continue on Hwy 69 until the T intersection with Hwy 60, 66 and 69. Turn left onto Hwy 60, after approximately 1.3 miles stay to the right following Hwy 60 toward Nowata. After 5.8, at the top of the hill turn Right onto 4310 Rd (gravel road) for 1.7 miles. Turn Left onto 220 Road, the ranch is on the left.

From the West follow Hwy 60 east from Nowata, Oklahoma, approximately 17.8 miles. Turn left onto 4310 Rd (gravel road) for 1.7 miles. Turn Left onto 220 Road, the ranch is on the left.
Cost: $15 adult, $10 junior under 18, Lunch and snacks are included.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Contact: Emma McKinnon
suretoendure@gmail.com

Gunnar and Alanna Frank
281-468-5881
ironviking@reagan.com

Equine Biomechanics Course with Jillian Kreinbring and Susan Harris
April 17 - April 19, 2020
Boerne, TX
Contact: Diane Sept
509-937-2970
dianesept@aol.com

Lessons with Diane Sept (Slots available)
April 20 - April 22, 2020
Boerne, TX
Contact: Diane Sept
509-937-2970
dianesept@aol.com

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
April 21 - April 25
Pryor, OK
Contact: Larry
918-633-9288
l.lees@sbcglobal.com

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Fair Hill Spring Getaway
April 23 - April 26
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Connected Riding Clinic/Lessons
April 25 - April 26, 2020
Evansville, WI
Contact: smokemil@mac.com
609-575-2408

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
April 28 - May 2
Rhode Island
Contact: Darlene
401-742-3970
contactdarlene@gmail.com

May

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
May 5 - May 9
Baxter, TN
Contact: Jennifer
931-267-6723
info@gaitedhorsemanship.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
May 22 - May 24
Port Clinton, Ohio
Contact: Mary Ann
419-341-2372
theranch@theranchoutback.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
May 29 - May 31
Brighton, CO
Contact: Carrie
720-312-9139
info@ch-equine.com

June

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
June 3 - June 7
Brighton, CO
Contact: Carrie
720-312-9139
info@ch-equine.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
June 19 - June 21
Heartland, MI
Contact: Karia
413-281-2407
Karia0429@yahoo.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
June 26 - June 28
Indiana
Contact: Abigale
260-248-7385
Agettinger7@gmail.com

July

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
July 17 - July 19
Lacey, WA
Contact: Alan
970-379-1021
adrmwvr@gmail.com

August

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
August 4 - August 8
Augusta, ME
Contact: Teresa
207-557-0476
teresa@whisperingwoodsstables.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
August 14 - August 17
St. Croix Falls, WI
Contact: Patti
715-483-9292
patti@rnranchandtack.com

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
August 17 - August 21
St. Croix Falls, WI
Contact: Patti
715-483-9292
patti@rnranchandtack.com

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
August 31 - September 2
New Columbia, PA
Contact: Brenda
570-809-1553
brendap@FeatherHillStables.com

CANCELED - Missouri State Fair Society Show

September

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Fair Hill Labor Day Getaway
September 3 - September 7
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
September 7 - September 12
Baxter, TN
Contact: Jennifer
931-267-6723
info@gaitedhorsemanship.com

The Harvest Youth & Gaited Horse Show
2 judges and 2 shows on 1 day
September 12, 2020
Due West Ranch
13400 Donahoo Rd, Kansas City
Double pointed - Pony Express and MHSA
Contact: Lucy
816-674-7475
fgslr@usa.net

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Saddlin' Up for Breast Cancer Trail Ride & silent auction
September 19
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 5 Day Clinic
September 21 - September 25
Baxter, TN
Contact: Jennifer
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

October

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
October 2 - October 4
Finchville, KY
Contact: Kathy
505-550-2175
grizzlegate@gmail.com

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Celebration of the Horse
October 3
Tuckahoe Equestrian Center
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
October 16 - October 18
Sunbury, NC
Contact: Cheryl
252-465-4184
ceason@embarqmail.com

EQUINE FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND DYNAMIC POSTURE - UNDERSTANDING ANATOMY IN ACTION
October 30 - November 2
Jillian Kreinbring and Susan Harris, Lecturers
Waring, TX
www.jilliankreinbringinspired.com
This Course is "Approved by USDF for 2.5 CE Credits!"

November

Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club, Inc
Tuckahoe Berkey Memorial Weekend and Fall Auction
camping, trail riding, social time, 4 home-cooked meal, Saturday night live auction
November 6 - November 8
Contact: Jacquie
410-923-6157
jacquiecowan@comcast.net

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
November 7 - November 9
Crowley, LA
Contact: Eddie
337-303-5759
Coacho45@hotmail.com

December

Larry Whitesell 3 Day Clinic
December 4 - December 6
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Lynne
602-300-6177
lbombinski@cox.net

FOSH SANCTIONED AND AFFILIATED SHOWS AND EVENTS

"Sanctioned" A show which uses the FOSH guiding principles regarding humane exhibiting of gaited horses.

High point awards are only earned at FOSH sanctioned shows.

"Affiliated" A show or event which uses FOSH DQPs for inspection.

Listing includes equine expos and events where FOSH and sound horse supporters will be distributing FOSH and sound horse literature.

NNGHC 2012

Photographer Forrest Bliss - www.forrestblissphoto.com

NNGHC 2012 - An image of Horses at the starting lineup. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a white bearded man riding atop a black horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman dressed as Minnie Mouse riding a horse dressed like Mickey Mouse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of Horses and Riders in pairs riding a parade around the pen. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a rider with a Brightly patterned shirt riding a brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman wearing a bowler hat riding a light brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of various horses and riders lined up to be inspected. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a blue shirted rider atop a dark brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image displaying a man atop a horse beside two blue ribbon winners. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a white dressed rider on a white and brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a man in black and white atop a black horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of a woman in a brown and black shirt atop a brown horse. NNGHC 2012 - An image of two men in uniform sitting atop black horses.

NAC 2011

NAC 2011 photos by: chris@cjmphoto.com

NAC 2011 - An image of a man in white with a long poncho sitting atop a grey horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in brown and purple atop a white and black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider sporting a highlander outfit while on a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider with a black and blue shirt atop a black horse with white spots. NAC 2011 - An image of a blue shirted rider atop a black horse running a slalom course. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in a long white shirt wearing a black hat atop a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider wearing a black suit riding on a beige horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a person riding their horse past a display of flowers. NAC 2011 - A lineup of various riders and people. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a long grey shirt atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in red atop a black horse, Being presented a Ribbon. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in pink and beige atop a black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a dark brown suit atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2011 - An image of a man ridng atop a dark brown horse in front of the viewers. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in black riding a black and white horse around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of the different riders and horses lined up for inspection. NAC 2011 - An image of a woman in a blue riding shirt riding around the edge of the arena. NAC 2011 - An imaeg of a young rider wearing black and neon yellow riding clothes. NAC 2011 - An image of a White horse with decorated tassles hanging behind their ears. NAC 2011 - An imave of a Horse and rider being presented with a multi-coloured ribbon. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider in white atop a white horse riding in front of a Friends of Sound Horses Banner. NAC 2011 - An image of an older lady in pink presending a ribbion to a horse and rider. NAC 2011 - An image of a Brown horse with a brown clad rider doing a lap around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of a black horse with a rider dressed in purple making a lap around the arena. NAC 2011 - An image of a Dark brown horse and a rider with a white jacket riding past some spectators. NAC 2011 - An image of an older rider on a light brown horse passing a group of viewers. NAC 2011 - An image of a rider wearing black and pink atop a White and black horse. NAC 2011 - An image of the various riders conversing while lined up.

NAC 2010

NAC 2010 photos by: annette@annetteturnbaugh.com

NAC 2010 - An image of a Blue shirted man riding a chestnut brown horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in a pink shirt atop a brown and white horse being presented with a ribbon. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in a bight red riding shirt atop a large black horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a man wearing a grey suit while riding atop a dark brown horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a young child atop a white horse with black markings. NAC 2010 - An image of a rider wearing a Black and pink shirt atop a chestnut coloured horse. NAC 2010 - An image of a Horse and Rider showing off various ribbons. NAC 2010 - An image of a man dressed in Celtic fashion, Sporting facepaint, a Kilt and a Claymore, Atop a black horse. NAC 2010 - An image of Horses lined up with their riders sporting various ribbons. NAC 2010 - An image showing the presenting of a ribbon to the 2009 Grand Champion. NAC 2010 - An image of a woman in coutry attire on a light brown coloured horse, Being presented with a Ribbon. NAC 2010 - A lineup of various people whom deal with the event.

"Natural Tennesse Walkers" program on national RFDTV…
Rick rides world-class barefoot and flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horses in Colorado.

An image of Rick riding a horse. An image of Rick walking a horse onto a step.

Rick Lamb Visits FOSH Supporters Bucky and Nancy Sparks

2010 IJA JUDGES CLINIC PHOTOS

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