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Haythorn Land & Cattle Company Waldo Haythorn Futurity & Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 308-355-4000. Friday, September 3, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010. Arthur, NE.

LifeLight Music Festival

Community Event description: Free-admission, Christian Music concert. Contact phone: 605.338.2847. Friday, September 3, 2010 – Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Worthing, SD. For more info visit www.lifelight.org.

SD State Fair Beef Cook-Off

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-894-4490. Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Huron, SD.

13th Annual Rocky Mountain Super Race

Ag Events Event description: 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Super Race produced by Spin3 Productions. Estimated payout over $25K, Bob Berg buckles, average awards in all classes. Outstanding ground. $3,400 total Added Money! pre-enter by 8.25.10 postmark date to avoid 1x $20 late fee. Contact email: bonnie.wheatley@mac.com. Contact phone: 719.338.5263. Saturday, September 4, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010. Norris Penrose Event Center - Colorado Springs, CO.

Badlands Circuit Steer Roping Finals

Ag Events Contact phone: 1-888-838-BULL (2855). Saturday, September 4, 2010. Days of ’76 Arena, Deadwood, SD.

Campell Co. Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-850-9821. Saturday, September 4, 2010. Herreid, SD.

Montana Red Angus Tour

Ag Events Contact phone: 406-932-4282. Saturday, September 4, 2010. Big Timber, MT.

Ranch Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-754-6408. Saturday, September 4, 2010. New Underwood, SD.

Wagner Labor Day Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-491-3485. Saturday, September 4, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010. Wagner, SD.

Powder River Breeders Quarter Horse Sale

Ag Sales Event description: 33rd Annual Powder River Quarter Horse Breeders Association horse sale. Contact phone: 406-436-2335. Saturday, September 4, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010. Broadus, MT.

WLA Annual “Open Consignment” Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-842-0451. Saturday, September 4, 2010. Winner Livestock Auction, Winner, SD.

Cow Country Quarter Horse Assn. Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 406-342-5349. Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Miles City, MT.

Buffalo (SD) Labor Day Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-641-0330. Sunday, September 5, 2010 – Monday, September 6, 2010. Buffalo, SD.

Northern Colorado Riding Club Performance Series Show

Ag Events Event description: English and Western Performance Show. Contact email: ncrcgreeley@aol.com. Contact phone: 970-405-7834. Sunday, September 5, 2010, 9:00 AM. Greeley Saddle Club Arena, Greeley, CO.

32nd Annual PRQHBA Horse Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Annual Horse Sale and Futurity takes place the first weekend in September at the Fairgrounds in Broadus, MT. Contact phone: 406-436-2335. Contact email: sales@prqhba.com. Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Fairgrounds, Broadus, MT.

Krogman Quarter Horse Annual Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Selling 133 head, 1 p.m. CST. The 58th annual horse sale. Special feature: 12 riding horses. Contact phone: Steve & Leigh Krogman 605-259-3486; Gene & Lorena Hight 605-259-3667; Neil & Kathy Krogman 605-259-3308. Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Valentine Livestock, Valentine, NE.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, September 6, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Sandhills Ranch Production Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Ranch raised and owned production sale. Featuring weanlings, yearlings, broodmares and many riding horses. Preview at 10:00 a.m. Contact phone: 605-530-7084. Contact email: kgbhorse@yahoo.com. Monday, September 6, 2010, 1:00 PM. Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte Nebraska.

Wild Bunch Youth Bull Riding

Youth Event description: Every Sunday for 6 weeks Mountain States Young Guns Ages:4 thru 19 Mutton Bustin thru Senior Bull Riding Practice Bull Riding Follows. Contact phone: 970-454-3633. Contact email: wildwestcattle@what-wire.com. Monday, September 6, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Ft. Collins, CO.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – Thursday, September 8, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention & Membership Meeting

Conference Contact phone: 1-877-529-2333. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Comfort Suites & Convention Center, 1333 N Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, For Reservations: 1-605-791-2345. For more info visit www.southdakotastockgrowers.org.

RMQHA Fall Show and Futurities

Ag Events Event description: The capstone event for the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association for the 2010 show season. Includes youth, amateur, open and futurity classes. Contact email: info@excelshows.com. Contact phone: 303.828.3822. Thursday, September 9, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010. National Western Event Center 4655 Humboldt Street Denver, CO 80216-2818.

Jamison Quarter Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 785-754-3639;785-640-9639. Thursday, September 9, 2010 – Friday, September 10, 2010. Quinter, KS.

A Wild Solution to Climate Change with Dr. Thomas Lovejoy

Government/Politics Event description: The School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University is proud to host Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy for a presentation on ‘A Wild Solution to Climate Change.’ Dr. Lovejoy is a well known tropical ecologist and conservation biologist who has worked in the Brazilian Amazon Forest since 1965, at the interface of science and environmental policy. He is the founder of the prestigious public television series “Nature”. He has served as the Senior Advisor to the President of the United Nations… Contact email: kerri.mcdermid@colostate.edu. Contact phone: 970-492-4155. Thursday, September 9, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 123 Ammons Hall, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523. For more info visit soges.colostate.edu.

WMMI Heritage Lecture Series – William Perry Pendley, Mountain States Legal Foundation

Community Event description: William Perry Pendley, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Mountain States Legal Foundation, will be presenting on legal issues and cases surrounding land use in the West for the September Heritage Lecture held at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Mr. Pendley has argued cases before the Supreme Court of the United States as well as various federal court of appeals. He won what Time called a "legal earthquake" when the Supreme Court ruled in his favor in the historic equal protection case, A… Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Trapper Days

Community Event description: Local community event starting Friday evening. Friday starts at 5:30 and goes until 8:30. Live music, kids games, booths, food, beer and wine garden. Saturday starts with a pancake breakfast, parade, booths, kid activities, live auction, live music, hot dog and pie eating contest, beer and wine garden and much more. There is also a Fine Art Show at the Recreation Center, Quilt and Craft show at the Library, Trappers Roll In at Hwy 52 and Denver Ave as well as the annual Trappers Rendezvous. Check the w… Contact email: flchamber@frii.com. Contact phone: 303-857-4474. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Fort Lupton Colorado, Down Town, Recreation Center and Historic Park.

Trappers Rendezvous

Community Event description: South Platte Valley Historical Society Annual Trappers Rendezvous. Friday Sept. 10th from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Includes tours of the reconstructed Fort or Lancaster P Lupton, The Donelson House and the Independence School. Visitors Center is open. Donations are welcome for parking and no admission fees to the park. SPVHS also sponsors the annual Pancake breakfast before the Trapper Days parade. $5.00 per person. Call or email for directions and more event details. Contact email: specialevent@spvhs.org. Contact phone: 303-857-2756. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Fort Lupton Colorado - Hwy 85 and County Road 14 1/2. at the Historic Park.

Cattlemen’s Classic Youth Benefit Rodeo

Ag Events Event description: SDRA & NRCA sanctioned. Contact phone: 605-255-4060. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Hermosa, SD.

Five-State Barrel Futurity

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-431-9480. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Event Center, Rapid City, SD.

Nebraska Angus Tour

Ag Events Contact phone: 308-577-6700. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Saturday, September 11, 2010. Broken Bow, NE.

Hunt Ranch Quarter Horses Production Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-538-441. Friday, September 10, 2010. Dupree, SD.

Pitzer Ranch 2010 Fall Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 308-653-2134. Friday, September 10, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010. Ericson, NE.

Cheyenne Kiwanis 4th RIBfest

Community Event description: World Champion Rib Cooks coming to Cheyenne. Free Entertainment 3 days, Motorcycle and Car shows, family event. Contact email: Sroberts-meyer@winhealthpartners.org. Contact phone: 307-275-0751. Friday, September 10, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Cheyenne, Wyoming Depot Plaza, downtown Cheyenne.

Lisco Day Tractor Drive

Community Event description: All types of tractors welcomed for a drive through the countryside. Lunch provided. Contact email: rmshearer@embarqmail.com. Contact phone: (308) 772-3465. Saturday, September 11, 2010. Lisco, Nebraska.

All-Day Horsemanship

Ag Events Contact phone: 307-532-9902. Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010. Torrington, WY.

Last Roundup Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-440-0040. Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010. Oelrichs, SD.

8th Annual Dakota Winds Quarter Horse Production Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-772-5410. Saturday, September 11, 2010. Howard, SD.

Chick-fil-A Ride for Heroes and 9.11 Tribute Event

Community Event description: Come ride with Chick-fil-A to support our local heroes in Colorado Springs! The event will consist of two bicycle rides: a 28-mile Heroes Challenge Ride and 11-mile Patriots Ride. Also every Chick-fil-A location will host area military, fire, and police demos. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. on the day of the event, followed by the ride starting at 8 a.m. from behind Chick-fil-A's Garden of the Gods location. Early bird registration: $10.00, after July 1: $15.00. Volunteers needed. Please cont… Contact email: cfagogmarketing@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 719.650.5114. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 4435 N Chestnut St Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (behind Chick-fil-A's GoG location).

Problem Solving Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Rearing, biting, kicking, trailer loading and more, this clinic is specialized to solve your needs. Contact email: kim@kbnaturalhorsemanship.com. Contact phone: 303-981-2127. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 3487 Willownook Ranch Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107. For more info visit www.kbnaturalhorsemanship.com.

Small Acreage Workshop

Ag Events Event description: Small acreage EXTREME MAKEOVER with sessions that cover everything from pasture management to weed sprayer calibration. Be present for a chance to win a $500.00 extreme makeover for your small acreage pasture land. $15.00 cost includes lunch and refreshments. Contact email: lisa@nococd.org. Contact phone: 970-443-1110. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. North Exhibition Hall at The Ranch.

Mead Sugarbeet Festival

Community Event description: Mead Sugarbeet Festival - a celebration of family, friends, neighbors under the open sky surrounded by sugarbeets. Contact email: margekatherine@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 303-827-5212. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Mead Colorado> 2 miles east of I-25 exit 245 > then turn north on WCR 13. Event is at WCR 13 & WCR 32. For more info visit meadrotary.org.

Cattlemen’s Field Day

Ag Events Contact phone: 406-778-2320. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Miles City, MT.

Moos, Ewes and More!

Ag Events Contact phone: 701-231-9611. Contact email: erika.berg@ndsu.edu. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. North Dakota Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave. N. Fargo, ND. For more info visit www.ag.ndsu.edu.

Trail Horse Challenge

Sports Event description: This event will involve obstacle courses with challenges seen daily in ranch work or trail rides.Trainers will be available for one on one instruction. This is open to all ages and disciplines. Call or e-mail for a flier or information. Contact email: cindy5907@gmail.com. Contact phone: 719-688-2645 or 720-560-8462. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 11:00 AM. 13660 US 287 Eads, CO.

“Sunshine and Freedom” benefit ride and silent auction

Ag Events There will be participant rides all day Friday and at 10 a.m. Saturday. Contact phone: 605-673-2935. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Hay Creek Ranch, Nemo, SD.

Ft. Pierre Livestock Annual Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-223-2576. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Ft. Pierre, SD.

Open Box Rafter Ranch Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-538-4450. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:00 PM. Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD.

Karla's Last Kall Bull-O-Rama

Ag Events 1st & 2nd Go-Rounds Northern Bull Riding Tour (NBRT) Finals 1st Go-Round Young Guns. Contact phone: 605-452-3400. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 3:00 PM – Sunday, September 12, 2010, 7:00 AM. Wood, SD.

Dan Wicks Benefit Auction

Ag Events Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction can contact Kaye Andrews at 605-985-5287, Juanita Delbridge at 605-985-5389 or drop off donation items at the Prairie Country Cut ‘n Curl, Union Center, SD and/or Paul’s Feed & Seed, Faith, SD. Monetary donations can be sent to: Dan Wicks Benefit Fund, 18125 Red Owl Rd. Red Owl, SD 57787. Event description: Benefit auction is to help defray travel/medical expenses for Dan who was recently diagnosed with ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Contact phone: 605-985-5972. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Central Meade County Community Center Union Center, SD.

50th Annual Lisco Day Celebration

Community Event description: Annual community celebration with parade, BBQ, horseshoe tournament, rodeo events, entertainment by the singing group "Yes, Ma'am". Contact email: rmshearer@embarqmail.com. Contact phone: (308) 772-3465. Sunday, September 12, 2010. Lisco, Nebraska.

Massage Therapy with Maxine Doner

Ag Events Event description: Learn to do your own massage therapy with your own horse. Maxine Doner will be teaching for 3 hours and will work on the horses that people have brought with them. Equine massage plus herbal therapies will be discussed. Call or e-mail to reserve your spot. Cost $30.00. Contact email: susquehannafarms@gmail.com. Contact phone: 303-857-1644. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Susquehanna Farms 4362 Weld County Road 27 Fort Lupton Co. 80621.

Blaine & Linda Nordvold Benefit

Community Event description: Nordvolds lost their ranch home in a fire and this is a fundraiser to help them get on their feet. Contact phone: Jerry Vines, 605-964-7744. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Landmark Hall in Eagle Butte, SD.

Baker, Withrow, Hunsaker Memorial Roping

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-255-4439. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Hermosa, SD.

Raymond Sutton Quarter Horse & Paints Production Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-293-3492. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Gettysburg, SD.

Knippling Ranch Quarter Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-293-3492. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 3:00 PM. Gann Valley, SD. For more info visit www.quarterhorsecentral.net.

Montana Cattle Crawl

Ag Events Contact phone: 406-442-3420. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Billings, MT.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, September 13, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Wild Bunch Youth Bull Riding

Youth Event description: Every Sunday for 6 weeks Mountain States Young Guns Ages:4 thru 19 Mutton Bustin thru Senior Bull Riding Practice Bull Riding Follows. Contact phone: 970-454-3633. Contact email: wildwestcattle@what-wire.com. Monday, September 13, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Ft. Collins, CO.

Governor's Range Tour

Ag Events Contact phone: (406) 654-1334 Ext. 3; (406) 444-6619. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Malta, MT. For more info visit www.dnrc.mt.gov.

Husker Harvest Days

Ag Events Contact phone: 402-489-9331. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – Thursday, September 16, 2010. Grand Island, NE. For more info visit www.huskerharvestdays.com.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 – Thursday, September 15, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Range & Livestock Tour

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-347-4952, Ext. 3. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Sturgis, SD.

2010 National Angus Tour

Conference The GranTree will serve as hotel headquarters. Call 406-587-5261 to make reservations, and ask for the Angus block 804948. Other hotels with Angus room blocks near the headquarters include: Holiday Inn, 406-587-4561; and Days Inn & Suites, 406-587-5251. Contact phone: Shelia Stannard at 816-383-5100. Contact email: sstannard@angus.org. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 – Friday, September 17, 2010. Bozeman, MT.

Buster McLaury Horse Clinic

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-985-5493. Thursday, September 16, 2010 – Sunday, September 19, 2010. Red Owl, SD.

Bonus Ranching Conference - Adding Enterprises

Ag Events Event description: This conference provides participants access to ranchers who have been successful in adding income to their ranches including discussion on tourism, liabiities, value, challenges. Contact email: scotton2@unl.edu. Contact phone: (308)432-3373. Friday, September 17, 2010. Halsey 4H Camp - Halsey, Nebraska.

Spirit of the West Festival

Ag Events Cowboy Entertainment, Arena events, Horses, Period and Modern vendors, Chuck Wagons, Dutch oven cooking, re enactments, cowboy church, cavalry and military drills, music, poetry, hands on history...and more! Contact phone: 605-334-9202. Friday, September 17, 2010 – Sunday, September 19, 2010. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota Exit 83 on I-29 go east on 60th St. North to Kiwanis/Westport Ave and go north on Kiwanis Ave 1.5 miles go East .5 miles. For more info visit www.spiritofthewestfestival.com.

Bonus Ranching Conference

Ag Events AGENDA • 8:30am – Welcome -Scott Cotton • 9:00 – Jim Lees, Ox Yoke Ranch – “Ranchers Working Together to Develop Enterprises” • 9:45 am – Break with Vendors • 10:15 am Mike Kesselring, High Plains Homestead “Can I Run a Second Business With My Wife and Still Live With Her? • 11:00 am -Twila Witt, Nebraska DED Scenic Byways Consultant – “Listing Your Project in Nebraska Magazine and the Byways Website” • 11:45 am – Lunch • 12:00 Karen Kollars, DED Agro- Tourism Consultant – “Agro-Tourism in Nebraska” • 1:00p – Mitch Glidden, Glidden Canoe Rentals “How Tourism Works With Ranchers” • 1:45 –Break to Visit • 2:30p Jenny Nixon, UNL Extension “Advertising Your Project on the Web”. Contact phone: 308-432-3373. Friday, September 17, 2010, 8:30 AM. Halsey State 4-H Camp, Halsey, NE.

First Annual Open House and Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Open House and Halter clinic with Bob Boggs and Ricardo Rivero. Meet and greet the 17th in the afternoon/evening. Clinic the morning of the 18th, Brazilian style BBQ dinner and presentation of horses around 5pm the 18th. On the 19th rafting and riding activities. Contact email: v.gotlove@me.com OR RiyanR@mac.com |. Contact phone: 970 930 0311 OR 970 876 0933. Friday, September 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – Sunday, September 19, 2010, 6:00 PM. 0295 CR 262 Silt, Colorado.

Dakota Breeders Classic Quarter Horse Production Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Selling 33 lots of Roans, Duns, Greys, Palominoes & Buckskins. Contact phone: 605-845-2312. Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Mobridge Livestock Market, Mobridge, SD.

Extreme Cowboy Race Regional Championship

Ag Events Event description: Mid-Mountain Regional Championship for the EXCA ~ Open to all riders over 7 years old. Contact email: suueee@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 719-216-4617. Saturday, September 18, 2010. Kit Carson Riding Club 6775 Cowpoke Road Colorado Springs.

Paul Belasik Dressage Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Classical Dressage, 1 ride $240, 2 rides $460, please see our website for registration info. Contact email: eighthheavenhorses@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Saturday, September 18, 2010 – Sunday, September 19, 2010. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

Trail Riding Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Learn and practice foundational skills, navigating obstacles, desensitizing, and interacting with other horses on the trail. Contact email: Prostable@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-941-2037. Saturday, September 18, 2010. 23901 E. 160th Ave. Brighton, CO 80603.

Keep What You Find Gold & Gemstone Panning

Community Event description: Take a tour of the museum to learn how to pan for real gold and gemstones just like the prospectors of the 1800’s. Each visitor gets to keep whatever treasures they find! Daily tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No reservations required. Museum located just off I-25 at the Gleneagle Exit 156A. Visit our website at www.wmmi.org for more information. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Saturday, September 18, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Heartland Saddle Club ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge

Ag Events Seven miles with judged obstacles, 3 divisions, great prizes. 308-530-3967. Contact phone: 308-530-3967. Saturday, September 18, 2010. near Paxton, NE.

Fizz Bomb Classic Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 307-680-4105. Saturday, September 18, 2010. Gillette, WY.

Midwest Versatility Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-424-6192. Saturday, September 18, 2010. Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD.

Olson Quarter Horse Dispersal Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-997-2040. Saturday, September 18, 2010. Madison, SD.

Weaver Quarter Horses Production and Performance Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 406-378-2600. Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Great Falls, MT.

Johnstown Buckle Series Performance Shows

Ag Events Event description: Open Show PAC approved Buckle Series English and Western Classes Show Starts 8am. Contact email: ride@johnstownsaddleclub.com. Contact phone: (970) 566-1084. Sunday, September 19, 2010. 2601 South County Road 19,Loveland,Co.

Benefit Team Roping for Danny Wicks

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-985-5014. Sunday, September 19, 2010. H & M Arena at Marcus, SD.

Black Hills Cutting and Team Penning (BHC&TP) Team Sort Event,

Ag Events Event description: Youth, beginner and experienced riders welcome. Contact phone: 605-342-4490. Sunday, September 19, 2010. Rounds Arena, Pennington Co. Fairgrounds; 9 a.m.

Coal Springs Wagon/Trail Ride

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-273-4237, ER Penor. Sunday, September 19, 2010 – Friday, September 24, 2010. Morristown to Coal Springs, SD.

Northern Colorado Riding Club Performance Series Show

Ag Events Event description: English and Western Performance Show. Contact email: ncrcgreeley@aol.com. Contact phone: 970-405-7834. Sunday, September 19, 2010, 9:00 AM. Greeley Saddle Club Arena, Greeley, CO.

End of Season Roping

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-255-4439. Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:00 PM – Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:00 AM. Hermosa, SD.

Grantier & XR Quarter Horses Annual Production Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Selling approximately 50 head of weanlings, exposed mares and broke geldings. Contact phone: Dave 406429-5291; Marlene, 406-429-6661; Lori 406-464-2787. Contact email: lmgrant@midrivers.com. Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:00 PM. Winnett, MT; 2 miles east of Winnett, MT.

Sugar Bars Legacy Horse Sale

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-347-8120. Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Sheridan, WY.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, September 20, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Wild Bunch Youth Bull Riding

Youth Event description: Every Sunday for 6 weeks Mountain States Young Guns Ages:4 thru 19 Mutton Bustin thru Senior Bull Riding Practice Bull Riding Follows. Contact phone: 970-454-3633. Contact email: wildwestcattle@what-wire.com. Monday, September 20, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Ft. Collins, CO.

Northern Panhandle Beef Day

Ag Events Event description: UNL Presenters will address protein supplementation alternatives, new meat value cuts, fetal programming for weight gain by calves and a BQA certification for ranchers. Fee $20 for meal & materials $15 for BQA registration. Contact email: scotton2@unl.edu. Contact phone: (308)432-3373. Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Dawes County 4H Fairgrounds Bldg - Chadron, NE.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 – Thursday, September 22, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Northern Panhandle Beef Day

Ag Events Contact phone: (308)432-3373. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Dawes Co. 4H Building, Chadron, NE.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Generation Geo 2010 Conference & Expo

Conference Event description: Hailed by EPA as the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost effective heating and cooling system available, geoexchange is a technology that anyone using propane should seriously consider. Savings of 50% or more on utility bills are possible when compared to propane costs. The Colorado Geo Energy Heat Pump Association invites you to explore the compelling energy saving benefits and business opportunities of geoexchange at Generation Geo 2010 Conference and Expo, September 23 – 24 at the Den… Contact email: ben@goGeoNow.org. Contact phone: 970 846 0303. Thursday, September 23, 2010 – Friday, September 24, 2010. Denver Marriott West, Golden, Colorado.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Annual Convention

Ag Events Contact phone: 701-223-2522. Thursday, September 23, 2010 – Friday, September 24, 2010. Minot, ND.

Art Exhibit Opening – Laws of the Land by Margaret Whiting

Community Event description: Opening: Thursday, September 23; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 24-December 30; 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Opening September 23, Laws of the Land will exhibit work by artist Margaret Whiting! Margaret Whiting explores contemporary issues related to land use and encourages thoughtful consideration of the laws that regulate our relationship to the land by highlighting phrases and words in the text of law books to build new statements. Related programming will explore the history and future of the Mining Law o… Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Discussion of "Fracking"

Community Event description: Amy Mall, from Boulder's NRDC will be speaking at the Branding Iron on September 23rd starting at 6:30PM regarding the practice of "fracking". The event is free. Those attending are encouraged to buy dinner or desert! This event is hosted by the South Weld Dems. Contact phone: 303-857-1644. Contact email: susquehannafarms@gmail.com. Thursday, September 23, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Branding Iron Restaurant in Fort Lpton Colorado.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Art Exhibit – Laws of the Land by Margaret Whiting

Community Event description: Laws of the Land will exhibit work by artist Margaret Whiting! Margaret Whiting explores contemporary issues related to land use and encourages thoughtful consideration of the laws that regulate our relationship to the land by highlighting phrases and words in the text of law books to build new statements. Related programming will explore the history and future of the Mining Law of 1872. Exhibit runs from September 23 – December 30. For more information please visit www.wmmi.org or call 719-488-0880. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Friday, September 24, 2010 – Thursday, December 30, 2010. Westerm Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Sport Horse Therapeutic Massage Clinic

Ag Events Contact phone: 970-568-9290. Friday, September 24, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. Chadron, NE.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Friday, September 24, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Patrice Edwards Dressage Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Classical Dressage master Patrice Edwards from England. Work on harmony with your horse! 1 ride $135, 2 rides $240. Please see our website for registration info! Contact email: eighthheavenhorses@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

Open Pheasant I & II, Dakota Dressage & Eventing

Ag Events Contact phone: 402-639-3575. Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. Huron, SD.

Redneck Dressage & Horsemanship

Ag Events Contact phone: 307-532-9902. Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010. Ft. Collins, CO.

Annual Performance Quarter Horse Breeders of SD Sale & Futurity

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-849-3585. Saturday, September 25, 2010. Platte SD.

Bad River Fall Extravaganza Horse Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 605-859-2577. Saturday, September 25, 2010. Philip Livestock, Philip, SD.

South Dakota Sheep Growers Association annual convention

Conference Contact phone: Jeff Held 605-688-5433. Saturday, September 25, 2010. Crossroad Convention Center, 100 Fourth St. S.W. in Huron, SD. For more info visit sdsheepgrowers.org.

"Equi-Flow" Energy Communication Workshop

Ag Events Event description: Learn how to use your intuition and own energy to communicate with your horse. Contact email: kim@kbnaturalhorsemanship.com. Contact phone: 303-981-2127. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 3487 Willownook Ranch Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107. For more info visit www.kbnaturalhorsemanship.com.

Alpaca Roundup

Ag Events Event description: Have you ever wondered what an alpaca is or just wanted to get up close and personal with one? Here's your chance. Join the South Eastern Colorado Alpaca Breeders as we circle the wagons for an 'Alpaca Roundup' to celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days at Pikes Peak Alpacas from 10:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, 25 September for a fun, free and educational day. A dozen local alpaca breeders and artisans with varied backgrounds, experience and skill sets will be here to answer your questions about alpacas. Contact email: staleyck@att.net. Contact phone: 719 481-4946. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Pikes Peak Alpacas 18520 Shannon Rd Black Forest, CO 80908 Located at the northeast corner of Colorado Highways 105 and 83 just 5 miles east of Monument, CO.

Mead Sugarbeet Festival

Community Event description: Mead Sugarbeet Festival - a celebration of family, friends, neighbors under the open sky surrounded by sugarbeets. Contact email: mkatherine55@gmail.com. Contact phone: 303-827-5212. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Mead Colorado> 2 miles east of I-25 exit 245 > then turn north on WCR 13. Event is at WCR 13 & WCR 32.

Mining Claim

Community Event description: Join members of the Gold Prospectors of Colorado as they present on the history of mining claims and discuss and demonstrate how claims are stacked. Workshop admission is $10.00, includes museum entry. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

ACTHA Trail and Horsmanship Clinic

Ag Events Event description: AM Trail Obstacle clinic and PM Groundwork and Horsemanship clinic. Lunch and Q&A Session with clinicians Dan & Spencer Bruce. Contact email: slickfork23@gmail.com. Contact phone: 719-494-9799. Sunday, September 26, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Kenlyn Stables, Aurora.

Fall Branding Party

Ag Events Contact phone: 605 494 1094. Sunday, September 26, 2010, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Casey Tibbs Foundation/South Dakota Rodeo Center, Ft. Pierre, SD. For more info visit www.caseytibbs.com.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Sunday, September 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, September 27, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Wild Bunch Youth Bull Riding

Youth Event description: Every Sunday for 6 weeks Mountain States Young Guns Ages:4 thru 19 Mutton Bustin thru Senior Bull Riding Practice Bull Riding Follows. Contact phone: 970-454-3633. Contact email: wildwestcattle@what-wire.com. Monday, September 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Ft. Collins, CO.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – Thursday, September 29, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Rural Women in Ag Conference

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-347-2436. Thursday, September 30, 2010 – Friday, October 1, 2010. Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Spearfish, SD.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Thursday, September 30, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

2011 National Beef Ambassador Competition

Ag Events Contact phone: 303-694-0313. Friday, October 1, 2010 – Sunday, October 3, 2010. Ramkota, Rapid City, SD. For more info visit www.nationalbeefambassador.org.

2010 Young Ag Leaders Conference

Conference Cost of registration for the YALC is only $25, with all meals provided. The registration deadline is Sept. 24. Event description: The conference is designed for anyone ages 18-40 who is involved with or concerned about Montana’s agricultural industry. Contact phone: Sue Ann Streufert at 406-587-3153. Contact email: sueanns@mfbf.org. Friday, October 1, 2010 – Sunday, October 3, 2010. Rock Creek Resport, Red Lodge, MT.

Lower Valley Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Ag Events Event description: Lower Valley Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is a locally owned pumpkin patch and corn maze. This is the fourth year that we have had a pumpkin patch and corn maze in the Grand Valley. Our Corn Maze covers over 5.5 acres and our pumpkin patch is even bigger. We offer a variety of pumpkins including the popular cinderella pumpkins as well as large jack-o-lantern style pumpkins and many others. We will have many events throughout the month of October. We schedule special group events anytime so call and get… Contact phone: 970-270-7060. Contact email: constableslowervalleyag@msn.com. Friday, October 1, 2010, 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 31, 2010, 8:00 PM. 23 and L Road, Grand Junction CO.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Friday, October 1, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Nancy Smith Dressage Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Olympic level rider, Nancy Smith. 1 ride $195, 2 rides $375. Please see our website for registration info! Contact email: eighthheavenhorses@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Saturday, October 2, 2010 – Sunday, October 3, 2010. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

7 Groundwork Exercises of Highly Effective Horses

Ag Events Event description: Learn the tools to provide your horse (of any age) a foundation that lasts a lifetime. Contact email: kim@kbnaturalhorsemanship.com. Contact phone: 303-981-2127. Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 3487 Willownook Ranch Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107. For more info visit www.kbnaturalhorsemanship.com.

Bear Mt. Angus Female Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 308-285-3313 or 308-285-3233. Saturday, October 2, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Palisades, NE. For more info visit www.bearmountainangus.com.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Saturday, October 2, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Heart of the Hills 2nd Annual Quarter Horse Production Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 402-376-5356 or 308-636-8034. Sunday, October 3, 2010. Valentine, NE.

Cavalia

Community Event description: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse Circque du Soileil with Horses. Contact email: info@cavalia.net. Contact phone: 1-866-999-8111. Sunday, October 3, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Pepsi Center.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, October 4, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Wild Bunch Youth Bull Riding

Youth Event description: Every Sunday for 6 weeks Mountain States Young Guns Ages:4 thru 19 Mutton Bustin thru Senior Bull Riding Practice Bull Riding Follows. Contact phone: 970-454-3633. Contact email: wildwestcattle@what-wire.com. Monday, October 4, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Ft. Collins, CO.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association All-Breeds Cattle Tour

Ag Events Contact phone: 701-223-2522. Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Watford City/Williston (ND) area.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 – Thursday, October 6, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Richard Caldwell Vaquero Horsemanship

Ag Events Event description: Learn traditional vaquero horse training methods, hackamore to two-rein, two-rein to straight up in the bridle. $450 for the weekend, auditors welcome! See our website for more information. Contact email: broncstompin@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

8th Annual Slavic Fest

Community Event description: Slavic food served to eat or prepared to go. Music for dancing, Slavic Dancers, church tours and lectures, bake sale, slavic items for sale. Contact phone: 719-347-2336 or 719-347-2526. Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010. St. Mary's Holy Dormition Orthodox Church 19485 N Calhan Hwy Calhan Co 80808.

Building and Fitting the Heart Bar Shoe

Community Event description: An educational seminar for farriers and veterinarians. Attendees will learn how to manage laminitis and navicular syndrome in horses with a properly built and fitted heart bar shoe. Lectures, round table discussions and wet labs. $125.00/day. Contact email: doc@mountainvet.net. Contact phone: 970-871-7801. Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010. Steamboat Springs, CO.

Trail Horse Challenge

Sports Event description: This event will involve obstacle courses with challenges seen daily in ranch work or trail rides.Trainers will be available for one on one instruction. This is open to all ages and disciplines. Call or e-mail for a flier or information. Contact email: cindy5907@gmail.com. Contact phone: 719-688-2645 or 720-560-8462. Saturday, October 9, 2010, 11:00 AM. 13660 US 287 Eads, CO.

Canyon Creek Angus Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 517-546-6374. Sunday, October 10, 2010. Cody, WY.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, October 11, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 – Thursday, October 13, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

36th Annual Bull, Female & Horse Sale

Auctions Event description: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 9 am Central Time. At the Ranch 4 miles west of Throckmorton, TX. Selling 600 Bulls: Angus, Red Angus, and SimAngus; 200 Females; 20 Weanling Quarter Horse Foals. Contact phone: 940-849-0611. Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 8:00 AM. At the ranch 4 miles west of Throckmorton, TX. For more info visit rabrownranch.com.

NILE Gold Buckle Select Horse Sales

Ag Sales Contact phone: 406-698-6183. Friday, October 15, 2010 – Saturday, October 16, 2010. Billings, MT.

4-H Competitive Trail Event/Clinic

Youth Event description: Competitive Trail riding introduction event and clinic. Open to 4-H members and leader/volunteers. Contact phone: 720-771-3728. Contact email: hlaugust@aol.com. Saturday, October 16, 2010. Last Resort Equestrian Center.

Problem Solving Clinic

Ag Events Event description: Rearing, biting, kicking, trailer loading and more, this clinic is customized to solve your needs. Contact email: kim@kbnaturalhorsemanship.com. Contact phone: 303-981-2127. Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 3487 Willownook Ranch Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107. For more info visit www.kbnaturalhorsemanship.com.

Fall/Winter Horsemanship Series

Ag Events Event description: Have an indoor arena to ride in this winter! This is YOUR class, we work on the things you'd like - groundwork, body control, trail work, etc. $40/session, come to one or come to all. Please call or email to let us know you're coming! Contact email: Broncstompin@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Sunday, October 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, October 18, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 – Thursday, October 20, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

SDRA Finals Rodeo

Ag Events Contact phone: 605-374-7731. Friday, October 22, 2010 – Sunday, October 24, 2010. Rapid City, SD.

Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska annual convention

Ag Events Contact phone: 402-357-3778. Saturday, October 23, 2010. Sandhills Convention Center, North Platte, NE.

Authentic Horsemanship Training Clinic

Ag Events Contact phone: 800-354-8637. Sunday, October 24, 2010 – Saturday, October 30, 2010. Shell, WY.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Monday, October 25, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Farmers' Market

Community Event description: Open every Monday and Wednesday through October. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms, breads, meats and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Guests visiting the museum get the opportunity to see operable steam engines, learn how to gold pan, see a recreated mine drift, play with hands-on exhibits, and catch a glimpse of the pioneer lifestyle. There are over 27 acres to explore at the Museum, with picnic grounds and two very adorable burros. Contact email: info@wmmi.org. Contact phone: 719-488-0880. Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 – Thursday, October 27, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Fall/Winter Horsemanship Series

Ag Events Event description: Have an indoor arena to ride in this winter! This is YOUR class, we work on the things you'd like - groundwork, body control, trail work, etc. $40/session, come to one or come to all. Please call or email to let us know you're coming! Contact email: Broncstompin@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Sunday, October 31, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 – Thursday, November 3, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, November 10, 2010 – Thursday, November 10, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Reproductive Management Workshop for Small Ruminants

Conference Topics: * Reproduction in Sheep and Goats. Implementation of reproductive management techniques requires a practitioners to have a strong understanding of reproductive physiology and endocrinology in small ruminants. The basics of sheep and goat reproduction will be covered. * Methods of Estrous Synchronization and Superovulation. Successful implementation of artificial insemination and embryo collection and transfer techniques is dependent upon reliable and applicable methods of estrous synchronization and superovulation in sheep and goats. These techniques will be discussed with attendees. * Semen collection, evaluation and preservation. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in a variety of semen collection techniques, and will be trained in proper semen handling, evaluation and preservation for successful AI. * Development of teaser rams. Surgical techniques of vasectomy and epididectomy will be demonstrated and learned by attendees, as the development and use of teaser rams and buc… Event description: This workshop will offer reproductive management experience and educational resources to small ruminant veterinary practitioners and students from throughout the U.S. Veterinary practitioners and students wanting to offer reproductive management services to their current and future clientele are strongly encouraged to apply. Potential attendees are encouraged to apply online. The application deadline is Friday, October 1st, 2010 (Midnight). Up to 10 applicants will be selected to attend the workshop at N… Contact phone: 701-231-5597. Wednesday, November 10, 2010 – Friday, November 12, 2010. North Dakota State University, Department of Animal Sciences, Fargo. For more info visit www.ag.ndsu.edu.

Diamond D Angus Pounds for Profit Sale

Ag Sales Selling: Forage Tested 110 Long Yearling Angus Bull DDA Emblazon 27C ~ Full Brother Sells 2 Long Yearling Red Angus Bulls 100 Foundation Females ~ 50 Being first calf Heifers. Contact phone: 406-279-3633. Thursday, November 11, 2010. At the ranch, Valier, MT.

Wienk Charolais Fall Female Sale

Ag Sales Event description: Lake Preston, SD. Contact phone: 605-860-1111 or 605-847-4880. Saturday, November 13, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Fall/Winter Horsemanship Series

Ag Events Event description: Have an indoor arena to ride in this winter! This is YOUR class, we work on the things you'd like - groundwork, body control, trail work, etc. $40/session, come to one or come to all. Please call or email to let us know you're coming! Contact email: Broncstompin@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Sunday, November 14, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 – Thursday, November 17, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Vollmer Angus Female Sale

Ag Sales Contact phone: 701.943.2691; 701.943.2431; 701.214.0311. Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Wing, ND. For more info visit www.vollmerangus.com.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 – Thursday, November 24, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.

Fall/Winter Horsemanship Series

Ag Events Event description: Have an indoor arena to ride in this winter! This is YOUR class, we work on the things you'd like - groundwork, body control, trail work, etc. $40/session, come to one or come to all. Please call or email to let us know you're coming! Contact email: Broncstompin@aol.com. Contact phone: 303-688-5727. Sunday, November 28, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 8th Heaven Farms, Castle Rock CO.

The Great American Horse Pilgrimage

Government/Politics Event description: Purpose : A pilgrimage across America by horse or horse and trailer to alert the public about the dire curcumstances our horses are in concerning horse slaughter . Events can also be organized within a persons own district for those who cannot join the ride. The ride begins now from town to cities across America and is on going until horse slaughter is stopped in the USA and wild horse round-ups come to a halt until an independant evaluation of the number of wild horses on BLM public lands can be veri… Contact email: truthheals7@yahoo.com. Contact phone: 831-644-6160 or 509-937-2784. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 – Thursday, December 1, 2011. Begins with you and your horse in your town.