NEWS

We are going to take a group picture at our next event, at R Bar B Saddle, Tack and Trailer, on August 16. We will be taking the picture during the lunch break, so be sure to come out and ride and stick around if you are in one of the morning divisions to be included in the picture.  We’d like members to horseback if possible.

 

Thanks to C5T Ranch and Kristin and Brett Cloud for hosting a great race yesterday in Benton, KS. They did an outstanding job of designing two courses that simulated real ranch work. The race ran smoothly and the weather was lovely for early August. Thanks to all of our riders who came out. It was great to see some new faces among our familiar friends. There were lots of great rides, but our big winners were:

Buckaroo: Danali Cramer

Youth: Alexis Shin

Novice: Beth Sandness

Classic: Jim Ochs

Colt: Josh Rushing

Intermediate: Pat Glidwell

Amateur: Hannah Resser

Open: Chris Redden

Results and year-end points have been posted on our website.

 

Thanks to the Bates County Sheriff's Posse crew for putting on another great race. Josh Rushing and Scott Simms did an outstanding job with course design. Special thanks to Holly Rushing, Natalie Umphenhour, and Jami Page for all their hard work as well.

It's our fantastic hosts that make UHCA races possible and they continually come up with new and inventive ways to challenge our horsemanship and our mounts. Putting on a race is no easy feat and we can't show our appreciation enough.

Congratulations to all our riders for the progress they're making with their horses and mules.

Winners for the Bates County Sheriffs Posse event are:
Buckaroo: Mirah Scott
Youth: Alexis Shin
Novice: Brandy Von Holten
Colt: Josh Rushing
Classic: Marsha Coleman
Intermediate: Wes Coffel
Amateur: Jim Ochs
Open: Runt Rageth

Results and year-end points have been posted. 

Congratulations to UHCA cowboys Lee Hart (Reserve Champion) , Runt Rageth (3rd Place), and Chris Redden (4th Place) for taking three of the top 4 spots at the Calgary Stampede's Cowboy Up Challenge . What great representation for UHCA and the Midwest. These fine cowboys are the best of the best! Way to go guys! Outstanding!

 

 

 

The C5T Clinic has been postponed due to muddy conditions. The clinic will be rescheduled in conjunction with the August 2^nd race at the same location. More details to come. Please contact Kristin Cloud if you have questions. 913-219-3381 or c5tranch@hotmail.com

A little later than usual, but results of the Mound City event have been posted in the Results section of the website. Year-end points have also been updated. There were a few times that were entered incorrectly the day of the race that have been corrected. This did have some impact on placings for several riders, but none of the corrections impacted year-end points.  

 

Mark your calendars, the Big River Ranch event at Lexington, MO has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 31! What a great way to spend Labor Day Weekendundefinedcome early or stay and extra day (or two) and ride the trails with your fellow UHCA members!  For more information,  visit our Events page: http://ultimatehca.com/events.

Don't miss this great opportunity to practice your horsemanship and other skills! Limited openings. Register now.

 

UHCA Clinic @ C5T Ranch
June 14 2014 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11784 SW 30th, Benton. KS 67017

Instruction and practice in horsemanship, jumps, obstacles, cattle handling, roping for races, etc. Clinician Kristin Cloud has National and World Championships in Horsemanship. Video-taped mock race included.

Limited openings: $100 to ride; $15 to audit, includes lunch.

Stay over until Sunday (June 15) for the Cowhand Ride Along. Cowboy Church followed by riding through grass herds and pasture doctoring until noon. Breakfast included. Starts at 8:30 am. $35.00 per person or $125 for clinic plus Ride Along.

Contact:

Kristin Cloud | 913-219-3381 | c5tranch@hotmail.com

Our May 10th Event at Big River Ranch in Lexington, MO has been postponed until further notice.  Because of the outbreak of the EHV-1 virus in Lincoln, NE over the April 12-13 weekend where 2 horses had to be put down (one being from the Lawrence, KS area, euthanized April 24th) our host for our next UHCA Event, Robbie Maupin, has made a very proactive decision.   This decision comes after discussions with veterinarians, Board members and membership who agree that the risk is minimal; however, stopping the movement of horses or large gatherings of horses is the first step in preventing the spread of the virus.  The incubation periods and normal quarantine requirements will not expire until approximately the timeframe of our event and we feel this is the best decision for all to help control this highly-contagious disease. 

Please pass the word to other UHCA members and riders who may be heading to the Event on May 10th.  We will be rescheduling the date and let you know as soon as possible.   Thank you for understanding and keep your horses safe.

Happy Trails…  

Kate Fowler

President of UHCA