Crocus Cowhorse Association

2012 Annual General Meeting

2012-01-10T16:45:00.000-08:00

We are planning to have our 2012 Annual General Meeting at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28. We will be meeting at the Shilo Inn.

If you can, we would like you to stay for supper and our 2011 Year End Awards presentation. Everyone can order their own meals off the menu.

Please let Mark Michie know if you plan to attend so that we can let the Shilo Inn know how many to expect.

Meeting Date

2011-06-17T22:06:00.000-07:00

The next membership meeting will be held at the home of Ken and Amy Grainger near Shilo, MB at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011. Please contact Ken and Amy for directions if you are attending.

Show Results Posted

2011-06-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

Results for our first show of the year (June 4, 2011) have been posted at http://crocuscowhorseshowresults.blogspot.com/2011/06/show-results-june-4-2011.html

TAYLOR DOUGLAS CLINIC

2011-05-29T13:44:00.000-07:00

TAYLOR DOUGLAS CLINIC

APRIL 31/MAY 1 2011

The stormy weekend of April 31/May 1 found many Crocus Cow Horse members snugly tucked in at the Keystone center with a terrific clinician, Taylor Douglas! 12 participants benefited from Taylor's knowledge and patience. Each group of six worked cattle for 4 hours, with a 1/2 hr break in the middle. Taylor worked us on the flag first, then boxing, fence work and circling. In the second part of the session we worked on cutting, including how to hold the herd correctly and help the cutter without getting in the way! We continued this program the second day, but Taylor also pointed out what the judge would see and how the run would be scored. Taylor was very helpful in teaching us how to read a cow and very patient with those of us who are slow learners! The clinic was also set up to put the used cattle in the practice ring so we could go and work cattle in the afternoon or evening. Crocus Cow Horse would like to extend a big thank you to Scotia Optical and Larry Clifford for providing snacks, drinks and lunch. It sure was great not to have to go out in the storm! CCHA would also like to thank Mike Morrison for the cattle and once again the ACE arena was a great venue. CCHA is looking forward to seeing everyone out at the shows!

2011 CCHA Cow Horse Clinic

2011-03-22T16:05:00.000-07:00

Crocus Cow Horse Association is proud to announce a Cow Horse Clinic with Taylor Douglas - April 30-May 1, 2011. The clinic will be held at the Keystone Centre, Brandon, Manitoba.

Clinic registration form AVAILABLE HERE.

For more information please call Larry Clifford at (204)727-3661 or (204)763-8911.

March 1 Minutes Have Been Posted

2011-03-05T21:09:00.000-08:00

Minutes of the March 1, 2011 CCHA meeting have been posted at:
http://crocuscowhorseminutes.blogspot.com/

2011 AGM Minutes Have Been Posted

2011-02-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who made it out to our AGM on January 15th. Minutes for the meeting can be found at:
http://crocuscowhorseminutes.blogspot.com/2011/02/2011-agm-minutes.html

2011 Annual Meeting

2011-01-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from the Crocus Cow Horse Association!

Please note that our 2011 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 15th at Huggy’s Family Restaurant, 2140 Currie Blvd, Brandon. This is in the bowling alley at the south end of 18th street. Start time will be 3:00 p.m. We plan to present our year end awards and have supper after the meeting.

Please email Mark Michie at training@michiequarterhorses.com if you plan to attend so we can ensure that we have enough space booked.

Hope to see you there.

2010 Finals Show Results

2010-09-18T21:12:00.000-07:00

Our 2010 Finals show was held yesterday evening at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. The show went very well! Full results have now been posted at http://crocuscowhorseshowresults.blogspot.com/ .

Versatility placings were as follows:

Open
1st - Sharra Sage/Hickory Bay Tally (203.5)

Non-Pro
1st - Katie Michie/Quix Dry Hick (217)
2nd - Alexa Kulberg/DS Tenalena (210)

Novice Horse
1st - Jesse Lussier/Tolo (218.5)
2nd - Neil McLeod/Jingle Dots (218)
3rd - Mark Michie/Foolish Risk (213.5)

Novice Rider
1st - Kayleigh Lavitch/Cruize (200.5)
2nd - Jessica Chambers/Lily (180)

Congratulations to all those who placed in the Versatility standings.

Finals Show Reminder

2010-09-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Reminder that our finals show starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17th at the Keystone Centre, Brandon, Manitoba. Please call or email Mark ASAP to enter.

Schedule Change

2010-08-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

Please note that the previously scheduled show at Chalanchuk's has been cancelled and tentatively replaced with a practice on September 11th. This practice will be in preparation for the finals on September 17th.

Show Results Posted - August 21, 2010

2010-08-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

Results have been posted for the CCHA show at Thunderbird Horse Center on August 21, 2010. See the results at: http://crocuscowhorseshowresults.blogspot.com/

Show Results Posted

2010-08-10T20:49:00.000-07:00

Results have been posted for our July 31st show at Chalanchuk's and the August 7th show at Doucette's. Results can be seen at http://crocuscowhorseshowresults.blogspot.com/

Show Reminder - August 7th, 2010

2010-08-02T06:29:00.001-07:00

Well, we finally had our first show of the year at Chalanchuk's this past Saturday. Near the end it looked like we were going to get rained out, but the rain held off and we all had a good time. Results will be posted soon at www.crocuscowhorse.blogspot.com

Our next show is scheduled for this coming Saturday (August 7th) at Doucette's, south of Austin. This show is in conjunction with an MTPA penning, and will be held after the team penning. Approximate start time 7:00 p.m. This will be a 4 event show with Ranch Cutting, Reining, Working Cow Horse, and Herd Roping.

Please call (204-637-2104) or email (training@michiequarterhorses.com) me to enter by Wednesday, August 4th.

Mark

Show Reminder - July 31, 2010

2010-07-25T21:42:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to enter our July 31st show (at Chalanchuk's, Nesbitt, Brandon)by Wednesday, July 28th!
Call Mark at 204-637-2104

Show and Practice Added to Schedule

2010-06-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

As a result of our meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 we have added two events to our 2010 schedule:

Cow Horse Practice

Crocus Cow Horse Association is pleased to sponsor a Cow Horse Practice Session at Thunderbird Horse Center at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 5th. Cost for the evening is $20/person. Further practices may be scheduled if enough people are interested. Please call Mark Michie (204)637-2104 or Neil McLeod (204)728-0818 by Monday morning if you are interested in attending so that we can have enough cattle at the practice.

Cow Horse Show Added to Schedule

The first two shows on our 2010 Schedule have been cancelled due to rainy weather, so... we've added a new show to the schedule. The next Crocus Cow Horse Association show will be at Chalanchuk Acres, Nesbitt on the afternoon of July 31st. This will be a 4 event show including Cutting, Reining, Cowhorse, and Roping. Please enter by Wednesday, July 28th by calling Mark Michie at 204-637-2104.

Please enter all shows by the previous Wednesday so that we can know who to call in the event of a cancellation. Minimum of 10 competitors must be entered to hold a show!

I hope to see you out at these events.

Show Cancellation

2010-06-12T07:28:00.001-07:00

Due to low entries and the fact that the penning needs to be started later for the ground to dry up today, the show at Chalanchuk's this evening has been cancelled.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Show - June 12, 2010

2010-06-08T05:20:00.000-07:00

Here are the details for the Crocus Cow Horse Association show on June 12, 2010 at Eugene and Betty Chalanchuk's:

Start Time: Approximately 6:00 p.m. (after the penning)

Cost: $60 for full 3 event show to be eligible for payout on overall standings or Reining - $10, Cutting - $30, Fencework or Boxing (for eligible riders) - $20

Canteen will be available, as will a BBQ supper.

See poster for locations:

Show Cancelled Today (May 29, 2010)

2010-05-29T07:42:00.000-07:00

Please note that today's Cow Horse show at Doucette's is cancelled due to rain.

Next show is June 12, at Chalanchuk's, Nesbitt, MB (South of Brandon)

First Show of 2010

2010-05-22T20:57:00.001-07:00

The Crocus Cow Horse Association will be holding its first show of 2010 next Saturday at the Doucette Ranch.

Doucette's is located 4 1/2 miles south of the #1 on #34 and 1/4 mile east on Road 61N.

This will be a 4 event show (Reining, Cutting, Working Cowhorse, and Roping). Entry fee tentatively $80 (not finalized). Start time will be approximately 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., but will depend on the time the Team Penning ends.

Entries should be phoned or emailed to Mark Michie: 204-637-2104 or training@michiequarterhorses.com on Tuesday, May 25. Entry fee will be finalized at that time.

The Clinic Was Great!

2010-05-04T11:03:00.000-07:00

We had a great clinic this past weekend with Lance Johnston of Lindsay, California. Lance is a very good clinician, with some good pointers for everyone. The majority of our time was spent on cattle work, which was what we were all there for!

If you were at the clinic and have any comments, please share your comments with us.

Don't forget that our first show of the season is coming up soon on May 29th!

Clinic Schedule

2010-04-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

We will be starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Green Horse group will go first. This schedule is not written in stone, but I expect that the Beginner group will start at 1:00 p.m., and the Advanced group will start at 6:00 p.m.
Times for Sunday may be slightly different than Saturday.

If you have paid for two nights (Friday and Saturday) of stall fees you may arrive with your horse any time Friday evening.

Clinic Entry Deadline Extended!

2010-04-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks! The entry deadline for our clinic has come and gone, BUT we still have some room in the clinic. If you are interested in the clinic. Please call Mark for more information at (204)637-2104 or have a look at the information and entry form by clicking this link.

Minutes Posted

2010-04-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

Minutes of our March 18th, 2010 meeting have been posted at www.crocuscowhorseminutes.blogspot.com

Cowhorse Clinic with Lance Johnston - May 1-2, 2010

2010-02-25T15:15:00.000-08:00

Crocus Cowhorse Association is pleased to announce a Cowhorse Clinic with
Lance Johnston of Lindsay, California.

Lance Johnston and SHES FUL OF DIAMONDS

2007 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Reserve Champion

This clinic, sponsored by NAERIC will be held May 1-2, 2010 at the Keystone Centre, Brandon, Manitoba. Click here for further details and registration form.

Lance Johnston has provided us with the following bio:

I grew up in Central California on my family’s cattle ranch. Starting my first colt for the ranch at 12 and began training outside horses at age 13, I worked on my family’s cattle ranch through high school training and shoeing horses for the ranch and public. After graduating from High School I was able to pay my way through Cal Poly State University by continuing to train and shoe. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree.

I showed my first Reined Cow Horse in 1995. Since then I have built, own and operate a successful training operation along with my wife Tammy and my 10 year old son Trystin in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. I have been a multiple Finalist at all NRCHA major events, including World’s Greatest Horseman, NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, Stakes, Hackamore Classic, and Derby.

My accomplishments include:

Lifetime Earnings of $600,000+

2009 National Stock Horse Classic, Open Derby Reserve Champion, also placing 3^rd and 4^th.

2009 NRCHA Derby Open top 5

2009 National Stock Horse Futurity Open top 5

2009 Idaho Futurity Reserve Open Champion and Novice Horse Champion

2008 Worlds Greatest Horseman top 5

2008 NRCHA Stakes Open Finalist

2008 NRCHA Hackamore Classic Open top 5

2008 National Stock Horse Assoc . Open Futurity Res. Champion

2008 Idaho Reined Cow Horse Futurity Open Res. Champion

2007 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Res. Champion

2007 NRCHA Derby Open Finalist

2007 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Hackamore Champion

2007 Nation Stock Horse Futurity top 5

2007 Idaho Reined Cow Horse Open Futurity 3^rd

2007 Sheri Gilkerson Open Bridle Champion

Meeting Tonight!

2010-02-18T05:34:00.000-08:00

Reminder: Crocus Cowhorse Meeeting Tonight - 7:00 p.m. Thunderbird Horse Center, Brandon

Agenda includes:
- clinic planning
- show schedule
- herd roping rules
- boxing class
- Manitoba Horse Council membership

Tentative Clinic and Show Schedule - 2010

2010-02-11T20:22:00.000-08:00

Tentative Clinic and Show Schedule for 2010

Starting times will be added when dates are firm.

May 1-2 - CCHA Cowhorse Clinic with Lance Johnston of Lindsay, California - Brandon, MB Two full days of Cowhorse Clinic with separate groups for Advanced Riders, Novice Riders, and Green Horses. Further details will be posted soon.
May 29 - Jerry and Donna Doucette's - Austin, MB
June 12 - Eugene and Betty Chalanchuk's - Nesbitt, MB
August 7 - Virden Rodeo Grounds with National Highschool Rodeo Finals - Virden, MB
August 21 - Thunderbird Horse Center - Brandon, MB
September 4 - Eugene and Betty Chalanchuk's - Nesbitt, MB

Sponsorship Letter

2010-02-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

A sponsorship letter has been posted and is available HERE.

All CCHA members are asked to use this letter and sponsorship package to help obtain sponsorship for the 2010 CCHA show season. Please download and print it for distribution to potential sponsors.

Minutes of AGM have been posted.

2010-01-23T21:56:00.000-08:00

The minutes of our AGM on January 21, 2010 have been posted at http://www.crocuscowhorseminutes.blogspot.com/

Annual General Meeting - January 21, 2010

2009-12-15T18:03:00.000-08:00

To all CCHA members:

Please plan to attend our next meeting which will be our Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. January 21, 2010 at Thunderbird Horse Center, Brandon, Manitoba. Agenda will be posted at a later date.

Reining Patterns and Score Sheets

2009-12-09T22:17:00.000-08:00

3 CCHA approved reining patterns and sample score sheets for all 5 events have been posted at http://crocuscowhorserules.blogspot.com/

CCHA Show and Event Information.

2009-12-07T17:01:00.000-08:00

CCHA show and event information has been posted at http://crocuscowhorserules.blogspot.com/

This information is also available as a PDF file at:
http://www.michiequarterhorses.com/cchashowinfodec052009.pdf

Reining patterns and sample score sheets will be posted soon.

Membership Renewal Time

2009-12-05T16:42:00.000-08:00

CCHA Membership Form for 2010 is available now. Please download and print the form, and send the completed form and appropriate payment to the address at the bottom of the form. Follow the link below to download the form.

www.michiequarterhorses.com/cchamembershipform2010.pdf

2009 Show Results

2009-12-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

Our 2009 Show Results have been posted at http://www.crocuscowhorseshowresults.blogspot.com/ Next year we will post score sheets with the show results to provide better access to the score sheets for our competitors.

Meeting Minutes Posted

2009-12-04T20:38:00.000-08:00

Minutes of our December 1st, 2009 meeting have been posted at http://www.crocuscowhorseminutes.blogspot.com/

Welcome!

2009-12-02T22:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the web home of the Crocus Cowhorse Association (CCHA). We will be posting information about the club and our activities in the upcoming days. If you are a member of the CCHA, this is the place to keep up to date.