Plan to join the Rough Edges Mounted Drill Team in picturesque Salmon Idaho. 

 May 16-17-18, 2008

We are offering for your enjoyment the following events:

COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING

This CMSA sanctioned shoot with  $8000 added money draws competitors from around the world! You will enjoy watching these authentic dressed superior horsemen that have remarkable marksmanship skills! Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the nation's fastest growing equestrian sports. Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. Courses are set to a variety of patterns, an average course normally takes a contestant between 30 and 35 seconds to complete. Our contact for this event is Janice Townsend (406) 821-3749; no experience is necessary to compete so if you're interested give Larry a call for more information on entering. Or download your entry form here and mail to: Townsend Ranch , 3278 Standing Bear Rd., Darby, Mt. 59829.  Be sure to join us and take in the excitement first hand Saturday and Sunday. Check out their website at http://www.cowboymountedshooting.com/ and http://www.townsendranch.com/.

Thank you HUSSEY TRUCKING, UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, WITHERS LAW OFFICE, SOPHIE'S QUILTS, COUNTRY CANDY STORE, and ROBIE REAL ESTATE for sponsoring the Shooter's Buckles!

Thank you QUARTER CIRCLE A OUTFITTERS, SILVER TIP HALTERS, DR BEHMS of RAVALLI ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE and SALMON RIVER QUICK STOP for sponsoring our 2008 Shoot!

RANCH HORSE COMPETITION

We are sorry to announce that this competition has been canceled by Larry Townsend. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone.

This year this event is being handled by Larry Townsend. It consists of ranch rope one cow, cut one cow out of ten,and run a barrel pattern. Should you want to compete contact Larry Townsend for information and application at (406) 821-3749. Or download your entry form here and mail to: Townsend Ranch, 3278 Standing Bead Rd.,Darby, Mt. Our winning contestant will take home a Montana Silversmiths Belt Buckle. Cash prizes also awarded.

Thank you JEM QUARTERHORSES & PAINTS for sponsoring the Ranch Horse Champion Buckle! 

MOUNTAIN TRAIL HORSE CHALLENGE

This is not your grandma's trail course! Riders manuevering through this trail course will find water obstacles, bridges, traverses, logs and much more in a naturally depicted trail environment. We offer four classes from the green horse/rider through the experienced. Awards will be given for the top three places in each division. Do you have a horse that will stay the course? Contact Machelle Hussey (208)756-6854 or download your entry form here. Brought to you this year by Rough Edges Mounted Drill Team.

PACKER'S SCRAMBLE

An event that's always fun to watch! You'll enjoy the sights and sounds when teams of humans and animals come together! Their object is to distribute the load, pack the animals and navigate a specified course. When it's done correctly it's a sight to behold. Each team has the same objects to load and pack on the same course. The team who finishes with the fastes time will take home snazzy new belt buckles. Get your four person team together and contact Arne Vethrus for entry information and form (208)940-1117.

Thank you EVANS RECREATION INSTALLATION for sponsoring the champion packer's scramble belt buckles!

ALL BREEDS SHOW & PRESENTATIONS

We're canvasing a wide radius to bring you different breeds for your viewing pleasure; such a wide radius we can't even pronounce some of these names or envision them either! Join us as we learn more about each of these fabulous equine cousins. We have invited owners of:Akhal-teke, Knob-Strupper, Andelusians, Tennessee Walkers, Paso Fino, Morgans, Arabians, Sangroside, Oldenburg, Appaloosa, Percheron, Freesians, Fjords, Appendix, Fox Trotters, Tiger Barbs, Rocky Mountain Spotted Ponies, Welch Ponies, New Forest Ponies, POA Ponies, Mini's, and Mules. We've also invited owners of Quarter Horses, Paints and Thoroughbreds. This promises to be a color filled, fun and educational event for everyone! There are still invitations going out to other breeds so if you or someone you know is interested in showing off your favorite breed, please do! Contact Machelle Hussey (208)756-6854 or Terry Goddard (208)865-2324 or download your exhibitor form today.

WAR HORSE CHALLENGE DEMONSTRATIONS

Take yourself back an era or two with this exciting demonstration brought by the Warhorse Challenge Demonstrators of Washington State. Dameon Willich and his performers entertain with lancing rings, horseback sword techniques, horse archery and other contests used throughout history to train warhorses and their riders. Even their dress, including armor in some demos will take you back to times of knights and round tables. If you'd like to see more before you join us at the fairgrounds check them out at http://www.warhorsechallenge.com/.

TRADE SHOW

Find everything you'll need for your next horse outing and more! We are lining up food, drinks, horse trailers, hats, saddles, boots, jewelery and everything in between. There will be a little something for everyone. You are welcome to bring your trade and rent a booth of your own. Contact Machelle Hussey (208)756-6854 for more information on inside and outside booth locations. You can also download your vendor application here on the website.

FEATURED GUESTS

KEVIN COINER:   Kevin has 20 years of experience working cattle with horses both in the arena and out in the open. He has worked as a Professional Cutting Horse Trainer on the west coast for 18 years. Bring your horse and see how fun it can be introducing them to cattle. This is a great first step for any horse that will be working with cattle later in life. Weather you plan to work in the pastures and corrals, or in the arena cutting and penning, you and your harse will benifit from a good start. Here is your chance to get you and your horse started with the best. Come get started today, the right way! This  "Introducing Your Horse to Cattle" clinic has limited space so pre-register now to bring your horse and work individually with Mr. Coiner. For more information contact him at (208)993-0277.  Clinics will be 3 hours long and cost for the clinic is &100. You can enter the clinic for both days if there is enough room. First come first serve.

TERRI & MATNEY COOK: Ken McNabb Master trainers. They will be a great addition to any other clinics you take in during the weekend.  Hailing from Washington state and called TLC Training they will share with us "Leading the Horse You Ride" and "Advantages of Ground Tying". This is a group clinic for anyone interested. For more information contact Terri Cook at (360)445-2503 or check out the website http://www.tlchorsemanship.com/.
Terry has been in an accident and is not able to be with us for the expo. Please keep her in your prayers. We are pleased to present Toby Lapp of Lapp performance horses of Twin Falls Idaho. He will give clinics Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Toby is a proven trainer in the preformance horse world. We feel privledged to have him with us.

CHRIS BOHENEK: Chris brings over 13 years of working horseback experience in handling both horses and cattle to his students. After having worked for different ranches throughout Montana, starting colts and taking care of cattle, Chris and his wife Lynne relocated to the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. There, Chris does clinics and demonstrations locally as well as traveling abroad, using his natural horsemanship and Vaquero style integrated with his "Core Balance" (trademark pending) exercises to help both horse and rider. Chris also works with neighboring cattle and is always building quality Vaquero style ranch geldings and taking in a select amount of outside horses for training. Check out his website at http://www.bohenekhorsemanship.com/.

CLINICS

BUCKAROO RODEO 

We're setting up a little something for the younger crowd as well. Break out those stick horses and compete in barrels, poles and much more. Fastest times in each age group will bring home the prize. We'll grease up a couple of pigs for a good ole chase; don't worry mom, we're keepin the hog; the lucky pursuant will take home a gift certificate.

Thank you BURGER KING for sponsoring a portion of the Buckaroo Rodeo!

CALLING VOLUNTEERS

Great programs rely on great volunteers. If you'd like to take in the sights and sounds we'll let you in free for a four hour commitment. Find your application and release under show info here.