Events @ the Dead Head

Come join us for summer fun. We are working hard on trying to put together seminars we think you might be interested in. If you have any ideas, or would like to put on a clinic, please get a hold of us. Here’s what we have so far on the calendar. Check back often for updates.

Dead Head Ranch
26350 WCR 70
  970-351-6180 or 970-396-2130
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Driving Directions:
From Highway 85 take Highway 392 EAST from Lucerne (8 miles)
Turn LEFT onto CR-53 travel 1 mile
Turn RIGHT onto CR-70 trave 1/2 mile
Dead Ranch is White House on RIGHT hand side of the road
If you ran into the road closed sign - you went to far

Want to RSVP for any of our events - click here

TBD


 

Spring Health Clinic
Block & Bridle Vets and Equine Dentist have us down on the calendar to come over to take care of your health cares and concerns. So far on the calendar we have: 3 Teeth Floats, 2 Sheath Cleanings, 2 Spring Shots. Please call Block & Bridle (970-351-7853) to get on the calendar to ensure they bring enough supplies and allocate enough time. Tell them you are with the Dead Head.


 

 

Trail Riding Etiquette - Sharing Trails - Preparing for the Trail
The clinic will cover things you may need to bring for a trail ride, for you and your horse. What to expect on a trail ride. How to be polite and safe on the trail. We will have arena obstacles and finish up with a short trail ride around the area. Bring your own sack lunch and drinks.

In addition, The Northern Colorado Quarter Horse Association will be presenting their trail riding package for anyone interested in signing up. The NCQHA puts together 5-6 trail rides throughout the summer.  The trail rides are gentle, last 3-4 hours and finish up with a potluck.  On their calendar this year are Sylvan Dale, Dun Raven, McGregor and more. Membership costs are $25 per year for the family.
 

June

Sat - 13th
10am-?

Cost: $20 / $5

3rd Annual Dead Head Arena Sorting -
Join us for arena sorting, barbeque and fun. This year promises to have a good turnout. Learn the basics of Team Sorting arena style. Think your horse is cowy? Here’s your opportunity to find out. Cost is $20 per horse which includes meal. $5 for meal without horse.


We will also be having our Annual Tack Sale. Have tack your not using? Maybe someone else may want it.

Please RSVP by June12,2009 - so we have enough cows to go around 

Sat - Aug 1, 2009
9-Noon
Cost: $30.00

Sean Davies - Colorado Reinsman (www.coloradoreinsman.com)
Sean Davies will be sharing his magic with horses with us.  He will be presenting a riding clinic.  Learn your leads, how to ride with your seat - not your hands or legs ...and more. From 9-10 we will be focusing on respect from the ground. Watch the mystical, magical Merlin do the Million dollar move. 
10am-noon we will be saddling up for riding.  Receive free tickets to the Dennis Reis 'No Dust Tour' scheduled for  August 15th & 16th at the Colorado State University – B.W. Pickett Arena.

Please RSVP by July 29,2009

Sept  26-27,2009
9am-5pm

AUDIT ONLY
$10.00 per day

$15 for both days

Jason Patrick - Steamboat Springs horseman & rancher Jason Patrick will be presenting a 2 day riding clinic. Jason has participated in the Colorado Horse Expo's on numerous occasions. Rider participation full for this clinic, we will take names on reserve (Riding cost is $100 per day). We have plenty of auditor slots available - Auditors bring your own chairs and lunch. Please call 970-353-6636 to reserve a riding spot in this clinic, auditors do not need to RSVP, just show up.