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Fall 2009 MDHMA Gathering
TENTATIVE DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION/COMMENT

Co-Sponsored by the Bitterroot Driving Club
Missoula Equestrian Park
Friday October 2- Sunday October 4, 2009

Friday: 
Noon till ?
- Set up camp, stable horses, check into motel,  for earlier  day arrivals teamster work at E Park (harrow, mow weeds, drag trail)
4PM Wagon drive to Fort Missoula Historical Museum, opportunity to see High Wheel demonstration and other vintage forestry equipment and historic village/Fort Buildings. (All on paved roadways, 2.5 miles roundtrip)
6PM Return to Equestrian Park, dinner on your own (BBQ will be onsite) for those wishing to potluck (encouraged) at the Park.

Saturday:

8:30-10:30: Jackpot events (log skid, obstacle course, cultivating, Canadian maze, ect)
1:00-2:00: Multiple hitch clinics as requested Eden’s and Rollie
Noon: Cold cuts/Salad Lunch, Catch as catch can
2:30: Carpool to Clemow Tree Farm
3:00- 5:00: Hands on horse logging  (team and single) at Clemow Tree Farm, HD Road Grader operation (invited teams only)
5:00-7:00: Dinner General Membership Business Meeting at Clemow’s Outdoor Pavilion Return to E Park camps or motels

Sunday:
9-11: More Jackpot teamster activities, barrel race (horseback in harness) in main arena
10:30-12: Hrebicek Beginner Driving Clinic
11-1: Wagon rides for MEP members catered lunch by MEP Board
1:30: Teardown, load teamster toys and depart

Saturday and Sunday breakfasts on your own at local restaurants or in your RV camps with others, coffee and hot water pots will be onsite for members.

October 1, 2009 Sunrise 7:35 AM sunset 7:15 PM (Per Montana Fish and Game Tables)

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Missoula, MT 59803
 

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MONTANA DRAFT HORSE AND MULE ASSOCIATION
To promote equine in harness or draft for education among the members. To encourage youth participation and to extend education to anyone interested  To continue to recognize the historical heritage of the draft equine and its place in today's society. To encourage the fundamental values and skills required to be learned working with animals for enjoyment, recreation and entertainment for the owners and the public through shows, working horse and driver events, pleasure drives, parades, educational workshops and any other related events.

 


Nominations are open for the
2010 Montana Draft Teamster Hall of Fame

click here for more information


Big Sky Leatherworks
Your full service Harness Shop
Don & Bev Huffman
(406) 373-5937
5243 Hwy 312 E.
Billings, MT 59105
bsnid@mcn.net
www.bigskyleatherworks.com


Gooch Hill House
Quiet Country Bed & Breakfast!
5 miles SW of Bozeman, MT
7825 Gooch Hill Road
Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-5113
GoochHillHouse@yahoo.com
 


United In Light, Inc.
www.draftrescue.com
unitedinlight@mac.com
406-222-7982

United In Light, Inc.
is fully funded by the public as a 501c3 nonprofit. All donations are welcome and can be made online at
www.draftrescue.com
or by mail.
Contact information:
unitedinlight@mac.com
406-222-7982

     

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Alexandra "Alex" Clemow
© 2005-2008 Secretary/treasurer
 Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association
3140 Pattee Canyon RD
Missoula, MT 59803
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Updated August 19, 2009