The Bulletin welcomes contributions to its biweekly Equestrian Events Calendar. Items should be mailed to The Bulletin Sports Department, P.O. Box 6020, Bend, 97708; faxed to the sports department at 541-385-0831; or e-mailed to sports@bendbulletin.com.

CLINICS/INSTRUCTION

Ongoing

Horse health classes: Offered in Bend, Redmond and Prineville through Central Oregon Community College’s Community Learning program. Learn from a local veterinarian about horse nutrition, vital signs, recognizing emergency situations, bandaging and first aid, vaccinations, and health problems such as colic and founder. Use your new knowledge to create a basic health care routine to keep your horse well. Six weekday evening sessions at locations in Bend, Redmond and Prineville. Instructors are Dr. Fay Burton, Dr. Cassee Terry and Dr. Rhet Schultz. To register, go online to www.cocc.edu or call 383-7700. Cost is $49.

Sunday

TRAINING THE INNER RIDER CLINIC: Clinical psychologist Lucy Griffith uses research-based approaches to help participants improve their consistency and confidence both in and out of the ring. The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Stonepony Ranch Dressage Centre, 5553 S.W. Quarry Ave., Redmond. Cost is $25, and space is limited. To register, call 512-328-3339.

MEETINGS

Ongoing

OREGON EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CENTRAL OREGON CHAPTER: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Ray’s Food Place in Redmond. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., speaker presentation begins at 7 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. Contact: Marilyn Ball at 382-4492 or Jan Fuller at 548-6124.

Ongoing

RIM ROCK RIDERS HORSE CLUB: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the club’s indoor equestrian facility on South Alfalfa Road in Powell Butte. Meeting discusses club activities and upcoming events. Open to nonmembers. Contact: 388-1365 or online at www.rimrockriders.com.

Ongoing

HIGH DESERT SADDLE CLUB: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Izzy’s Pizza in Redmond. The group organizes trail rides and camp outings and hosts guest speakers on equine-related topics. Meetings are open to nonmembers. Contact: Kristi at 923-2605 or George Spencer at 923-3636.

Ongoing

CENTRAL OREGON PAINT HORSE CLUB: Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Izzy’s Pizza in Redmond. The meetings are open to all, and ownership of a Paint is not required to participate in the meetings. Contact: Kay Simmelink at 475-2743 or barlnk@madras.net.

ADOPTIONS

July 18-19, July 19-20,

July 26-27

WILD HORSE ADOPTIONS: Nearly 40 wild horses will be offered for adoption this month at three mustang events in Oregon, including two in Central Oregon. The July 18-19 event will include 25 to 30 horses and will take place in Molalla. The July 19-20 event will include two horses and will take place in Prineville. The July 26-27 event will include eight horses and will take place in Bend. For event schedules or more information, visit www.blm.gov/or/resources/whb/index, or call the Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office at 541-573-4400.

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LAYDAYS

Ongoing

ROLLING M RANCH IN SISTERS: Now open for trail course practice and shows. Cost is $10 per horse, and you can bring as many horses as you like. Instructors will be available to answer any questions and help you get started. For more information, contact Shari at 549-6962.

SHOWS

July 16-20, July 23-27

OREGON HIGH DESERT CLASSICS: Central Oregon’s largest and longest-running horse shows, the 19th annual Classics will be staged once again at the J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road in Bend. World-class equestrian talent will take part in the international Class A hunter/jumper competitions, which run Wednesday through Sunday on consecutive weeks. Featured events are two Grand Prix competitions, set for each Saturday at 5 p.m. and including prize purses of $20,000 and $25,000. The Classics benefit the programs of the nonprofit J Bar J Youth Services. For more information, contact Pam Addington at 389-1409 or www.jbarj.org/ohdc/.

COW HORSE

July 16-20

NORTHWEST REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION COMPETITION: The NWRCHA Futurity and Reiny Day Quarter Horses Derby continues through Sunday at Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte, with full days of competition starting at 8 a.m. Top horsemen and equine athletes from around the country are taking part in reined cow horse competition. Professional horse trainers and amateur riders demonstrate the ability of horses age 3 and older to outrace and outsmart a cow, as well as to perform challenging maneuvers. The event, sponsored by Penny Knight and Drag N Fly Ranch of Terrebonne, and Reiny Day Quarter Horses of Fall City, Wash., includes a trade show and booths featuring tack and cowboy gear. The show is open to the public, and admission is free. For more information, visit www.NWRCHA.com or call David Diehl at 253-224-7665.