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Sandy Magrath: Dogs of the Southwest art exhibit will open May 1 – June 30 at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. A meet the artist reception will be 3:30-6:30 p.m. on May 9 at the cente.r Magrath of Norman is inspired by the designs and colors of the Southwest, and by her dogs. She has painted dogs with personality and her work will be available to purchase through the Heritage Center.
The Bluebonnet Help A Horse Spring Horse Show, Adoption Event and Rescue Horse Training Challenge is back for 2019. The event will include the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge. Trainers and non-pros have been working with horses all across the Lone Star State for three months and then compete against each other for prize money, with horses available for adoption. Vendors will be in attendance and the event also will include a silent auction. The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is a nonprofit equine welfare and protection organization that helps abused, neglected, abandoned and estray horses throughout Texas. Bluebonnet Equine Human Society works with foster homes located throughout the Lone Star State and with volunteers and new foster homes.
The Red River Regional Replacement Sale takes place May 11 at the Red River Livestock Market in Overbrook, Okla.
Start your summer off right with the fun and bright lights rodeo brings. Nightly performances start at 7:30 p.m.
Come out 10 a.m. to noon and make mom a unique gift. Includes crafts for all ages. This Mother’s Day event is kid friendly so make sure and bring the little ones. Entrance fee into the park applies, no fee for craft project.
Start your summer off right with the fun and bright lights rodeo brings. Nightly performances start at 7:30 p.m.
Celebration of Freedom was created to celebrate the freedom we enjoy and recognize our brave men and women in uniform. Festivities feature the Celebration of Freedom Show and Shine, live music, Oklahoma’s largest silent auction, a children’s pageant and activities area, a skeet/trap shoot, kiddie car races, car show, parade, DARE dunk-a-cop fundraiser, food and craft vendors downtown on the courthouse square. Family fun for all ages.
The event is organized by the Chisholm Trail Tractor Club Branch 112. Cost is $5 a person. Children under 10 are free.
Ten percent of proceeds from services go to Carry the Load. All donations go to Carry the Loan, a non profit dedicated to restoring the meaning of Memorial Day, honoring our nation’s heroes and providing support for our military and first responders. Includes Kendra Dickson, five-time TCFR qualifier; Brittany Grace Matkin, RFAR events coordinator; Shelby Higginbotham, RFAR junior instructor; Taylor Lewing, Twisted T Equine Dentistry; Hannah Connolloy, Trinity Equine Sports Massage. The clinic is limited to 12 participants.
Ancient. Massive. Wild. This nationally touring exhibit explores the significance of the bison from pre-history, to their relationship with the Plains Indians, near extinction and current iconic status. Families and small groups are always welcome at Chisholm Trail. Educational programming available. Open seven days a week or special hours with advanced request. Plenty of parking space, enough room for motor homes and tour buses.
