Gone To Texas Caravan
25 Airstream Caravan members converged on Midland, September 26-28 and made their headquarters The Horseshoe Arena. The group which consisted of 26 rigs
and 50 adults were welcomed by Tammy Dooley and Chuck Morris. After their arrival and getting settled in...they enjoyed a complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception provided by DMC. The caravan began their journey Sept. 22 in Burleson, Texas and after touring all of Texas and New Mexico, will wrap up the trip in the beautiful Hill Country, but not before seeing Carlsbad Caverns and the Mysterious Marfa Lights. The Horseshoe was excited to welcome the Gone To Texas Caravan and looks
forward to their return in 2008.

 

Great Dirt!!!

Barrel Racers from West Texas came...and ran...and tested the new dirt at The Horseshoe Arena! With over 112 exibitions and 49 in the Class....The Horseshoe Arena was able to "Showoff" the new dirt...and everyone agreed..."The Ground was Great!"  We ask everyone who ran to give us any suggestions and we received some great ones! Which have all been addressed!
Suggestion: Paint barrels a different color.
Response: We listened! They will be painted Red, White & Blue by the Jurassic Event.
Suggestion: Get rid of black tarp on gates.
Response: Done! It was a temporary tarp. The new tarp will be blue, heavy and will not flap.
Other comments received..."Nice Place" "Ground looks Better than at previous ropings" "Very Good Ground-Very Appreciated" 

The Horseshoe Staff & DMC Thanks everyone who came to The Horseshoe & Tested the Dirt, and we were thrilled with all the positive comments and suggestions.  See ya'll at Jurassic Goes West - July 6-8, 2007!

Horseshoe News

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DIRT!

Midland County recently finished completely replacing the dirt in both its Main Arena and Livestock Building.  The previous dirt was thought to be too sandy and presented a less than perfect surface for equestrian events.  The new soil was obtained with the help of Bob Kiser, world famous implement designer and soil specialist.

Bob flew into Midland on two occasions; once to find soil samples, which he graded in a North Texas lab, and then again to make certain the new dirt was the same consistency as the excellent sample which was found in a special pit in the Midland area.  The dirt graded at 20-25% clay with a brown color suitable for both working horse shows and breed shows.

A special thanks is due to E.P.Birkhead and Ken Huseman who assisted Midland County and Bob Kiser in finding the exact dirt mixture needed for long term use in first class horse, cattle and specialty sporting events.

JULY 6-8, 2007.....IT'S COMING! JURASSIC GOES WEST!

EXTENSION ON LATE FEES! Extened to June 27-2007!

Late fees have been extended so get your entry forms

in now!

The Midland County Horseshoe has opened strong.....according to Michael R. Dooley, President & CFE of Dooley Managment Company. Officially opening March 4, 2006 The Horseshoe is proud to announce hosting over 65 Events with approximately 100 Event Days.  The Horseshoe has hosted Multi-Day Horseshows, Livestock Events, Concerts, Festivals, Wedding Receptions, Quinceaneras, Meetings and more.....The announcement came during a prentation to the Midland County Commissioners Court on Monday March 12. The First Annual Report was Presented by Mr. Dooley and Tammy Dooley, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, along with Facility Manager Chuck Morris.  "We are looking forward to an exciting second year and are on track to increase the Multi-Day Events and Multi-Group Event Days" according to Tammy Dooley.  The announcement also came that Mr. Chuck Morris will take over as New Facility Manager for The Horseshoe and was welcomed as a new addition to the Dooley Managment Team.

 DOG GONE EASTER! Dogs & Snow?.....The Horseshoe host a dog gone eventful show Easter weekend with low temperatures outside and a warm reception inside.  The facility was pleased to welcome dogs from all over Texas.