Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club in Southwest Colorado

Our mission is to promote and stimulate interest in the Paint Horse. We offer several shows & activities. We promote good horsemanship and sportsmanship in all horse endeavors. You do not need to own a Paint Horse.

Welcome
to the Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club! Saddle up and come see what's happening in the horse world of the Four Corners region in southwest Colorado: Durango, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Bayfield, & Ignacio.

A string of horses
Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club is not only for owners of Paint horses. Our members have all different breeds of horses. We have everything from ponies to Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Arabians and a mixture of many different breeds.

We also support other organizations and the different disciplines of all horse activities. Many of our members belong to other clubs as well. In our newsletters you will find announcements for numerous activities in our local area, as well as events taking place in many other communities and in neighboring states.

Fun for Everyone Some happy kids having fun at the horse show

MVPHC encourages participation for competitors of all ages. The age groups we support are 10 and Under, 13 and Under, 14 - 18, 19 - 39 and 40 and Over. We have Novice Horse and Novice Rider, Open, English and Western classes to provide a well-rounded show experience for the particpants, their horses, and the folks in the stands who cheer them on.

Hannah and her horse Clifford

We are a fun loving club with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play. Our club gives Day Awards and Year-End Awards. Riders can set goals for year-end achievements or simply have fun competing in numerous club events. As you can see in the photos, we are proud of our children and of our own accomplishments.

Riders are welcome to compete in both Western and English classes

Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club is a family oriented group, with a variety of activities for all age groups: Gymkhanas, Poker Trail Rides, Potlucks, Trail Clinics, and of course our Horse Shows. Check out our Calendar of Events to find an activity you're interested in, then saddle up and join us! We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Our newsletter contains updates on current shows, follows our members as they compete throughout the year, and includes helpful training tips for riders of all ages. Stay current with our latest news and get the inside scoop on what's coming up by clicking the Newsletter logo above, or catch up on previous happenings by choosing a newsletter below (.pdf format).

Using common courtesy and 'horse sense' keeps everybody safe and shows respect for fellow competitors. Here's our compact MVPHC Rules Guide to keep handy in your glove compartment, show trailer, or tack room.

Handy printable reference to Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club's All Breeds Horse Shows. This year's shows are scheduled for July 13, 2008 in Cortez, Colorado; September 7, 2008 in Bayfield, Colorado; and October 5, 2008 in Ignacio, Colorado. Check out our Showbill to get the times, classes, locales, and complete class schedule.

Our fillable .pdf Entry Form makes it simple to enter our horse shows. Just save the Entry Form to your computer desktop, fill it out, and email it as an attachment to our email address. If you prefer, you can mail the completed form by postal mail to the postal address shown on the form. You can use this same Entry Form for any of our Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club Horse Shows. Click here to get started! We're looking forward to riding with you.

Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club invites you to join us! We promote good horsemanship and sportsmanship and offer many shows and activities throughout the Four Corners. All ages are welcome, and you do not need to own a Paint Horse to become a member. Click "Membership Form" to take the first step.