NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES (taken by Colleen Snethern)

Meeting was called to order on 11/1/07 at 7:18 pm by Ronnie.

Ronnie, Michelle and Megan (show chair) present, plus attending members.

Michelle read the Oct minutes.

Ronnie made a special thank you to Leza, Gary, and everyone present for all their hard work to make this years events go smoothly. He said that a lot of fun has been had due to everyone getting along.

Ronnie added that we need to have a calendar of events for next year, but it hasn’t gotten done yet.

Ronnie asked the club to get Christmas cards for workers and sponsors. Motion made by Barb, Michelle 2^nd. Voted and passed.

John McIntare was asked to fill in the hole from the Cowboy Race. He agreed to do it when he comes through with his backhoe again.

Barb suggested doing a South Central Show and another Cowboy Race. Ronnie made a motion after much discussion to check into having a sanctioned show with South Central Horse Show Assoc. Barb 2^nd, voted and passed.

Ronnie suggested making a list of events scheduled so we can take to businesses to get sponsors.

Ronnie said ACA wants to have a rodeo and is to contact him.

Monthly horse shows – put on schedule even without a designated leader.

Needing big speakers for both sides of the Arena was mentioned.

The treasurer’s report was red by Michelle; Beg Bal – 4884.66, Exp – 328.38, Dep – 1031.88, End Bal 5588.16

Nominations for 2008 officers were made;

President:  Melvin Snethern – Dean Tabor

Vice President:  Ronnie Simms

Treasurer: Michelle Simms – Ashley Forrester

Secretary: Nora McIntare – Colleen Snethern – Leza Smith (declined)

Ashley agreed to buy material and to make saddle blanket covers for the club to ride in parades and for grand entries. And also to get Santa hats for Christmas parades. Geneva motioned, Mel 2^nd, voted and passed.

It was agreed the building needs to be winterized again this year.

A work day to finish hanging signs and welding the track was suggested. Ronnie to get Bob to weld more track.

Meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm.

MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 2007

Meeting called to order by Ronnie at 7:10 pm Dec 6^th.

Meeting attended by Ronnie, Michelle, Leza and approx 15 members.

Leza read the November minutes.

Michelle corrected the November treasurers report.

Ronnie said there is no new info from South Central or from ACA as to our hosting their events.

Leza suggested we ask $150 for billboard signs above the chutes.

Leza brought up the idea of adding board members to the officers roll. It would make the club more user friendly to the elected officers, as it is now, if more that one officer misses a meeting, it can’t be held. She pointed out that the By-laws would need to be changed.

There was discussion on a better PA system and fixing up the announcers booth above the chutes. Leza suggested Cotham’s auction as a possible source for bigger speakers.

There was quite a bit of discussion on Playdays and Shows. Possibilities included skipping July and August, it’s too hot then, - alternating show and speed into individual shows, - coordinating w/ other clubs. Ashley said she might be the chair if she could be assured of enough help at the shows to be able to help her son Jace participate.

Ronnie reported that the St Jude ride is set for May 1^st. He also said he will chair the Cowboy Race again next year and it will be on the 2^nd Saturday of the month.

Dean Tabor reported that he has talked with the Willow Springs club and they are willing to talk with us about coordinating /combining shows. He also said a man

from Colorado might put on a Poker Ride for us next year.

There was discussion on leaning toward renting the arena to outside contractors, i.e. Bull Bust etc., and the necessity of continuing the signed contracts.

Leza asked about the welding for the billboard signs (Bob Morgan is the welder) and said that Gary Smith is willing to help out with soliciting advertising for 08.

Leza said that she declined office for 08 but will still keep up the website for the club as long as the secretary and treasurer give her the info to post.

There were a few mailed in votes, and everyone present voted for officers. The votes were counted by John McIntare and Claudia Madden. The results:

President; Mel Snethern 11 – Dean Tabor 10

V. President; Ronnie Simms 18 – Mel Snethern 3

Treasurer; Michelle Simms 13 – Ashley Forrester 8

Secretary; Nora McIntare 3 – Colleen Snethern 17 – Leza Smith 1

Travis said he might have a lead on stock for roping at the arena.

Ronnie adjourned the meeting at 8:06 pm.

 New Officers

Your new elected officers for 2008 are:

Melvin Snethern, President

Ronnie Simms, Vice President

Michelle Simms, Treasurer

Colleen Snethern, Secretary

All these people were active in the club last year and signed on to serve you and your club, knowing just how much work they were in for. They all deserve your support and thanks.

Year end corrected Treasurers Report

Beginning Bal                   4163.78

Expenses                 578.58

Deposits                1031.88

To bal w/ stmt                +20.53

Ending Balance       4637.64

Next Meeting

January 3^rd 2008 at 7pm at the Los Potrillos Restaurant.

Please come to the meeting, welcome your new officers, check out the proposed By-laws changes, hear about the plans for next years events, get just a little bit involved, the club will be a better club for everyone if you care a little more how it is run and lend a hand.

Member letter on the Cowboy Race

The following letter was written by Rita Judd:

“Thayer Mammoth Spring Saddle Club:

Good going guys. With so many others, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Extreme Cowboy Race. I hope many others have expressed their appreciation and thanks for all the thought and hard work it has taken to make this a success. It has taken participation and cooperation from some who will not receive much recognition.

When I heard that this undertaking had been suggested, my first thought was that there was no way the club could launch and sustain a project this demanding. It is satisfying to be proved wrong.

The action was addictive to watch. There was an exchange of ideas among the diverse people who the race attracted. And I even learned the names of some of our own club members as they were announced.

Once again, thanks to all who worked on this. This was an event the club can really be proud to have hosted.

Rita Judd”

Thanks, Rita, for taking the time to acknowledge a club success story. We all hope it will be even better next year and that more members will venture down and give it a try.

In closing….

As your secretary for the last year and a half, it has been both my pleasure and curse to assemble these newsletters for you all as well as attend to other club business. The newsletters always seemed to be due when I was the busiest with personal farm chores. All the officers have their personal lives that occasionally have to be set aside to attend the club. I’d like to add my thanks to all the officers and all the member hands who don’t receive their due by a long shot. It’s been an honor and a pleasure folks. Thanks, and see you all next year.

July 07 Meeting Minutes

Ronnie called the meeting at 7:06 pm on July 5^th.

All officers present with several club members.

Leza read the June minutes.

Any decision on the Highway Sign was tabled as the land owner didn’t attend as requested.

Ronnie reported that the club has hired Brian Blankenship to do the maintenance yard work for the season. It was mentioned that the weeds under the bleachers need to be taken care of.

Ronnie explained why the Horse Pull has been cancelled; lots more work for us and lots less money for our effort.

Discussion of how to handle the billboard signs, taking down the old unpaid and putting up the new paid signs. It was decided to remove the spaces above the bleachers and lower the sign to the backs of the bleachers. Mel motioned, Leza 2^nd, voted and passed.

Ronnie said the next judges for the Cowboy Race will be Don Hall and Bub for the Jrs. and Allan Mitchell and Brad Teague for the Srs.

The Playdays were discussed. It was decided to have them even if only two people want to play. It was decided to start them at 7:30 pm. Marcus, Claudia Madden and Don Hall all offered to help out with them.

Dwain Judd is in the hospital. Michelle will get flowers sent, with a $100 limit. Ashley motioned, TJ 2^nd, voted and passed.

Discussion on having any more trail rides this year. Club hasn’t heard from Dean for community rides.

Ronnie asked for Ideas for events for this year or for planning for next year.

            Citywide yard sale –sell spaces at grounds –             next year

            Fall Festival – have a booth? – this year

            Christmas Parade – ride this year?

            Revive Drill Team – next year

Ashley said she would check on free or low cost logo shirts for the club.

Michelle read the treasures report:  Starting Bal – 4447.89        Expenses – 2438.09       Deposits – 1521.53            Ending Bal – 3531.33

Ronnie will check into hosting a tractor and a truck pull for this fall. We will rent them the arena and be named as co-insured on THEIR insurance.

Meeting closed at 8:17 pm.

Work Day one week after next meeting

The next meeting will be on Thursday August 2^nd at 7 pm. We will be getting together the following Thursday evening, the 9^th, at 7 pm also for a work day/evening. We need to attend to the billboard signs, get the new ones up and get the channel up to relocate the old ones. If a few of you could bring hand tools, ladders, muscle, and we need a welder to get the channel iron up. We thought working in the evening would be cooler and more attractive. We’ll rustle up some hot dogs or burgers and soft drinks for workers.

Please come and help for just a little while. If we pitch in together, we can easily get this last project done.

Cowboy Race

The winners of the last race were; Billy Arnold, Amanda Shaw, Billy Arnold again on a different horse, and Don Hall.

The next race is scheduled for August 11^th at 9 am. Ronnie will have something new to add to keep us all guessing and learning.

Playday

It is scheduled for August 16^th at 7:30 pm.

Saddlebucks Shows

The weather has been giving these shows a run for their money.

The 3^rd show had to be called right in the middle of it due to a downpour with lightening. Our judge decided that double points would be given for the missed classes at the next show.

The day for the 4^th show dawned nice and then it clouded up and we had some rain. We set up and hoped for the best and the rain held off until just as the trailers pulled out after the show. Then it unloaded on those of us still there to clean up and put things away. We got wet, but it felt kinda good, we’d been hot and sticky all night.

High point winners for the 3^rd show are; Leadline - Jace Forrester, 12 and up - Haley Kernodle, 13 thru 17 – none, 18 and up – Don Hall.

High point winners for the 4^th show are; Leadline – Felicity Rogers, 12 and up – Haley Kernodle, 13 thru 17 – Amenta Garrison, 18 and up – Don Hall.

The next Saddle buck Show is scheduled for August 25^th at 7 pm, signups begin at 6 pm.

"The Horse"

Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride,
Friendship without envy,
or beauty without vanity?
Here, where grace is served with muscle.
And strength by gentleness confined.
He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent.
There is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
~Ronald Duncan, 1954

June 2007 Minutes

Meeting called to order by Ronnie at 7:18 pm on June 7^th.

.Leza read the May minutes.

Michelle read the treasures report: Beginning bal 2417.09, expenses 2157.62, deposits 4316.65, ending bal 4576.12.

Pete not at meeting.

Michelle reported that she has more packets for the upcoming St. Judes ride.

Ronnie reported that T.J. Donsoe and Bud Adams will be the Sr. Judges for the June Cowboy Race. Ronnie and Gary Smith will judge the Jr’s.

The 2^nd Saddlebuck Show was well attended, and Michelle reported a 399.25 profit.

Dwain & Rita Judd donated 100.00 and a weed eater to the club.

St Jude was discussed, need a band for Saturday. Ashley and Scott will try to find players. Ronnie did a promo on the radio for the Club and talked about the St. Jude weekend.

The Cowboy Race was discussed. It was decided to score a negative 25 points for anyone skipping an obstacle. Also to award 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd place prizes for each race. There will be a competitors meeting before

each race to make sure everyone understands the rules. Ronnie has received some donations for the race and wants to use them to buy airtime for advertising.

Ronnie talked about leasing cattle for roping and penning next year.

The club has been approached about hosting a truck pull. A question was brought up about the waterlines that run under the arena. Ronnie will get info on their location. The concessions and gate would be ours. Our only expense would be joining their association. Leza to check with insurance about coverage.

Relita brought up multi-runs by the same horse-rider combo at the Saddlebucks Shows. It was decided that only the top score would be counted for a class.

Ronnie talked about how important St. Jude is for kids in the Ozark area. He urged everyone to get pledges.

Hosting another bull bust in the fall was brought up. It was discussed and tabled to a later meeting.

Hosting a regular pro rodeo would be very expensive, probably around 4000.00. Ronnie suggested that we work hard this year and try to get enough money together to host one next year.

D.J. Hall brought the club a portable gate to use for the Cowboy Race.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm by Ronnie.

Saddlebucks Shows

The 2^nd Saddlebuck show was well attended and we had several riders remark on what a fun time they had. The High Point winners were; Leadline – Felicity Rogers, 12 & under – Haley Kernodle, 13 through 17 – Aminta Garrison, 18 & over – Gail Hart.

The 3^rd show was rained out and was rescheduled for June 30^th at 6:00 pm. This time the show was started but had to be called for rain just before the Trail Class. Andrea Churchill, the show judge, suggested that all classes from the Trail Class on will receive double points for the 3^rd show riders. One set of points will be used to finish the 3^rd

show and the other will be used for the 4^th show.  Andrea will be the judge again. If you signed up for the effected classes, please be sure to make the next show.

The 4^th show will be on July 28^th at 7:00 pm.

Ozark Cowboy Race

The 1^st series race was a huge success and ran very smoothly. Ronnie had added an obstacle or two to challenge the riders more than the demo race did. Everyone seemed to

really enjoy the competition. He also added daily prizes for 1^st thru 3^rd place.

In the Sr. division, 1^st place went to Billy Arnold, 2^nd place to Don Hall, and 3^rd place went to Jennie Wentworth. Billy Arnold was also the winner of the daily jackpot. There were also riders in the Jr. division and they were awarded prizes just like the big guys. Sorry but I don’t have their names handy.

Ronnie has new obstacles planned for the next race as well as keeping most of the current ones. The course should get more and more interesting for both horse and rider as the series progresses.

The next race is on July 14^th at 9 am.

St. Judes

The club riders raised over $2500 in pledges. Thanks to all of you for the effort. Casey Simms was the top earner and won the saddle.

The food was very good and there was a nice group of club members who stayed the night Friday and played games and visited. We didn’t get as many takers on the BBQ as we had

 hoped, so it was a barely break even deal. We’ll just have to try harder to get the word out next year.

Horse Pull

The Horse Pull scheduled for July 21^st has been canceled by the club. When we tried to work out the details with the Puller Association, they needed more from us than we were comfortable with. It was determined at an Officers Meeting that it would be best not to schedule events that we have little hope of making enough money on for the amount of effort needed to make the event happen.

Monthly Meetings

Monthly meetings are the 1^st Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the arena.

Playdays

Playdays are the 3^rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm.

MAY 07 MINUTES

Ronnie called the meeting to order at 7:03pm on May 3^rd.

Leza read the April minutes.

Michelle gave a treasures report: Beginning Balance 2530.93, Expenses 113.84, Ending Balance 2417.09

Mel reported on attending the South Central Horse Shows meeting. He explained exactly how the show would work. Club members initially wanted to have the show. Ronnie said that if the Club wants to have the Show, the members need to get out and hustle sponsors. After more discussion, it was decided not to join South Central and host a show this year.  The feeling was that we have an ambitious schedule already for this year. We will want to have the show next year as a priority event. Barb motioned, Scott 2^nd, voted and passed.

There was a discussion on FNBC possibly donating sand for the arena and the cost to the club for the hauling end of the project.

An idea to see about combining our Saddlebucks Shows with the Willow Springs Series was brought up. Or alternately that we make an attempt to have a group of

our members attend a Willow Springs show and see if

some of their riders might come to our shows.

 Relita Said Bob Lovens is the WS president and that she would get his phone # and schedule to Ronnie. It was decided that the presidents should talk.

Leza reported that we had decided to add Jackpot Barrels to the Pony Pull to add interest and length to the show. New flyers need to go out and ads run in the Horsetrader.

We talked about sponsoring a community flea market. The Cook Shack could also be open and we would sell spaces to vendors. Tabled until next meeting.

Michelle has received a call about the sign out by the highway that has the bushes planted in front of it. We need to either take it down or pay the bill for it. Ronnie motioned, Pete 2^nd to remove the sign. Voted and passed.

Ronnie wants to buy a huge 3 sided billboard sign on wheels. Club decided ok up to $200. Barb motioned, Ronnie 2^nd, voted and passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.

UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

There is an updated Schedule of Events included with the newsletter. It should have all our events for the year on it. Would you please put it on your fridge and keep it to refer to. That way if you don’t receive a newsletter right before one of the events you’ll still know what’s going on with the club.

SADDLEBUCKS SHOWS

The 2^nd show is on June 2^nd at 5 pm and the third show will be on June 23^rd at 6 pm. The first show got good feedback from the riders. We would like to see more riders attend. We have decided to keep the class fees at $2.00 and not charge a gate fee this year. We hope offering you a bargain will encourage some more of you to attend. We have nice high point awards to offer as well as the Saddlebucks.

OZARK COWBOY RACE

The next Cowboy Race is on June 9^th at 9 AM in the morning. Everyone who tried out the trial run we had in May had a ball. We found that we need more helpers on the field to keep everything running smoothly. Even if your horse isn’t a pushbutton trained horse, bring him on in and give it a go, you’ll be in like company. The courses will start fairly easy and gain difficulty as the series progresses. Besides maybe winning a jackpot or even a saddle, you’ll have a better relationship with your horse by the end of the series.

THURSDAY NIGHTS

The Thursday night informal gatherings are a great success this year so far. Lots of members are coming in and riding and just hanging out. Each 3^rd Thursday is the Playday night with horse games for all. Every other Thursday is just a ride as you wish night. We are glad to see lots of new and old faces pulling in and riding.

PONY PULL & BULL BUST

Both events have come and gone and both had good attendance. Thanks to the contractors for putting on two great shows for us. We were able to add money to the coffers so we can continue to attract stock contractors to our arena. A HUGE THANK YOU to the Snethern family for manning the Cook Shack for both events and serving great tasting food with a smile.

ST. JUDE IRONMAN RIDE

June 15^th, starts a t 5:30 PM, ends on the 16^th whenever the last lap is ridden, the last morsel eaten or the last song played. This event is shaping up to be a great time that can be had by all. Besides the Ironman laps, there will be burgers and horse games on Friday night with live music. On Saturday morning there will be a Pancake Breakfast. Starting at 12 noon there will be a catered BBQ. All food all weekend is by donation only and all profits will be donated by the Club to St Jude. There will also be live music on Saturday. Hopefully there will be a

 live remote by K-Kountry. We have a trophy saddle for the rider who brings in the most money in pledges.

Come on down and ride, eat or visit. Bring your friends and neighbors too. Spread the word, St. Jude’s is a great cause.

GUEST COLUMN

Tomorrow will make eight months to the day that I left my homeland and moved North to the Ozarks.  I did so for many reasons, but most of all for the benefit of my horses.

My home was situated on 40 acres in the middle of one of the last bastions of vanishing Old Florida.   Beautiful, fecund, wild, but not a friendly environment for my beloved Lipizzans - however, they flourished there. 

Coming into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, you arrive in horse country.  For years I dreamed of green fields for my white horses. . . That dream becomes reality when I look out any window.  You know the old axiom, “Be careful what you ask for - you just might get it”.  There’s good reason for that cautionary note as this has almost been too much of a good thing.

If you are familiar with the breed background, you are aware of their hardiness.  They were developed from horses found on the Karst Plain; chalky, rough ground with sparse forage.  As someone who tries to do their homework, I knew grain had to be cut from their diet and to restrict turnout, but I’ve really gotten an education since moving. 

The cycles of cool season grasses and grazing management have become an object of study as this is playing a vital role in the health and well being of my horses.  I was prepared for the spring flush of sugar in May but didn‘t realize there would be a repeat performance again in the fall.  Heavy autumn rains, warm days and cool nights, set the stage for a severe founder episode for my gelding, Cona.  Happily, he continues to improve, amazing us all by jumping the fence recently to rejoin his pasture mates after a long separation

 and taking a victory gallop to show his satisfaction.  The credit goes to my farrier, Casey Cox, and veterinarian, Roger Shaw, III.   Without their expert care, this scenario wouldn’t have been possible.

At this writing the fencing is still going up to protect against this hazard in the coming spring.  It’s been  difficult to put aside 23 years of horse keeping experience, and try to unlearn what you already know.  It continues to be a test and a challenge.  Keeping yourself open to change, new information, and balancing intuition and logic seem to be intrinsic in all aspects of our relationships with horses - from the ground up!

Catherine Rauschert
January 18, 2007

Catherine is a new member who is also new to the area.  Thanks for sharing your settling in experiences with us. I’d like to add that her fences are up and there have been no more problems for the horses this spring. Perhaps we’ll see her riding one of the white beauties soon?

WORK DAY

The club needs your help. We’ve scheduled a work day for June 10^th at 1 pm. We really need some strong arms to help get down the unpaid signs and put up the new signs for our sponsors. The club couldn’t get by without the generosity of our billboard sponsors and we need to treat them with respect and honor our part of the agreement on billboard signs. Just Ronnie and a couple of women can’t get it done alone.

There are also a couple more new signs that need to be painted and, as always, the grounds need to be mowed and worked with weed-eaters.

Burgers and hotdogs with drinks will be furnished by the club for all workers.

Please, come on down and help out, it feels good to do good.      

APRIL 07 MINUTES

Meeting called to order at 6:29 pm on April 5^th.

Leza read the March Minutes.

Michelle read the treasurers report; Beginning balance 3,202.78 – Expenses 671.85 – Ending balance 2530.93

Jim from Thayer Farm Center spoke and invited the club to attend a horse meeting at the Bub Ranch on May 1^st.

Maxi Demmic spoke about the South Central Show we are considering hosting. She brought SC Directories to hand out and invited us to attend their next meeting to gather more info. There was discussion on show dates, and we decided that the preferred dates would be 8/10 & 11. There would be a $50 membership and the classes for the shows would be $50 each, for an approximate total of $2300. Melvin Snethern volunteered to attend the SC meeting for the club. Voted and passed to have the horse show if feasible.

Ronnie reported on discussion with Matt Palmer and Shane Mayberry for a Bull Bust.  To be held May 25^th & 26^th. $800 added money + $250 for part of advertising. We get 50/50 on gate and all of the cook shack. Voted and passed to have it.

The Horse Pull date has been set for July 21^st; it will be a mini/pony/draft pull. Voted and passed.

The lease was renewed and permission to have the Cowboy Race outside the arena was ok-ed by the city council.

The St. Jude materials just arrived. Awards were described by Michelle. It is set for the 15^th & 16^th of June. There was discussion on how to promote it. The BBQ dinner will be donation w/ no profit for the club, all profit will go to St Judes in the Club’s name. Pete will donate steaks for the BBQ.

Amended by-laws were signed by all officers.

Ronnie brought up having some Ranch Rodeos and said he will gather more information.

Leza explained that insurance-wise the Trailrides must be community rides, not club rides. She is working on getting the insurance, went direct to National Horseman Assoc. $ 650 for the first 6 events, can add more as we need to. Voted and passed, check written.

Pete said the Bank of Thayer won’t sponsor us this year.

Ronnie thanked everyone for their efforts at the workday.

Horsesmiths Farm will donate steel to hang signs. Gary will see if there is more steel the club can buy. Voted and passed.

Ronnie asked all members to speak right up with their ideas, all input is welcome.

There was discussion on Megan moving the Saddlebucks Show because of the Bull Bust, June 2^nd was decided.

Radio advertising was talked about. Leza will do community events listings and also get events on the channel 3 & 10 website calendars.

An idea to make a club sponsored calendar for 2008 with advertising was brought up. We would need to get all events for next year scheduled this fall and find advertisers. If we have everything in place for next year early, we could also bet better event sponsors and donations.

Ronnie asked for volunteers to seek donations and sponsors. Barb said she would try Dorsey at Stateline.

The Cowboy Race was talked about again, 4 out of 5 events needed to qualify for high point. It will get more and more difficult as the year progresses. There will be a daily optional jackpot.                  

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Ozark Cowboy Race

The first Cowboy Race of the Season is set for May 12^th at 11:30 am. This one will be free to everyone, a trial run on a new event and will not count toward the year end high point. We hope a whole bunch of you folks will bring your best horse down and see what it is all about. This event promises to be a lot of fun for both riders and spectators.

Corrections and Additions to the Schedule

The May 12^th Cowboy race says 1:30 and it should be 11:30.

The June 1^st Saddlebuck Show needs to be changed to June 2^nd.

A 9 am start time has been decided on for all of the series Cowboy Races after the first one.

May 19^th will also be a Mini-Horse Pull and Jackpot Barrel Race at 4 pm at the arena.

Workday

The April 1^st workday was well attended by members just rarin’ to get things done.  It was a beautiful day; we had great BBQ, and a lot of fun. A huge thanks to you all.

Melvin, Colleen, Elizabeth, William Snethern

Scotty, Scott, & Lorie Pettyjohn

Andrea Churchill – Rita Judd – Dean Tabor

Brandi Jameson – Leza Smith – Dan Huber

Corey, Megan, & Felicity Rogers

John & Nora McIntare

Richard & Relita Liensay & kids

Ronnie, Michelle & Casey Simms

Special thanks to Dan Huber who brought a super mower and did the whole grounds area plus the area we will be using for the Cowboy race.

Mini-Horse Pull and Jackpot Barrels

A late entry to our schedule, we will host a mini pull, those tiny horses are just as awesome as the giant drafts. They’re all heart and try.  A 100% payback Jackpot Barrels will follow the pull.  $4.00 adults, $2.00 kids (under 12).  May 19^th at 4:00 pm.

Saddlebucks Fun Show

This 1^st show has come and gone. It was a nice little show; everyone seemed to have a good time. We would really like more of you to join in and make it even better. The next show date is June 2^nd at 5 pm, signups at 4. We have really nice awards this year and of course the “Saddlebucks”.

St. Jude Ironman Ride

Scheduled for June 15^th & 16^th. This ride will be at the arena. We will be doing laps for as long as we can sit our horses. It’s a “last man standing” kinda challenge.

Start gathering your pledges early. By the lap, by the hour, by the mile, however you can gather up money for a great cause.  Maybe some of you members who are not too active in the club could show your support by MAKING a pledge that could be picked up by one of the Ironman riders. A pledge is a great way to help St. Judes without getting on their mailing and call list, just fill that part in real sloppy.

There will also be a catered BBQ fit for feasting on the 16^th. It will be a donation offering and all profits will go to St Jude also. Tell all your friends to come eat hardy.

Bull Bust

May 25^th & 26^th will have the arena filled with roughstock riders and livestock. Put on by M5 and Rockin P Rodeo Company, they have been wowing the crowds this year with their excellent shows. We are please to host them and hope you will all attend.