Chewin The Cud - June 16, 2021

BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Manhattan June 19, 2021 Second point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is sched- uled Saturday, June 19th, in Manhattan. According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock in Cico Park, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.

Additional shows scheduled by Black- Jack Saddle Club this year include July 3, August 7, September 25, and Octo- ber 2. All are set for 9 o’clock, at Man- hattan’s Cico Park, with exception of the July show at the Flint Hills Cowboy Church Arena near St. George. Rain date for a show that might be can- celed is August 28. A Halloween Fun Day is planned October 30.

All shows will include performance events, both Western and English, as well as running competition, which starts after 2 o’clock. Age groups for each show are 18 and over, 13 to 17, eight to 12, and seven and under. Award rosettes are to be awarded the top six placing entries in each class. All around awards will

be presented to highpoint and reserve for both perfor- mance and speed events in each age category. Points are tabulated for yearend club member awards, but every show is

open to all exhibitors. Advance entries are re- quested online with lower fees, while exhibitors can also enter show day. A neg- ative Coggins test is re- quired for all horses. Additional information is available on Facebook where advance entries should be made, or by call- ing De La Garza at 785-323-7447.