Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Junction City

Fifth point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 25th, at Junction City.

According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock in the Junction City Saddle Club Arena, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.

Final show scheduled by BlackJack Saddle Club this year is planned October 2, at 9 o’clock, in Manhattan’s Cico Park. A Halloween Fun Day is scheduled October 30 in Manhattan.

The upcoming show will include performance events, both Western and English, as well as running competition, which starts after 2 o’clock. Age groups for the 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 performance and speed events in each age category.

Points are tabulated for yearend club member awards, but the show is open to all exhibitors.

Advance entries are requested online with lower fees, while exhibitors can also enter show day. A negative Coggins test is required for all horses.

Additional information is available on Facebook where advance entries should be made, or by calling De La Garza at 785-323-7447.

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