Clements Cutting Club, Inc.

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"The best little cutting horse club in the West."

December, 2002

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Hello - I hope everyone who attended our year-end Awards Banquet had a good time. Both the buckles and vests turned out great-I wish I had won one.

Once again we will start our season in January at Rancho Murieta. We will be showing in the small arena on Sunday, January 5, 2003. We hope to find another arena for February and March. We have a lead on a possible location at this point in time.

Last year we had two shows that lost money due to increased cattle costs. To prevent this from happening during the year, we will apply less money to the jackpot if need be, instead of raising entry fees when we can not source cattle at a reasonable price.

Please note the change in the 2000 Limited Class. We are reducing the entry fee and jackpot fee.

Happy Holidays,

Bernie Talbot

next ccc cutting:

show date time location judge entry due date

January 5, 2003 8:00 A.M. Rancho Murieta Equine Complex (Small Arena)
Ranch Murieta, CA TBA Wednesday
Jan 1, 2003, 9 P.M.

Get Directions to Rancho Murieta Equine Complex: Enter starting street address:
City, State or Zipcode:

to enter:

Call: Jeanne Lucas 916-687-7803 or
Enter by E-mail: CCC@ClementsCutting.com or Enter On-Line!

(You will receive an email response for your entry)

NOTE: The Wednesday, Jan 1st, 2003 BEFORE 9 P.M. deadline is still in effect if you enter by email.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND FEES:

1. OPEN………………………………….$75 + $75 Jackpot *
2. NON PRO……………………………...$75 + $75 Jackpot *
3. FUTURITY PRACTICE…………………….....$75 *
4. 10,000 NOVICE…………………….....$75 + $25 Jackpot *
5. 10,000 NOV/NON PRO………….……$75 + $25 Jackpot *
6. 3,000 NOVICE……………………..…..$75 + $25 Jackpot *
7. 50,000 AMATEUR…………………..…$75 + $25 Jackpot *
8. 3000 NOV/NON PRO…………………$75 + $25 Jackpot *
9. 2000 LIMITED………………………….$30 + $20 Jackpot *
10. YOUTH…………………………………….…..$25 Jackpot ***
11. 500 NON PRO……………………….$30 + $20 Jackpot ***

*2 Head of Fresh Cattle ***3 Head of Re-run Cattle

2003 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

The Clements Cutting Club offers a unique opportunity to our supporters for the 2003 season. For $250.00, we will provide the following advertising opportunities:

We will make a 3' x 5' vinyl banner which will be displayed at each cutting on the inside arena walls.
We will run your business card ad in each of our monthly newsletters.
We will put your ad permanently on our web site.

In the past, our sponsors donated year-end awards. We changed our format beginning in 2001. Instead of year-end awards in all classes, we have been jack-potting all classes. The members have responded enthusiastically to this change. Our new advertising program reflects another change for the club. The Board of Directors believes it offers a much higher level of visibility for our advertisers.

Thank you for your support.

The Clements Cutting Club

Your Name ______________________________________

Address ________________________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________________

Phone #: ________________________________________

Contact Name ____________________________________

With your help, we will be able to provide awards through fifth place in all classes. Please support your club and the sponsors that so graciously donate to our program.

2003 ccc class rules

OPEN	Anyone can ride; a person can ride as many horses as desired.
NON PRO	No trainers. Rider must own horse.
10,000 NOVICE	Anyone can ride; a person can ride as many horses as desired. Horse must not have won over $10,000.
10,000 NOVICE NON PRO	Non Pro rider must own horse; horse must not have won over $10,000.
3,000 NOVICE	Anyone can ride; a person can ride as many horses as desired. Horse must not have won over $3,000.
50,000 AMATEUR	Open to any amateurs who have not won over $50,000 as of Jan. 1 of that year. Class conforming to NCHA rules.
3,000 NOVICE NON PRO	Non Pro rider must own horse; horse must not have won over $3,000.
2,000 LIMITED	All riders having lifetime earnings of less than $2,000 at the beginning of the point year. Any horse may be ridden.
YOUTH	Must be 18 years of age or younger. May show any horse.
500 NON PRO	Non Pro rider must own horse. Rider must not have earned over $500.
$$$ Note $$$	All Jackpot money will be paid in accordance with NCHA rules.

PRACTICE PEN: Practices in the show pen will be held at the end of each set. However, it will be limited to the first 3 to sign up. YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP AT THE SHOW. There will be no phone reservations allowed. The practices are $30.00 and 2 1/2 minutes long.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!!

The following award sponsors are being acknowledged and please know that CCC appreciates very much your support of our club and its members:

Bill and Suzan Bonnington (3000 Novice/Non-Pro Reserve Championship)
Frieda Shapro (Youth Championship)
Candy DeSan & PJ (500 Championship)
General Mills (Open Championship)
Dan Gouveia (Non Pro Championship)

All remaining buckles and vests were sponsored by CCC

Hats off to the following people for their generous donations for the raffle at the CCC banquet last month.
Without their support we would not have been able to have such a successful raffle.

Jack Adams, Luke Bakey, Russ Elrod and Gavin Jordan - one cutting lesson each
Joe Hassan - Elk Grove - Gift certificates for boots
Stockmen's Supply - gift certificates
Ken Elrod - stirrups§ Sheldon Feed - wine rack
Lazy Y - splint boots§ Shelly Blanks - gift baskets
Pete Jacoway, Jr. - gift certificates - western store
Sam's Club - luggage
Franusich Saddlery - custom belt
Lockeford Hay Station

CONGRATULATIONS to Pete Jacoway

The Steve Niles perpetual trophy was awarded to Pete Jacoway at the November CCC Awards Banquet. Bonnie Niles presents the award each year in memory of her brother, Steve, to a member who promotes and supports the efforts of the non pro contestant, and works for the betterment of the sport of cutting.

wanted:

A New or used mechanical cow or flag. Any suggestions where to get one?
Thanks. Contact: Heather Pelon, 616/446-1615