Clements Cutting Club, Inc.

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

July, 2003

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Hi –

Our June show was very well attended with 100 works and several practices.

Unfortunately, the ground was too moist and packed faster than expected. In response to that problem, CCC will be adding more sand to the show arena. Also, we will be working the warm-up area with a bigger tractor and that should provide better footing for loping your horses.

Enclosed with the newsletter this month is a survey to get your input regarding a possible merger with Gold Country Cutting Club. Nothing is in motion--we just want your opinion, so please mail it back to us at the address for Alan Jacobson, or turn it in to the show secretary at the July show.

Thanks,

Bernie Talbot

THANKS!!!!!!

A very special ‘thank you’ to the following for staying late after the June show to clean up the arena and take down the time clock, PA system, and sponsor banners:

Bonnie Niles; David Brooks; Howard and Barbara Hempstead; Bernie and Kristin Talbot.

next ccc cutting:

show date time location judge entry due date

July 20, 2003 8:00 am MacKay Ranch
3215 Dierssen Rd
Elk Grove, CA Wednesday
July 16 2003
9 P.M.

Get Directions to MacKay Ranch: Enter starting street address:
City, State or Zipcode:

(by Yahoo! Maps)

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 before the show BEFORE 9 P.M. deadline is still in effect if you enter by email.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND FEES:

Open	$77 + $75 Jackpot *
Non Pro	$77 + $75 Jackpot *
Futurity Practice	$77*
10,000 Novice	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
10,000 Novice Non Pro	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
3,000 Novice	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
50,000 Amateur	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
3,000 Novice Non Pro	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
2,000 Limited	$77 + $25 Jackpot *
Youth	$25***
500 Non Pro	$32 + $20 Jackpot ***

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

Directions to MacKay Ranch, 3215 Dierssen Rd, Elk Grove, CA

From Highway 99: Take Twin Cities road exit (E12) - Go West 7 miles; turn right on Franklin at the stop sign. Go ½ mile; turn left on Dierssen; go 1.4 miles, over Interstate 5 bridge, to MacKay Ranch.

From Interstate 5: Take Twin Cities Road exit (E12) - Go East 1.9 miles; turn left on Franklin at the stop sign. Go ½ mile; turn left on Dierssen; go 1.4 miles, over Interstate 5 bridge, to MacKay Ranch.

ATTIRE REMINDER

When riding your horse in the show pen and warm up area please remember that CCC observes the NCHA dress code. Hats and boots must be worn. Long sleeved shirts with collars must be worn in the show pen. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

A NOTE ABOUT YEAR-END AWARDS

Please remember that you must show in at least 50% of the classes at the club shows in order to qualify for year-end awards. This year we anticipate no less than 6 shows and possibly 8 shows by year-end. (You must show in half that amount to be eligible for awards in a class).

CCC AWARDS/SPONSORSHIPS

You will notice the many buckle awards that will be presented this year to the winners in our classes. Please take the time to step forward and offer to sponsor a buckle or one of our other awards that will be offered in third through fifth place.

Thank you,

CCC Board of Directors

CCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATION FORM

Please remember to obtain prior approval from the person you nominate!!!

Nominee(s):
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

The nomination form can be turned in to any CCC Board member. You may also bring it to the July and August show.

Thank you.

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.