Clements Cutting Club, Inc.

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

June, 2005

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Another great show in May. We had a great turnout, good cattle, fantastic weather and fun for everyone. I’m encouraged by all of our new members enjoying themselves.

Due to the higher cost of fuel and cattle we are forced to raise our fresh cattle classes by $5.00 for the June show and $10.00 for the remainder of the season. This is the going rate for cattle. Our supplier has had the most consistently good cattle of any we have used in the past several years and I feel that the little extra per class is worth the guarantee of not having rerun cattle sent back to us.

The club is going to add the $20,000 Non Pro class. This will allow a full range of entries at our shows. The $20,000 Non Pro will be run in conjunction with the $50,000 Amateur as both classes have few entries. The $20,000 will be eligible for year end awards.

As always, any constructive suggestions are welcome.

I’m looking forward to another great show on June 19th and hope to see everyone there.

Syd Curtis
President, Clements Cutting Club

BE SURE TO CALENDAR THESE FUTURE SHOW DATES:
June 19; July 17; August 21; September 18; and October 15 and 16, 2005!

next ccc cutting:

show date time location judge entry due date

June 19, 2005
8:00 am
Curtis Ranch Marie Lewis June 15, 2005
9 P.M.

to enter:

Contact: Chris Pino (916) 687-4831
FAX: (916) 687-8432 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	$80 + $75 Jackpot *
Non Pro	$80 + $75 Jackpot *
Futurity Practice	$80*
10,000 Novice	$80 + $25 Jackpot *
10,000 Novice Non Pro	$80 + $25 Jackpot *
Youth Sr. and Jr.	$25 Jackpot***
3,000 Novice	$80 + $25 Jackpot *
50,000 Amateur	$80 + $25 Jackpot *
*20,000 Non-Pro*	*$80 + $25 Jackpot (new class!)**
3,000 Novice Non Pro	$80 + $25 Jackpot *
2,000 Limited	$30 + $20 Jackpot ***
500 Non Pro	$30 + $20 Jackpot ***
Two-Handed Ranch	$30 + $20 Jackpot ***

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

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.

CCC reserves the right to cancel all practices if there is a substantially high amount of show entries.

let’s all behave in the loping pen!

It’s that time of the year again when we need to gently remind everyone of the loping pen “ground rules.” Following these simple guidelines can save everyone lots of aggravation, not to mention keep it safe.

Stay to the inside if you want to go slow
Stay to the outside if you want to go fast
Try not to bunch up and talk or stand still in traffic.
Be kind and let people in and out of traffic.
Never stop in traffic.
Groom and apply boots out of traffic.
Do not tie your horse to a panel or other loose object, find something secure.
Do not tie stallions, kicking or biting horses in the loping pen.
Maintain one direction
Do not pony when space does not allow it
Always be in control of your horse.
Yield to tractors and pedestrians.
Keep your sense of humor!

Especially here at Clements Cutting Club where we cater to families and new members, we need to remember that we all get nervous or get in a hurry from time to time. Let’s try to be patient with each other and most of all have a good time. For more information please see NCHA rule book pages 165-167.

- Kelli Gonsalves

2005 ranch class

SHOW DATES
To be Held at every CCC Cutting Show

Designed for the Rancher/sorter/beginning cutter
2½ minute cutting class/reining permitted.

CLASS RULES

Rider/Horse must compete in 50% of shows to qualify for year end awards
Horse cannot have been shown in a one handed cutting class
Western attire including hats required
All NCHA rules apply with the exception of the 2 hand rule
2 hands may be used in this class
No illegal equipment (NCHA rules): NCHA approved hackamore, snaffle, or bridle may be used
Riders must be a current member of the CCC
Three head of rerun cattle per entry
Limited to first 20 who enter

Entry Fee: $50 ($20 to be Jackpotted)

2005 sponsors

Championship Buckle Sponsors:

Open:: Syd Curtis Fine Jewelry
Non Pro:: Judy Adams- Remax

10,000 Novice:: Churchills Western Tack
10,000 Novice Non Pro:: Chicago Title
Sr. Youth:: Lockeford Hay Station
Jr. Youth:: David and Jeanette Brooks
3,000 Novice:: Sheldon Feed
50,000 Amateur:: BG Construction
20,000 NonPro:
3,000 Novice Non Pro:: Quail Oaks CPA
2,000 Limited:: Hahn Ranch Cutting Horses
500 Non Pro:: Chris Pino & Lyon Real Estate
Ranch Hand: Bill & Suzan Bonnington

(CCC urges you to thank the personal sponsors and patronize these generous businesses!)

The Clements Cutting Club offers a unique opportunity to our supporters for the 2005 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 on our web site.

Ad Rates for 3 Month Period:

Business Card = $10
¼ page = $25
½ page = $40
1 page ad = $65

In the past, our sponsors donated year-end awards. We changed our format beginning in 2001. In addition to 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.

2005 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.
YOUTH	Must be 18 years of age or younger. May show any horse.
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.
20,000 NON PRO	Non Pro rider must own horse; rider must not have earned over $20,000.
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.
500 NON PRO	Non Pro rider must own horse; rider must not have earned over $500.
TWO-HANDED RANCH	May use both hands on the reins. Anyone can ride; a person can ride as many horses as desired. May show any horse EXCEPT horses previously shown in regular classes.
$$$ Note $$$	All Jackpot money will be paid in accordance with NCHA rules.