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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Hi everyone. I am sure looking forward to this season as a time to get together with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the sport of cutting.

As we make plans to have a successful show season, we at the board meetings have discussed different ideas to improve our club. One idea put forward was to move the 2000 class toward the beginning of the day so that more of the beginner cutters could take advantage of the expertise of more trainers by both comments and observation. The club needs to keep everyone involved in a positive manner, so for the time being we have moved the 2000 class to immediately follow the non-pro. I realize some people also ride in the 500, but we run into a problem with fresh cattle. I would certainly appreciate any comments regarding this class change, as we want to make this club work for everyone.

During the past winter improvements have been made to the cattle moving situation, so we can have practice cattle in the upper covered arena.

We are looking forward to our ranch cutting class and the enthusiastic participants that really come out to have a good time and get their horses in front of some cows.

We have also discussed having the usual year end awards for each class, continuing our jackpot payouts, and having a $1,000.00 year-end cash award for three divisions. The divisions would consist of:

Division 1 to include:
Open
10000-novice horse
3000 novice horse

Division 2 to include:
Non-pro
10000-novice non-pro
3000 novice non-pro

Division 3 to include:
50000 amateur
2000 limit
500

The prize will be based on total money won in each division using the same horse and rider combination in all classes except the 2000 limit rider in which it will be based on the rider with any horse.

The Ranch cutting class will receive the same awards as the other classes, but will not be eligible for the $1,000.00 year-end award.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on April 17th.

Syd Curtis
President, Clements Cutting Club

NOTICE: The State of California Agriculture Department has increased the drug fees required for entries in all show events. The new fee has been increased from $3 to $5.

next ccc cutting:

to enter:

(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:

*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.

lost & found:

At The last Clements show a camera case was turned in to the show office. If you think it may be yours, contact the show secretary at the April show.

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 ($15 to be Jackpotted)

2005 sponsors

Championship Buckle Sponsors:

Open:

Syd Curtis Fine Jewelry

Non Pro:

Judy Adams- Remax

10,000 Novice NonPro:

Chicago Title

Youth:

David and Jeanette Brooks

3,000 Novice NonPro:

Quail Oaks CPA

50,000 Amateur:

BG Construction

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