By RICKY KERR
Hays Post
The 5th Annual Jewell County Saddle Club Open Horse Show will take place at the Jewell County Fairgrounds Arena in Mankato June 28th following a rain delay.
Lesa Peroutek, a parent volunteer and show secretary for the event, said the show is a good opportunity for her daughter to participate in a majority of the horse riding events.
“What’s great about these smaller shows is you get to try a little bit of everything,” Peroutek said.
Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Reining, Pole Bending, and Barrel Racing are some of the included events.
Registration begins an hour before the show at 8am and events will go on through out the day. The unofficially affiliated 4H club event features riders from various experience levels, trainers that work with clients in various shows, and judges from an approved list from the 4H extension office.
“People should attend because we are working to improve our facilities,” Peroutek said, “We keep working on ways to make things more fun and run more smoothly. It’s just a fun show, and we give trophies for every single class.”
The show will have a concession stand, including rolls for breakfast, and a 50/50 Raffle that raises funds to help upgrade the arena.
Stalls are available upon request. $3 per class free with pre-registration or $4 day of show, or $20 unlimited classes per rider with pre-registration or $25 day of show. People of every age can participate, from 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and up.
For more information, visit the Jewell County Saddle Club Open Horse Show page on Facebook.