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HORSEBREAKERS UNLIMITED

RANCH RIDING

Buckle Series 2017

By Jon and Marywade Gilbert

April 8th , kicked off the first of the Ranch Riding Buckle Series shows at HorseBreakers Unlimited in Dewey , Az . Once again , we had a fun show with some awesome horses and mules . The Series added a Ranch Trail class this year and it was a big success . We would like to thank all of the competitors , our judge Carol Whittaker and all of our volunteers for making the show fun for everyone .

RESULTS : RANCH HALTER : 1st Place James Dixon and Music RANCH WALK-TROT : 1ST Place Jacklyn Walling riding Django GREEN RIDER RANCH RIDING : 1ST Place Paula Drossman and Im Smart N Shiny GREEN HORSE RANCH RIDING : 1st Place James Dixon and Music INTERMEDIATE RIDER RANCH RIDING : 1st Jo Ann Morley and Nic OPEN RANCH RIDING : 1st Place Jon Gilbert and MJG Hollywoodroostin PRIME TIME RANCH RIDING : 1st Place Reta Conner and Thesebootsweremade4lopin RANCH PLEASURE : 1st Place Jon Gilbert and MJG Hollywoodroostin RANCH TRAIL : 1st Place Connie Lara and CR Goldie

In conjunction with the show on May 13 , there will be a Ranch Riding Clinic with AQHA Reserve World Champion Ranch Rider Abby Cosenza on May 12 .

Hope to see everyone on May 13 !

For more information on the clinic and the Buckle Series Horse Shows go to www . horsebreakers . com or give us a call at 928-632-5728

39th Annual

WHISKEY ROW

MARATHON

Saturday , May 6 , 2017 from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM Courthouse Square and surrounding streets 750 Whipple St • Prescott , AZ 86301

Are You Tough Enough ? As an Arizona running tradition for 39 years , the Whiskey Row Marathon is among the toughest races in the country . Featuring rugged terrain , an altitude in excess of one mile above sea level and , on occasion , severe weather , it is challenging , fun and offers a number of running routes for runners of all skill and fitness levels , including a marathon , half marathon , a 10k and a two-mile fun run .

Proceeds from this race will go directly into the scholarship fund at the James Family Prescott YMCA . This fund provides families in financial need to participate in childcare , swimming lessons , youth sports and gymnastics classes . Your participation in this race not only promotes your personal health , but also promotes the overall health of the Prescott Community .

Join runners from all over the country in this prestigious event and show your friends and family that you are Tough Enough .

Race Times : Marathon 6:00am Half Marathon 7:00am 10K 7:20am 2 Mile 7:15am Course closes at noon . There will be a 5:00am early start for marathoners who would struggle to finish the race in 6 hours . Early starters ’ results will appear in a separate results listing and be ineligible for awards .

Weather can still be chilly or nice and sunny requiring sunscreen and shorts ! Check weather . com for updates .

Contact info : Laura Winniford-Hodgins , 928-445-7221 laura @ prescottymca . org , whiskeyrowmarathon . com

RANCH TRAIL : 1st Place Connie Lara and CR Goldie