Press Release
The final of four gymkhanas in the Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club (WMVSC) Buckle Series was held October 3rd at the WMVSC arena. Contestants had to compete in three of the four gymkhanas held August 29th, September 12th and 26th and October 3rd to be eligible for prizes. Winners of each age group received a belt buckle; 2nd place, a leather embossed backpack; 3rd and 4th places; a custom-made photo frame, courtesy of sponsors River Valley Ranches, Shy Fencing, Valley Feeds, Jim and Lin Ward, and
Wyoming Blanton Ent. LLC.
The WMVSC hosted a burger and hot dog dinner after the event and awards were presented.
Award winners
Leadline: 1. Mikayla Martinez Penrose, CO 2. Everleigh Jennings, Elizabeth, CO 3. Jentry Jennings Elizabeth, CO 4. Charlie Wood, Westcliffe, CO
8 & Under: 1. Allie Martin Avondale, CO 2. Sage Shy Silver Cliff, CO 3. Stormi Clausen Florence, CO .
9-13: 1. MacKenna Handy Franktown, CO 2. Jesse Lenard Penrose CO 3. Lacey Valdez 4. Courtnee Palmer Nathrop, CO.
14-18: 1. Kaylee Simahusier, Florence , CO 2. Brylee Shy Silverc Cliff, CO 3. Aspen Trotti Florence, CO 4. Ally McKissack Penrose, CO
Adult: 1. Keely Smith Wetmore, CO 2. Amber Wood Westcliffe, CO 3. Marci WommackWestcliffe, CO 4. Katlyn Wommack Cotopaxi, CO
Special Awards:
High Money: Kaylee Simahusier Florence, CO
Hard Luck: Haley Frazier, Pueblo , CO
Most Determined: Cadence Palmer, Nathrop, CO
Most Improved: Calli Quintana Salida, CO
Leadline Winners: Jentry Jennings, Everleigh Jennings, Mikayla Martinez, Sponsor, Dawn Ramsdell
Special thanks to Keely Smith for photos.
