LCRHA gykhana season to begin on March 16

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High point winners at each gymkhana win back their entry fees. Members are eligible for year-end prizes such as Yellowhair trophy buckles, tack sets, quality saddle pads, and more. You do not need to be a member to compete in a gymkhana, but membership is inexpensive and special family rates are available.

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Gymkhanas for the 2019 season will be held on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, and Oct. 19. Books open at 9 a.m. and close at 9:50 a.m. Events start at 10 a.m. Time-only runs for barrels are available from 9:45-10 a.m. All events will be held at the Navajo County Fairgrounds in Holbrook.

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Several special events are also on the schedule this season, including a five-barrel race on June 15, a keg race on July 20, a tack sale on Aug. 17, and a grocery race on Aug. 31. A poker ride is also being planned for Sept. 21.

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Events for the March 16 gymkhana include barrel racing, three-barrel cowhorse, open-end figure 8, and straight poles. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and includes entry in all four events. The jackpot will be the egg and spoon. The cost to enter the jackpot is $5 per horse and rider team and payback is 50 percent.

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For more information, a complete schedule and list of competition patterns, or membership forms and rules, please visit www.littlecoloradohorsemen.com. Join us on Facebook at www.fb.com/lcrha, or contact Dara Plympton at (928) 536-9110.

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