Saddle Club prepares for 40th Anniversary Show

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Warren County Saddle Club. To celebrate the special event the club is hosting an Anniversary Show Friday night at the club arena located behind the fairgrounds. The competition starts at 7 p.m., but everyone is encouraged to come early for festivities. Friends and family are encouraged to bring old saddle club photos, memories to share and compete in the 20+ classes.

Anniversary cake will be available for guests, and as always, the concession stand has delicious burgers and side items.

Saddle Club president Lucy Eastman and the board of officers are preparing for the TSCA State Show scheduled for Labor Day weekend at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.

A show kicking off Warren County A&L Fair activities will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 at noon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

An open show is set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m., with 100 percent payback to riders. A $5 gate fee per person will be charged, as well as a charge of $10 per class.

The club is constantly changing and striving to make improvements. The riding season usually ends the Friday before the state show is held, but members are hoping to extend the riding season for a time. Members will be making the final decision at the next meeting on September 10. For more information, Eastman can be reached at 815-3311, or on the hotline at 668-5030.