Massillon Saddle Club

Gun Raffle, Year End Awards Banquet Information

PRESIDENT, Leanne; VICE PRESIDENT (CONTEST), Shae. VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Jeff; SECRETARY, Francine; TREASURER, Kathy EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, massillonsaddleclub.org

Hello, everyone. Massillon Saddle Club (MSC) hopes that all is well for you, your family and friends, and you are enjoying the Ohio summer weather.

It seems as if the show season just started, but it is already August. The Massillon Saddle Club show season still has a variety of shows and classes before the end of the show season: contest, pleasure (including a few Ranch classes open to all/crossentering permitted and encouraged), and fun shows.

If you are working towards year end awards, there are still opportunities to earn a few more points. The last pleasure show will be Aug. 15; Contest shows are scheduled for Aug. 8, Sept. 19, and Oct. 3; and, there are Fun Shows scheduled for Aug. 24, Sept. 26, and Oct. 24 Halloween Show. The Sept. 26 Fun Show has classes specifically for pleasure riders; you don’t need a fast horse to be competitive.

If you need a few more volunteer hours, there is still time to complete them. Contesters can volunteer at pleasure shows (ring stewards and gate helpers are always needed), and pleasure riders can help at contest shows. Volunteer sign up sheets are at the show office.

The year end awards banquet and election of the 2022 officers is drawing near. If you are interested in joining the MSC officers/trustees in 2022, please see President Leanne, or any board member, for more information. All MSC events are completely run by volunteers; no volunteer, officer or trustee receives any compensation (no free memberships or free classes, and no volunteer hour waivers). If you would like to help determine the 2022 show season, please consider volunteering as an officer or trustee. If you have limited time, but would like to volunteer to implement an idea or project, please let us know. Volunteers are always welcome, and all help gratefully accepted.

The year end awards banquet will be held at Nickajack Farms on Nov. 11. (Start time is being determined as of this writing.) All are welcome to attend to enjoy the amazing food and never-ending desserts lovingly (and generously) created by Loretta (with some assistance from her grandson, and chef-intraining, Robert.) There are also many items in the raffles and silent auction. Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the multi-talented MSC members. (The evening is open to members, and, non-members. Class awards are limited to MSC members only.) Please see the website for the reservation form.

MSC currently has a gun raffle fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each, with the winning ticket chosen in a random drawing of all entries at the Nov. 11 banquet. You do not need to be present to win. (Due to the nature of the raffle item, the winning ticket holder will be directed to the local retailer to complete any required registrations prior to receipt of the prize.)

MSC offers classes for all ages, from leadliners to adult. MSC offers competitive classes for Congress level horses and riders, as well as a safe, family atmosphere for anyone just starting their show dream. MSC shows are also the ideal place for your young horses who are new to the show experience. This year, MSC members have some new incentives, from reduced class and show fees to discounts at several tack shops, and small businesses. A list of discounts available is located on the website.

Membership forms, showbills, and show dates can be found on the website, Massillonsaddleclub. org; the interactive site, rideatmsc.weebly.com; or, the MSC Facebook page. (Thank you to Shae Marshall for creating the colorful weebly.com site.)

Welcome back to Ally Snyder! We missed you, and are happy that you were able to compete this season.

Speedy recovery to board member, and enthusiastic volunteer, Tammy Goodrich. We hope that you have a quick, seamless, recovery.

And, congratulations to Shae Marshall: her photo was chosen as the cover for the July issue of the Horsemen’s Corral magazine. (Shae has some fantastic photos on the MSC Facebook and website pages,) Congratulations Shae, and ShaeMarSnaps!

If you have any recognitions or news that you would like added to the next newsletter, whether it is horse-related or not, please feel free to email massilonsaddleclub@ gmail.com. We are very much looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the MSC family.

Our hope is that the full show season will be possible, however, CDC and Governor DeWine’s guidelines will be in effect, and may alter the schedule. Please check the MSC Facebook page for any show updates. Both Shae and Jeff have provided their contact numbers on the showbills, so, if unsure, please ‘call before you haul’ if no update is on the Facebook page.

Good health to all, and, happy horse times!