CLEMENTS, CA – The Clements Buckaroos welcomed barrel racers from California and Nevada to the 2019 Wine Country Classic held November 10, presented by Chase Chevrolet, Reeve Trucking, and Lees’ Feed. After having to postpone the original October date, we couldn’t have asked for a better November day to race. The Wine Country Classic is the finale to the club’s monthly Tuesday night barrel races that began in May.
The day started off with time only’s and check-in where each contestant received the infamous wine glass and bottle of wine from several of the local wineries including: KlinkerBrick Winery, Constellation Wineries, Delicato Family Vineyards, Kautz, Bokish Vineyards, McCay Cellars, Oak Ridge Winery, Fields Family Wines, Heritage Oaks, Mettler Family Vineyard, Peltier Winery, and Watts Winery. Goodie bags containing electrolytes, calming cookies, and omega chews were handed out while supplies lasted from T.H.E. Equine Edge.
To officially get things started, the 2019 Little Miss Clements Jr. Stampede Lily Ulrich presented the American flag in the Grand Entry. The first racers of the day were our Lil’ Buckaroos (10 & under and not entered in the race). We had 10 lil’ cowboys and cowgirls running barrels, some with assistance from the grownups. Each contestant received prizes for their participation donated by the Harman and Ulrich Families.
The $2,500 added Open race had 199 contestants and a payout of $11,554. Erin Ricotti riding Im Aimin to Please won the race with a smokin time of 17.197 winning $728. Nine places were paid in each division, along with awards. The Senior race (45 & over) with $300 added money was won by Erin as well with her time carried over for $119. The Youth race (16 & younger) also had $300 added and was won by Kennedy Bruce aboard Sharp Like A Frenchman with a time of 18.059 for $131. The added money for the Senior and Youth races was sponsored by Ropers Sports News. Awards were also given out. Pictures from the barrel race can be viewed at www.dallyastarphotography.smugmug.com.
The beautiful awards presented to all the winners would not be possible without the help of our award sponsors. We are grateful for their support year after year: buckles from Dale Chavez Saddle Co., Ricotti Saddle Co. gift certificates, Vetericyn gift bags, MVP product gift certificates, FinishLine horse products, Burns Saddlery gift certificates, EquiThrive horse products, Yeti wine tumblers and lunch bags, Professionals Choice splint boots and tote bags, Integrity feed, THE Equine Edge products, Healthy Coat supplement, headstalls by Alamo Saddlery.
A great big thank you to our Gold level event sponsors Chase Chevrolet, Reeve Trucking, and Lees’ Feed. Additional sponsors of the Wine Country Classic include: Young’s Payless Market, ACE Hardware, George Reed, Inc., Bokides-Hesseltine Ranch Realty, The Trailer Specialist, A-1 Saw & Mower, Jab Auto Parts (NAPA) in Lockeford, Coyotes Mexican Food, Clements Ridge, Robinson’s Feed, Cal-Waste Recovery Systems, Pacific Tire in Clements, Boot Barn, Pioneer Equine Hospital, Morningstar Insurance, Travel-N-Corrals, Bertoldi Construction, D2 Trailer Sales, Premier Equine Center, Pete and Julie Vaz, Lockeford Auto Repair, Clements Country Market, Garton Tractors, Jackson Rancheria, Mokelumne River Vet Services, Donkey J’s Deli, Lockeford Chiropractic, Bank of Stockton, and the A-S Veterinary Services.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the Clements Buckaroo members and volunteers: Desiree Capella, Tom Jones, Joe Groff, Shannon & Dustee Rahn, Toni and Rian Rusinek, Wendy Sparrowk, Heather Balliet, Danelle Fenley, Ron & Rayanne Currin, Megan and Morgan Flint, Jerry Farmer, Steve Granlees, Kendra Hesseltine, Eryn Greenfield, Amy Taylor, Cris Fletcher. A special shout out to Dogs on the Run who kept the cook shack open for all to enjoy throughout the day.
The Clements Buckaroos was started in 1940 as a recreational riding group and went on to produce the Clements Stampede & Horseshow. Rick Harman is this year’s president and he invites everyone in the area to come check our club out. Meetings and information can be found on www.clementsbuckaroos.com. We hope you can make a meeting soon and look forward to meeting you.
Thank you to all the contestants and families that participated in this year’s Wine Country Classic. Results are as follows, with place, rider, horse, time and money rounded down to nearest dollar amount.
Erin Ricotti and Im Aimin To Please wowed the crowd with an awesome run of 17.197 on their way to the Wine Country Classic. – Dally A Star Photography
Sun., NOV. 10
Open
1D: 1. Erin Ricotti, Im Aimin To Please, 17.197, $728. 2. Bryan Scheer, Liddle Judge, 17.492, $623. 3. Kathy Petska, Bet On This Lion, 17.574, $554. 4. Nellie Miller, Rafter W Minnie Reba, 17.594, $485. 5. Megan Champion, Tivitos At The GoGo Bar, 17.624, $381. 6. Katie McCaslan, Lipstick, 17.635, $259. 8. Katrina Dugo, KD Sambria, 17.861, $138. 9. Megan Champions, MS Dual Smarty, 17.686, $121.
2D: 1. Lynn Green, LBS Smokin Corona, 17.729, $655. 2. Cheyenne Horner, Mike, 17.773, $561. 3. Chelsea Glanz, PC Boons Sunwood, 17.806, $436. 4. Jamie Palmer, Lois Lane, 17.806, $436. 5. Cathy Cagliari, Curly Sue Fame, 17.830, $343. 6. Michelle Silva, Nikki, 17.865, $233. 7. Tracy Ash, Twisted Sister, 17.866, $155. 8. Brynn Cassidy, This Rey Rocks, 17.880, $124. 9. Hailey Wilbur, BR One Time, 17.888, $109.
3D: 1. Jene Mathis, Bueno Badger TR, 18.223, $558. 2. Breann Justice, Dash Too The Bar, 18.225, $478. 3. Karly Camozzi, JL Red Penny, 18.254, $425. 4. Bailey Donahoo, Rex, 18.288, $372. 5. Dalaina Taketa, Electric Emotion, 18.291, $292. 6. Chelsea Glanz, TCR Frost A Frenchie, 18.310, $199. 7. Michelle Silva, Samson, 18.318, $132. 8. Rose McPhee, Dual Shot A Sugar, 18.324, $106. 9. Taryn Bruner, WPH Images French Gold, 18.350, $93.
4D: 1. Sara Silva, Fairleas Silver Cash, 19.204, $485. 2 Allison Weaver Harmon, Diesel, 19.213, $415. 3. Alexis Schaede, Miss Little Cheeto, 19.222, $369. 4. Sharra Deniz, Rox In My Firewater, 19.227, $323. 5. Madilynn Gliege, Dunmore In Blue Jeans, 19.242, $254. 6. Cheyenne Hattesen, Chex To Jewels, 19.254, $173. 7. Susannah Rodgers, Tink, 19.257, $115. 8. Brynn Cassidy, All Fame No Bully, 19.312, $92. 9. Megan Flint, Stylin Lady Dulce, 19.330, $80.
Senior
1D: 1. Erin Ricotti, Im Aimin To Please, 17.197, $119. 2. Kathy Petska, Bet On This Lion, 17.574, $104. 3. Cathey Vallerga, Smoken Peponita Doc, 17.646, $74.
2D: 1. Cathy Cagliari, Curly Sue Fame, 17.830, $107. 2. Tracy Ash, Twisted Sister, 17.866, $93. 3. Cathy Cagliari, Hope She’s Famous, 17.980, $67.
3D: 1. Jene Mathis, Bueno Badger TR, 18.223, $91. 2. Lisa Bragg, Stuck On Stupid, 18.418, $79. 3. Shella Dewhurst, Herbie Rides Again, 18.436, $57.
4D: 1. Sharra Deniz, Rox In My Firewater, 19.227, $79. 2. Barbara Funderburk, Star’s Little Bit, 19.435, $69. 3. Judy Hayes, Peppy Boone Shine, 19.463, $49.
Kennedy Bruce and Sharp Like A Frenchman were the winners of the Youth 1D at the Wine Country Classic. – Dally A Star Photography
Youth
1D: 1. Kennedy Bruce, Sharp Like A Frenchman, 18.059, $131. 2. Lacey Bulliant, Im Big On Charm Too, 18.094, $99. 3. Rose McPhee, Dual Shot A Sugar, 18.324, $70. 4. Alexis Schaede, Miss Little Cheeto, $53.
2D: 1. Mackenzie Maas, Rocks And Rills, 18.602, $118. 2. Matie Cardoza, Coats Frenchman Sun, 18.610, $89. 3. Bailey Donahoo, Hunter, 18.616, $63. 4. Samantha Dewhurst, Blueprint, 18.634, $47.
3D: 1. Deja Vue, Fridays Big Star, 19.142, $100. 2. Madilynn Gliege, Dunmore In Blue Jeans, 19.242, $76. 3. Susannah Rodgers, Tink, 19.257, $54. 4. Jodi Saylor, Diggers Flashing Zip, 19.647, $40.
4D: 1. Hope Kell, Lil Ruf N Liz Whiz, 20.070, $87. 2. Peyton Smith, Rosey, 20.129, $66. 3. Tessa Sibley, Marginic, 20.482, $47. 4. Madilynn Gliege, Miz Romantic Roxie, 20.900, $35.