Saturday, March 22, 1997

1997 Bonanza Cutting

The Bonanza Cutting start at 8 a.m. today at the Taylor County Coliseum with four classes - $5,000 Amateur Any Age, $10,000 Non-Pro Any Age, $20,000 Amateur Any Age and the $50,000 Non-Pro Any Age.

The sport of cutting takes total commitment, especially when you enter the top shows. The fees for the Bonanza Cutting will cost the cutter anywhere from $650 to $1,500 just in entry fees, and this doesn't include any extras, like feed, training, vet bills, tack, or meals and lodging for there stay in Abilene.

But, on the other hand if you get that perfect cut, you have the opportunity to share in major dollars, especially here at the Bonanza Cutting where $100,000 is added to the prize money. This is another reason to be totally committed when you ride into the herd for your 2-1/2 minutes.

You've got to be ready to "cowboy up" when you enter at the major cuttings. The groups that will be working today may be in the Amateur and Non-Pro divisions, but they are as tough and seasoned as the Pro and Open riders. Very few if any mistakes will be seen today at the Taylor County Expo Center Coliseum. The classes will run all day and into the evening.

The event is open, free of charge, to the public.

Make plans to go out and watch this fantastic cutting event and take time

Friday's results

Open 4-year-olds

Second go-round - 1. (tie) Delight Of My Life, Winston Hansma, 219.5, $4,168.36; Zacks Barmaid, Dick Gaines, 219.5, $4,168.36; 3. (tie) Arc Matt O Lena, Paul Hansma, 219.0, $2,624.52; Chitah Cash, Kobie Wood, 219.0, $2,624.52; Dually Parton, Paul Hansma, 219.0, $2,624.52; 6. Stylish And Foxie, Bill Riddle, 219.0, $1,852.60; 7. (tie) Pay Gin Peppy, Larry Reeder, 217.5, $1,389.46; Roseanna Dual, Kathy Daughn, 217.5, $1,389.46; Studio Lena, Mark Lavender, 217.5, $1,389.46; 10. Smart Little Rondee, 217.0, $926.34

Non-Pro 4-year-olds

Second go-round - 1. Janie Jr Too, Tommy Manion, 219.0, $4,071.68; 2. (tie) Barbs King Colonel, Shelia Welch, $3,053.74; Chitah Cash, Paula Wood, 217.5, $3,053.74; 4. (tie) Dualin Boonjos, Jay Hall, 216.0, $1,781.33; Patty La Dual, Bobby Pidgeon, 216.0, $1,781.33; 4. Smart Little Jerry, Phil Rapp, 216.0, $1,781.33; Smart N Spooky, Linda Mussallem, 216.0, $1,781.33; 8. (tie) Anns Badgerette, Helen Groves, 215.5, $1,119.70; War Lena Doll, Kelly Good, 215.5, $1,119.70; 10. (tie) Dual Delight, Billy Martin, 215.0, $203.58; Mi Te Telesis, Teri Black, 215.0, $203.58; Smart Little Rondee, Sandy Bonelli, 215.0, $203.58; Tricka Lena, Lisa Clark, 215.0, $203.58