Busy schedule set for Ridge Riders

The Ridge Riders kick off their annual schedule of events Saturday, March 14, with the annual banquet and auction.

The event is planned for the American Legion Hall in Electric City with doors opening at 4:45 p.m.

George Kohout, president of the Ridge Riders, stated that a few tickets remain for the event.

The next event for the Ridge Riders is the Riding Clinic, again headed by Janet Doughty, scheduled for the arena April 4-7.

That event will be followed April 9-10, with a barrel racing clinic, also at the arena.

One of the highlights of the year is the Colorama Rodeo, scheduled May 8-9. It will be the 59th annual presentation of the local Pro-West Rodeo.

The Cleatis Lacy Memorial Bull Riding event is scheduled May 23, followed by the Ranch Rodeo on June 27.

The Ridge Rider Junior Rodeo is scheduled for July 18-19.