Valley Penning Association

Bling from last event! Don’t forget to get your entries in by Wed at 5:00pm for Sunday April 11. 2 division teams and 2 mixed teams max. Buckles to first and knives for second in each division.

https://rmojodesigns.pic-time.com/-valleypenningass/gallery Check out photos of our March 14th event available for purchase.

Congrats to the winners of our first event of the 2021 season. Taking the buckle are first timer, Elizabeth Storm McGovern, Guy Hamilton and Dirk Wolford. Second place went to Elizabeth Storm Mc Govern, (wow what a day!) Lisa Lyons and Brennan Moore. Third place went to Katheryn Hilzer, Doug Houston and Lauri Stoneburner

Last year was a "No Time!"

What an incredibly special day at VPA! Our last event of 2020 was dedicated to honoring our friend Larry Saarloos and his family. We got some presentations to former board members completed. We knocked out our annual meeting requirement (blah). And then we got busy cheering each other in the arena. ... After 97 runs, 6 run offs to fill the final spot in the Top Ten. Then... 7 No Times in the run off. Followed by another tie for the win. A coin flip to determine which team got to go last Doug, Kim and Christal dug in and ran a great time that Gary, Ron and Bob couldn’t edge out Best nail biter we seen in a long time. During our awards presentation Linda and Keith Saarloos were so pleased. VPA had the winning team present Linda and Keith with a beautiful family buckle which matched the winning buckle. This event was my last as the VPA president and I could not have asked for a better way to end. Suspense, drama and adrenaline It has been a privilege to be the president of this club. Thank you, Bob Mott

More photos from the Larry Saarloos Memorial Sorting

We proudly honored Larry Saarloss and the Sarloos family today at the Larry Saarloos Memorial Team Sorting at the Santa Ynez Equestrian Center. Your smile, your heart, and your genuineness will not be forgotten. Winners Krystal Keese, Doug Houston, and Kim Danhauer. Reserve Bob Mott, Ronnie Morales, and Gary Novatt.

General Members, Please keep an eye on your email. You should receive an email that looks like the below screen shot. It is an electronic ballot. It is as simple as it gets and only takes a moment. Thank you, Bob Mott