Blackwater Saddle Club sets horse-racing events

Blackwater Saddle Club Playday events return this weekend. Spectators should arrive at 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at the June Ates Arena, 8690 Bobby Brown Road in Milton. [Special to the Press Gazette]

MILTON — Blackwater Saddle Club Playday events are open to the public, family-friendly, free for spectators and held at the June Ates Arena, 8690 Bobby Brown Road in Milton.

The equine events include barrel racing, pole bending and other traditional arena racing events. There will also be Open 4D barrel races following the Playday events.

Members and non-members may register for events beginning at 9:30 a.m. on site at the covered arena. Shows begin after registrations are complete.

Spectators should arrive at 11 a.m. for the winter and fall series of shows on the following dates: Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

The spring and summer series of shows begin 2 p.m. May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8.

Call 723-5578 for details.

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