Butler Saddle Club celebrating 60th anniversary

The Butler Saddle Club was founded in 1952 and is celebrating its 60th year this June 15th, 16th and 17th as Cowboys and Cowgirls hit the Arena for the MCRA, URA and ACRA Sanctioned Rodeo.

The Saddle Club and its members would like to recognize the oldest living member of the foundation. Arvin Webb of Butler, now 85 years old, was there when it all started…. and is the oldest living original founders of the organization. People came from as far away as Oklahoma to attend the Butler Saddle Club Rodeo. In their prime… the organization rode in the American Royal Parade held in Kansas City.

In the early days stock was brought to the Rodeo by friends, family and contestants…. bringing the animals they had available on the farm to be rode by the contestants.

They would like to recognize those that made the Butler Saddle Club what it is today:
Carl Ammann, Lee Ammann, Jack Sivils, Walton Stanfill, Tom Grimsley, Bob McCall, Oscar Baker, Pete Smith, Kenneth Gabriel, Dick Gee, Ken Thomas, Walter Taylor, Duey Pyle and
Kenneth Eads

The Butler Saddle Club invites you to share with them as they celebrate their 60th anniversary. This year’s parade will reflect this anniversary as they use the theme "60 years of Old Days and Cowboy Ways". The 2012 Rodeo will kick off nightly with the traditional Mutton Busting and Wild Horse Race at 7 p.m., followed by the Rodeo at 8. The cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the gate for adults. 

Children will be admitted for $5 in advance or $8 at the gate. Advance tickets may be purchased from Jordan Knox 816-738-3101 or Eva Cumpton 660-424-9272 . This year’s Rodeo is sponsored by Max Motors Ram Rodeo Series of Butler. 

We hope you attend the 60th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo this weekend….one of the oldest events still active in Bates County.

-FM 92 the Bullet and Max Motors