Horse play day will be Saturday

The Spring Long-Ear Short-Ear Equine Play Day is Saturday at Valley Mission Arena. All horses and mules are welcome at this Saturday-only fund-raiser for the West Plains Community Fair. The show starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until late afternoon.

The play day is an old-time Saturday of competition, according to fair secretary Pat Terry. Riders start the day out competing in events like barrel racing and weaving through poles assembled in a figure eight, then move on to musical sacks, an event comparable to musical chairs with horses. There are 10 events total and four age groups, ranging from children younger than 7 up to adult. Participants can select their events a la carte. Each event costs $4. Families of four will receive an $80 rate to participate in all events. Prizes will be awarded in each category for the first six finishers. Registration is from 7 to 8 a.m.

Valley Mission Arena is at the bottom of Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave.

For more information, contact Pat Terry, 926-2176.