COUNTY LIFE
Amateur cutter wins AQHA reserve world versatility ranch horse title
By BARBARA GREEN
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Kevin Benton only began participating in cutting horse competitions two years ago joining a sport he has watched and enjoyed all of his life.
With such a short time in the cutting arena, the avid horseman had no idea he would come home with the Reserve Champion Rookie-Amateur division title from the American Quarterhorse World Versatility Ranch Horse Show this past week.
Benton, 65, has served as Montague County Judge since June 2020, and prior to that he was justice of the peace two for one year. He had retired a few years earlier from a 30-year career in law enforcement in various capacities as a deputy, sheriff and district attorney investigator.
When he starts talking about horses it is clear to see he has a love for these animals that goes all the way back to when he got his first horse at the age of nine. He grew up around horses and his father, Floyd, also was an avid horseman helping plant those early seeds.
“I had no idea I would place at the show, it never occurred to me,” laughed Benton.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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