ANTE UP! CHARITY NIGHT: DINNER, SILENT AUCTION, POKER

Event-night benefitting the efforts of C Diamond C Youth Ranch

Thursday September 22nd starting at 5:30 PM, there will be a charity event night, hosted at Zendejas Grill. The night begins with happy hour, a 3-course dinner, wine tasting, and silent auction bidding, followed by a poker event* at 8:30 PM. All donations and funds will be donated to C Diamond C Youth Ranch: a non-profit organization.

C Diamond C Youth Ranch is committed to assisting troubled teens and young adults. They use an innovative method known as equine therapy –the utilization of horses in therapy—to assist youth with emotional and cognitive problems.

Tickets to Ante Up! charity event are $50 each and include the dinner (must pre-order meal choice), wine tasting, and access to the silent auction and raffle. There is a $25 first buy-in for the poker game* [Texas Hold ‘em] with a $20 re- buy. All profits from the evening’s events will go to support the efforts of the C Diamond C Youth Ranch.

*Must be 21 or older to participate.

For more information on the event please contact Oriana Morrison at 623-687-0499 or email her at oriana.cdiamondc@gmail.com You may also contact Nanette Zandejas at 623.389.6434 or email her at nanettez86@aol.com or go to www.zendejasgrill.com.

Gary Clay – Founder

Gary Clay, the owner of the Ranch and visionary for the At Risk Boys Program, is one of the most accomplished Master Horsemen in the country. Gary was the founder and head trainer of Del Camino Equestrian Academy in Scottsdale, AZ with over 150 full time students who competed on the local, regional and national levels. Gary has trained national showmen who compete currently. He has worked on the sets of movies such as “Far and Away” and the “Young Riders” television series. Gary has lectured, coached and judged all over the world. He is a college lecturer and Instructor on Equine physiology and psychology. He is also a Guest Instructor for the Arabian Judges School; Guest Panel Member, Judges Certification,- English and Western disciplines; Farm Management, Breeding and Nutrition. He has been a youth and adult National Level Trainer for Western, English, Equitation, Dressage, Jumping, Reining, Horsemanship, Halter, and Showmanship. His position with Show Ring Competition and Judging includes Multiple National Championships and “Top 10s” earned; Local, Regional and National Judging; and, Level One Status (Highest Classification). Gary holds memberships in Arizona All Arabian Association, Desert Caballeros, Arabian Horse Association, World Arabian Horse Organization (W.A.H.O.), American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, Western Horse Council for the US Equestrian Association, and Professional Horseman’s Association of America. Gary says that his passion, dedication, and love for these beautiful creatures has evolved into the special gentle art of training through trust and respect. This unique approach is known as T.R.U.E. (Trust~Respect

~Understanding~Excellence). Gary holds licenses as United States Equestrian Association “Large R” judge status and Level One Specialty card in Reining & Equitation.