In its twelfth year the Vacy Charity Cutting Day has set its sights on a big target - to raise $20,000 for the Vacy Public School and the Hunter Regional Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
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The event on Saturday, October 26 is bringing top snaffle bit competitors together on 'Riverside' a farm in Vacy, to raise much needed funds for these two organisations.
"If you haven't been to a Cutting Day then it's well worth the trip to Vacy," said organiser Josh Evans.
"It's an action packed horse event, where the rider and horse demonstrate their skills at separating a cow from the rest of the mob - and they are scored on their ability to control the animal.
"We have competitors travelling from as far away as Tamworth to attend, and there are some incredibly well bred and highly trained horses competing at this year's event.
"It's a great sport to watch, the horses love the challenge and really switch on, and of course we are very thankful to our many neighbours and fellow cattle producers here in the Vacy district that supply us such great quality cattle to use."
Vacy Public School P&C needs to raise more than $20,000 before the end of the year to build an outdoor learning area for students, that will also double as a stage for school assemblies, presentation day and other performances.
"Our small school is hoping the Cutting Day will top up funds already raised by students and their families during the year, to get this stage built," said Josh.
"Over the last twelve years the event has raised thousands of dollars for the school and the rescue helicopter, all thanks to the generosity of our local community."
The Charity Cutting Day has free entry and promises plenty of family fun all day including two rounds and a top ten final in the arena, plus a jumping castle, whip cracking competition, billy boiling championships, auction and kids games.
There will be hot food all day including delicious camp oven lamb and gravy rolls, barbecue, fresh coffee, cold drinks and a bar from lunch.
More than 60 sponsors have come together to provide prizes, auction items and essential equipment to run the day.
"It's a huge effort from all these local businesses, we know it's been a pretty tough year out there for many with the ongoing drought, but still everyone puts up their hands and gives generously and we are indebted to them all," said Josh.
"We're hoping a huge crowd will come out on the day to enjoy the country atmosphere, have a go at the bush games like whip cracking and billy boiling and support our school and the rescue helicopter to keep delivering essential services in our region."
