![Tachis host 'Sling'em' Kids Classic Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday Robert Jeff talks to the Begaye family of horseshoe players.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w560/n1950/08 07 2023 0289 Robert Jeff talks to the Begaye family of horseshoe players.jpg)
Robert Jeff talks to the Begaye family of horseshoe players.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
A unique competition, the Sling’em Kids Classic horseshoe Tournament, was held on Saturday morning at the Tachi Yokuts Reservation. Youngsters were paired with their parents for the team competition.
Winners for the tournament included the following contestants: First Place went to Hastin Begaye and his grandmother, Phyllis Hunter, while Gavin Sr. and Eben Begaye earned second place. Third place went to Gaven Sr. and Eben Begaye. Fourth-place honors were handed to Bob Jeff and Quail Jeff.
In all, 13 teams of kids and adults battled for prizes.
The Slough Slingers Second Annual Tournament is scheduled for September 16th and is the West Coast’s most prominent and highest-paying tournament. The start time is 11:00 a.m., and it is $ 50 to enter.
Pitchers from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Northern California will travel to Lemoore for this event. There will be food vendors, music, and a processional where slingers march in for the blessing in the tradition of the Tachi Yokuts people.
![Tachis host 'Sling'em' Kids Classic Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday Hastin Gegaye practices before the start of the competition on Saturday.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w450/n1950/08 07 2023 Hastin Gegaye practices before the start of play.jpg)
Hastin Gegaye practices before the start of the competition on Saturday.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
![Tachis host 'Sling'em' Kids Classic Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday Robert Jeff shows son Thempsa the proper technique for throwing horseshoes.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w450/n1950/08 07 2023 Robert Jeff shows son Thmepsa 4, the proper technique of throwing the horse..jpg)
Robert Jeff shows son Thempsa the proper technique for throwing horseshoes.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
![Tachis host 'Sling'em' Kids Classic Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday Contestants pose for a group photo](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w450/n1950/08 07 2023 The contestants pose for a group photo before the start of play on Saturday morning.jpg)
Contestants pose for a group photo
Photo by Gary Feinstein