SEPTEMBER,
2005 Next
Meeting: September 20, 2005 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held the third
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. from September through May at the Harris Bank
(unless otherwise noted in this space).
The meeting agenda will include
the finalizing of the ride schedule for the rest of this year.
Directions: The
Harris Bank is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree
Highway outside of El Pedregal. At the front entrance to the bank, go through
the door to your left and down the stairs to the community room.
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE I think we're ready to kick
off another good riding season. After a hot wet, steamy, smoky summer it's time
to view the devastation from the fires and the floods from the back of some animal.
Here's hoping everyone survived these devastations in reasonable good shape. As
you're all probably aware, some new CCSC officers were elected at our last spring
meeting. The club would like to thank, with it's deepest appreciation, the work
of our outgoing officers and all our volunteers for all they've done over the
past year. We hope we will continue to receive the same eagerness and cooperation
this year. I think we have another excellent group of officers this year. Myself
(President), Sue Dryer (Vice President) and Jean Anderson (Secretary) have agreed
to remain on for the next season. Cindy Ramsey (480-488-8444) will take the Treasurers'
position vacated by Harry Duggan; Jean Pearson (480-585-7997) has taken over the
Trail Boss from Frank Ziskovsky; and Andie Zampella (480-575-9634) has agreed
to publish the newsletter Karen Fattorosi handled last year. I hope we can make
life as easy as possible for all of them. I'd
like to mention that our trail boss (Frank) lost Festus to an apparent heart attack
while on a ride on the bank of Cave Creek near Rancho Manana Golf Course. Everybody
who ever rode Festus got off him with sore grin muscles. He was a great little
mule.
Bob
2005 RIDE
SCHEDULE Numbers in parentheses are tentative trail ratings. Rules
and ratings will be handed out at the meetings and the rides. You can also get them from
the web site. 9/17 | Spur
Cross Ranch Moonlight Ride | Bob
Doerzbacher | | Ride
schedule to be finalized at the next meting. | - |
(*
denotes a non-CCSC event) |
RIDE
REPORTS
Please
send in ride reports
and pictures! UPCOMING
RIDES
The time listed is the time we ride out. Be sure to arrive early enough
to be ready to ride at the stated time!! SPUR
CROSS RANCH MOONLIGHT RIDE Saturday, September 17, 2005 7:00 p.m. The
first ride will be from Spur Cross Ranch at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 17,
2005. We will be roasting hot dogs an such over an open fire after the ride. The
cookout will start about 9:00 PM for those who want to attend but not ride. The
ride will be led by Bob Doerzbacher (480-575-1012). RSVP by September 15th,
please.
Directions:
North on Spur
Cross Road about 4.5 miles. The last mile is a dirt road easily passed with a
car.
ASHA
DAY AT THE RACES Saturday, October 1, 2005
ASHA is participating in the 50th anniversary of Turf Paradise racetrack
on October 1, 2005. If you would like a day at the races with the CCSC group get
in touch with Bob Doerzbacher (480-575-1012). The cost is $40.00 per person which
includes lunch, beverages, admission package, tax, gratuities, setup fees and
special upgrades. (Wagering, while frowned upon, will be tolerated).
OCTOBER
RIDES Saturday, October 8, and October 22, 2005 The October
rides will be in the Prescott area at Groom Creek on October 8th at 10:00 AM and
Granite Mountain on October 22nd at 10:00 AM. You should pack a lunch for both
of these rides. Additional information and details will be available in the October
newsletter.
CCSC
TRAILER DECALS A
real nice 10 inch diameter decal of the club logo is available for the modest
price of $10. The border circle and horseshoe are red, the lettering and horse
head are black. It’s a must for every trailer and truck tailgate. Contact Bob
Doerzbacher at 480-575-1012
There
Comes a Day... When
nerve and muscle no longer obey the eager spirit - There comes a day; When
courage gives way to caution, and you begin to find reasons not to do; When
high adventure has lost its zest. Then it's time for a reckoning - what is
best? So hark, young friends, as I tell it to you, for surely at last you
will be here too. We flew that wall, the mare and I. Now suddenly we pass
it by; Was it not just the other day? She pricks her ears - I turn away. Must
all that joy belong to the past? Is there nothing left that still can last? Perhaps
a way may yet be found - Yes, there is a lesser middle ground. The call
of the trail, the glow of the ride - a woodland walk with shortened stride; For
the sun still warms and water gleams as ripples flow down the tumbling streams. The
wind blows fresh and spirits mend with the horse you love - that comforting
friend.
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