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.

(* denotes a non-CCSC event)

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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.