Cave Creek Saddle Club
P. O. BOX 381 CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA 85327
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Cave Creek Saddle Club
P. O. BOX 381 CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA 85327
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
DECEMBER 2006 Next
Meeting: TUESDAY January 16, 2006 7:30PM  PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE For those of you who missed the Cave Creek Wild West Days, we had a blast! The volunteers of Cave Creek did an extraordinary job to get the Spur Cross Trail ready for the Poker Ride. Applause, applause for the volunteers and kudos for Bambi Muller, trail coordinator for the town of Cave Creek, who pushed to get the trail done in time. Unfortunately, no club members reaped the benefit of a winning hand, but we all had a great time at the Buffalo Chip after tying our horses at the end of the ride. The day was a turn back in time. We all had fun visiting with friends, drinking a beer and sampling beef ribs courtesy of Larry Wendt and the Buffalo Chip. What fun to sit on our horses and watch the Cowboy Mounted shooting and the Wild West show thanks to TC Thorstenson. That's what Cave Creek is all about! Our next meeting, scheduled in January, will feature Jerry Caswell, a farrier who will welcome your questions regarding the most important part of the horse: his feet! I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and I look forward to seeing everyone on the trail in 2007! Special welcome to new members Jean Adams, Sharon Ryan and Mary Sproule! Susan, President 2006 RIDE SCHEDULE UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS AND RIDES: All times are subject to change - Please RSVP.
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REPORTS On Saturday the 4th, fifteen riders mustered at the Fattorosi Ranch in Paulden for a ride up into the nearby foothills where we enjoyed the expansive views on this beautiful morning. All returned safely and enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch centered by bratz and beans prepared by John with a number of yummy side dishes brought by the riders. As the saying goes, a good time was had by all. Thanks Karen and John for your hospitality and we enjoyed seeing your new digs. UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS  All times are subject to change - Please RSVP Sunday December 3, 2006 10AM Level 2.5 - 3 Trail 4, Spur Cross Conservation Area - Rik Ingram Let's get together at the Spur Cross trailhead for a ride to the 6L Ranch at the date and time noted above. We'll take trail #4 to it's junction with trail 1533. Then we'll head down into the Cave Creek riparian area & stop for a bag lunch by the creek. Hopefully, the creek will be flowing. There will be rocks and some water crossings to keep in mind. It's a fun and beautiful ride. Cindy and I will be out of town the week before, so please RSVP to Jan Blake 480-488-5886. Saturday December 9, 2006 ASHA Ride ASHA will be hosting our 4th annual ride at McDowell Mountain Park on Saturday, December 9th. Free continental breakfast will be offered to all from 7:30 to 8:30AM. Later we'll have a delicious, catered lunch featuring Italian beef sandwiches, cowboy beans, potato salad, coleslaw, chips & dessert. One bottled water or one can of pop is also included. Additional water or pop may be purchased from the vendor. Ice tea & coffee are unlimited. Payment of $13.00 for the lunch is due no later than Dec 1, 2006. Make checks payable to: Arizona State Horsemen's Association. Send checks to: PO Box 103/433 28150 N. Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ. 85262. Ten (10) rental horses were available from Cave Creek Outfitters. Last report was that they were sold out. But you may want to contact them at 480-471-4635 in case of a cancellation. There will be lots of door prizes & entertainment. An additional feature this year will be the availability of ramadas for camping. They'll be available until noon the following day, (Sunday, Dec. 10th). This is providing there will be at least (6) trailers with a cost of $8.00 per trailer. Please note that if you plan to ride Sunday AM, there will be no guided rides. ASHA looks forward to seeing all of our enthusiastic horse folks for another great time & day. John Manes, 480-473-8996, ASHA Trail Chair *Anyone who wishes to ride together as a club, should be prepared to head out at 9:30 sharp.* Saturday,
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