Next Meeting: TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2006 7:30PM
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).

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
submitted by Susan Dryer, VP

Spring arrives this month, and with it, superb riding weather. We have two rides planned for this month: Seven Springs on March 5th with Andie Zampella leading and Cherry Road a bit north with Cindy Ramsey.

Also, an early heads up for Sunday, April 2nd, due to popular demand, we will hold one more Cow Sorting Competition before the heat wave! Congratulations to Jana and Bob Morris for winning the February competition.

Kudos to Jan Blake for setting up our "special" clinic with Lowell Relken at Diamond B Ranch. We had a great turnout, 11 riders, and 5 auditors! We all learned a lot and owe Lowell a big old "Thank you" for taking the time to teach us humans how to be partners with our horse.

There was a second Cave Creek Trails Committee meeting this past month, and the committee was asking for volunteers to sign up for a database being compiled for the beginning stages. Whether you can offer administrative skills or support with construction or landscaping expertise, your assistance would be a great contribution to the creation and preservation of the trails! We will have sign up sheets at our next meeting, which is Tuesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM. at the Harris Bank.

Please note that Bonnie Zimmerman has graciously taken on the Newsletter for the rest of this season. If you have any equestrian news or information, please feel free to e-mail Bonnie, bonzim@earthlink.net, before the last weekend of the month!

Nancy Doerzbacher had a very successful knee surgery and is quickly on the mend. We all wish her a speedy recovery. We miss you, Nancy!

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.

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RIDE REPORTS *** RIDE REPORTS *** RIDE REPORTS ***
Lowell Relkin Clinic, Saturday, February 25, 2006
Give Your Horse the Best Deal First
Submitted by Mark and Bonnie Zimmerman

On Saturday, February 25, Lowell Relkin conducted a clinic for members of the Cave Creek Saddle Club. Lowell, a natural horsemanship clinician and trainer, promotes letting your idea become the horse's idea. Lowell's philosophy is that respect, communication, and confidence is built between the horse and rider by offering the horse a "fair deal" and not making or forcing him to do a task.

Club members were offered this clinic as a way of introducing the 3-hour sessions he holds two Saturdays a month for $35. Foundation classes are held in the morning and advanced in the afternoon. Lowell suggested that by club members taking the clinics together, we could help each other work on needed skills. Call Diamond B Ranch for dates and times: 480-488-2268

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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!!

Cherry Road Sunday, Sunday, March 19, 2006 @ 10:30 AM
I-17 North to Cherry Road exit (exit #278 -16 miles north of Cordes Junction). East on Cherry Road for ¼ mile. Big desert parking lot is to the left, and a winery on the right. Please bring a lunch. Call Cindy Ramsey for questions: 480-488-8444. CANCELLED.

Cow Sorting, Sunday, April 2, 2006 @ 10 AM to 1 PM
Back by popular demand, we will meet at Diamond Tree Ranch on 53rd Street. Larry Maybon will be our team leader. Come on out for fun and friendly competition. First timers more than welcome! Please hold your space with $35.00 and a phone call to Susan Dryer: 623-465-1374.

Fiesta Days Parade, Saturday, April 8 2006 @ 7:30 AM
Ride out from Doerzbacher/Ziskowsky "Trailhead" at 7:30 AM. Parade starts at 9:000 AM. Barbecue to follow at The Doerzbachers' for riders and spectators! This is always a fun day for those who wish to participate. We especially need flag bearers. Please call Bob if you are riding for the details: 480-575-2710.