Cave Creek Saddle Club
P. O. BOX 381 CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA 85327
Cave Creek Saddle Club
P. O. BOX 381 CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA 85327
OCTOBER 2006 Next
Meeting: TUESDAY October 17, 2006 7:30PM  PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE Hi everyone, Happily, we had an impressive turnout for our first meeting of the year. Thanks to Mark Lipsky for his determination for us to view his video, in spite of technical difficulties. While Frank Z. came to the rescue with his expertise, Mark drove all the way home for another laptop to run the video. I think everyone would agree it was a wonderful introduction to the coming year. Cave Creek is indeed a very special town. After acknowledging past leaders and introducing our new governing body, we went on to discuss old & new business. The issue of "to insure or not insure" is still open to discussion. For our upcoming rides, all ride leaders will be responsible to see that all guest riders pay their fee and sign a waiver of liability. There will also be a roster for member riders to sign, acknowledging their waiver, as well. As a courtesy to our ride leaders, we are requesting that all attending riders RSVP, both for an idea of the group size and for a list to phone should there be any changes to the ride. Everyone's cooperation is appreciated!!! The Ride and Event Schedule is updated in our newsletter. There has been a change, and November 4th or 5th is open to anyone who would like to lead a ride. Perhaps, somewhere new or a trail we have not ridden in a while?!? Are their any scouts out there? Again, mark your calendars for our next meeting, October 17th. Kevin Rice from Sportsman's Warehouse will be educating us on using our GPS. Bring your GPS and any questions you might have. I look forward to riding with as many of you as possible on the trails in the coming month! Susan, President PS from Susan~~ Bienvenue to our new members: Shelley Anderson, Suzi Delph, Lana Keisel and Lucy Soyster. And welcome back to Mary Chick and Steve Robbins! 2006 RIDE SCHEDULE UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS AND RIDES: All times are subject to change - Please RSVP.
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Creek UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS  All times are subject to change - Please RSVP Sunday, October 22, 2006 10AM to 1PM Team sorting with Larry Maybon Cost $35.00 This event will be located at Diamond Tree Ranch on 53rd Street just north of Dynamite on the west side of the road. RSVP Nancy, 480-575-1012, by Thursday, October 19th. Saturday, October 7, 2006 @ 6:30 PM Level 2.5 Spur Cross Moonlight Ride Spur Cross Conservation Area at the end pf Spur Cross Road. The trailhead is the Conservation Area parking lot. The ride will start out, promptly, at 06:30 PM. The ride is a level 2.5 through the hills east of the Spur Cross Ranch. There will be a hotdog roast after the ride at the Spur Cross Ranch (at or about 08:30) for all riders and club members who wish to attend. The club will supply food and drink. Please do not park horse trailers at the ranch since it will limit the automobile parking for the non-riders. Directions: Drive 4.5 miles north on Spur Cross Road from Cave Creek Road. The last mile of Spur Cross is very drivable dirt and gravel. Sunday, October 15, 2006 @ 8AM to 1PM Level 2.5 Cave Creek Recreation Area 2 1/2 hour ride Donna Russ will lead the ride in Cave Creek Recreation Area with catered breakfast included. Meet at the ramada closest to the horse staging area for coffee and cinnamon rolls before the ride, and a Dutch oven brunch after the ride. Non-riders are welcome to attend. RSVP Nancy by Thursday, October 12th, 480-575-1012. Cost to enter the park is $5.00 per vehicle and $1.00 if you ride your horse into the park. This special treat will be paid for by the club. Directions: The park is located on 32nd Street north of Carefree Hwy. Saturday, November 11, 2006 @ 10AM sharp! Level 3+ Sedona Red Rocks Beautiful ride with great scenery, fall colors, water crossings, and elevation changes. A Red Rocks parking pass is required to park here. You can pick up a pass on your way through Cottonwood at the Chamber of Commerce, 1010 S. Main St. PH: 928-634-7593 They open at 9AM on Saturdays, so you have time to pick it up before the ride. If you have a federal Golden Age Passport you will not need the Red Rocks pass. Call ride leader for info about the Golden Age Passport. RIDE RATING: Level 3+. See Trail rating guide. Directions: Take Highway 89A north from Cottonwood approximately 13 miles to turnoff for Red Rock State Park . Follow Road about 2 miles to parking area on right side. Look for the yellow club directional signs. CALL RIDE LEADER FOR INFO: Frank Ziskovsky 480-488-1503 Notes from Linda Anderson of Cave Creek Wild West Days Cave Creek Wild West Days are coming up soon. This years' event will be a very exciting fun filled family festival. We recentlycompleted the Poker Ride pre-ride using the Town of Cave Creek's new trail on Spur Cross Road. It was a beautiful ride that brought us down Spur Cross to the Galloway wash. We then road down the wash to Gateway Desert Awareness and T.C. Thorstenson's property where many events will take place during Wild West Days. The ride will include several stops sponsored by local businesses. At the end of the ride, we will meet at the Camp behind the Buffalo Chip to present awards to the best poker hand. Entry forms for the Poker Ride will be available by contacting Linda Anderson at 480-595-5586 or via e-mail at coyoteacct@qwest.net. We hope to see you all out there on the trail! Linda Anyone
in need of a state land riding permit should call 602-364-2753 or visit www.land.state.az..us WANTED:
TRAIL LEADERS Anyone familiar with the following and willing to lead a ride: Agua Fria, Sunflower, Usery Park, Camp Wood, Gooseberry Springs, White Tanks Park, Ballantine Trail, or any other we haven't done? Please call Bob Doerzbacher, 480-575-1012. WANTED:
COFFEE MAKER As a donation for the Club. Please call Susan before the next meeting at 623-465-1374. 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. |
