Cave Creek Saddle Club
APRIL 2007 Next
Meeting: TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2007 7:30 PM PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE Welcome
to Bill Thelander, a past member who was the first Chairman of the Cave Creek
Saddle Club when it was initially formed in 1961! Welcome back, Bill, and
perhaps you can share some good stories from the past! As we approach the end of our season in May, I thought it might be prudent to remind all trail riders of being safe and courteous on the trails; don’t be the cause of someone else's misfortune. Try thinking like the horse and keep in mind that horses are prey animals and react as such. Some guidelines to remember:
Susan P.S.
We will have a representative from Purina at our April meeting to talk about
equine nutrition. See you there UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS AND RIDES: All times are subject to change - Please RSVP. **Rides & Events with asterisks indicate non-CCSC** Sunday April 1st 10 AM Rated Fun Cow Sorting Nancy Doerzbacher 480-575-1012 Saturday,
April 7th, 2007 9 AM Rated 3 Saturday,
April 14th, Right After the Parade Saturday,
April 21st 10 AM 2007 Rated 2 Saturday
or Sunday , May 5th or 6th 2007** Saturday
or Sunday May 13th or 14th SUGGESTIONS, ANYONE???????? We’re open for suggestions for a ride on either Saturday, May 6th
or Sunday May 7th. So,
if anyone has a favorite place & would like to lead a ride, please contact
our Trail Coordinator, Bob Doerzbacher, at 480-575-1012. OFFICERS: |
RIDE
REPORTS Talk about your
beautiful views. This ride sure had
the “eye candy”. We had 25 riders that day……22 horses & 3 mules.
Phil started us off with introductions, which was nice.
It’s always good to meet your fellow riders.
Along the way, we passed two smaller groups of riders, who were happy to
exchange pleasantries. Twice we saw
deer scampering up the hillsides. What
fun. Towards the end of the ride
there was quite a bit of singing coming from the back of the line.
I had no idea we had such talented people amongst us.
Thanks to Phil &
his lovely “assistant” Nancy for taking us on such a wonderful ride.
First, let me say a
special thanks to Rik Ingram. He
hauled Heidi (my mule) & me all the way out there.
Plus he kept us from getting totally lost on the trail.
Now, about the
ride……In a word……..it was “interesting”. Fourteen of us set out.
But two had to turn back right away due to lameness issues.
It was a hot day.
And the flowers weren’t blooming yet.
Even they didn’t want to be out in the heat.
There were a few U-turn along the way.
Plus we cut the ride a little short. So…..you might wonder
why I’m happy that I went on this ride. And
I’d have to say…..because of the people.
There couldn’t have been a nicer group to ride with that day.
Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!
And thanks again, Rik. UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS All times are subject to change - Please RSVP SUNDAY,
APRIL 1st 10AM RATED FUN COW SORTING SATURDAY,
APRIL 7TH @
9AM
LOST DOG WASH Rated 3 Please note that our very own, Jean Anderson, helped plan the equestrian
part of this park. Directions:
For further info or to RSVP, please contact Jean Anderson @ 602-390-6806. SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH CAVE CREEK FIESTA DAYS LUNCH AT THE CIRCLE "D 'RESTAURANT TO HONOR THE HORSE HEROES CONTACT JEAN ANDERSON @ 602-390-6806 If you’re interested in viewing the parade as a CCSC member, please feel free to find a spot near the Cave Creek Coffee Company. Then please come join the fun at the Circle “D” Restaurant afterwards. This new restaurant is the site of the old Territorial Bar & Grill. It’s on the east (right) side of For further into, contact Jean Anderson @ 602-390-6806. SATURDAY, APRIL 21st @ 10AM CHERRY ROAD RIDE Rated 2 CONTACT ANDY LUNK @ 623-582-8717 Andy will be leading a ride to Directions: Take I-17 north to For further info or to RSVP, please contact Andy Lunk @
623-582-8717 ASHA News
from Jean Anderson We had around 680 per day “X” 5, First
Graders at the Horse Lovers’ Park for the Second Touch with the Black Stallion
Literacy Program. The volunteers manned areas that talked about feed, grooming,
hoof care, and a reading station for the book. There were approximately 12 to 15
volunteers, some with horses, who showed up each day. My hat goes off to LeAnn
Wertz who coordinated the event. That was a lot of work for her to get &
schedule those volunteers. . Our Board of Directors has been developing our
ASHA policies. We’ve been trying to do this for a long time, and have
developed several at present; with more to come. We also have plans to do “A Day at the Races”
again on Saturday, October 13th, at Turf Paradise.
So, please mark your calendars! What a fun day it was last time! HAPPY TRAILS! |