Cave Creek Saddle Club April Newsletter

Decembet 2007

****NO MEETING WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER*****

Next Meeting: TUESDAY January 15, 2008 7:30 PM
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

Greetings of the Season Everyone!

Coming to the close of 2007 and spearheading into 2008! Already!

We had a great turnout for the Moonlight Ride...29 riders! Thanks to Barb and her committee we had a fun hot dog roast back at my place. Always a club favorite, we are planning another moonlight ride for the spring.

Thirty two riders from our club and the Glendale Equestrian Club headed out from Spur Cross to the 6L Ranch on Saturday, November 24th. The Wild West Poker Ride was a disappointment; only five riders showed up. As the Cave Creek Saddle Club, I hope that next year more riders come out to support this town function.

With many new riders joining our ranks, please review the Rules of Etiquette included in the newsletter and found on the website.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Susan

Link to Club Rules of Etiquette

Message from Barb Ciocchetti, Event Coordinator

May we please have everyone’s cooperation regarding RSVP’s? If you can’t make an event, please call & cancel. Remember that food is purchased according to the number of people expected to attend. And if we have a caterer, the club is responsible for payment of each reservation.

Your cooperation will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Barb

UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS & RIDES:

All times are subject to change – Please RSVP.

**Rides & Events with asterisks indicate non-CCSC**

Saturday, December 8^th Annual Holiday Ride

And Party at Bumble Bee Ranch

Sunday, December 16^th Verde River /Aqua Chiquita

Box Bar Ranch Ride @ 9:30AM Rated 3+

Contact Donna Russ @ 480-488-2125

Saturday, January 12^th Spear Ranch Breakfast Ride

Breakfast @ 8:30 Ride @ 10:00

Reservations by January 10^th

Ride coordinator Rik Ingram @ 480-488-8444.

Breakfast contact Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455

Saturday, January 26^th Trail Course

Fun Day with Chili Feed @ the Doerzbachers

Reservations by January 25^th

OFFICERS:

President - Susan Dryer 623-465-1374

Vice President - Frank Ziskovsky 480-488-1503

Treasurer - Cindy Ramsey 480-488-8444

Secretary - Jean Anderson 602-390-6806

Trail Coordinator - Shannon Alexander 480-298-7603

Event Coordinator - Barb Ciocchetti 623-465-5455

Newsletter - Jan Blake 480-488-5886

RIDE REPORTS *** RIDE REPORTS *** RIDE REPORTS ***
Please send your ride reports and pictures.

ASHA Notes from Jean Anderson

ASHA is inviting ANY member Club representative to come to our monthly meetings. We meet on the second Monday of each month, at the Deer Valley Airport, with dinner at 6 PM, and then start our meeting at 7 PM, sharp.

This coming December meeting, we are having Patti Fenner, from the Tonto National Forest. She is the Noxious Weed Manager for the Tonto. She is speaking on “Weed Free Hay”, and Noxious Weeds within the Tonto. THIS WILL AFFECT EVERY HORSEMAN WHO RIDES IN THE TONTO!!

Thanks,
Jean

UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS

All times are subject to change - Please RSVP

Saturday, December 8^th Holiday Ride & Party at Bumble Bee Ranch @ 9:30 AM Rated 3 & 10AM Rated 2

There will be 2 rides. One will leave at 9:30 & will be for the more adventuresome. The next ride will leave at 10AM & will be a little slower. The rides will encounter water, a few rocks & some great countryside.

There is a Ramada to your right as you enter the ranch gate. That’s a perfect place for non-riders & guests to enjoy themselves while the rides are going on.

There will be plenty of room for rigs.

Lunch will be served at 1 PM & will consist of chicken & ribs, plus baked beans, potato salad, a drink & cookies. The cost for lunch is $15 each for members & $23 for guests. Reservations are a must for this event, please.

Rental horses will be available for $25 each & will ride out at 10AM. Reserve your horse with Barb Ciocchetti.

NOTE: There are no gas stations in the area.

Allow at least an hour from Cave Creek to get there.

Reservations: must be made Friday, November 30th. Make them payable to Cave Creek Saddle Club. Mail to Barb Ciocchetti, 37924 N 12th Ave., Desert Hills, AZ. 85086

Directions: Take I-17 north to the Bumble Bee Exit number 248. Follow the road for quite a while down to Bumble Bee. The ranch will be on your right before the actual “town”.
Contacts: Barb @ 623-465-5455 or

Cindy @ 480-488-8444

Sunday, December 16^th Verde River / Aqua Chiquita Box Bar Ranch Ride @ 9:30AM Rated 3+

A well-conditioned, savvy trail horse or mule is a must, crossing the Verde River at a wide spot, steep hills, with a few drop-off places, and very rocky. Pack a lunch, approximate time five hours with lunch. Inform any quests of the conditions on this ride.

Directions: Take Dynamite Road (turns into Rio Verde Drive) follow 12 miles East of Pima to T-Junction at bottom of hill. Turn left on Forest Road, then take the immediate right after stop sign onto Box Bar Road. Drive 3/10's of a mile to parking area. Will be parking along both sides of the dirt road. No permit is necessary at this time for the Tonto.

Contact: Donna Russ@ 480-488-2125

HAPPY TRAILS!