Cave Creek Saddle Club

      P.O. Box 381 , Cave Creek , AZ   85327           www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org

October  2007

Next Meeting: TUESDAY October 16, 2007 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

Hi Everyone,

Well, our season opener got rained out, but not our determination. The Moonlight Ride has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 27th.

We had a productive meeting with some new members, "Welcome", and many regulars.

We will be presenting a check for $1000.00 to the town of Cave Creek dedicated to the trail system. Shannon outlined the upcoming rides for September through December. Anyone wanting to introduce the club to any new destinations please let Shannon know for the spring season. Barb discussed the scheduled events through December, ending with the Christmas Ride at Bumble Bee. All rides and events are scheduled on the website with a link to RSVP. Please use our Eventer to let us know if you are attending, and while you're there, check out the wonderful job Andy did on the rest of the website. Kudos!

See you on the trails!

Susan


NOTES FROM OUR NEW EVENT COORDINATOR

Hi everyone. I'm Barb Ciocchetti, also known as "Safeway Barb", since I worked at the Tatum & Cave Creek store for 10 years. Now I'm retired--yea. I already know most of you, but look forward to meeting those of you that I don't. I'm excited about being the Event Coordinator & hope that we can have a lot of fun with lots of participation from all members. I'm open for suggestions, & would also appreciate any help you'd like to give. We have a fun filled schedule through December, & some great plans for 2008. I hope to see you all soon. Barb


ASHA Notes from Jean Anderson

ASHA's DAY AT THE RACES: Saturday, October 13th, starting at 11:30 AM. There will be local artists, a mystery speaker, a wonderful lunch, &, of course, betting. The cost is $55.00/person for members of ASHA & $65.00 for non-members. This covers your entry & lunch. If you’re a member of ASHA, & the Cave Creek Saddle Club, you pay the lesser amount. I must have your check in hand by October 5th. I’m giving a master list to the gate people & your name must be on that list in order to get in to our Day at the Races. An invitation is on our ASHA web site @ azasha.com. Don’t wait! All checks are to be made out to ASHA, & sent to ASHA % Jean Anderson, 27420 N. 176th Street, Rio Verde, AZ 85263. If you have any questions, please call Jean Anderson @ 602-390-6806. ASHA'S ROPING: Located at Horse Lovers' Park in Phoenix, on Saturday & Sunday, November 24th & 25th. There will be prize money and lots of fun roping. Thanks. Jean

Just a reminder…If you haven’t already paid your annual dues, now is the time. Simply fill out your application & mail it in with your check. Thanks.


UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS & RIDES: All times are subject to change – Please RSVP. **Rides & Events with asterisks indicate non-CCSC**

Saturday & Sunday October 6th & 7th Sedona Rides with the Lone Rangers Time 9:30 AM Rated 3 Contact Frank Ziskovsky @ 480-488-1503 Or visit the Lone Rangers web site

Sunday, October 14th Wickenburg ride Sophie’s Flat      10:00AM Rated 3 Contact Susan Dryer @ 623-465-1374

Friday, October 19th CCSC Get Acquainted Party             Pioneer Restaurant 6:30 PM Contact Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455 by Oct 18th

Saturday, October 20th McDowell Park ASHA ride

Saturday, October 27th Moonlight Ride @ 6:00 PM           with a weenie roast after the ride CC Rec Area from Susan Dryer’s home Rated 1.5 Ride Contact: Shannon Alexander @ 623-516-8173 Weenie Roast Contact: Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455 RSVPs needed for the weenie roast

Saturday, November 10th CC Wild West Days Poker Ride  Rated 1

Friday, November 16th Patio Pizza Party                              Barb Ciocchetti’s house off Carefree Hwy Contact Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455

Saturday, November 24th Spur Cross Ride                           With the Glendale Saddle Club Sub Sandwich Party after the ride


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.


UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS

All times are subject to change - Please RSVP


Friday, October 19th CCSC Get Acquainted Party                 Pioneer Restaurant        6:30 PM

Directions:  Take I-17 north & exit @ Pioneer Road.  From there you’ll need to head west to the Pioneer Village.  The restaurant is located in the village.

Contact:  Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455 by October 18th


Saturday & Sunday, October 6th & 7th  Sedona Rides   with the Lone Rangers  Time  9:30 AM   Rated 3   

The Saturday ride will be the Lime Kiln Trail that goes from Dead Horse State Park to Red Rocks State Park. The Sunday ride will be on the Red Rocks Loop trails where we will explore some trails we have not ridden before. The trails cross Oak Creek a few times and go through fantastic scenery. There are numerous elevation changes.  A Red Rocks parking pass is required to park or camp. You can pick up a pass on your way through Cottonwood at the Chamber of Commerce, 1010 S. Main St. PH: 928-634-7593 (call for office times). If you have a federal pass (http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html) you won’t need the Red Rocks pass. You can buy a pass online at: http://redrockcountry.org/passes-and-permits/where-to-purchase.shtml

Directions:  Interstate 17 to Camp Verde, west on Hwy 260 to Cottonwood, north on Highway 89A to mile marker 363. Watch for the LR sign and turn east on Forest Road 89B, go approximately ½ mile to the campsite.  

Contact:  Frank Ziskovsky @ 480-488-1503


Sunday, October 14th Wickenburg Ride  Sophie’s Flat   Time  10:00AM  Rated 3

This ride will have a little bit of everything.  We’ll go up & down the mountain & into the sandy washes.  We’ll have lunch by the Hassayampa River.  The climbs are easy, but there are some rocks.  We may encounter 4 wheelers in the river bed for a short distance.  The views there are gorgeous & it should be an awesome ride. 

Directions:  In Wickenburg turn right on El Recreo Dr. just west of the Tastee Freeze, go north to Constellation Rd. and continue on Constellation Rd. past the rodeo grounds. At the end of the pavement go 1 mile to the Y in the road. Go left on Blue Tank Wash Road and follow this road about 1.5 miles to the first large flat area you come to, it will be on both sides of the road.

Contact:   Susan Dryer @ 623-465-1374


Saturday, October 20th ASHA'S Poker/Trail Ride McDowell Regional Park   8:00 AM   Rated 2+

This event / ride will start at 8:00 AM; with the first ride leaving at about 9:00 AM. Everyone will play poker as they ride, stopping at various places to pick up your cards.
The cost is $25.00/person. A nice lunch is included. The trail is rated 2+ because there’s a climb & it’s a little rocky. There will also be coffee and doughnuts served before the ride. The entry into the park is $6.00, which opens at 6:00 AM. Hope to see you all there. Information is available on our ASHA web site @ azasha.com. An extra note: there will be NO rental horses. All checks should be made out to ASHA, and sent to ASHA c/o John Manes, 29915 North 60th Street, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. If you have any questions, please call John @ 480-473-8996

 


Saturday, October 27th  Moonlight Ride  Cave Creek Park        Time  6 PM   Rated  1.5

We will be riding the Go John Trail in CC Recreation Park with special permission from the Ranger. The ride will be led by our new Trail Coordinator, Shannon. Our weenie roast will be back at Susan's, & will be hosted by our new Event Coordinator, Barb Ciocchetti.  The ride will be

approximately two hours from start to finish. Please arrive early enough to situate your trailer. We would also appreciate any extra chairs that you could bring.  As food is being provided, please RSVP for a head count. Non-riders are welcome for dinner. For those who do not have internet access for the Samventer, please call Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455.

 Directions:  Take Carefree Hwy to 24th Street.  Go North on 24th Street to Joy Ranch Road. Turn West on Joy Ranch Road to the next left, which is 22nd Street. Go south on 22nd Street to Chickasaw.  And then make a right heading west.  It will be the third house on the right. Please turn in the first driveway and proceed to the arena in back.

 Ride Contact:  Shannon Alexander @ 623-516-8173

Weenie Roast Contact:  Barb Ciocchetti @ 623-465-5455

 


 

 

HAPPY TRAILS!