Cave Creek Saddle Club Newsletter

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December 2010 Newsletter Archive

PO Box 381, Cave Creek, AZ 85327

Next Meeting: THURSDAY January 6, 2010 7:00 PM

No meeting in December.

REGULAR MEETING LOCATION:

October through May meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (no meeting in December). All meetings will be held at Harris Bank Community Room 34525 N Scottsdale Rd.

PRESIDENTS LETTER

First of all – Seasons Greetings to all. The season to share with family and friends, the season to run your hands over those rough winter horsey coats, the season to slip rides between all the other events that crowd our schedule.

The Holiday Ride for Cave Creek Saddle Club will be here before you know it. The area around Saguaro Lake is so very scenic and surely you’ll enjoy the event whether you’re in the saddle looking across the landscape or sitting on the porch at the lodge watching the river flow by under the sheer cliffs Be sure to get your check in for this event. Jean also wants me to remind you of the optional gift exchange.

There’s also the Team Sorting Clinic in December and the Partnership Clinic with Mary Sutherland in January. Both of these will require pre-registration so please let us know if you are interested.

Team sorting has always been popular with our club and we are excited to do this again. Please note that we will be going to Rio Verde area.

Mary (aka MareMare) is many years experience as a clinician and is well known for her magical ways of bringing you and your horse together in partnership.

At this writing, we are not firm on the program for January but hope to have Sue Davis visit the club again to discuss equine massage.

I sincerely hope to see you soon.

Cindy

For those that have not paid your dues, this will be your last newsletter. We will miss you.

RIDE REPORTS

Sedona Ride

19 riders led by Frank Ziskovsky from the Lone Rangers and Cave Creek saddle clubs had a fabulous ride on the Red Rocks Loops Trails near Red Rock State Park. Fall colors were abundant on the trees along the creek to add to the beauty of the area. The 12.5 mile ride crossed Oak Creek a couple of times, and also climbed to higher elevations which became Kodak moments. Beautiful weather and scenery made the ride a great experience.

UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS & RIDES:

All times are subject to change – Please RSVP on the website

Saturday, December 11^th 10:00 am sharp ride out
Christmas Ride - Saguaro Lake Ranch
For questions, contact Cindy Ramsey at 480-488-8444 or cbr4888@aol.com
Ride Length: 3 Hours
Level: 2 to 3

Description: Trails are not rocky but there are some up/downs and washes. With a panoramic view that encompasses the Bulldog and Superstition Mountains and the wilderness made famous by the writings of Zane Grey, the Ranch is literally and figuratively a vacation oasis on the banks of the Salt River. Lunch will be at 1:00 pm at the Saguaro Lake Ranch Lodge. Don’t forget the optional gift exchange. Cost for lunch is $27 for CCSC member trail riders, $22 for CCSC member non riders, and $32 for guests. There will be no cancellations after December 8, 2010. Checks should be made out to Cave Creek Saddle Club,sent to PO Box 381, Cave Creek, AZ 85327.

All checks must be received no later than Friday, December 3rd, 2010. Gift exchange (optional): one gift per person; $20 limit. You do NOT have to participate, but it was such fun last year when we did it.

Directions: Take Scottsdale Road (or Loop 101) south to Shea Blvd. Turn left onto Shea. When you reach the Beeline Highway(AZ 87), turn left toward Payson (north). After a little more than 10 miles, turn south on the Bush Highway Proceed five miles (about one mile past the turnoff to the left at the sign for Saguaro Lake Ranch. The physical address is 13020 N Bush Highway Mesa AZ 85215.

OFFICERS

President - Cindy Ramsey 480-488-8444

Vice President - Donna Russ 480-488-2125

Treasurer - Charly Flipek 602-909-5820

Secretary - Jean Anderson 602-390-6806

Trail Coordinator - Sue Van Meerten 651-324-6107

Newsletter - Sandy Luedke 623-262-1623

Website - Andy Lunk 623-582-8717

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Saturday, December 18^th
12:15 pm sign in – 1:00 p.m. start

Clinic: Team Sorting hosted by Susan and Brian Bowers at the Lost Cowboy Ranch

Clinic Length: 3 Hours for a minimum of 10 people.

Hosted by: Sue Van Meerten – For questions contact Sue at 651-324-6107or 480-471-7244 or s_vanmeerten@msn.com

Description: A clinic format, where Brian and Susan Bowers will both saddle up to give instruction in addition to running some rounds. For 20 people (ten teams) or less, the charge is $30.For more than 20 people the fee is $25.Signing in starts at 12:15 pm and team sorting starts at 1:00 pm. People are welcome to bring spectators, coolers, chairs...please no dogs. Sign up at the CCSC website http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org no later than Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

Directions: Take Rio Verde Drive East to 160th Street North. Lost Cowboy Ranch is located in the NE corner of 160th Street and Dixileta. Some parking is available on the ranch site or alongside 160th Street.

Sunday, December 19^th
10:00 am ride out
Camp Creek Waterfalls
Leader: Helen Bell – For questions contact Helen at 602-375-0742 or hbell1033@gmail.com.
Length: 3 - 4 Hours
Level: 3

Description: The terrain varies from soft sand trail/wash to up and down in the rocks. Pack some food.There is one Step Over.

Directions: From Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway, go north on Cave Creek Road and it will turn eastbound as you enter Cave Creek and you continue east as you go through Carefree. This continues east as you cross Scottsdale Rd (aka Tom Darlington) and Pima Road (for anyone coming from the south). From Pima Road, it's 7 miles to the parking lot. You'll see the Bartlett Lake turn off - DO NOT TAKE IT! The road curves north toward Seven Springs. There's a golf course on your right. Tonto Hills is on the left. Continue through several small washes and when you come to the GRANDDADDY of WASHES and a very tight 15 mph switchback so prepare to turn right. There's a dirt road immediately (marked FH1058) just after the wash. Take it to the right and a short way down there's lots of dirt to park on. There is pavement all the way until the turnoff and a couple hundred yards of dirt road and the parking area is dirt.

Sunday, January 9^th

9:00 am start till 3:00 pm or later

Partnership Clinic with Mary Sutherland

Sponsor: Cindy Ramsey – For questions, contact Cindy at 480-488-8444 or cbr4888@aol.com

Description: Mary has worked as a clinician and trainer most of her life. She’s been called ‘miracle worker’, ‘partner therapist’, ‘friendship builder’ and many more. Well liked by her many followers Mary will work with you to build a partnership with your horse. She is willing to help with problems you may have. There will be a lunch break. Session may be both ground and mounted

Cost: $60 each for a minimum of 8 participants, reduced if more. Auditors are welcome and appreciated, $10. Checks made to Mary Sutherland and sent to CCSC Box 381, Cave Creek 85327 by January 3^rd.

Directions: Clinic will be held jointly at the homes of Frank Ziskovsky and the Doerzbachers, east of School House Road in Cave Creek. Directions will be sent on request. Larger rigs should park at Franks’.

Sunday, January 30^th

9:00 am ride out

Black Canyon Ride

Leader: Frank Ziskovsky

Level: 4

Length: 4 Hours

Description:Beautiful ride overlooking the Aqua Fria River We will probably ride a loop which will take us through the ruins of the old mining town of GillettThere will be a lot of riding along the Agua Fria River on the last part of the ride. It’s a great ride. Sign up on the website. Call ride leader for info: Frank Ziskovsky 480-488-1503.

Directions: I-17 north to exit 242 (Rock Springs). Turn left. Cross over the freeway. Turn right at the T intersection there. Make a quick left on WARNER RD and follow it in to the big propane tank (maybe 1/8 of a mile) The trailhead and parking lot is right there at the end of the road. If you get into town, turn around, you missed it.

AzHC - Arizona Horse Council

At our Equine Summits, the Arizona Horse Council (AzHC) established several committees; these committees covered everything from fundraising, planning and zoning, youth & education, etc. We have decided that these committees are far too many. We have since encompassed all of these into three committees: Advocacy & Issues, Education and Marketing. Each of the board members, plus some volunteers, are on these particular committees, and have been working hard for you, the Arizona Equine Owner.

Under Advocacy: Unwanted Horses, Rehoming horses, Planning and Zoning. Under Education: Educate Public & Equestrians, Equine Experience Youth & Adults, Educate Public & Equestrians about Benefits of horses. Under Marketing: Strengthen AzHC, Summits, Increase participation with equine experience, Fundraising, Equine Economics Sustainability, Improve attitude.

If you see any of these particular committees that interest you as a horse owner, PLEASE contact the AzHC President, Ed O'Brien at admin@allabouthorses.com. The AzHC needs YOU, and your input to keep this organization strong and representing you throughout the state. Our 2011 Election Ballots will be in the mail, soon, so be watching for them and vote. Please renew your AzHC Membership. Numbers count!!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year, to all.

Jean