Cave Creek Saddle Club Newsletter

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October 2010 Newsletter Archive

PO Box 381, Cave Creek, AZ 85327

Next Meeting: THURSDAY October 7, 2010 7:00 PM

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

October is full of fun activities. I’m hoping to see you on the trail at any or all of the rides this month. There are all levels of trails and of course the hot dog roast where you don’t even need a horse to participate

The program this month on Wilderness Medicine promises to be very interesting. In November you will hear from several Equine Nutrition specialists.

This month we will return to The Harris Bank in El Pedregal. Remember that we will be CHANGING to the FIRST THURSDAY each month. Meetings are at 7:00 PM. For those that have not been to this location. There’s a small door just left of the main doors and you need to enter there and go down the steps to the Community Room.

Please remember

-Pay your membership fees before the first ride. You can bring them to the meeting.

-Go to our website and sign up for the various events. Your RSVP on the website helps us plan, especially when food is involved and also if we need to contact you should the ride need to be cancelled.

www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org If you need to change your RSVP, do the same as when you registered except get creative and after your name enter that you cannot attend, or you’re bringing a guest, or ?????

Cindy Ramsey

President

MEETING PROGRAM

October 7^th – Wilderness Medicine

Dr. Kirk R. Slagel is a Wilderness Medicine Instructor and will share some critical strategies and essential skills necessary to handle many of the common, and not-so-common problems encountered in the backcountry as well as in the back yard. Horseback riding in remote areas, whether you are riding for the afternoon or on an overnight trip, offers unique challenges to anyone who may sustain an injury. Large animals, challenging terrain, limited resources and the injured rider all need to be wisely managed to return home safely. Backcountry First Aid gives you the skills necessary to handle many of the commonly experienced soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, along with environmental exposure and assaults from our biting and stinging, flying and crawling, sometimes not-so-friendly, friends.

Dr. Slagel will provide an informative overview of Backcountry First Aid, interspersing anecdotes and experiential wisdom from over 30 years of participation in the outdoor and medical professions.

Dr. Slagel wants you to know that he has a Backcountry First Aid class scheduled for October 9 and 10. If you are interested, please check his website. www.drslagel.com

November 4^th – Nutrition

Julia Montgomery of Four Peaks Equine will be our primary presenter. Julia is hoping to bring along some of the reps that she works with.

Tentatively you can expect to hear from Brady Karren from Arenus Equine who will speak on Minerals in horses. Patty Young from Nutrena will also talk about equine nutrition and the new Cargill mill in Arizona.

You can look forward to some door prizes.

OFFICERS

President - Cindy Ramsey 480-488-8444

Vice President - Donna Russ 480-488-2125

Treasurer - Willie Wise 480.488.4648

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

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, December 11, 2010/10:00 - Lunch at 1:00 pm Saguaro Lake Ranch and optional gift exchange

UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS & RIDES:

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

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010

Time: 9:00 am Ride Out
Ride: 24 Street and Joy Ranch Ride
Leader: Susan Dryer at 602-241-8207 or email susandryer@hotmail.com.
Ride Length: 3-1/2 Hours
Ride Level: 2-1/2

Description: This is a fairly rocky area so front shoes are recommended for your horses/ mules. There are NO facilities so do bring water for you and your horses. We'll pick up the Go John by way of the Overton in the recreation park through the State Land, head north and head out the back north end to a nice spot for lunch at the creek and then head back south.

Directions: From Carefree Highway go north on 24th St. just north of Joy Ranch Rd. to parking on your right. Meet at the flats on 24th Street.

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Night of the full moon
Time: Hotdogs and Potluck at 5:30 pm -Ride out at 6:30 pm
Ride: Moonlight Hot Dog Ride - McDowell
Mountains from American West Quarter Horses
Leader: John Hansen - For questions contact Sue at 651-324-6107or 480-471-7244
Ride Length: 2 Hours - 5 Miles
Ride Level: 2

Description: We'll ride out from the AWQH ranch for lots of gorgeous moonlit McDowell Mountain views. After a very brief ride on a dirt road, we'll ride in mostly flat desert and washes before connecting to the Pemberton Trail featuring Four Peaks in the moonlight. There is plenty of parking for trailers but all trash and manure must be picked up and taken back home.

Hot dogs (turkey and beef), buns, mustard, catsup, relish, plates, plastic ware, and soft drinks will be provided. As to the potluck portion of our dinner, potato salad, chips, macaroni salad, and desserts are proven favorites that you can bring! Dinner will be served at the AWQH ranch's kitchen/eating area prior to the ride. Be sure to sign up on the website. http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org/ . Your RSVP is appreciated so we have enough hotdogs. Non-riders are also welcome!

NOTE: For the use of the AWQH facility, ranch owner, Stacie Stewart, has asked that all participants leave a donation for the Cowgirls Historical Foundation. There will be a donation jar at dinner. For more information on the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, here is their website:

http://www.cowgirlshistoricalfoundation.com/aboutus.htm

Directions: Take Pima Road north to Dynamite (turns into Rio Verde Drive)and turn right (east). Go east 6 or so miles to AWQH ranch gate just past 148th street on the right-hand side. The ranch gate has the name, American West Quarter Horses, and a picture of a cowboy and horse performing a reining sliding stop on it. CCSC signs will be displayed at the gate entrance. The gate will be closed but when you pull up, it opens automatically. As the gate is on a timer to remain closed at 9:00 p.m., you will all be given a temporary code to enter in the keypad when you exit.

Saturday, October 30, 2010
10:30 am Ride Out
Ride: Grapevine Canyon in M
Leader: Tom McConnell & Sandy Luedke
For questions contact Sandy at 623-262-1623e-mail: sluedke@me.com
Ride Length: 4 Hours Plus Lunch Break
Level: 3

Description: This ride is through Grapevine Canyon just outside of Mayer. This is a really pretty ride climbing in elevation from about 4500 ft to a little over 6000 ft. The trail will wind through some bush, crossing the creek several times as we move from under the Cottonwoods and up into the Pines. The trail may be rocky in places but there are no cliff edges and for the most part this is a loop ride with just a little bit of back tracking as we head back. Be sure and pack a trail lunch and trailer water for your horses.

Directions: North on I-17 to Cordes Jct. Take Hwy 69 towards Prescott. You will drive through Mayer (about 7-8 miles from junction) and take a left on Finley Rd just past mile marker #273. Go straight down the road, past G & S Quarry which will be on your left and continuing straight on and into Tom Cox's Roping Arena. This is where we will park. There is plenty of parking (upper level). NOTE: Directions are subject to change if we can’t secure last year’s parking arrangements. Check the CCSC website and e-mails for changes, as the ride date approaches.

Saturday, November 13, 2010
10:30 am ride out
Ride: Sedona Ride
Leader: Frank Ziskovsky – Contact Frank at 480-488-1503 email: frankzisk@msn.com
Length: 4 Hours
Level: 3-1/2

Description: Here is a beautiful ride with great scenery, water crossings, and elevation changes. Ride the beautiful Red Rocks Loop trails. The trail crosses Oak Creek a few times and goes through fantastic scenery. There are numerous elevation changes from creekside to hilltop. Great trails with a ride level of 3.5 on the 1-4 scale. Lunch will probably be by a large pool in Oak Creek ( no skinny dipping though). 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 (call for office times). If you have a federal Golden Age Passport you will not need the Red Rocks pass on the ride. 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 Highway 260 to Cottonwood, north on Highway 89A to mile marker 363. Turn east on Forest Road 89B, go approximately ½ mile to the trailhead. GPS coordinates : N34.48.746 W 111.54.179. A Coconino Forest Red Rocks Pass is required for parking in the Sedona area. Here is the info: http://redrockcountry.org/passes-and-permits/where-to-purchase.shtml.

Sunday, November 28, 2010
10:00 am ride out
Ride: South Rio Verde and River Crossing
A Tonto Verde National Forest Pass is required Leader: Sue Van Meerten - For questions contact Sue at 651-324-6107 or 480-471-7244
Ride Length: 3 Hours
Level: 3

Directions: Take Dynamite Rd east to the end (Turns into Rio Verde Drive after Alma School road intersection). Turn left onto dirt road (north). Take the first right toward the Box Bar Ranch and/or Rio Verde Saddle Club (heading east). Where the road curves and heads southeast/south, park on the left-hand side of the road. Signs and person directing parking will be there.

Description: This is a fairly flat ride to South Rio Verde River crossing. Water is knee deep with rocky river bottom. Then fairly steep climb up a hill to another flat area with gorgeous canyon views. If, we are unable to cross the river due to high water, we'll ride the desert area to the reservation.