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PO Box 381, Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Next Meeting: THURSDAY April 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
I’m happy - I saw my first cactus blooms today.
Spring is here and the desert is ready to show it’s colors.
Several club members joined
up during the week for a trial run of the new Sonoran Conservancy
Trail. What a treat,
groomed trails, vistas with 360 degree views.
And, you can all get a look at this trail too on MAY DAY!
Check out this ride, it’s
close to home, just north of Deer Valley Airpark.
The meeting this month will host the trailering
safety program by Soleil Dolce from AERO.
Please come and enjoy our final program.
Maybe we can get her to talk about the rescue as well as her
program material.
The other important item on the agenda for April
is the election of officers and volunteers.
We still need a few club members to step up to keep the club
‘on the trail’ next year.
We’re working on a special May meeting but no information is
available at this writing.
Stay tuned.
See you on the trail,
Cindy
NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AND
VOLUNTEERS
A few club members are needed to volunteer for the next ride
year. Although many
are returning, there are a couple vacancies.
Please contact me – Cindy 480-488-8444.
RIDE REPORTS
McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Eight riders met at
the Gateway Trailhead and saddled up. We made a nice loop around the
hills and then back to our trailers. Gorgeous staging area and a
very beautiful ride.
South Mountain Park: Twelve riders traversed the hills within the park, looping
around picnic areas, shooting ranges, and race tracks. Our St
Patty’s Day green horse also attracted many of the Park visitors.
Following our rather warm ride, we gathered at T-Bone Steakhouse,
and continued to enjoy each others company while eating dinner and
sipping on cold beverages.
New club member Mary and her trail horse Tony.
AzHC - Arizona Horse Council
A HUGE THANKS to all who emailed or called to Governor Brewer on
behalf of the equine bill, HB2552. She signed it, and it is now at
the IRS for correct wording. I would like to add this: the acreage
is NOT limited to 10 acres; as long as the property has been in
existence for more than 7 years, and the owner has derived income
off of equine, it qualifies as an AG Property. Do your
homework....check this out. (You'll have to give the IRS a little
time to do the wording.)
AzHC Is sponsoring a Poker Ride on April 23rd out at McDowell
Mountain Park. Check our website:
http://www.arizonahorsecouncil.org. One may register and PAY for the
ride on our site. Hope to see you all there. Remember, we horse
people MUST be able to use this park. It's a beautiful park!
Seems as though the situation with the pipe fencing in the Tonto is
soon to be resolved. There will be step across access for the
horses, soon. This is a classic example of horse people getting
together, and
letting the powers to be know that something is amiss, and going
ahead and asking for help. Our AzHC President, Ed O'Brien and our
AzHC Trails VP, John Manes, attended a meeting, along with the RVHA,
the endurance group rep, the Rio Verde Saddle Club, and got this
challenge resolved. Thanks to all of them for their hard work.
A little reminder: if you have not paid your AzHC Dues, please do
so. Remember, we on the board, are all working for you, the horse
owner, to: promote, protect and preserve our equestrian
lifestyle.....we cannot do this without funds!!
Happy trails,
Jean
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
UPCOMING CCSC EVENTS &
RIDES:
All times are subject to change – Please RSVP on
the website
Saturday, April 2, 2011/10:00 am SHARP
Ride: Superstition Springs Ride
Ride Leader: Frank Ziskovsky - For questions call Frank at
480-488-1503
Level: 4
Length: 4-1/2 Hours
Description: Here's a ride in great
country with beautiful scenery. This ride will go on the Second
Water Trail to Black Mesa Trail. Then it will go to the Dutchman
Trail and back to the beginning. Be sure your horse is well shod
and in good condition.
Directions: Highway 60 to Highway 88 at Apache Junction, go
north on Highway 88 past the Lost Dutchman State Park. Turn
right at the sign marking First Water Trailhead. Follow road to
the horse trailhead, approximately 1 ˝ miles. Sign up on the
website if you plan to go on this ride.
Saturday, April 16, 2011/10:30 am
Ride: Wickenburg Ride – Cancelled
Saturday, April 16, 2011/9:00 am Ride Out
McDowell Mountain Ride from American West Quarter Horses
Ride Leader: Sue Van Meerten - For questions contact
Sue Van Meerten. E-mail: s_vanmeerten@msn.com or cell phone
651-324-6107.
Level: 2 ˝
Ride Length: 2 - 3 Hours
Description: We'll ride out from the AWQH ranch
for lots of gorgeous McDowell Mountain views. After a very brief
ride on a dirt road, we'll ride in mostly flat desert and washes
before heading back to AWQH. There is plenty of parking for
trailers but all trash and manure must be picked up and taken
back home. Bring a picnic style lunch and we can all eat
together in the ranch's pavilion. For use of the facility,
Stacie Stewart, AWQH ranch owner, requests a donation to the
Historical Cowgirls Foundation. For more information, visit the
website, historicalfoundation.com/aboutus.html
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. The ranch
gate has name of American West Quarter Horses and a picture of a
cowboy and horse performing a reining sliding stop on it. The
gate will be closed but when you pull up close it opens
automatically.
Fun times at South Mtn Park & T-Bone Steakhouse
Sunday, May 1, 2011/9:00 a.m. Ride Out
Ride: Sonoran Conservation Area – Maricopa Trail
Ride Leader: Jules Gunter - For questions contact Jules
Gunter at cell 623-516-0655 or home 623-210-3968
Level: 2 ˝ to 3
Ride Length: 2-1/2 – 3 Hours
Description: 80% of this ride is on the newly
completed and beautifully groomed Maricopa Trail. There are
ups/downs but footing is great. There are also areas that are a
bit rocky. Although this is an easy ride, you and your horse
must be able to cross some fairly deep washes and go up and down
a couple of rocky and steep hills. We have been invited to bring
our lunches and sit on the patio by the pool after riding. There
is a grill and our hosts will have side dishes (pasta and
salads) and will do burgers and sausages on the grill for those
that want.
Directions: The ride will be held at Jules home
at 25612 N. 7th Avenue. This is on the north side of Deer Valley
Air Park. From Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley – go west to 7th
Street. Turn north on 7th Street and continue as it turns left
onto Happy Valley Road. Go to 5th Avenue, (first right after
Central). Turn right on 5th and it will curve into 7th Avenue.
3rd house on left, parking in lot south of the house. Turn
around for bigger trailers. Signs and person directing parking
will be there. You can also reach this ride off I-17.
Sign up for this ride on the CCSC website:
http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org
Sunday, May 8, 2011/9:00 am
Ride: Rio Verde Southern Ride
Ride Leader: Sue Van Meerten – For questions contact
Sue Van Meerten. E-mail: s_vanmeerten@msn.com or cell phone
651-324-6107.
Level: 2
Ride Length: 2-1/2 Hours
Description: Fairly flat ride to South Rio
Verde River for some gorgeous views. We'll head south and west
through desert trails. It is likely we will see truly wild
horses which are mustang descendents. Although this is an easy
ride, your horse must be able to cross some fairly deep washes
and go up and down a couple of rocky and steep hills
Directions: Take Dynamite Rd east to the end.
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
left-hand side of the road. Signs and person directing parking
will be there. Sign up on the website if you plan to go on this
ride. CCSC website: http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org
Happy Trails and Many Thanks to your Newsletter Editor
Sandy Luedke and CCSC Treasurer Charly Filipek. (Would you trust
this bandito with your $$$??)
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