Saturday, February 5, 2011/10:30 am
San Tans Ride
Host and Arranger: Jean
Anderson
Leader: Aliki Triant
Length: 3 Hours
Level: 2 to 2-1/2
Description:
There is a 6$ per vehicle parking
fee. There is a gift shop and restrooms at the trailhead.
Beautiful scenery. All
horses need to be okay with riding past a bicyclist stopped on the
side of the trail. There is no water to cross. The trails are
smooth, some washes but it is an easy ride even for beginners.
For questions call Jean Anderson at 602-390-6806. Or
e-mail Jean at
redbug@fastq.com
Directions:
to follow
Saturday, February 12, 2011/10:00 am
Valentine’s Day Ride - Rondo Springs
Leader: Andy Lunk
Length: 3 Hours with Lunch Stop
Level: 2+
Description:
The ride is to the spring at the foot Elephant Mountain. There
is always water but usually a lot of bees. There is a bucket
and pump so you can get fresh water without having to use the
trough. It is very rocky in most places with a few hills but a
pretty ride. It takes just over 3 hours round trip. We will stop
for lunch when we get to the spring. Make sure your horse is
well shod. For questions call Andy Lunk at 623-582-8717.
Directions from Carefree Hwy:
North on 7th Street New River Road to Circle Mountain Road. Turn
east on Circle Mountain, go to 16th Street and turn right or south.
Go Calvary road and take a left onto it. Go to the end of the road
and you will see a gate with a wheel welded into it. Go thru
this gate and park about ¼ mile up. The road is pretty terrible. The
rains last year washed it out badly. Fortunately you don’t have to
go that far. Plenty of parking.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Time: TBD
Obstacle Course Challenge and Fun Day
HOSTS: Jeannie Forst
Joanne Cox INSTRUCTOR:
Joanne Cox
Length: 3 to 4 Hours
Level: Entry to Advanced
DESCRIPTION:
From a curtain of hanging noodles to scary mailboxes and high
stepping cavalettis, bring your horses for a few hours of friendly
competition and fun maneuvering through a series of obstacles within
an arena. The number of participants will determine the number of
obstacles, from six to a dozen. The club will provide soda and water
and there will be a small prize for the top two competitors. Bring
lunch, a lawn chair and your sense of humor and we’ll spend the day
getting acquainted or re-acquainted as a club. If you wish to ride
after the competition, both The Maricopa Trail at Anthem and state
trust land north of Carefree Highway are just a short ride to
access. For questions
contact Joanne Cox at to_hossboss@msn.com.
DIRECTIONS:
North on 3rd Ave. off Carefree Hwy; about a ½ block, right
into The Two Bit Horse Company. Parking is ample—please pull
forward. If you prefer or think you might need to leave early, feel
free to park on 3rd Ave. but please don’t block the drives of other
ranches.
Saturday, March 5,
2011/10:00 am
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway
Trailhead
Leader:
Connie Moll
Details regarding this ride are forthcoming on the CCSC website
http://www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org
Directions:
Located east of Pima Rd, south
of Union Hills and one half mile north of E. Bell Road, the
Gateway Trailhead is accessible off Thompson Peak Parkway to the
east. It is a new trailhead with nice facilities and is well
marked. This access area is the largest and most significant
entry point to the preserve. The facility has plenty of parking,
restrooms, shade and seating, water fountains and an equestrian
staging area with 16 trailer parking spaces, water troughs and
hitching rails.
Saturday, March 19, 2011/4:00 pm - 7:00
Sunset Ride from Cave Creek Outfitters
Leader: Cindy Ramsey
Length:
2.5 to 3
Level 2-1/2 to 3
Description:
Ride out time is 4:00 PM.
This will be a 2.5 to 3 hour ride on the eastern slope of
Granite Mountain in Rio Verde. As the sun is setting it glows
on the cliffs, an awesome experience.
We will return to Cave Creek Outfitters for dinner in their Ramada.
The menu is Chips and Salsa, Tossed Salad, Cowboy Beans, Corn on the
Cob, BBQ Chicken Breasts and Steak. Of course, there’s also
the famous peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert.
The charge for this event(dinner) is $35 per
person payable to Cave Creek Outfitters. Please
send your checks to Cindy at 32833 N. 44th Street, Cave
Creek, AZ 85331. I need your guarantee (check) in hand
by Friday, March 11.
Rental horses are available for this ride at a cost of $30 each.
There are weight and age limits.
For
questions, contact Cindy at 480-488-8444 or
cbr4888@aol.com.
Directions:
Take Pima Road north to Dynamite
and turn right (east).
Dynamite turns into Rio Verde Drive after the Alma School
intersection. Go east 5
or so miles to 144th Street.
Turn left (north) on 144th and go all the way to
the end of the pavement.
The Cave Creek Outfitters entrance will be on the right but do not
turn in. Park on the
roadside – do not park on the ranch property.
When tacked up, ride onto the ranch to check in.
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
