Presidents Message. November / December PRESIDENT Greg Bruce (951)

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1 Officers Issue November / December 2016 PRESIDENT Greg Bruce (951) ribbinwoodrider@outlook.com VICE-PRESIDENT Michael Lewis (951) mike@stumblinlranch.com SECRETARY Maryann Puett puett.maryann@gmail.com TREASURER Allison Cornell allisoncornell@me.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR & WEB TECH Rhonda Strickland (951) redshank.webmaster@gmail.com NEWSLETTER CO-EDITOR Stacy Kuhns PUBLIC LANDS Allison Renck (951) Ali9591@aol.com EDUCATION CO-CHAIR/ STATE REP Stacy Kuhns (909) stacykuhns@aol.com EDUCATION CO-CHAIR/ Thomas Firth (951) Lecil_hadley@hotmail.com MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/ HISTORIAN Carol Schmuhl (951) Ifeedemandleadem@aol.com ADOPT A HIGHWAY Cathy Firth (951) outwest39@hotmail.com RIDE COORDINATOR Cindy Hay (760) cndhay@hotmail.com Redshank Riders P.O. Box 383 Aguanga, CA Presidents Message Well friends, what a great year we have had. We started early in the year with the installation of the PCT monument. Mike sure did a great job making it. We followed by hosting a multi-unit officers training. Cathy hosted a ride in the Beauty Mountain Wilderness and we got a sample of the great trails in our back yard. Tom and his helpers have done a great job. We had a great turn out for our booth at the Horse Expo and the highway cleanup. Then the multi-unit packing clinic in March was a huge success. It was cold and windy the morning of the Sloan ride so we redirected to the PCT a little further south. I really enjoyed the packing trips this year; multiple trips to Snow Creek, Mission Creek, Fuller Ridge and Palm Canyon. There were other trips packing water for the fire areas that I missed. We had some members donating their time to getting water to the PCT hikers due to dried-up springs. A big new pat on the back for Stacey, Audrey and Tom for conducting a very successful and extremely educational Train the Trainer Leave No Trace class. Their class will become a model for BCHC to copy for the future. Susan and Dave hosted a unit ride in Trip Flats and then again for the Poker Ride. Wow, was there ever some great trail work done there! I heard a lot of folks worked hard at it but Jack and Gretchen did double time. Stacy had record turn out for the Santa Margarita River ride and I got the Sloan Lake/Gold Shot Mine ride in before year end. We finished up the year with getting the frame installed for the Kiosk at Tule Peak trail head. Remember those little red tickets Allison Renck has been handing you all year. well. There were some great prizes and cash drawn at the party year-end party. Ken Leach was the $100 winner. The only new comer to the board will be Jack Ketcham for Vice President. I If you haven t got your lucky calendar yet Call Stacy to get in on the $1000 prize on Jan 1st. (Her number and are on the left of this page). Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely, Yer Prez, Greg Bruce

2 2 Redshank Riders Meeting Minutes (Draft) October 13, General Meeting GREG BRUCE, PRESIDENT, CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7PM ATTENDANCE: MARY ANN & ED PUETT, GREG BRUCE, STACY KUHNS, ALLISON CORNELL, GAIL McCREIGHT, CAROL SCHMUHL, MYNA CHEEK, CHARLIE CHEEK, ROSIE GRINDLE, SUSAN GONZALEZ, ROBERT DREWERY, BOBBI HARRIS, CATHY HAUN, SUSAN ANDERSON, ROBIN SANTILLAN, SUSAN KONTOFF, JACK AND GRETCHEN PECKHAM, ANNE YORK, RON LAWSON SECRETARY S REPORT: Given by Mary Ann Puett ACCEPTED AS READ BY STACY KUHNS AND SECONDED BY GRETCHEN PECKHAM TREASURER S REPORT: Given by Allison Cornell -BEGINNING BALANCE - $5, REVENUE - $ EXPENSES $ ENDING BALANCE - $5, **DONATION MADE $100 FOR POKER RIDE FROM ANZA CO -OP TO CLUB MOTION MADE TO GIVE KEVIN SHORT A DINNER AND POKER AND 2016 CALENDAR BY STACY KUHNS AND ED PUETT SECONDED PUBLIC LANDS REPORT: Given by (Allison Renck absent) ED PUETT -Legislature HR 845 National Trail Maintenance Legislature -National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act HR 845 -National Park Service Yosemite Plan -Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act (introduced in Senate 7/13/16) -The Land and Water Conservation Fund EDUCATION REPORT: Given by STACY KUHNS -STATE MEETING Stacy needs a unit report from Greg of all activities, courses, rides, etc. for the unit for We were the only unit in the state to do a Train the Trainers Course for Leave No Trace. -Gun Raffle Tickets are available -Updates on the new National leaders for BCHA -BCHC website changes now available -Rendevous will be in Bishop next year March 17, 18 and 19, BCHC newsletter now 4 times per year -Insurance carriers do not care about youths and helmets but BCHC requires it. Non-member are covered for things that members are not. Insurance only covers weekdays from 8-5. $250 per year horse covers up to $1M. Stacy is to get insurance contact for group. -Trail Etiquette class -Safety policies are in process for the groups -Officers Training will be given in January again all should attend RADIO REPORT: Given by Stacy Kuhns -frequency and channel comes form Forestry -Amazon - costs $49 / radio plus holsters and chargers -per Jack Peckham, the $49 radio will do everything that the $2000 radios used by the Fire Department and Forestry line-of -site radios but also use repeaters -if the price is only $49, perhaps we should get 4 radios and accessories MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Given by Carol Schmuhl Total membership 64 Total person 90 # of family memberships 26 #of individual memberships 32 # of Associate memberships - 5 # of Patron memberships 1-2 new memberships pending expiration during October -No new memberships during September 29, 2016 HISTORIAN REPORT: no activity RIDE REPORT: Not given ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY REPORT: Given by Cathy Firth -21 hours of week done by 7 volunteer entire stretch cleaned (Cindy absent) KIOSK REPORT: Given by Mike Lewis Next time Mike absent POKER RIDE REPORT: Given by Ed Puett (Allison Renck absent) -Set-up at 1400 on Friday 10/21/16 -Poker Ride was well advertised -Registration process handled by Carol Schmuhl -Donations handled by Mary Ann Puett -Host Ranch Susan and Dave Anderson at Iron Horse Ranch in Anza OLD BUSINESS: -TOP HAND AWARD by Mike Lewis Next meeting (Mike absent) -TEXT LIST: Everyone who signed up should now be getting unit alerts and reminders NEW BUSINESS: -RIDE INTEREST FOR NOVEMBER Sloan Ride hosted by Greg Bruce on November 19 (Garner Valley up Morris Ranch Road to Goth Flats (level 3)) -CHRISTMAS MEETING DATE AND BOARD NOMINATIONS Garner Valley Club House Sunday afternoon at December 4, 2016 Susan Gonzalez is on the board and will present the request to use their facility, try to get on the association s reservation list and report back to group next month -Local Adult Rider (72 yrs) recently died and the difference would have been to wear a helmet. -Shirts for the Poker Ride being done so please sign up so the order can be completed by Gretchen Peckham. -NEXT MEETING 11/10/2016 ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING - motion made by Ron Lawson and seconded by Ed Puett SPEAKER: STACY KUHN Helicopters Insurance for human extraction only BCHC has a discount with a company Air Medcare, annual household cost is $65, problem might come if a helicopter service not with insurance does the pick-up. Mercy Air has a service as well for $45/year but you need to ask for them and problem comes where there is no Mercy Air coverage Tip When you ride, always wear some information on your medical issues and contact information as well as identification. (Continued on page 3)

3 3 (Continued from page 2) Redshank Riders Meeting Minutes (Draft) November 10, General Meeting ATTENDANCE: Mary Ann Puett, Ed Puett, Ron Lawson, Nyna Cheek, Charlie Cheek, Carol Schmuhl, Thomas Firth, Cathy Firth, Michael Lewis, Allison Cornell, Allison Renck, Jackie Hare, Susan Gonzalez, Robert Drewery, Jack Peckham, Gretchen Peckham, Susan Blankenfeld No new members attended SECRETARY S REPORT: accepted as read motion made by Susan Blankenfeld and seconded by Ed Puett TREASURER S REPORT: given by Greg Bruce Beginning Balance: $ Revenue: $ (from Poker Ride) Expenses: $ Ending Balance: $ COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC LANDS REPORT: given by Alison Renck May Valley Plan address trails from McColl Park to May Valley hope Forestry Service will address the rejuvenating of these trails, close some and dedicate trails to bikes and others for horses. Currently there is not a lot of access for horse trailers and access for horses to trailheads. Riverside County Regional Trails will hopefully be mapped by the District Trails Committee Anza Trail Town Vision and Goals, signed by the Supervisor Stone Cahuilla Mountain sign is still down Forest Service needs to replace Mike or Tom to discuss with him. Unit members will install if they will replace sign Forest Service sign needs paint on Batista EDUCATION REPORT: given by Tom Firth (Stacey Kuhns absent) Tom has been asked to teach the Wilderness Rider Course in Bishop in September 2017 MEMBERSHIP/HISTORIAN REPORT: given by Carol Schmuhl 4 new memberships from Poker Ride Total memberships: 72 Family memberships: 33 Individual memberships: 33 Associate memberships: 5 Patron memberships: 1 1 expired membership during October 2016 HISTORIAN REPORT NO ACTIVITY RIDE COORDINATOR REPORT: given by Greg Bruce (Cindy absent) 1) Sloan Ride on 11/19/2017. Level 3+ ride. Hosted by Greg Bruce. 9.5 miles in 6 hours (including lunch time). Camping at Goff Flats the night before available. ADDOPT-A-HIGHWAY REPORT: given by Cathy Firth Next work party will be in January 2017 KIOSK REPORT: given by Mike Lewis Kiosk frame is now at Mike s new place. Need to set the main frame (10 x10 ) section in concrete. Need a work party scheduled soon. Then we need to know where Anne Cornell is with the artwork. Discussion of placing Plexiglas over the artwork. Alison Renck made a motion to pay for the Plexiglas and Susan Blankenfeld seconded. The motion was carried. POKER RIDE REPORT: given by Alison Renck Earned $ Expenses $ Netted $ ) Thanks for donations and desserts 2) Many items not won from raffle to be used at Christmas party drawing OLD BUSINESS: TOP HAND AWARD PRESENTED BY MIKE LEWIS Best exemplified the best worker Tom Firth awarded a mug HELICOPTER INSURANCE: given by Susan Blankenfeld -She is insured with Medical and received a bill for Helicopter extraction for her daughter for $56,000 -Tom Firth saw a guy who dislocated his shoulder in the wilderness had Helicopter Extractor insurance RADIO REPORT: given by Mike Lewis Radios were found, showed to and OK d by Wilderness Coordinator able to be programmed for Forest Service frequencies. Kenwood TK $275 / unit plus holster, rechargeable batteries, belt clip and charger we need to order 3 units for about $850 (includes shipping). Need to buy extra batteries. Tom Firth added that a set or two of the inexpensive radios for trail rides so we have a Uniden radio for the lead rider and one for the drag rider and use them for all rides and pack trips for the groups. Ed Puett offered to give the unit a set of his radios (Uniden walkie talkies). Motion was made by Susan Blankenfeld to have walkie-talkie radios go with all future rides and seconded by Alison Renck. Motion passed. First Aid kit and releases will also be used for all future rides for safety. Host of ride will be responsible to make sure their ride is accompanied by the walkie-talkies, first aid kit and releases. Susan Blankenfeld made the motion to create a four-part kit (1. Walkie-talkies, 2. Releases, 3. First aid kit for people 4. First aid kit for horses) for all unit rides. Mary Ann Puett seconded the motion. There was an amendment to the motion by Robert to not include the Forest Service radios. The amendment passed. The amended motion was passed. Pack trips are separate issues where the Kenwood radios are to be used for Forest Service business only. Perhaps Susan Anderson or Cathy Firth can help (Continued on page 4)

4 4 (Continued from page 3) get the equine kit together. Cathy offered to get a kit price from Lindsay Crowley DVM. Discussion regarding who is actually qualified to perform first aid for people and horses. FIRE SERVICE CLOSURE ORDER (PCT) REPORT: given by Mike Lewis Possibility that our section of the PCT will be open next week. Update next meeting. FIRST AID / CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS: Ed Puett stated that he is setting up a CPR class for Calvary Chapel and will be happy to include anyone from Redshank Riders who wants to learn CPR. Ed will have an update at the next meeting. TEXT LIST: Everyone get on the list! NEW BUSINESS: BLM/MOU STATE SPECIFIC UPDATE: given by Mike Lewis Mike is part of a group to help BLM know how we are involved with BLM so they can write up an MOU. BCHC SAW CERTIFICATIONS: given by Mike Lewis Forest Service is wanting to certify Saw Instructors in January Mike, Tom and Stacey were chosen by Forest Service to be part of this certification. RENDEVOUS UPDATE: given by Mike Lewis March 17, 18, 19 in Bishop, CA Big emphasis will be on SAFETY and PREPAREDNESS. Stacey will be organizing volunteers and vendors BOARD NOMINATIONS: given by Greg Bruce -Greg Bruce has offered to stay in as President -Mike Lewis wants time off so he willing to take on VP nomination -Allison Cornell may still be interested in staying on as Treasurer -Mary Ann Puett is still willing to stay on as Secretary -Alison Renck is still willing to stay on as Public Lands with Ed as her assistant -Carol Schmuhl wants a new historian some one who can coordinate the photos available of events and copies of the Newsletter in a file -Cindy Hay may still be interested in staying on as the Ride Chair -Cathy Firth is willing to stay on as Adopt-A-Highway chair -Tom Firth and Stacey Kuhns are both willing to stay on as Education Co-Chairs -Carol Schmuhl is willing to stay on as Membership Chair with Jackie as her assistant **Officer Training (for new or past officers) will be 1/3/2017. Stacey Kuhns will be organizing this event to be held this year in Anza CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANING AND DECORATIONS given by Greg Bruce Sunday Pot-Luck lunch Gift exchange under $20 $100 deposit put up by Ron Lawson for Cleaning Deposit $100 fee put up by Ron Lawson for use and unit to reimburse motion made to reimburse by Susan Blankenfeld and seconded by Alison Renck motion passed Last prize given out will be the $100 Carol Schmuhl to make up a flier and have Rhonda advertise in the newsletter Mary Ann Puett to bring all the left over raffle gifts to the party * will be sent out to all with directions on what to bring for the meal WORK PARTIES FOR BEAUTY MOUNTAIN IN JANUARY: Mike Lewis will organize the work party volunteers to repair damage done by motor cycles illegally riding in the wilderness areas NEXT MEETING WILL BE 12/4/2016 AT GARNER VALLEY COMMONS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING AT 849PM Ed Puett made a motion to adjourn and Susan Blankenfeld seconded. The motion carried. MEMBERS who Volunteer: Please continue working on your volunteer hours reports They will be due in early 2017 Here is the link to the BCHC Site with forms and instructions: When complete you will them to BCHC 2nd VP: Stacy Kuhns at stacykuhns@aol.com - If you have any questions or call Stacy THANK YOU!!!

5 Poker Ride Fund Raiser is Now History By Allison Renck Well the Ghosts, Goblins, Witches and a Horse or Two Poker Ride is now a part of the Redshank Riders History Book. From the talk of attendees and organizers it was a great time with, great trails, good food and great fun. As with all fund raising events the stress ran high due to the trickle in of registrations and trying to arrange for the correct amount of meals, but in the end the Poker Ride held its own with a nice profit. 43 riders participated in the ride and we did not run out of food for the catered meal. The three winners that took home the poker hand monies were First Place- Valerie Schmidt, Second Place- Stoney and Third Place- Scott Lamky. The monies raised from this event will be used in a variety of ways such as; education, trail signage, trail work, etc. As the Poker Ride Committee Chairperson I want to THANK all of those that volunteered their time to make this event a success, without their generosity and commitment it would not have happened. Thank You-Carol Schmuhl, Susan and Dave Anderson, Jack and Gretchen Peckham, Ed and Mary Ann Puett, Ken Renck, Cathy Haun, Bobbie Harris, Rosie Grindle, Audrey Turpin, Scott and Sue Sandersfeld, Ron and Colleene Chase, Gail McCreight, Mike Lewis, Tom Firth, Susie Blankfield, Jackie Hare, Adam and Brandi Machado. If I forgot anyone please forgive me it was not intentional, but an oversight on my part. I also want to thank all of those that donated material things for the raffle and items used to put on the ride. They include; Anza Electric Co-Op, Anza Valley Outlook Newspaper, Valley News Newspaper, Cahuilla Creek Casino, Star Milling, Inland Vet Supply, Broken Horn Western Wear, In Honor of Jennifer Forrester - Four Beaded Brow Bands, US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan, Valley Vet Supply, Jacks, Temeku Vet, Montana Silversmith, FURMINATOR, Straight Arrow, Rosie Grindle, La Cocina, Anza Ace Hardware, Dairy Queen, Lorraine's Pet Supply, Gretchen Peckham, Mike Carbonne, Scooter, Once Upon a Time Thrift Store, Cheeky Chaps, Big Horse Feed and Mercantile, Simply Unique, Dr. Roberta Zajac, Paws And Claws Pet Spa, Lizzy Anne s Garden Center, High Country Equestrian Group, Ed Puett, Dover Saddlery, Susan Gonzales, Lindsey Crawley DVM, Dianna s Tack, Tom Firth, Starfire Design, Ron Lawson and Pebbles Lewis I want to state that the generosity from our community and Redshank Riders members was overwhelming and I feel lucky, to be part of this community. This generous spirit was very evident by the number of deserts that were donated to share at the meal for the poker ride and by the great number of items donated to be raffled off. In closing I want to give a special Thank You to Dave and Susan Anderson for allowing us to use their Iron Horse Ranch at no charge. So ends another fund raiser for Redshank Riders Unit, history books and another one that will leave those that attended with good memories as well. 5

6 6 Information from Backcountry Horsemen of California, Public Lands Meeting held on October 8, 2016 at Santa Neila, California Legislation HR 845- National Forest Trail Maintenance Legislation- This bill has passed the House of Representatives, congress and BCHC and BCHA is in support of this. BCHC will be sending a letter to California Senators in support of this Bill. Individuals can write to California Senators to support National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act HR 845 Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to publish a national strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in trail maintenance. Requires the strategy to: (1) augment and support the capabilities of federal employees to carry out or contribute to trail maintenance; (2) provide opportunities for volunteers and partners to carry out trail maintenance in each region of the Forest Service; (3) address the barriers to increased volunteerism and partnerships; (4) prioritize increased volunteerism and partnerships in those regions with the most severe trail maintenance needs, and where backlogs are jeopardizing access to national forest lands; and (5) aim to increase trail maintenance by volunteers and partners by 100% within 5 years. Directs USDA to study opportunities to improve trail maintenance by addressing opportunities to use fire crews in trail maintenance activities. Deems a volunteer with a partner organization to be considered a federal employee for the purposes of civil claims relating to damage to, or loss of, personal property of a volunteer incident to volunteer services. Sets forth provisions for the selection of priority areas for increased trail maintenance accomplishments. Directs USDA to establish a pilot program to offset all or part of the land use fee for outfitting and guiding permits. National Park Service Yosemite Plan- BCHC and BCHA have been working hard to lobby to keep stock use in the park. Hopefully you were able to get your comments in by September 30, The next meeting will be November 2 at the Yosemite Lodge and all the scientific studies will be presented, regarding impact of visitors to park. To read all information go to link listed below The Bill listed below is in Committee and Backcountry Horsemen of California is against this Bill. S Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act Introduced in Senate (07/13/2016) Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (with respect to National Forest System land) and the Department of the Interior (with respect to public land) to authorize relevant local officials to determine all permissible forms of recreational use by nonmotorized transportation methods over any permitted routes within their jurisdictions. The bill defines "local officials" as officers or employees who are the heads of units or jurisdictions of the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Forest Service, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. If a local official fails to make such a determination about a permitted route more than two years after this bill's enactment, then any form of recreational use by nonmotorized transportation methods shall be allowable on that route. BCHC Public Lands Chairpersons are continuing to go to all the meetings regarding the US Forest Service Planning Process for the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forest Draft EIS and Draft Forest Plans, going through the planning process. For more information on this go to: Respectfully submitted by Allison Renck BCHC Redshank Riders, Public Lands Chairperson Mandy Picozzi and Juergen Kopf Tom Boyd Jim & Jane Walters Ron Robertson Ray Matern Julie Stevens-Werner Sandy Prior Susan Marriott Diana Stone Lorinda Quatrale Angela Clark Marsha Houle

7 7 MEET YOUR 2017 BOARD President: Greg Bruce Vice Pres: Jack Peckham Secretary: Mary Ann Puett Treasurer: Allison Cornell Public Lands: Allison Renck Education Co-Chairs: Stacy Kuhns / Tom Firth State Rep / Stacy Kuhns January 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat General Meeting 7pm

8 8 Redshank Riders BCHC P.O. BOX 383 Aguanga, CA Objectives and Purpose of the Backcountry Horsemen of California from the BCHC Bylaws To improve and promote the use, care and development of California backcountry trails, campsites, streams and meadows; to advocate good trail manners. To promote the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources in concert with livestock transportation. To keep current information before the Corporation membership and its local Units regarding new legislation or management plans related to government regulations of the backcountry. To support or oppose new proposals, plans and restrictions as related to the interest of horsemen and those persons interested in recreational stock use and enjoying the backcountry. To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors, need transportation other than by foot on backcountry trails.