Hoofbeats. december 2016 Christmas Party December 10th 6:00pm POTLUCK & GIFT EXCHANGE

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1 Hoofbeats december 2016 Christmas Party December 10th 6:00pm POTLUCK & GIFT EXCHANGE Capitol Riders Chapter, BCHW Officers for 2016 Laura Shillam - President Peggy Tucker - Vice President Dean Hartman - Treasurer Chris Enrico - Secretary Karen Johnson - Director Deb Hall - Alt. Director Deb Hall - Vol Hours Chris Enrico - Newsletter Chris Enrico - Web Chris Enrico - Legislative Chris Enrico - Membership Chris Enrico - Communications Lori Ewing - Rides vacant - Rides Peggy Tucker Work Parties vacant - Social Peggy Tucker - Hoofprints Capitol Riders Chapter, BCHW Mission : 1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America s back country and wilderness. 2. To work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use. 3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource. 4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public Commensurate with our heritage. 5. To foster and encourage the formation of new chapters in the state organization. Capitol Riders Chapter, BCHW (with a link to our Facebook page) Meet monthly at the Littlerock firehall, Littlerock Road SW (larger of the two meeting rooms). Please verify the meeting by either going to the chapter web site and the Events page, or call The chapter Christmas Party will be in it s usual location, Rob Keyser s barn in Littlerock on La France Road. We will once again join Oakland Bay chapter and the start time is 6:00 pm on Saturday December 10th. The Appaloosa club was invited but declined. Bring food for a potluck item (the Hartmans will be bringing ham once again so perhaps plan around that.) We will also have a gift exchange so something in the range of $15 to $20 is appropriate. Dress warm. Bring a folding chair if you have one as we ll not have enough seating given the numbers attending. Also bring your own drinks if you wish. Soda s and juice are typically provided although no one has yet put themselves down to bring any. (see the list onn the last page) We will also have some small tables for eating. Chapter Officer Elections! President - Laura Shillam, Vice-President - Sue Davis, Treasurer - Dean/Susan Hartman, Secretary - Chris Enrico and Alternate Director - Deb Hall. Please continue to record any volunteer hours and get them to Deb Hall on a consistent basis. A reminder that November 30 was the last day to ride all the trails in Capitol Forest for the winter months until May 1st of next year. That being said, how many of you are familiar with the E9400 road? It crosses the Campground Trail just north of where the Mima Falls Trail turns off and heads west and the Campground Trail begins. This overgrown road is a valid route to the E9000 Road which allows you to make a larger loop up to and including the Equine Loop Trail. Before you reach the Equine Loop Trail you ll intersect the Campground Trail and can turn around there if you wish. The E9000 Road is rocky so boots are recommended for unshod animals. (a map is inside this newsletter) DNR has also opened up the section of Mima Falls Trail from where the Campground Trail begins and the E9000 Road. Two tenths of a mile to the road. Plus even more trail is open this winter. Follow the E9000 road to it s end where the Campground Trail ends and meets the Mima Tie and McKenny trails. Come off the road onto a short section of the Mima Tie heading north and continue on to the McKenny Trail. When you reach the D6340 Road, turn right and head back towards the Equine Loop Trail. I continue my plea for your biographies and articles. Articles trickle in from only a few of you and they are always appreciated. Please include photos. For those who have not yet renewed we will have your membership application at the party for you to sign. Yes, all you need to do is sign and date it, and hand over some money in the form of a check or cash. Calendars - I have about 25 or 30 left at this time. Some of you need to take a few and either give them as Christmas gifts (they do make good ones) or sell them. A few members have already taken some. Take some and help support BCHW! We (the chapter) make no profit. BCHW makes about $3 per calendar. All members should purchase one. Not counting couples that would be 36 calendars! Capitol Riders of BCHW General Meeting Littlerock Firehall, Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, WA November 1, 2016 President Laura Shillam called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Meeting agenda approved. No guests and some members present (arriving back home that evening I dropped pretty much everything at my door and when I looked for the sign-in sheet could not find it. I have some numbness and weakness in part of my right hand and I 1

2 Currently Scheduled Events - partial December 3-4th QTR BCHW Board meeting, Ellensburg 10 - chapter Christmas party The BCHW wine ride officially concludes the prize rides for this year. The 2017 list has started with Mossyrock Horse and Riders Mountain Man ride on February 27th More at January 1 - Oakland Bay chapter New Years Day ride and potluck at the Stickley ranch, See flyer in this issue Oakland Bay dutch oven potluck, Bryan and Cindi s, Oakville, see flyer in this issue. am righthanded!). October meeting minutes approved. Treasurer - Dean Hartman. Dean told the group that the chapter has $xxx in the checking account. Dean has to do the books for the end of the year at the end of November. He is waiting for the Kennedy Creek ride split from Oakland Bay chapter. Newsletter - Chris Enrico Chris said that he needs biographies and articles. Web Site - Chris Enrico Chris said there is nothing new. Legislative - Chris Enrico Nothing that wasn t ed. Director Report - Karen Johnson It s been pretty quiet on the western front here. Other than asking folks to sign the letter of support for the WWRP funding request so BCHW and others can obtain some of the funding for projects. WWRP is very important to us. [one letter of support you can write right now is for Bruce Tropple/Indian Camp improvements in the Middle Fork Teanaway] see below (due date today) FYI: I am suffering from a damaged nerve in my back. I was knocked down onto gravel by one of my horses running by me. I have had severe pain and numbness in my left leg so I m on crutches to get around. I had Xrays of my back which showed nothing broken but am told a CT scan or MRI may be the next step. No riding for me for awhile!! I m writing you all to ask for your letters of support for a NOVA non-motorized grant proposal to renovate and expand Indian Camp Campground within the Teanaway Community Forest. We are working with our agency landscape architect to add about 20 more campsites, most will be for horse camping and will add highlines, hitching posts, an ADA ramp for horsemen, more vault toilets and possibly a picnic shelter. This expansion would develop the field to the south/east of the current horse camp which is currently used as overflow and some space on the far side of the Teanaway Butte Road, totaling about 5 acres (on the north side of the Middle Fork Road, away from the river). In addition to the development of new campsites, we will be renovating the existing 13 sites with new approved fire rings, picnic tables, pathways and another kiosk with updated signage. We are still working on the dollar amount for this grant, but will be providing opportunities for volunteers to help us with project implementation, if funded, which can be used toward our sponsor match (donated labor). We look forward to the opportunity to make these improvements for you all to enjoy and to accommodate the horsemen more comfortably and sustainably. If you would like to help support this grant proposal, please send me a letter of support referencing the grant name and number (Indian Camp Campground Renovation & Expansion ) by November 1, 2016 by or to 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, WA If you have any questions, feel free to send them my way. I will be out of the office beginning 10/12/16 and will return 10/24/16 to answer any questions you may have during that time. Laura also said that Karen had asked her to let folks know about the Arab Horse Association clinic on January 7th at the Tacoma Dome. (Chris has sent out a notice via ) Work Parties - Peggy Tucker not present Hoof Prints - Peggy Tucker not present Volunteer Hours - Deb Hall not preent Club rides - Lori Ewing Lori told the group that as she will not be scheduling rides for next year, members should share lists of rides THEY want to go on. 2

3 Southwest New! Washington Trail Book By Kim McCarrel From Olympia to the Oregon Border From the Coast to the East Slope of the Cascades Over 100 Trails 20 Horse Camps Over 1,000 Miles of Trails Memebers can then go if they wish. Dean will send his and Susan s list to Chris to be shared. (Dean s list as of 11/2/16 April Burke Lake, May Wenas BBQ Flats, June 8-11 somewhere, July 6-11 Joe Graham horse camp in Oregon, July 28-Aug 3 horse camping somewhere, September Mt. Adams) Day rides will be decided the month or week before. Notify Chris so he can distribute! Old Business Sue Davis told the group that the third Tuesday works for the fire hall. A motion to move meetings to the third Tuesday was approved. The first meeting in 2017 will be on January 17th! The Christmas party is on December 10th and we must set up the room (hang decorations and lights). Chris will send an on set up. 1:00 pm that Saturday or the Friday before? Chris will call Rob to schedule. A couple of us will bring small tables to eat on. BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF? Officer Nominations - Sue Davis was nominated for the position of Vice President. Officer Elections - as all positios had only one nominee, all nominees were elected to their respective posts. Laura Shillam, President; Sue Davis, Vice Preident; Chris Enrico, Secretary; Dean Hartman (and Sue), Treasurer; Deb Hall, Alternate Director. Karen Johnson continues as Director for year two. There is an equine first aid clinic on November 2nd at the Tumwater Fire Station. 7:30 to 9:00. $10. Chris will . Laura told the group that since we want to spice up meetings what about bringing in equipment to show off, so she did. Laura had some Scoot boots and a slicker that folks looked at and asked questions about. The suggestion was made that members introduce themselves at meeting when guests are present. Lori Ewing and April Bryan went on the Wine ride. Wine ride photos are on the BCHW web site. Capitol Forest - open trail segments to winter riding! Can DNR open the trail segment just past the Campground Trail turnoff to the E9400 Proad to the E9000 Road? Treats for January meeting - forgot to ask. Laura adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm. Respectfully submitted. Chris Enrico, Secretary Capitol Riders Chapter BCHW for 2016 I apologize for the lateness of this newsletter as well. Finding it hard to get up early but when I do get up I must hang out while my back adjusts to the new norm after being in bed. See the two advertisements on this page? They have both paid Capitol Riders a fee. Please do some business with them. Buy some guide books -very informative ones by the way. Get your equine s poo tested for fecal egg counts, or any of the other services shown. Laura will come pick up samples if there is a large enough number of them. (ten?) 3

4 4 Charles Frances Corbit, of Surprise, AZ passed away on October 21, He was born December 20, 1946 in Bremerton, WA., to Frances and Charlotte Corbit. Charles (known as Chuck) is survived by his wife of 51 years, Grace McVeigh Corbit, at the family home in Surprise, AZ; son, Terry, (Jocie) of Warrenton, OR; daughter, Michelle (Dan) of Surprise, AZ; brothers, Melvin (Violet) of South Bend, WA, Leonard (Judy) of Stagecoach, NV; eight grandchildren, Adrianna, Rachel, Jack, Brittany, Kara, Casey, Sean and Emily. Chuck attended Langley High School where he met and married Grace. Their life was always an adventure. Chuck served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam war. He was very proud of his military service, he loved God, horses and this country. Chuck was always willing to try something new. He was a talented woodworker, making mostly toys for his grandchildren and a licensed machinist. He worked many years in Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Kauai, Hawaii; Longview and Olympia, Washington. He loved caring for horses, he was always a cowboy at heart and his most enjoyable years were after he retired and got his horse. He and Grace enjoyed being together, traveling, being with their children and grandchildren and riding their horses. They did the John Wayne Pioneer "Ride Across Washington", that involved riding and camping all across Washington State. Over the past few years, in both WA and AZ, they have been a part of several horse riding clubs. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is gone but his legacy lives on. At Chuck's request there will be no formal service. He will be interned at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. An Honor Guard will present on November 9, at 10:00 a.m. to acknowledge Chuck's service in the Navy.

5 Zahra - In Barn LEASE: Wonderful trail horse, no bad habits. she is at a boarding facility with a covered arena and lots of trails, you can ride anytime. Beautiful black Arab 14.2hh. 16 years old. She loves people, knows her leads, leg yields, soft mouth, turns on haunches, forehand. side passes, great ground manners, comes to you. No vices, 100% sound, amazing feet. Free lounges and does voice commands. $200 a month. Call: Sue or

6 Cinderella and the Rubber Slipper Or aka Romeo and the Easy Boot Glove by Mickie Hattrup This fairy tale took place on a beautiful sunny November 6th. It didn't matter that an inch of rain had fallen the day before. 23 was open!!! The sun was shining and we, Laura Schillam, (member) Kerri Stoehr,and Connie Fleming, and I (member) were starved for a trail ride. We were not alone. Other trailers were neatly lined up in a row. We visited with a few people before we started on our quest to seek out Chardonnay Trail (but that's another tale on how that was named). We started out on Mushy Trail. (The original trail along Rainer Road). We held our collective breaths as parts of the trail were pretty slippery or boggy, but our steeds were steadfast. When we finally reached the end of that trail, Romeo had lost one of his boots! Connie (a true blue friend, offered to walk back a ways to look for it.) no way was I going to ask her to do that. I figured I'd post it on our Facebook page and maybe someone would find it and know that it was mine. So we continued on to Chardonnay Trail. Only we came upon a mighty fortress with patrolling knights and surrounded with razor wire! (A lot of soldiers, tanks, and tents) blocking our way. Well, we got the hint and rode the pipeline for the rest of our ride. We had an uneventful return trip catching another trail back to the trail head. As we got to the trailers, low and behold!! A knight, but not in shining armor (Frank) and his fair maiden, Sandy, (who made him get down off his steed to retrieve the boot) appeared with Cinderfella's slipper! It was pretty muddy, but I really didn't care! A huge THANK YOU to all of the knights and fantastic ladies who were instrumental in opening up 23 for all of us! L to R, Sandy, Frank, Connie, Laura, and Kerri Picture taken by Mickie There is plenty of room for parking. Please leave enough space so horses can be tied on both sides of the trailer >> 6

7 To join BCHW, complete this application, sign the liability release (all members 18 and over), and enclose payment: Please Print Legibly Chapter members, turn application and payment in to your Chapter Treasurer. Make checks out to Capitol Riders BCHW. Mail application and payment to: Capitol Riders, ATTN: Chris Enrico, th Ave SE, Lacey WA New Member Renewal Membership number(s): Adult s name(s): Children s name(s): Address: City: ST: Zip: Phone number: Legislative district (if known): County: Check to opt out of mailed (hardcopy) newsletter: BCHW (Trailhead News) Chapter Basic Membership Single $41.00 Family $54.00 Optional Membership (includes family or single from above) Contributing $75.00 Sustaining $ All chapter members must also be a member of BCHW. However, BCHW dues only need to be paid once each year. Joining additional (secondary) chapters only requires paying chapter dues. Chapter Name: Capitol Riders Patron $ Benefactor $ Chapter Dues - Single ($10) $ Lifetime (Single) $ Family ($15) $ State dues paid online (attach receipt copy) Additional Chapter Donation $ Additional State Donation $ Chapter Subtotal $ State Subtotal $ Grand Total (State+Chapter) $ All ADULT members MUST sign! Adult s signature covers minor children. Recognizing the fact that there is a potential for an accident wherever horse use is involved, which can cause injuries to horses, riders, and spectators, and also recognizing the fact that Back Country Horsemen of Washington, including Chapters, officers, directors, or members, cannot always know the condition of trails or the experience levels of riders or horses taking part in trail rides or other BCHW events, I do hereby release and hold harmless the above named from any claim or right for damages which might occur to me, my minor children, or horses. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) is a public charity as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, membership dues paid to BCHW and a chapter may be treated as deductions characterized as charitable contributions when computing federal and state income tax obligations. Date: Revised 9/28/16 See payment and mailing information above.

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11 11 The above business cards (Fun Ride Sponsors) represent the Kennedy Creek Fun Ride (May 21, 2016) donors. Some donated cash, others donated prizes or services. Please express your appreciation by doing what business you can with them or by referring others.

12 Capitol Riders & Oakland Bay BCHW Christmas Party 2016 December 10 th, 6 pm Rob Keyser s barn, downtown Littlerock La France Rd SW Olympia WA Ham with the remainder of the food to be supplied by attendees Gift Exchange (gifts in the $15-$20 range please. This is not a White Elephant type exchange.) Dress warm or stay by the woodstove (Bring a folding chair) Come prepared to have some fun

13 Vi Stickley s ranch 391 W Wivell Road , Ride out at 11:00, Potluck about 1:00. Dress for the weather! Northbound US Highway 101 to milepost 348.9, State Route 3 North/Bremerton Exit to State Route 3 and turn right off the end of the off-ramp onto SR 3. Drive 1.4 miles to the signalized intersection at East Arcadia Avenue (Log Cabin Tavern) and turn left. Follow East Arcadia Avenue west for 0.5 miles and turn left onto Lake Boulevard. Follow Lake Boulevard for 0.6 miles where it becomes West Cloquallum Road. Continue south on West Cloquallum Road for 4.6 miles, crossing over US Highway 101, going past Isabella Lake (on your left), driving under power lines as you leave the lake, to the intersection with Wivell Road on your left. Turn left onto Wivell Road and at about 0.15 mile stay right. Drive another 0.6 miles to 391 W Wivell Road on your left (fenced paddock at the driveway entrance). Park in the field on your right. If you reach Taylor Hill Road on West Cloquallum Road you have gone 3.5 miles too far and must turn around. or Northbound US Highway 101 to milepost 346.9, City Center/Matlock Take the exit ramp to City Center/Matlock and at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto West Shelton Matlock Road. In about 0.2 miles or 950 feet turn left onto West Deegan Road. Follow West Deegan Road for 2.7 miles to a T intersection with West Shelton Valley Road, turning left. Drive another 1.2 miles to a T intersection with West Cloquallum Road. Turn right onto West Cloquallum Road and continue for another 1.2 miles to Wivell Road on your left. Turn left onto Wivell Road and at about 0.15 mile stay right. Drive another 0.6 miles to 391 W Wivell Road on your left (fenced paddock at the driveway entrance). Park in the field on your right. If you reach Taylor Hill Road on West Cloquallum Road you have gone 3.5 miles too far and must turn around.

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17 Capitol Forest Winter Riding (December 1st to April 30th) Lines on the maps: Black lines are roads Red lines are trails closed to winter riding Yellow, green, purple lines are trails open for winter riding Access to northerly McKenny Trail section: Coming from the Equine Loop Trail, ride the E9500 road southwest to the E9000 Road and follow it northwest to the end. Coming from the Mima Falls Trail, follow the E9000 Road to the end. At the intersection of the end of the E9000 Road next to the Mima Falls Tie Trail and the Campground Trail, you continue on and ride over the big culvert to the intersection of McKenny Trail where the Campground Trail ends. At that point, you continue straight as if you're riding towards Capitol Peak (do not turn right on the Mckenny Trail which will continue to be closed). The section of McKenny Trail up to the D4630 road will be open to equines during the winter months. From there on we must only ride on logging roads, so don't cross the road and pick up the McKenny Trail on the other side of the road. In order to make a loop back to Margaret McKenny Campground or the Equine Loop Trail, turn right on the D4630 road and follow it down to the short bridge on the McKenny Trail. Access to the E9000 Road: Turn off the Campground Trail on to the E9400 Road and turn right (north) on the E9000 Road. Turn west on to the Mima Falls Trail for 0.2 mile where it crosses the E9000 Road. Turn right (north) and continue on the E9000 Road. Boots recommended for riding on the roads! Using your web browser, go to &z=14&t=t4&q= This is an online map where if you click on trails and roads, it will tell you which they are. You can also change basemaps, zoom in and out and much more.

18 Susan Hartman - ham Chris Enrico - cowboy beans Marie Schacher - coleslaw Jeff LaBreck/Bobbie Vaughan - vegetable tray Laura Shillam - salad Angelle Hickman - hors d'oeuvre (appetizer) Barry and Carrie Russell - frog eye salad Deb Hall - garlic green beans Peggy Tucker - cherry cheesecake Cindy and Kelly McAllister - mashed potatoes Jim Armstrong and Karen Daniels - "After the Show" con queso (dip) Bev and Dick Court - cranberry salad Cindi Strobl and Bryan Everson - chocolate cake Linda Johnson and Mike Skipworth - rhubarb dump cake Debbie and Rollin Binion - cheddar cheese biscuits and butter Lori Ewing - broccoli with cream cheese sauce Frank and Tracy Farr - fried chicken April (and Tim?) - pasta salad Doug and Laurie Tiffany - whipped yams Traci (and Wayne?) Koch - meatballs Sue (and John?) Davis - pulled pork and rolls Mike and Gayle Peterson - fruit salad Chris Enrico th Ave SE Lacey WA Capitol Riders