P PACK SADDLE AND PICKET LINE 2016 OFFICERS We had a huge turn out for our April meeting, wow! We need to have Linda Skinner, be our guest speaker more often, she packs the house! We have some beautiful weather in store, for our upcoming Work Projects - Work projects can also be fun rides, so please come join us - It s a great opportunity to work together, to help clear our trails, to ride, and to get out and enjoy our beautiful, Colorado weather, and scenery - TRAIL COURTESY: While riding in the back-country, smile and say "howdy" to folks you meet along the way. Observe the basics of trail courtesy: In steep, rough, country, downhill traffic usually yields to uphill traffic - If you have a spot to move to, please do so, and let the other folks pass by - Folks on bikes, on foot, or whatever the case may be, should yield to stock traffic, because it's easier for them to move off the trail - If they don't, smile and yield the way, or ask them to move below the trail - Folks that aren't familiar with stock, may not know what to do or how to avoid spooking the animals - May All Your Rides Be Good Ones - Debi Weger APRIL 2016 PRESIDENT S THOUGHTS It was with great sadness that we learned about the passing of Sandy Fuller at our April meeting. PICKET LINE Sandy was one of the founding members of Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen in 1992. He was our second president - serving from 1994-1995. Among his many contributions to our club, he was the first editor of the newsletter, our first projects chairperson, and helped set up and run along with Bill Huber our first Poker Ride in 1992. Great person and he LOVED to ride. His goal was to ride three hundred days a year and he met his goal almost every year. President Debi Weger 719-671-0582 wegerds@gmail.com Vice-President Barbara Tigyer 719-942-3288 tiger-too@juno.com Secretary Marty Rutan 719-372-0712 mmrutan@msn.com Treasurer Ron Jayson 719-275-5094 wyndhill04@gmail.com Board of Directors Mike Rutan 719-372-0712 mmrutan@msn.com Tina Heffner C-719-648-1562 gaitedgirls2@gmail.com Barbara Cooke 719-688-7156 haircutsplus@yahoo.com John Mills 719-7894-9755 tracer068@hotmail.com Work Project Coord Greg Cook 719-275-5110 saddleup95@hotmail.com State Representative Barbara Tigyer 719-942-3288 tiger-too@juno.com Quartermaster Loretta Roppolo 719-240-5256 lrstruckn@bresnan.net Newsletter Editor Barbara Tigyer Page 1 Mike Rutan
Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen Board Meeting, April 6, 2016 Meeting was called order by chairman, Mike Rutan at 6:06 PM. Secretary s report was approved as published. Ron Jayson gave the treasurer s report. Report was approved as read. Old business Jerry Martin will set up a booth at Tractor Supply and Big R to try to get new members on April 9 th and 10 th. Page 2 There was considerable discussion about fund raising. Ron Jayson and Debi Weger had great ideas and it was finally decided that RMBCH Pack would Saddle host a Tack and Sale/Yard Pt Sale Line on June 11, 2016 at the Gooseberry Patch in Penrose. A Committee was formed and they are scheduled to meet on April 14 th. Page 2 Discussion took place regarding updating the Newsletter and who would be administrator of the website. Barb Tigyer will make changes to the Newsletter and Tina Heffner will continue to administer the website. Greg Cook will lead a work project at Espinoza Gulch on April 17 th or the 24 th, depending on the weather. If you plan to attend, please contact Greg at: 719-275-5110. PAGE 2 RMBCH will park cars for the Blossom Festival Rodeo on May 6 th and 7 th. Tina Heffner will be in charge of this and she would like to have 5 to 6 people for each night. FREE admission to the Rodeo will be provided to each person who helps park cars. If you are interested in helping, please contact her at: 719-648-1562. Mike suggested we have a tent erection party in July in preparation for the Poker Ride. Debbie Weger and Tina Heffner will work together to send out letters to past members who have not renewed their membership. The Trail Clinic sponsored by Fred Garza on April 9, 2016 has been cancelled. Meeting adjourned 7:01 PM. Respectfully submitted, Tina Heffner
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN General Meeting April 6, 2016 Meeting called to order by President, Deb Weger, at 7:15 PM. February minutes approved as published. Treasurer s report was given. All bills are paid and current. Linda Skinner, Outdoor Recreation Planner at the BLM was our Guest Speaker. She answered many questions about several topics including Oil Well Flats, the Hog Backs, Seep Springs and the Royal Gorge Park. Jerry Martin will set up a booth at Big R and Tractor Supply on April 9 th and 10th. He needs volunteers to help on the 9 th. We had numerous Guests, and we were pleased to see Merle Blankenship and Roger Cain and his lovely wife. Merle has a day old Mustang sorrel colt that needs a good home. The BLM will furnish food for a year. If you are interested in adopting the little guy, please call Merle at: 719-372-3892. We learned that long time RMBCH member, Sandy Fuller, passed away in early April. Our condolences go out to Sandy s wife and his entire family. Fundraising events were discussed. Michelle Cox suggested a twilight ride in Penrose with lights on the horse s tails. RMBCH will host a Tack Sale/Yard Sale on June 11 2016 at The Gooseberry Patch. A committee was formed and And is scheduled to meet on April 14 at The Broadway Bar and Grill Mike Rutan brought Raffle Tickets for the Poker Ride and we are asking each member to sell AT LEAST 20 tickets Greg Cook said that he will lead a work project at Espinoza Gulch on April 17 th or the 24th depending on the weather. If you plan to attend, please contact Greg at: 719-2 In honor of Jack Goetsch, RMBCH will again park cars for the Blossom Festival rodeo on May 6 th and 7 th. Tina Heffner will be in charge of this and she would like to have 5 or 6 people for each night. FREE admission to the Rodeo will provided to each person who helps If you are interested in helping, please contact her at: 719-648-1562. Roger Cain, Greg Cook and Fred Garza will look into organizing a summer pack trip. **Our Guest Speaker for May will be Justin Dunn, of Justin Dunn Horsemanship. Refreshments for our May meeting will be provided by Barb Tigyer The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tina Heffner Page 3
RMBCH PO BOX 41 PENROSE CO 81240 R Membership application Names(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #( ) E-Mail: (please print clearly) Are you able to access the internet? Our posting will be via internet. Yes NO Please check: New Member Renewal Membership (due January 1 each year) Type of Membership: Individual $30 Family $35 Associate $35 Youth (under17) Accompanied by Guardian or sponsor Check Payable to: Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen How do you use your horse Please check where your interest are: Pleasure/ Trail Riding Trail Boss Education Commercial / Outfitting Social Publicity Ranching Newsletter Membership Other Public Affairs Programs Warning: Under Colorado law, an equine professional is not liable for any injury or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 13-21-119, Colorado revised statutes. I (we) release the Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen,its officers, directors and agents of any and all liability which may arise as a result of injury to my (our) person or property that may be sustained in connection with the chapters activities. Signature: Date: Guardian: Date: Page 4
Our purpose is: To perpetuate the common sense use of horses in the back country To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use To assist government and their agencies in their maintenance and management of public land To educate, encourage and solicit active public participation in the wise and sustaining use of the back country To promote humane treatment of livestock D & K Supply Dale & Kathy Sherfey Serving Penrose and all of Fremont County with Livestock and Horse supplies, grains, hay, straw, tack, fencing supplies and vaccinations. Featuring Manna Pro and Purina Products 947 State Highway 115, Penrose, CO 719-372-6205 If you are interested in advertising in the newsletter or know someone who might be interested, please contact Tina Heffner, 719-648-1562 or email:gaitedgirls2@gmail.com $40 Business Card $60 ¼ page Ads will run through March of the following year Page 5 RMBCHA PO BOX 41 PENROSE CO
2016 RMBCH Calendar of Events January 2016 1 New Years Day Ride Heath Marshalls 11 & J 10 AM 6 General Meeting Potluck Penrose Community Center 7PM 18 MLK Day Government and Banks Closed FUN RIDE??? 11 is Oil Wells weather permitting February 2016 3 General Meeting Guest Speaker Mike Herrick Brand Inspector 20 Awards Banquet Potluck March 2016 2 Board and General Meetings 11-13 Horse Expo Denver 19 State Board Meeting Buena Vista 20 Fun Ride Oil Well Flats 26 Work Project Espinoza Gulch 9Am The Bank parking lot April 2016 6 Board and General Meetings Linda Skinner BLM Speaker 9-10 Hand out flyers at Big R and Tractor Supply See worksheet on Previous Page 24 Work project 31 Mile Ranch Becky Schiola 719-275-0886 No horses needed May 2016 4 Monthly Meeting Justin Dunne Guest Speaker 6-7 Rodeo Parking Blossom Festival 5PM at Rodeo Grounds June 2016 1 Meetings 4-5 BLM National Trail Days project TBD 17-19 Brighten The Sangres Trail Projects July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 November 2016
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