The EVENTER March 2015 Published by: San Martin s Horsemen s Association 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association Welcome Back! Well, our year is underway! Our first general meeting of the year was very successful and lots of fun! We had over 40 attendees soaking up information and winning at BINGO Members Dues Reminder Send your membership application(s) and dues to: SMHA P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 2015 Serving Our Community & Promoting Horses & Horsemanship Club News 2 Mane Stays & Events 3 Chitty Blog 4 Membership Application 5 Things of Interest 7 Water Trough/ Classifieds 8 See pages 5 & 6 for 2015 membership application As mentioned at the February general meeting, we are trying to put together a club directory. Get your membership renewals submitted now to make sure your name will be listed in the directory. To be eligible for the year end drawing --- You must be a member and you must be present at the December meeting. To earn tickets in the drawing attend 2015 club activities, general meetings, club events or trail work days to earn tickets. The more you attend, the better your chances are in the drawing. Did you know SMHA is on Facebook? Be sure to follow us for day to day news on activities in your club and community. Like us on Facebook! 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 1
Club News Friday, March 13th General Meeting, Guest Speaker @ 7pm Location: Ave., San Martin John Heenan, Sr Ranger at Mount Madonna, will be our guest speaker. He will be covering several topics including the new Nielsen property, work day for signs on that property, master plan for Mt. Madonna and an update on the horse camp at the park. I m sure he will be happy to field any questions you may have so don t miss this awesome opportunity! Let s make sure our horse voices are heard. **Remember: Attend the general meeting and earn a raffle ticket toward the End of the Year Drawing! This meeting will be potluck (leftovers for our ride on the 14 th!) Board Meeting February 18, 2015 Present: Denise Roberts, Pat Scharfe, Joan Throgmorton, Kitty Swindle, and Bev VanderWeide Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Treasurer s Report: Denise distributed the budget through January 2015. Taxes for 2014 have been filed. Denise will be attending the Jack Brook sign up on Thursday to secure our spot at the camp for 2016. General Meetings: The general meeting went very well. Debbie and Marcia helped Joan to run the bingo game. Kitty made the suggestion that members wear name tags during general meetings. 4H members talked about going to the California State Classic and requested financial support for its members from both the Club and individual members. Bev said she would present their need to the Board members. At the next general meeting (March 13) Senior Ranger John Heenan for Mt. Madonna will speak regarding the Neilsen property, the Mt Madonna master plan and updating us on the proposed horse camp. This meeting will be potluck. Club Roster: Bev would like to a have a listing of Club members containing names, addresses, and telephone numbers for distribution to all members. This would allow members to connect with each other for group rides and/or riding partners. Individuals will need to be contacted to insure they are okay with their information being included in the book. This is a huge undertaking. Bev will check with Sir Speedy to ascertain the cost of such an endeavor. New Member Packet: Kitty would like to have a package distributed to new members which would include the SMHA brochure, maps of County parks, event schedule, trail courtesies and a Club roster when available. 4H: After a short discussion it was agreed that we would donate $200 to the 4H to attend the California State Classic.. Newsletter: Laura is currently not available to continue editing The Eventer. She hopes to be able to return later in the year. Bev agreed to put together the March issue of The Eventer Pleasure Ride: Our next pleasure ride will be March 14 out of Hunting Hollow. This is our annual St Patty s Leftover Ride. Ride out will be promptly at 10 am. Ride will be led by Kitty and Pat. This is a members-only ride. Release of Liability from all will be required. Other: Raincoats and Rubber Boots: March 7 @ Hunting Hollow Lake San Antonio: Options for camping are June and September. Next scheduled meetings: March 13 General Meeting (John Heenan speaker) March 18 - Board Meeting Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 2
Mane Stays & Events Calendar March: 13 th - 7pm General Meeting, John Heenan 14 th Pleasure ride, Hunting Hollow 18 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts April: 10 th - 7pm General Meeting, 15 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts May: 8 th - 7pm General Meeting, 20 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts 22 nd -25 th TBA still pending -- Lake San Antonio Horse Camping. RSVP required. Now June/Sept Contact Bev VanderWeide at (408) 778-0034 with questions. June: 12 th - 7pm General Meeting, San Martin Lions, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA 17 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts 20th Poker Ride @ Harvey Bear Park July: (No General Meeting) 4 th Morgan Hill 4th of July Parade, Chair: Bev VanderWeide (408) 778-0034 16 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts 18 th Scavenger Hunt @ Mt. Madonna Park, BBQ & Ice Cream Social too! August: 15 th - General Meeting @ Jack Brook Potluck night come join the fun 10 th -17 th - Jack Brook Horse Camp Chair: Joan Throgmorton (408) 842-5570 September: 11 th - 7pm General Meeting, 16 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts October: 9 th - 7pm General Meeting, San Martin Lions, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA 21 st - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts 31 st - Annual Halloween Poker Ride (rain date Nov. 7th) November: 7 th - Rain Date-Poker Ride 13 th - 7pm General Meeting, 14 th - PlayDay more info to follow 19 th - 7pm Board Meeting @ Denise Roberts December: (no board meeting) 12 th - 7pm Holiday Party/PotLuck & End of the Year Drawing (must be present to win)! San Martin Lions, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA TAKE NOTE: For General Meetings, please bring a potluck dish to share and refreshments, flatware & plates for yourself. Thank You. IDEAS FOR A GENERAL MEETING? Let the board know what you d like to do!! 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 3
Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 28 Apr 5 Apr 11 May 3 CHITTY BLOG Contact Chere 408-683-2247 or Kitty 408-842-6215 for more information Raincoats and Rubber Boots (see details below) Trail work, Coe Park Anza/Gilroy Hot Springs Ride in Coe Park (must RSVP) Mt. Madonna Deer Pen weeds (tentative) Coe Park Wildflower Ride at Hunting Hollow Mt. Madonna trail work day Trail work days - volunteer hours apply to club s park usage and you, as a volunteer, earn a raffle ticket towards end of year drawing. RAINCOATS AND RUBBER BOOTS MARCH 7, 2015 HUNTING HOLLOW PARKING LOT HENRY W. COE STATE PARK RAIN OR SHINE. 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Bring the kids, rubber boots and raincoats (or shorts & t-shirts, depending on weather), lunch, snacks, drinks, towels and dry clothes for the ride home. Play, hike and float a boat in the creek, go on a scavenger hunt, find out what makes it rain. KIDS, BRING YOUR BIKES AND HELMETS (a few loaner bikes and helmets will be available) and ride the Mountain Biking Challenge Course for Kids. Learn to navigate obstacles you might find on the trail under the supervision of experienced mountain bikers. Parent/guardian signature required for minors to participate. $6.00 parking fee, bring exact amount. Information: Coepark.net. Under upcoming events, select Raincoats and Rubber Boots. (408)842-6215 or (408)683-2247. Getting there: 101 to Gilroy. East on Leavesley Rd. about 1.8 miles. Left on New Ave. for a little over ½ mile, right on Roop. After about 3 miles, at the Coyote Reservoir Rd. turnoff, the name changes to Gilroy Hot Springs Rd. From this point, it is about 3.3 miles to Hunting Hollow, which is on Gilroy Hot Springs Rd. Please note: the above events are NOT SMHA sponsored events. 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 4
San Martin Horsemen s Association - Membership Application Page 1 of 2 Form valid for memberships 10/1/14 thru 12/31/15 Step One: (circle one) Family $35 Individual $25 2015 This membership is NEW_ RENEWAL_ Step Two: List name of every person included on your membership For Family Membership list all children and their birthdates. Children must be born after 12/31/1996 to be included. FULL NAME of each member Adult Child Date of Birth (minors) 1) or 2) or 3) or 4) or 5) or 6) or Step Three: Contact Information Mailing address City-State-Zip_ Home address (if different from mailing address) City-State-Zip_ Home phone Cell phone Work phone Email(s):_ Note: Email is used to communicate relevant club information in a timely fashion and as a convenient alternative for contacting you. We ll keep your email private. NEWSLETTER IS SENT VIA EMAIL UNLESS YOU INDICATE HERE BY CIRCLING SNAIL MAIL Step Four: Indicate your interests in activities by checking the items below. * I am willing to help: * I am interested in the following: at events camping pre-events pleasure trails on committees poker rides club officer trail trials committee member gymkhana phone tree caller rodeo newsletter shows fundraisers endurance snack bar/cooking NATRC refreshments trails (building) set-up/clean-up trails (development) other trails (planning) For More Information Website: www.smhorse.org Email:mail@smhorse.org Phone: President Bev 408-778-0034 junior program parade/color guard team penning dressage/quadrille other (specify) _ Step Five: Must Sign release(s) on back/second page of form. Membership is not complete without all signatures and payment. Family memberships with minors: please sign both parts of the Release of Liability/Hold Harmless Agreement Step Six: Mail signed form with your payment to: SMHA, P.O. Box 275, San Martin, CA 95046 Step Seven: Now that you are a member JOIN US at club activities listed on www.smhorse.org
San Martin Horsemen s Association Membership Application Page 2 of 2 PARTICIPANTS HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/RELEASE OF LIABILITY. THIS RELEASE CONTAINS IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS OF LEGAL LIABILITY! NOTE: TWO parts for Family Memberships Participants Address City/State Phone # s I acknowledge that horseback riding is a sport which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to myself, my horse and property. I knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding. I hereby release the San Martin Horsemen's Association (SMHA) from all liability for any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of San Martin Horsemen's Association or any of its agents. In consideration of my participation in events and activities organized or sponsored by San Martin Horsemen's Association I waive, release and discharge San Martin Horsemen's Association, its directors, officers, agents and members, their representatives, heirs, executors and all other persons and organizations in any way connected with the SMHA events from any and all claims of liability for injury or damage to myself, my animals or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns. I expressly waive any rights I may have under California Civil Code 1542, which states "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him might have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless San Martin Horsemen's Association, their officers, directors, members and agents against all claims, demand, and cause of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits brought by or prosecuted for my benefit, in which this release is upheld. San Martin Horsemen's Association, its agents or employees shall not be liable for any damage which may accrue from any cause or as a result of fire, theft, mining away, state of health, injury to person, horse or property. I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents. SignatureDate SignatureDate Additional Release of Liability to cover minor(s) PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN must ALSO complete this section in addition to the above section. All minors and dates of birth MUST BE LISTED on SMHA membership application. Full names of all minors: I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of the above minor(s) in consideration of said minor's participation in San Martin Horsemen's Association activities, agree that the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability shall be binding as to damage or injury to my minor(s), his/her animal(s), and property arising out of his/her participation in events. I/We further warrant that I/we have health and accident insurance on said minor(s). I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian SignatureDate Address if different than above _Phone
THINGS OF INTEREST: MARCH 14: MARCH 14,15: JUNE/SEPT: SMHA trail ride at Coe Park Hunting Hollow entrance Members only. Bring a potluck dish to share. Ride out at 10:00am. $6.00 state parking fee. Parking space limited! Rain cancels. ACTHA Obstacle Course or Competitive Trail Ride Santa Cruz Horseman (next to Henry Cowell State Park) Online registration in advance required. www.actha.us/events (search for Santa Cruz) (650) 714-5125 for more info, Flyers at SMHA meeting. Lake San Antonio Campout. Need to confirm our date. Call or email Bev with your preference. (408)778-0034 bevvanderweide@yahoo.com NATRC Region 1 2015 Ride Schedule May 2 Mt. Diablo, Clayton, CA May 16-17 Cowboy Camp, Williams, CA June 6-7 Round Valley Regional Park, Brentwood, CA See Joan Throgmorton for flyer or more information. Also on Facebook at NATRC Region 1 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 7
Water Trough Club Classifieds Animal and Plant Sitting: Reliable Care for your plants and animals while you are away. 20 years experience you can rely on! Chere at 408-683-2247 visit: smhorse.org and click on Club Store for club gear 10% of the profit on your purchase comes back to SMHA! Santa Clara Animal Shelter: NEW: A low-cost program for feral cats and it s very popular as they are the only ones in South County! Cochrane Animal Shelter, $10 for neutering, shots, and ear tipping. Brigid Wasson, Animal Shelter Supervisor County of Santa Clara Animal Care & Control 12370 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA 95046 (408) 686-3901 Classified ads for members are always FREE! Ad space for business services (member or not) as follows: 1/4 Page: $15, 1/2 Page: $25, Full Page: $50, Business Card Ad: $20/4 Months. Classified ads run on a space available basis. Non-members call 408-848-3728 for more information. Newsletter Deadlines: Five days after Board Meeting or the 20th of the month. Please send articles, classified ads, pictures and stories to: mail@smhorse.org President San Martin Horsemen s Association Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons Bev VanderWeide 408.778.0034 Secretary Pat Scharfe 408.776.1621 Vice President Chere Bargar 408.683.2247 Poker Ride Chair Joan Throgmorton 408.842.5570 Treasurer Denise Roberts 408.848.3728 Social OPEN Membership OPEN Sunshine Sandy Voechting 408.848.4169 Newsletter Laura Nichols n/a Media Director Historian Carolyn Tucker carolynt@garlic.com Trails Development Cochair Kitty Swindle 408.842.6215 Trails Development Cochair Jack Brooks Camp Chair Dana Zichterman n/a Chere Bargar 408.683.2247 Joan Throgmorton 408.842.5570 Like us on Facebook! www.smhorse.org 2015 San Martin Horsemen s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 8
San Martin Horsemen s Association P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE WITH YOU... HAPPY MARCH!