The EVENTER April 2018 San Martin Horsemen s Association 2018 San Martin Horsemen s Association President s Message Hello members! No fooling, it s April already! Where is the year going? We had a great turnout for our March meeting and I think everyone enjoyed our St. Patty s corned beef dinner as well as playing HORSE bingo. Lots of winners, lots of fun! I do need to share some sad news. On Saturday, March 24th, we lost a longtime member and friend, Steve Knepper. I m sure we all know him for his commitment to the club and his awesome baked beans he prepared for a lot of our events. Steve was also heavily involved in Coe Park and was always there to lend a helping hand. He and his dad used to work cattle at Coe before it was s state park. He was also instrumental in creating what is now known as the Springs Committee at Coe He loved animals, especially his dog which has now found a home with Kitty Swindle since Steve s dog is the mother to Kitty s dog, Snickers. Steve will be greatly missed by all his friends at SMHA. Serving Our Community & Promoting Horses & Horsemanship On a happier note, we have an upcoming ride at Coe on Saturday, S April 14th. It s the annual Wildflower ride. Although this is not a SMHA event, it is always fun. How many flowers can you name? Be at Hunting Hollow entrance ready to ride at 10:00am. President s Message 1 Our next club event is our Playday at Blomquist arena on Saturday, May 5th. Spread the word! Let s get a big turnout for this event which is always a lot of fun as well as educational for you and your horse. Club News 2018 Calendar 2,3 4 Play Day 5-6 Jack Brook 7-8 Club News 9 Next general meeting is April 13th. The club will be providing pizza for a nominal fee of $5. Please rsvp to Kathy McBride. Our guest speaker will be Lori Oleson. She will educate us on the Linda Tellington Jones T-Touch. T Don t miss it! Water Trough/ Classifieds 10 A horse doesn t care how much you know until he knows how much you care. Put your hand on your horse and your hear heartt in your hand Pat Parelli Things of Interest/Support 10 Happy Trails, Chitty Blog 11 April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 1
2018 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: Don t forget to be eligible for the year end drawing -- you must be a current member at the time of an event and present at the December meeting. Find the application on the web or at a General Meeting Send your membership application(s) and dues to: SMHA, P.O. Box 275, San Martin, CA 95046 Mane Stays & Events Monthly Calendar April 13 th San Martin Lions Club 7pm Pizza $5 Bring Desert to share if you wish. Speaker: Lori Oleson on Linda Tellington Jones T Touch method May 5 th Play Day Ranch Trail Trial see page 6 TAKE NOTE:. IDEAS FOR A GENERAL MEETING? Let the board know what you d like to do March 21 st 2018 Present: Tim Alton, Kathy McBride, Chere Bargar, Bev VanderWeide, Christine Amber, Audra Soltis and Pat Scharfe Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Goodwill:: Kathy passed around a get well card for all to sign for Sandy Voechting. She is doing well post surgery. Chere will deliver card with plant next week. Clint Anderson Clinic:: Anderson Clinic is 6/29 thru 7/1 Audit fee will be $40/day. Christine will post clinic on Bay Area Equine and Facebook Members: Lifetime members responding to Kathy s request for updated information are thejacksons, Mansels, Denise Roberts and Joan Throgmorton. We have three new members this month. Tim will list them in the new members corner of the Eventer. County Advocate:Christina expressed interest in acting as advocate for horsemen with the County parks s: March (3/9) Bingo meeting with corned beef and cabbage. Broke even on meal cost. In the future members who wish to purchase dinner at meeting will need to RSVP prior to meeting so that we can better judge amount of food to purchase. April (4/13) Lori Oleson will speak on Linda Tellington Jones T Touch method. Pizza will be served for $5 per person. Will need to keep a list of who RSVPs. May (5/11) - Dr. Seales (First Aid on the Trail) Chere will check with Dr. Seales. June (6/8) - Sandy Parker (Demonstration and BBQ) Chere will contact Sandy. Play Day will be Saturday, May 5. Hotdog, cookie and chips will be served for $5. Website: Christine is working on updating the information and pictures on the site. She will report on her progress at the next meeting. Jack Brook: Two members have signed up for this year at Jack Brook. Bev received a notice that the meeting for booking reservations for 2019 will be March 29. It was decided to wait to see how this year goes before we commit for 2019. Financial: Taxes need to be paid this month. Post Office box payment is due in May. 50th Anniversary Event: Event is for members only. There will be no members for the day. Dates are Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5. We will have to pay for the use of Harvey Bear. BBQ dinner and breakfast will be served. Entry price is to include T-shirt, BBQ and entertainment. Past Presidents will be invited. Entertainment ideas are line dancing withbev and songs by Brian and Christine. Other: Bev received a thank you note from Lon Davis for our gift of $100 for the Teri Davis Patane Memorial Horse Camp for Kids. Jerry and Barbara Jackson donated $100 to SMHA. A note of appreciation was sent by the Board. Upcoming Meetings: April 13: (Speaker Lori Oleson) April 18: May 11: May 16: Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 2
May Play Day Once again the Blomquists are generously lending us their terrific arena to hold a Ranch Trail Competition. As a member there are many ways to help make this a great event: 1. Print the flyer on page5 and invite your friends, drop it off at the store if you don t see one there already. 2. Volunteer to help with setup, coaching, judging or cleanup, contact any board member. 3. Participate, you and horse will have a great time. Jack Brook Horse Camp This year we are trying to encourage a larger participation at Jack Brook to ensure that we at least break even. It is a great value for the money at a terrific park and camping facility. As mentioned in the board meeting minutes other clubs will be invited to join us. So if you are planning on coming to Jack Brook this summer please book early. Space is limited See page 7-8 New Member Corner A warm welcome to our newest members: Sally Ann McCain Marlene Takle Michelle Hiatt (read her WANTED Ad.) An information packet is available for pickup at the General meeting. April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 3
May 5 11 16 July 4 13 18 September 14 15 19 November 9 14 PLAY DAY PARADE, Morgan Hill PLAY DAY Mane Stays & Events 2018 CALENDAR April 13 18 June 8 20 23 6/29-7/1 August 4-5 10 15 16-20 October 12 17 27 POKER RIDE Clinton Anderson Clinic Anniversary Campout & Rides JACK BROOK, HORSECAMP POKER RIDE (rain 11/3) Decenber 14 HOLIDAY PARTY, No President Vice President San Martin Horsemen s Association Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons Bev VanderWeide 510 304 5884 Secretary Pat Scharfe 408.776.1621 Chere Bargar 408.683.2247 Poker Ride Chair Chere Bargar* 408.842.5570 Treasurer Audra Soltis At Large Steve Oliveira 408 499 8245 Membership Newsletter Historian Trails Development Co-chair County Trail Liason Kathy McBride Tim Alton Carolyn Tucker membership@sm horse.org 408 623 1845 newsletter@smh orse.org carolynt@garlic.c om Kitty Swindle 408.842.6215 Audra Soltis Sunshine Sandy Voechting 408.848.4169 Media Director Trails Development Co-chair Jack Brook Camp Chair *interim Christine Amber Chere Bargar 408.683.2247 - April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 4
San Martin Horseman s Play Day Ranch Trail Competition Saturday May 5th 2018 Sign up at 9:00am Practice the course from 10:00 12:00 Competition starts at 1:00pm $45 member, $50 non-member $25 age 12 & under $15 to add an extra class $5 Discount for early registration Divisions: Age 12 and under Ages 13-18 Novice Adult Open (anyone can enter) Prizes in each division Come join us for a day of fun on horseback. The event will be held at the Blomquist Arena: 8885 Guibal Ave. Gilroy. Directions: Take New Ave. to Roop Road and go west on Roop. Then go straight, do not turn on Guibal, and you will pull all the way to the back of the property, where there is plenty of parking. See forms in newsletter at www.smhorse.org Obstacles: Crazy Walk Over Bridge Side Pass Rope Gate Party Coat Reverse L Turn Tarp Surprise Mount Cowboy Curtain Drag* Around the World* Plastic Bottle Pit* Kiss the Frog* *Open Class only Obstacles subject to change For your convenience food will be available. Just $5 gets you a hot dog, chips, cookie, & lemonade. April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 5
Rider # Office use only San Martin Horsemen's Association Play Day: Trail Obstacle Competition May 5th, 2018 Registration Form Name Phone Address e-mail City State Zip Check One: CURRENT SMHA Member (take your discount below) Not a SMHA member Adult $45 ** Sign Release of Liability on back Or Junior (12 & under) $25 ***Parent must sign for minors (under 18) CA Drug Fee $5 CLASS SMHA Member -$5 12 & under Pre-registration (received by May 1st) -$5 13-18 yrs old Extra Class $15 Novice Adult OPEN Novice has not won 2 or more competitions Total amount Enclosed Registration: begins @ 9:00 am Practice Obstacles10:00 am 12:00 noon Competition starts 1:00 pm Prizes following Competition!! Minors must be with a responsible adult at the event Minors may not ride stallions Mail registration & signed release forms to: SMHA P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Directions to Blomquist Arena Take New Ave. to Roop Road and go west on Roop. Then go straight, do not turn on Guibal, and you will pull all the way to the back of the property, where there is plenty of parking Pre-registration not required, but to receive the discount forms must be received by May 1st No Rain Date please ensure your contact information is correct, email preferred. No refund after May 3rd medical exceptions only. For cancellations call SMHA President Bev VanderWeide 408.778.0034 April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 6
Horse Camping Jack Brook Back by Popular Demand For Your Horse Horse corrals, (first-come firstserved) Tie post, wash rack etc. Miles of shady, well-marked, oak and redwood trails Perfect terrain for easy or advanced riding Ride to the creek Wonderful footing Sam McDonald Park, San Mateo County August16 through 20, 2018 Choose any or all of these dates Elite Horse Camping In Your Backyard! EASY ACCESS, Jack Brook, between the ocean and Silicon Valley For You Hot showers (5) Full bathrooms Full kitchen to share Shared fridge/freezer/microwave Tent campsites RV hook-ups, limited, first come first served BBQ grills/fire pit - charcoal/ wood Reservations Required!! Reserve NOW! Reserved for YOU by SMHA We fill up fast. First-Come First-Served! SMHA Special $25.00 a day -- Saturday night potluck -- Make Your Reservation Today, Bring & Tell your Friends!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOT AN SMHA MEMBER? NO PROBLEM!! JOIN NOW FOR ONLY $30 Indiv, $40 Family and ENJOY great events like this! RSVP for Reservations & Information mail@smhorse.org A packet-- rules, directions, membership materials if needed, what-to-bring, etc., sent upon confirmed reservation. Club website, http://www.smhorse.org * Camp website: http://www.eparks.net April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 7
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!!!!! POSTMARKED BY August 3 rd 2018 This is a MEMBERS ONLY event and all participants must be current SMHA members in good standing. If you would like to bring a guest, please submit a membership application and fees; anyone may join the club at any time (memberships forms can be downloaded from the SMHA website www.smhorse.org). NO DOGS, SMOKING OR BICYCLES ALLOWED per park rules! Corral space limited (first come basis), Potluck on Saturday night - bring a dish to share. For more info email: bevvanderweide@yahoo.com Member name(s) attending: Name & Age of minors: (All minors must be in the presence of adult supervision at all times) Address: Home number Cell number E-mail address: Sorry NO REFUNDS without a veterinarian certificate. $25 clean-up fee for members who leave trash/manure behind at departure. $25 fee includes one horse per person. $10 per night per extra horse Out by noon on Monday 8/20 Indicate how many people for each night (children under 6 free) Thursday 8/16 Friday 8/17 Saturday 8/18 Number of Horses Sunday 8/19 Add up the people column and multiply by $25 X $25 Extra Horses X $10 per night People Sub Total $ Extra Horses sub total $ Total fees included with this form $ Please make check payable to: SMHA Mail form and check to:. SMHA P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Upon receipt of this form & fees an information packet will be emailed or mailed. *Corrals and RV hook-ups are first come first served, come early in the week to get the best camp sites & corrals. Primary horse has corral preference over extra horses. April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 8
SAN MARTIN HORSEMANS ASSOCIATION Minutes of March 9 th, 2018 plus St. Patrick s Day feast Meeting commenced at 7.40 p.m. with the introduction of guests: Sally Bowden; Michelle Hiatt; Dallas Crocker. Audra Soltis updated us on our Bank Accoounts. Kathy McBride will be responsible for doing our taxes. Upcoming events include: 03/17/2018 - Santa Clara Horseman s Assoc. Dirty Horse Ride at Calero. 04/14/2018 Wildflower Ride at Henry Coe. Last week in April 3 day Ride Camp at Henry Coe (ride, hike, fish etc.) 08/16 20 (Thursday-Monday Jack Brooks Ride and Camp. Cost is $25.00 per night contact Bev if interested. SMHA will turn 50 and the end of July, 2018. The Club started 1958. We discussed having a special party to commemorate. Any ideas?, contact Bev. Bev gave an update on Gilroy Family Friendly Rodeo, which will be held the 2nd week in August this year. 8:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned. Next Meeting: 13th April, 2018. Speaker will be Dr. Anne Wimmer or Dr. Bill Seals. (Lori Olsen is now the speaker) Respectfully Submitted by Elaine Alton. Kathy McBride announced that there will be a 3 day Clinic featuring one of Clinton Anderson s clinicians to be held at Blomquist Arena. Cost will be $800 for all three days. Audit will be $40.00. A flyer will be sent out this month with more information. Learn The Method With Jeff Davis Clinton Anderson s professional certified clinician June 29 July 1, 2018 Blomquist Ranch, Gilroy, CA 95020 Private lesson space is limited Auditing available with advance registration (no walk-ins) Contact: Kathy McBride (408)206-8586 kathymcb@gmail.com Sponsored by San Martin Horsemen s Association April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 9
Mane Stays THING GS OF INTEREST/SUPPORT /SUPPORT: The Teri Davis Patane Memorial Horse Camp for Kids (TDP Horse Camp)..Letter Received by SMHA: otherwise not have the opportunity in which to participate. They have a terrific time. Again Thank On behalf of the kids that participate you! Thank you! in the Teri Davis Patane Horse Camp for Kids. We would like to express a http://tdphorsecamp.org/ huge thank you for your donation. It is Lon Davis, speaking at the May greatly appreciated! The camp is operated totally by volunteers and is funded by individual donations. Pregnant Mare Rescue: Pregnant Mare Rescue is a Global Federation of Is a horse sanctuary committed to rescuing pregnant Animal Sanctuaries verified 501(c)3 certified non- education while enriching the human experience. mares and orphan foals from abuse, advocating for profit. the humane treatment of all horses through http://www.pregnantmarerescue.org/.water Trough/Club Classifiedss 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 100% of all donations go toward camp expenses. Continued support such as yours is what makes the camp possible. The kids attending the camp get to experience an activity that they would FOR SALE: ton's-o-tack, western/english bridles, bits, draw-reins, stirrups, pads, sheepskin pads, stirrups, make a time to come shop! 408 888 8703 BIG HORN saddle for sale $325 obo. Call Bev 408 778-0034 leave message. Other saddles also available. WANTED: I m an experienced rider who is interested in either leasing or joining someone with multiple horses who wants a riding partner. I ve owned & leased horses before and am looking for a new adventure. I m looking for a sweet, healthy horse with a good disposition as well as the camaraderie of riding with someone. I ve recently helped with a sweet boy in Woodside, but he s been retired & I really miss grooming & riding & scratching & smooching on him. I m interested in trail riding so I d like to find someone who trailers to Calero, Casaa Loma, Henry Coe or any trail system, who would like a riding partner. If anyone in our club knows of a situation that might work, please give me a call. Michele Hiatt (408-506- 9619) Lessons in Secure Seat riding. Western and English, it is all about balance, safety and having fun. Trailer-in's also available and training tune-ups. Email for pricing and information. Club member discount. http://www.equestriantraining.com, amber@equestriantraining. 408 888 8703 FOR SALE: Handy for camping: pocket anvil w.backsaver slip -in leg to widen, narrow or straighten shoes. comes w. a hoofstand and rocker. Toolbox with clinchers, hoof knives, hoof measure, files,1 wedge and more. New $500. make offer Arabian costume for horse and rider: new $1000. Will sell for $500. call me 408 241 3460 or e-mail me lfritz38@sbcglobal.net 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 or the 20th of the month. Please send articles, classified ads, pictures and stories to: mail@smhorse.org April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 10
CHITTY BLOG COE PARK and RAIN: There are plenty of dirt roads you can ride on in wet During the rainy season the county parks are often weather, so take advantage of them and show some closed so many people head to Coe Park. PLEASE do respect for the trails in Coe Park and the volunteers who not ride on the single track trails for 48 hours after it has work so hard to ensure that we, the public, continue to rained ½ or more in 24 hours. have several hundred miles of trails to ride on in this fantastic park. COE PARK EVENTS MAY-19 - Ranch Day APR-07 - APR-08 Guided Backpacking Tour MAY-25 - MAY-28 Coit Camp Weekend APR-14 - Equestrian Wildflower Ride JUN-09 - Henry Coe 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk APR-27 - APR-29 Backcountry Weekend 2018 JUN-16 - Open Space Authority Equestrian Ride MAY-06 - Gilroy Hot Springs and Historic Anza Trail Tour on Horseback Wildflower Ride Apr 14th- ride is about 6.6 miles, level, easy ride. Ready to ride at 10 am. Should be back at staging area about 1-1:30, depending when we get everyone out of the parking lot. Lunch will be at the parking lot picnic benches for those who want to stay. $6 parking fee. Bring exact amount. Haul all manure out of staging area. GHS-Anza Ride, May 6. About 7 miles. Gate at Coyote Creek entrance open only from 9-9:30 am. We will ride part of the Anza Ride, return to the trailers for lunch, then tour the Hot Springs. Most trailers will be blocked in, so everyone needs to be prepared to tour the GHS or wait at their trailer until the group returns. There is a $5 charge for the tour. $6 parking fee. Bring exact amount. Pick up all manure and carry out at staging area. Again, depending on when we start riding and how long lunch is, should be done about 2-3 pm. Contact Chere 408-683-2247 or Kitty 408-842-6215 for more information or check the Henry Coe State Park website. Please note: the above events are NOT SMHA sponsored events. For SCC Parks Trail Work Pre-registration is required. contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930. https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/volunteer/pages/13calvolunteereventstrainings.aspx for more information. Call Chere to let her know your volunteer hours, these defer park fees for our Poker Rides..Santa Clara County Parks Volunteer Opportunities Every Sunday Weeding Party Santa Teresa County Park 10a 1pm Every Saturday Weeding Party at Hellyer County Park https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hellyer-park-fall-weeding-party-registration-37402080630 https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/volunteer/pages/13calvolunteereventstrainings.aspx April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 11
San Martin Horsemen s Associ Association P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 San Martin Horseman s Play Day Ranch Trail Competition Saturday May 5th 2018 Invite your friends April. 2018 San Martin Horseman s Association www.smhorse.org P.O. Box 275 San Martin, CA 95046 Page 12