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First, as your president I cannot emphasize enough the importance to check the BCHU calendar on www.bchu.com and the Wasatch Front calendar for local event happenings.

1 Wasatch Front Chapter Newsletter Happy Valentines Day! ISSUE: 1 February 2011 From the Presidents Saddle Welcome everyone to the middle of winter, by the time you receive this we will be closer than further to spring. There is a lot to cover this month. First, as your president I cannot emphasize enough the importance to check the BCHU calendar on and the Wasatch Front calendar for local event happenings. There you will find the most up-do-date status on the events planned at both State and local levels. I did want to put a few words in on the TRaILS Extravaganza held this Jan. at the Davis Co. Event Center. The number of exhibitors topped 40 with only 2 no-shows. Although attendance was down a bit from last year the steady flow worked out better than the 11 o clock rush and exit crowds of the past. There were more door prizes this year and, overall, I thought a better variety of spectators-not just from the horsey world. Again, I thank Smith and Edwards for donating the Grand Prize panniers. When you are shopping at S&E, please let them know you belong to Bchu and appreciate their support. Your past president and current state Chairman, Craig Allen, said I want to thank all that participated and donated valuable time and effort to make this event happen and be a successful one. I encourage the further support & participation from all members to ensure we continue to show our commitment to Federal, State, and Local agencies/communities. One more important issue I will be building upon this year is the Forest Service Trail System and how trails are classified. This is very important for everyone to be on top of to keep ourselves and horses on the trails. 19-9am, Terra Ride WFBCHU EVENTS February 16-6:30pm, Monthly meeting & potluck. Volunteer hours. 22-7pm, Beginner Trial Ride Classes March 5-9am-12pm, WF Chapter Equine Immunization and Brand Inspection Clinic. Where: Allen s Horseplay, 2155 South 3500 West, Taylor, UT ( , Horse Expo 16-6:30pm, monthly meeting & potluck. Colic & founder seminar , BCHU State Meeting, Kanab, Utah April 1-3, WF Chapter first overnighter and work project on Antelope Island. 16-8:30am to 3:30pm, WF Pack and LNT Clinic For 2011, we are looking for new and creative ideas going forward to improve and build upon our membership. Remember that our number one issue here is to keep our public lands open. Everything else we do is in support of that. You have a great team of officers and please feel free to contact any one of them and share your ideas for improvement. Mike Bodin

From Your Past President and New BCHU State Education Officer: Scott LeRoy I want to thank all of you for all of the support that you have given the Wasatch Front Back Country Horsemen Chapter and

Last year was a really tough year for me physically and many of you stepped up to the plate when it was needed and I want to thank everyone for doing that.

2 From Your Past President and New BCHU State Education Officer: Scott LeRoy I want to thank all of you for all of the support that you have given the Wasatch Front Back Country Horsemen Chapter and also the friendship and camaraderie that you have provided myself and my family over the last three years as your President of the chapter and for the last seven years as a member. Last year was a really tough year for me physically and many of you stepped up to the plate when it was needed and I want to thank everyone for doing that. I have turned over the bridle and reins as President of the Wasatch Front chapter and Mr. Mike Bodin has done a fabulous job and will continue to do so. He has wonderful officers to help him accomplish all the many tasks at hand and I m asking each one of you to give him the same support that you have given to me. Mike has some great ideas and is a wonderful administrator and has a great feel for horses and people. It would be appreciated, as he is putting together many subcommittee s, to distribute the weight of the chapter and that you step up and volunteer. Please always remember this is a volunteer organization and we are dealing with human beings that are not perfect and sometimes in stressful situations with their horses or just life in general, but I honestly feel that everyone in this chapter has everyone s best interest in mind at all times. I m not going anywhere, I will still attend functions, work projects and you know how I like to boss everyone around at overnighters and trail rides. Craig has presented to me the ominous wonderful task of being the State Education Officer for BCHU and I gladly accepted that position. I hope to make the education aspects even better and fulfill our mission as members of the greatest volunteer organization I have ever seen assembled. Please take the time to read the BCHU Mission Statement it should be on all documents going out and embedded in all new, old members alike, we are a service organization that does a lot of horseback and trail riding. SEE YA ON THE TRAILS!!!!!!! Scott LeRoy Welcome New Members We welcome new members, David Bennett, Chris Golding, Bruce and Jeannie Bassett and their families and look forward to a great year of learning, riding and work projects! We also encourage old members to renew their memberships, allowing BCHU to continue our mission of keeping the back country trails open to equestrian use for all to enjoy. BCHU MISSION STATEMENT 1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America s Back Country. 2. To work to ensure that the public land remains open to recreational stock use. 3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resources. 4. To educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise and sustaining use of the back country resources by horsemen and the general public. 5. To foster and encourage the formation of new state backcountry horseman organizations. WEB Service Provided by XMISSION.COM Page 2

Wasatch Front Chapter Officers 2010 President Mike Bodin 801-529-7115 michaelbodin@comcast.net Vice President Michael Gamble 801-451-5554 mrgamble1@comcast.

3 Wasatch Front Chapter Officers 2010 President Mike Bodin Vice President Michael Gamble Secretaries Inger Christensen Christie Spangenberg, , Treasurer Nancy McKay Trail Boss Don Bradshaw Trail Boss Richard Webb Activities/Chuckwagon Chapter Calendar Coordinator Tarryn Galloway New Member Coordinator Newsletter Jan Duffin Staying Productive During the Winter Months By Kaaren Published: January 18, 2010 In much of the country, consistent winter riding is not a possibility unless you have an indoor riding arena or are a very hearty sort. For many of us who are used to spending time outdoors on a daily basis with our horses, this season can feel quite un-productive but does not need to be. Here are a few suggestions to staying productive during the winter months. This is a great time to thoroughly clean all equipment, feeding the clean leather with a coat of conditioner or oil to prevent cracking and/or mold that is very difficult to eradicate. If you have synthetic equipment, it too benefits from a thorough cleaning. As you clean, check for any stitching breakdown, cracks, or metal fatigue. Billets & girths need a careful inspection of all buckles, elastic, stitching for signs of wear. Most saddle repair shops have quicker turn around in the winter which will save you downtime during the peak riding seasons. Don t forget to clean & condition your gloves & chaps too!! Take your saddle pads home for a complete vacuuming before throwing into the wash. Wash- in conditioners for cotton & wool pads are available through most tack catalogues & shops. Saddle pads that have been neglected during the winter leaving hair, dirt & sweat to clog the fibers, break down the materials, shortening the life of the pad. A stiff, dirty pad will also negatively affect saddle fit. Give all pads the once over for worn/stressed spots, stitching breakdown or binding fatigue. Take a few minutes when you visit your horse to groom with a mitt or rubber curry to stimulate the skin which often suffers in the winter under blankets or a heavy coat. Also makes for quality bonding time. Even if you can t ride consistently, you can still keep your horse supple & mentally engaged by using some of the TTEAM, Connect Riding, or Horse Yoga exercises for minutes a few times a week. My horses love the carrot stretches that many of these methods employ. This can go along way to enhance the bond you have with your equine friends as well as keeping them (& yourself) mentally & physically stimulated during the down times. For yourself, explore some of the many yoga or Pilates DVD s available for riders so you stay in shape through the winter months as well. Happy Trails!! Kaaren Page 3

4 BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF UTAH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION HELP BY GETTING INVOLVED We will be glad to give you more information about our activities and involvement in the decision making process that affects our ability to ride, pack and camp in the places of our choice. Many important decisions have been made without input from horsemen and will continue to be made without us though often with input from those who prefer not to see horses or mules on any trail or in any backcountry areas. Don t you agree it s about time we all get involved? Join BCHU and help preserve our heritage!!! New Membership Renewal WASATCH FRONT CHAPTER/BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF UTAH P.O. Box 42, Hooper, Utah (801) NAME(S): *Please list names for family membership. Children over 18 may be included in family membership or join as individual members. ADDRESS: Street, City, State and Zip Code PHONE NUMBERS: Home Work Cell (S): OTHER HORSE/MULE ASSOCIATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Liability Release: MUST BE SIGNED Recognizing the fact that there is a potential for an accident wherever horse/mule use is involved, which can cause injuries to horses/mules, riders, and spectators and also recognizing the fact that Back Country Horsemen of Utah, including units, officers, directors, or members cannot always know the condition of trails or the experience of riders or horses/mules taking part in trail rides or other BCHU functions, I do hereby release the above named from any claim or right for damages which might occur to me, my minor children or horses/mules. By signing this release, I/WE recognize the following Utah State Law, UCA 78-27b Limitations on liability for Equine and Livestock Activities. It shall be presumed that participants in equine or livestock activities are aware of and understand that there are inherent risks associated with these activities. Inherent risk with regard to equine or livestock activities means those dangers or conditions, which are an integral part of equine or livestock activities. The equine activity sponsor is not liable for those inherent risks. If you are unwilling to assume these risks for yourself or for those under your supervision, you should not participate in these activities. Signed: Date: Signed: Date: YES, you may share my telephone number and address with other BCHU Members NO, do not share my telephone number and address with other BCHU Members MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: BCHU-P.O. Box 42, Hooper, Utah Individual $30.00 Family $40.00 Patron $ to Benefactor $ AMOUNT PAID $ (Check or Cash) SIGNED: Date: By WF/BCHU Representative Page 4

5 2011 TRAILS Exptravaganza-Thank You All For Your Support!!! Page 5

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6 Please Support our Chapter Members and Their Businesses Dallas Green Farm & Home 3752 South 4700 West West Haven, Utah Millcreek Animal Hospital 1920 West 250 North, #19 (exit 346) Marriott-Slaterville, UT New Home of CWAH Aspen Grove VETERINARY CLINIC, INC. Dean J. Taylor, D.V.M South 1900 West (801) West Haven, Utah Fax (801) Weston Creek Gaited Horses Bill & Shelly Spradlin Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses Weston, Idaho Rocky Mountain Horses (208) Gaited Mules Cell (208) SMITH AND EDWARDS CO North Hwy 126 (801) Farr West, Utah Page 6

FROM: Tom Fuller P.O. Box 939 Chatom, Alabama For Immediate Release

FROM: Tom Fuller P.O. Box 939 Chatom, Alabama 251 513 1499 tef@tokh.com For Immediate Release The Alabama Stock Horse Association, an affiliate of the American Stock Horse Association, is bringing a very