C.R.R. Trail Blazer. The Newsletter of the California Range Riders. BLAZING SADDLES XIII May 26-28

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1 C.R.R. Trail Blazer The Newsletter of the California Range Riders California Range Riders BLAZING SADDLES XIII May Come on out for four days of fun with your horse and guns! Arrive Friday at 2:00 set up camp, saddle up, and get ready for a great time. Dry camping-horse water available Limited pipe stalls available at $10.00 a night-rsvp to Old Buckaroo Saturday & Sunday WASSA match, Monday CRR playday Saturday night potluck-western BBQ theme-bring your favorite side dish to share. Optional clinics with Jerry Bestpitch, or call him to schedule a time. jb@jbranch.com Put on your boots and get ready for a Tale of the Tail contest-open to all CRR members, judging by pervious years winners. Bring a tail to show us and tell us a story about how you got the tail-it can be fiction or truth it s up to listeners to decide! Optional parade in Sacramento with the Myers Gang on Monday. The Myers Gang will be pushing cattle through camp; join them for Penning and Sorting Friday Monday I ve heard rumors or a rubber duck race too!

2 P a g e 2 ROY ROGERS RANGERS present CMSA CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 DIAMOND BAR ARENA, 6055 CENTRAL AVE., CERES, CA. JUNE 15 FRIDAY 11:00am - MOVE IN DAY 1:00pm Practice stages - $10.00 each 5:00pm Hospitality and welcome gathering JUNE 16 SATURDAY - CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION Rider meeting: 9:30am Main match 10am 4 stages Saturday evening barbeque dinner (time and details to be announced) JUNE 17 SUNDAY CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIION Main Match 10am 2 stages Rifle and Shotgun hosted by California Range Riders Award ceremony following CMSA Triple Points BUCKLE FOR OVERALL CHAMPION COWBOY BUCKLE FOR OVERALL CHAMPION COWGIRL Main match $40 each toward your division jackpot. Payback is up to 3 places: 1=$40; 2=$55.00/$25; 3=$60/$40/$20 Match Director: Johnnie Hendrick. Join us for a GREAT event. Venue boasts a huge arena, warm up arenas, bleachers, showers & restrooms, shade trees & picnic tables, dry camp site, rent stalls - NO portables; bring horse feed; tack store onsite; snack bar & barbeque. Pre-register. Bring your club flag for opening ceremony. GAME ON!! For more info: Cathy Hendrick (951) ; jhendrick1@earthlink.net DON T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!!

3 P a g e 3 Interesting Historical Dates in May: May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times, also observed as a workers' holiday or Labor Day. May 5th - Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, in which Mexican troops under General Ignacio Zaragoza, outnumbered three to one, defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III. May 11, To prevent its capture by Union forces advancing in Virginia, the Confederate Ironclad Merrimac was destroyed by the Confederate Navy. In March, the Merrimac had fought the Union Ironclad Monitor to a draw. Naval warfare was thus changed forever, making wooden ships obsolete. May 14, Smallpox vaccine was developed by Dr. Edward Jenner, a physician in rural England. Within 18 months, 12,000 persons in England had been vaccinated and the number of smallpox deaths dropped by two-thirds. May 14, During World War II, an Act of Congress allowed women to enlist for noncombat duties in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), the Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES), Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), and Semper Paratus Always Ready Service (SPARS), the Women's Reserve of the Marine Corp. May 17, Two dozen merchants and brokers established the New York Stock Exchange. In good weather they operated under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street. In bad weather they moved inside to a coffeehouse to conduct business. May 17, The first Kentucky Derby horse race took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville. May 20, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island, in the Spirit of St. Louis attempting to win a $25,000 prize for the first solo nonstop flight between New York City and Paris. Thirty-three hours later, after a 3,600 mile journey, he landed at Le Bourget, Paris, earning the nickname "Lucky Lindy" and becoming an instant worldwide hero. May 20, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. May 21, The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. May 24, Telegraph inventor Samuel Morse sent the first official telegraph message from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. May 27, Two hundred thousand people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco by walking across it. May 27, Wild Bill Hickok ( ) was born in Troy Grove, Illinois. He was a frontiersman, lawman, legendary marksman, army scout and gambler. May 28- Memorial Day (first observed on May 5, 1865 as Decoration Day with the tradition of decorating soldiers' graves from the Civil War with flowers.) The observance date was later moved to May 30th and included American graves from World War I and World War II, and became better known as Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, thus creating a three-day holiday weekend.

4 P a g e 4 May 29, Following the American Civil War, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation granting general amnesty to Confederates. The amnesty excluded high ranking Confederates and large property owners, who had to apply individually to the President for a pardon. Following an oath of allegiance, all former property rights, except slaves, were returned to the former owners. Visit The History Place for more information. Jerry Bestpitch May 02 Grace Torakawa May 04 Jack Safford May 06 Robbie Conley May 08 Coleen Davis May 11 Kendra Gomez May 12 Robert Leggitt May 12 Melissa Engelbert May 13 Lindsay Holland May 18 Kimberly Conley May 25 Mari Benson May 27 Caleb Johnson May 29 Tamala Lippincott May 30

5 P a g e 5 Announcements: Mark your calendars! An event you won't want to miss... The Great Basin Pistoleers and the California Range Riders are co-producing a cowboy mounted shooting competition at the Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo August 17-19th Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center in Reno, Nevada Shoot details coming soon! Matches/Divisions We are going to combine Seniors and regular classes as far as match awards go, until the economy improves and more riders can participate. As far as CMSA is concerned, your divisions will still be separate, CMSA class rules apply towards move-ups. This does not apply to state shoots. As a courtesy to the arenas we shoot at, please keep your dogs on a leash at matches...i get a lot of complaints from arena owners, as well as people trying to have a nice dinner at the potlucks. Only match supplied ammo/blanks will be allowed at CRR shoots, due to liability concerns.

6 P a g e 6 L a s s o A D e a l : I am trying to sell my horse because my wife is having back surgery and no longer riding. My horse is 16 years old, quarter horse, white, hands, been used in Civil War reenactments, Police Mounted certified, used in cowboy mounted shooting, a great beginner s horse. My son was shooting a rifle over his head when he was only 14, but now he s grown and off to the military. I would let go for or best offer. Anyone you know looking for a good horse? I will be very picky on who buys this horse, including an inspection on where he will be kept. This horse has been in our family for over 10 years. Thank you Mike.Doyle@fresno.gov Rugers for sale Pair of Ruger Vaqueros 3 3/4" with birdhead grip. These have only been lightly usedabout 20 shoots. They have had professional action jobs and hammers have been turned down. These shoot great. You will just love these guns and it is very hard to find the birdhead grips!! I am asking $1250 (FIRM) for the pair. Contact Christy at cwinsinger@cox.net or call or text I live in Kansas but these can be shipped at your expense! Pair of Taurus single action revolvers. They are the Gauchos model, 45 cal. Long colt. These guns are like brand new. Each gun has had 25 rounds put through them to make sure everything is in good working condition. Each gun has owners manual and warranty paper work. These guns have a great feel and very smooth action. They have been kept in a foam case sealed from dirt and moister and the finish is like new. These guns are perfect for a new shooter just starting out. $800 I also build custom holsters and belt rigs tailored to your personal size and specification. They can be tooled with any picture or theme you choose including, your brand, initials, collage logo and etc.. Custom tooling with matching spots or conchos brings that classic touch to your personal leather rig. I do take custom orders and right now I am about 1 month out on shipping. I will add a custom leather rig with the pair of guns for a fantastic low price of $1000. This is a $425 holster and belt rig, however when you purchase the pair of guns you will get this rig for only $200. That s a savings of $225. This rig comes with three holsters (one right handed, one left handed and one cross draw holster) All are matching design with wide back belt that has a horse head and two pistols with the barrels crossing. They all match with the Texas Lone Star design and conchos. I will be happy to send you photos. me at davidlskipworth@gmail.com or call me at Spotted Elk SASS # Phone # Tombstone, AZ Ken also makes shotgun & rifle scabbards, and pistol holsters.

7 Club Dues CMSA has increased it's membership dues. Joining CRR & CMSA and renewing dues for 2012 important change, please read carefully. CMSA has increased it s membership prior to the World's in October. So as of October 1, 2011, CMSA will no longer offer club discounts. So if you're planning to shoot at a CMSA match after October 24th, you must renew your dues prior to the next match. CMSA is now running it's calendar year from the World's in October. As of Monday, October 24, 2011, we're officially in the 2012 CMSA calendar year. If you haven't had a qualified win in 2011 and wish to switch classes, this is the time to declare it. Individual membership: CMSA is now $70, CRR is $50, total = $120 Family membership: CMSA is now $100, CRR is $80, total = $180 ***If you join or renew with CMSA on your own (no more CMSA discount), please list CA5,California Range Riders, as your club. It's important that all club members renew their CMSA membership for 2012, through our club, the California Range Riders. Go to the CMSA website and print the renewal form, fill it out and sign it, then scan and them or mail them along with your check made payable to CRR. Mail them to: Steve Holland 2480 Day Road Gilroy, Ca Check the CMSA website if you're not sure which clubs are affiliated If you have questions, feel free to call me at or oldbuckaroo7@aol.com Your Opinions Count! Suggestions for improvement of future matches and ideas for prizes have been asked for at the awards ceremonies. If you are too shy to speak up in a group setting, take a moment to talk to Steve or one of our board members or send an . C.R.R. is always looking to make improvements for all of its members. Don t forget, every now and again you will receive a survey ranging from practice places, match places and days, to awards and many subjects in between. Please fill them out

8 P a g e 8 and return them. These surveys are designed to help improve our club for our club members. They are read and go before our board for votes and consideration. Maybe you have a suggestion you have not seen in a survey or cannot wait to suggest, it to Old Buckaroo at Oldbuckaroo7@aol.com. The board members look forward to your input! Watch your s for announcements regarding upcoming practices and fun activities. Check our website for 2012 Match dates. Remember, participating in Demos, Wild West Shows, and Clinics, as well as shooting at matches, will get you credit for CRR year end awards. Volunteer, It s a lot of fun! Submit your items for sale, stories (two part is OK!) and announcements to add to the newsletter to Debbie at scarletangel86@sbcglobal.net. If you have any changes in your contact information, please it to Secretary Judy Stewart at: calgirl101ranch@aol.com C.R.R. Officers: President: Steve Holland Secretary: Judy Stewart Vice Pres: Jerry Bestpitch Treasurer: Judy Millikin Board members: Constance Jaegel Jerry Kurtz Debbie McAlpin Dan Millikin Joe Squillacioti

9 P a g e 9 Looking forward to seeing all of our new members and prospective members at these upcoming events. If you re inexperienced, come ride time-only and learn the in s and outs of cowboy mounted shooting. APRIL in Review APRIL Saturday GBP (Reno club) Playday/practice (Ione) Great weather 88 degrees both days, pretty well attended 28 riders and more spectators. The potluck was awesome, lots of good cooks in CRR Don Copeland was the overall man with clean stages, with Jerry Kurtz second. Judy Stewart was the overall Lady, with Janet Freeland second. Sunday CRR Quicksilver Shootout X (Ione) CMSA Jerry Bestpitch was the overall man with clean stages, with Don Copeland second. Janet Freeland was the overall Lady, with Judy Moore second. APRIL CRR Desperado Trail I (Hoffmans Arena, Turlock) CMSA Great weather 82 degrees both days and another good potluck. Jon Fix and others played guitars and sang campfire songs. The arena was in great shape and the Hoffman Gang worked hard on showing us great hospitality. Jerry Bestpitch was the overall man with clean stages, with Jerry Kurtz second. Judy Moore was the overall Lady, with Judy Stewart second. We tried out some new blanks from OutlawBlanks...no misfires...no complaints And a big thank you to all that helped cleanup, range master, set courses, scorekeeping, announcing. Upcoming events MAY 5 *** Sonora Parade (Sonora) CRR is looking for riders to participate MAY 19 CRR practice/clinic (Hearts Desire Arena, Turlock) Please RSVP MAY CRR Blazing Saddles XIII (Rio Linda) CMSA JUNE 8-10 CRR Horse Expo (Sacramento) info booth & clinics RSVP please, we need volunteers to work the booth and clinics JUNE CRR California State (Diamond Bar, Ceres) CMSA RSVP please JUNE SASS EoT World Championship (NM) SASS rumor has it CMSA will run the mounted shoot

10 P a g e 10 The reason for RSVP s RSVP s are important. It helps us plan the amount of supplies (ammo, balloons, etc ) we need at each event. Many times the balloon setter groups want to know how much they will be paid (ahead of time). They are paid by the number of contestants and the number of stages run. The Diamond Bar would like to be able to purchase the appropriate amount of food, instead of over buying or having to make a last minute trip to the store. It s a courtesy and I ask all of you to make an effort in the coming year. As you know, CRR does many activities in addition to mounted shooting competitions, practices, parades, and clinics. Events are subject to change Be sure to read your s and watch for last minute announcements. The 2012 event calendar is available on our website. We now have a Facebook website check it out and join. Just type in the search window (upper right) California Range Riders (CRR) v=wall&gid= Click on events. We have 18+ events listed, so please feel free to RSVP. As always, a big thank you to Scarlet Angel (Debbie McAlpin) for the excellent work on the CRR Trailblazer, and to all the contributing writers great job!...keep it comin. Happy trails to all Old Buckaroo New CRR Members Janet Freeland from Stagecoach, NV Welcome to the Fire We look forward to seeing you soon at more CRR events.

11 P a g e 11 Be sure to look over our event calendar; it has been updated as of this afternoon. I m so looking forward to Blazing Saddles XIII, hope to see everyone there. Don t forget to RSVP! Scarlet Angel Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain. "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." Mark Twain

12 P a g e Match Dates ( ) Schedule by Old Buckaroo MAY 12 MAY 13 MAY 12 MAY 19 MAY *MAY 28 *** Sonora Parade (Sonora) Mother s Day *** Foothills Parade (Ione Picnic Assoc) CRR practice/clinic (Hearts Desire Arena, Turlock CRR Blazing Saddles XIII (Rio Linda) WSSA,CRR Balloons: Jerry s CGA Kids Memorial Day JUNE 6-9 JUNE 8-10 JUNE CMSA Central US Championship (Guthrie, Oklahoma) CMSA CRR Horse Expo (Sacramento) CRR California State (Diamond Bar, Ceres) CMSA Balloons: American Heritage Girls Troop 1012 *JUNE 17 Father s Day JUNE SASS EoT World Championship (NM) SASS JUNE 22 *** Cattle Drive for Folsom Rodeo (Folsom) JULY 4 R Horse JULY 4 *** Alameda Mayor s Parade, Wild West (Alameda) JULY 4 JULY JULY Independence Day Salinas Rodeo (Salinas) CRR Ghost Riders in the Sky VI (Ione) (tribute to Nolie Johnson and Tim Foster) Balloons: Ione Grange AUG 1-4 AUG AUG CMSA Western US Championship (Las Vegas) CMSA CRR /GBP Showdown in Reno (Reno Livestock Events Cen ter) at the Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo CRR Faultline War VIII (Ceres) SASS & WSSA CA State Balloons: American Heritage Girls Troop 1012 SEPT 1-3 *** Gold Rush Days (Sacramento) jb@jbranch *Sept 3 Labor Day SEPT 4-8 CMSA Eastern US Championship (Murfreesboro, Tenn) SEPT CRR Gold Dust Fever XI (Ione) CMSA Balloons: Ione Grange SEPT WSSA World Championship (Idaho) OCT 6-7 CRR Ride Into Purgatory IX (Ceres)

13 P a g e 13 OCT 7 OCT OCT NOV 3-4 *Nov 22 Balloons: American Heritage Girls Troop 1012 CRR Columbus Day Parade (SF) CRR Grand National, Rodeo Cow Palace (SF) Mounted Shooting Booth CMSA Worlds (Amarillo, Texas) CMSA CRR Shootout at Boothill V (Ione) Balloons: Ione Grange Thanksgiving NOV 29-DEC 2 *** SASS Convention/Cowboy Christmas (Las Vegas, NV) ***represents tentative dates CRR California Range Riders Old Buckaroo oldbuckaroo7@aol.com Gilroy, La Honda, San Jose, Ceres, Sacramento, Livermore, Waterford GBP Great Basin Pistoleers Reno, NV