C.R.R. Trail Blazer. The Newsletter of the California Range Riders

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1 California Range Riders C.R.R. Trail Blazer The Newsletter of the California Range Riders The Party.by Johnny Longknife & Sierra Rose The May issue of the C.R.R. Trail Blazer included an open invitation, Happy 62nd Birthday to Jerry Bestpitch and Happy 35th Anniversary to the JB Ranch. Hope to see y all at the party! Saturday May 3rd was a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze, a perfect day for a party. Scarlet Angel, Wicked Wayze (Debbie & Bill McAlpin), Sierra Rose and Johnny Longknife (Barbara & John Cuneo) arrived at the JB Ranch party early afternoon and were greeted by party hosts, Jerry and Lisa. We were escorted to the gathering place under a big shade tree by the homestead house and introduced to the folks already there. This was a very relaxed come as you are gathering, as people kept coming and going all day and well into the evening. We met folks who were Jerry s friends, neighbors, customers, business associates, and even folks who rode with Jerry in the Highway 50 wagon train events. Naturally, California Range Riders Mounted Shooters were also in attendance. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful layout of food and drinks including taco makings, nachos and dip, deviled eggs and a spicy southwestern bean dish. There was even a bar with water, soft drinks and beer on tap featuring two excellent offerings from a local micro brewery. Lisa even mixed drinks for those who wanted them, including her famous margaritas. During the afternoon, Jerry gave tours of the JB Ranch, trail rides around the property, and set up a big screen TV in the harness room and shop area with continuous videos of wagon rides, shooting events, wagon and trail events and many western and cowboy events, fairs and shows Jerry has participated in, including a couple of movies he has been in. By evening, the food and drinks were moved to a spacious and comfortable assembly area behind the house with ample seating and tables. We were then treated to not only more food and drinks, but also real authentic traditional country and western music by the Campfire Crooners, the best country western dance music I have heard in a long time. From time to time, between her hosting activities, Lisa played the spoons with the band. Lisa has many talents we found out. About sundown, we thanked Jerry and Lisa for a wonderful day and headed home as Scarlet and Wicked Wayze had a long drive home and we had chores to do. Jerry was one of the first people we met when we got interested in mounted shooting. We were introduced at a practice for a club that is no longer active and again at a competition at the Ponderosa. We had gone to both places to see what mounted shooting was all about. During the lunch break at Ponderosa, Jerry spotted us at a table and joined. He asked us if we had any questions about the sport and we began talking about the guns and horses. I don t really know if Jerry realized that day he made quite the impression on a group of people whose interest in the sport was just getting started, and he hasn t been able to get rid of us yet! Haha. That was Jerry was a men s level 2 and won his division at the Ponderosa as well as the Pacific Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) Western Region Overall Championship. He took this title in 2003 & 2004 too. Today, Jerry has a lot of wins behind

2 P a g e 2 him for cowboy mounted shooting and a lot of miles too. He was the first men s level 6 shooter in Ca., and he has traveled to many different states as well, proudly representing our sport. He has been, and still is, a professional wrangler, trail guide, and trainer of horse and riders alike, giving riding and mounted shooting lessons and clinics to all those who desire to increase their skills. If you are interested in learning from one of the best, give Jerry a call. If you would like to know more about Jerry, check out the ranch s website home.html Who is Jerry Bestpitch is a very interesting read. One last thing that I learned recently about Jerry is that he proudly served our country too, so remember to thank him on Veteran s day. Everyone is looking forward to the next party. Will there be a 63rd birthday and 36th anniversary party? We hope so. Ride like you stole em and shoot like you want to keep em Jerry Bestpitch

3 P a g e 3 Rip-Roaring opportunity for you and your horse! Equine Dentistry July 11 th 2014 weekend JD Cowgirl, aka Constance Jaegel, is hosting Dr. Richard Miller, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Miller specializes in Equine Dentistry only. This clinic will be held at Constance s place (9255 Tesla Rd in Livermore). The clinic will be held on July 11 and 12 th 2014 this year! Please call Constance for details or to book a spot. Contact info: Cell # is (408) , Home # is (925) and is iwasjdcowgirl@yahoo.com Dr. Miller brings his mobile office to Constance s ranch. His office is really something to see. It is a large horse trailer converted into one heck of a Dental facility on wheels. Your horse is asked to load into a trailer and the Dr. will show you hands on your horses areas of necessary work or maintenance for good horse health. Only work you approve will be completed and is very reasonably priced. In my experience, Dr. Miller and his team were as wonderful with his four legged patients as their two legged owners. He encourages owner participation and photos. Dr. Miller is VERY thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. Constance has hosted Dr. Miller for over 8 years now. The Dr. and his crew would like to get at least eight people to sign up per day for the clinic. Check out Dr. Miller s web site: This is worth checking out ya ll AND bringing your 4 legged 4-wheel drive. If you have any questions or would like to sign up contact iwasjdcowgirl@yahoo.com

4 Page 4 June 2014 Photos by Bruce Shoji C.R.R. Trail Blazer

5 P a g e 5 June 3, 1808-Confederate president Jefferson Davis ( ) was born at Todd County, Kentucky. After the Southern states formed the Confederacy in 1861, he hoped to be named commander of the Confederate military forces but was instead chosen to be president, serving until Following the Civil War, he was imprisoned but never brought to trial. He died at age 81 in New Orleans. June 5, Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded He died at 1:44 a.m., June 6, at age 42, leaving behind his wife Ethel and eleven children. June 8, Apache leader Cochise died on the Chiricahua Reservation in southeastern Arizona. After a peace treaty had been broken by the U.S. Army in 1861, he waged war against settlers and soldiers, forcing them to withdraw from southern Arizona. June 10, actress Hattie McDaniel ( ) was born in Wichita, Kansas. She won an Academy Award in 1940 for her role as 'Mammy' in Gone with the Wind. June 11, American football coach Vince Lombardi ( ) was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1959, he became head coach of the Green Bay Packers, winning five NFL titles and two Super Bowls in nine seasons. June 14, The first U.S. Military service, the Continental Army consisting of six companies of riflemen, was established by the Second Continental Congress. The next day, George Washington was appointed by a unanimous vote to command the army. June 14, John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, "...that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation." This anniversary is celebrated each year in the U.S. as Flag Day. June 19, Baseball great Lou Gehrig ( ) was born in New York City. He played in 2,130 consecutive games and seven World Series for the New York Yankees and had a lifetime batting average of.340. He contracted the degenerative muscle disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now called 'Lou Gehrig's disease,' and died on June 2, June 20, The U.S. Congress officially adopted the Great Seal of the United States of America. June 20, Military hero and actor Audie Murphy ( ) was born in Kingston, Texas. He was the most decorated American soldier of World War II, awarded 37 medals and decorations, including the Medal of Honor for single-handedly turning back a German infantry company by climbing on a burning U.S. tank destroyer and firing its.50-cal. machine gun, killing 50 Germans. He later became an actor in western and war movies and made 45 films including; The Red Badge of Courage (1951), Destry (1954), and To Hell and Back (1955), based on his autobiography. He died May 28, 1971, in a plane crash near Roanoke, Virginia. June 23, The last formal surrender of Confederate troops occurred as Cherokee leader and Confederate Brigadier General Watie surrendered his battalion comprised of American Indians in the Oklahoma Territory. June 25, During the American Civil War, the Seven Days Campaign began as Confederate General Robert E. Lee launched a series of assaults to prevent a Union attack on Richmond, Virginia. The Campaign included battles at Oak Grove, Gaine's Mills, Garnett's Farm, Golding's Farm, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill, resulting in over 36,000 casualties on both sides. Despite losing the final assault at Malvern Hill, the Confederates succeeded in preventing the Union Army from taking Richmond. June 25, General George A. Custer attacked an encampment of Sioux Indians near Little Bighorn River in Montana. Custer and his men were then attacked by Indian braves. Only one scout and a single horse survived 'Custer's Last Stand' on the Little Bighorn Battlefield. Visit The History Place for more information.

6 P a g e 6 Happy Birthday Tim Foster June 01, 1954 June 4, 2009 Kim Lisle June 01 Ron Myers June 02 Ed Park June 03 Cheyenne Hambey June 06 Christian Henderson June 07 Mike Lutzker June 09 Ken Tucker June 09 Patrick O Conner June 12 Kristine Giordano June 14 Matt Moreno June 19 Deb Butcher June 22 Sarah Van Horn June 30 Holsters for sale, worn twice. $500 2 saddles: $ for the big saddle (corriente) the small saddle is black and pink $ If interested please contact Debra Foster at dleeflang7@aol.com

7 P a g e 7 President: Steve Holland Secretary: Judy Stewart C.R.R. Officers: Board members: Constance Jaegel Jerry Kurtz Debbie McAlpin Dan Millikin Joe Squillacioti Vice Pres: Jerry Bestpitch Treasurer: Judy Lewis

8 P a g e 8 HOFFMAN S ARENA FAMILY OWNED AND FAMILY RUN SINCE 1963 NOW BOARDING HURRY FOR THE PERFECT SPOT QUALITY HORSE BOARDING IN A PARK LIKE SETTING WASH RACKS TACK ROOMS ARENA WOODED TRAILS OVERNIGHT CAMP SITES RV DUMP PONDS ROUND PEN TRAILER PARKING ROPING STEERS AND BARRELS AVAILABLE HORSE TRAINING LESSONS/BEGINNING TO ADVANCED PRICING VARIES/PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE CALL GERRY S CELL

9 P a g e 9 Howdy all...come out and shoot!!! Looking forward to seeing all of our new members and prospective members at the upcoming events in If you re inexperienced, come ride time-only and learn the in s and outs of cowboy mounted shooting. Look for short notice, weather based practices and clinics to be announced shortly PAST EVENTS MAY CRR Blazing Saddles XII (Turlock) We had 21 competitors and 7 Time Onlys Top 10 shooters from Saturdays Blazing Saddles XII 1. Galen Griffin, was Overall, & won M2 and moved up to M3 2. Kent Harstad 3. Joe Squillacioti 4. Robin Hambey won the Overall Ladies, and received a move up credit #2 5. Judy Moore 6. Don Copeland 7 Jerry Kurtz 8. Mark Thomas, won the M1 and moved up to M2 9. Janet Freeland 10. Gerret Hoffman Lyn Letarti, won the Ladies 1, and received a move up credit #1 *** Don Copeland, won the Shotgun competition, Larie Merilles was 2nd *** Don Copeland, won the Rifle competition *** Galen Griffin, won the Jackpot competition clean shooters (13 riders entered) No one won, so we roll over $130

10 P a g e 10 Thank you to all that help in the arena, announcing, range mastering, cleanup, and the great folks at the Hoffman Arena, throughout the year. Don t be a benchwarmer pitch in, help out UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 3-8 CMSA Central US Championship (Guthrie, Oklahoma) JUNE 8 SJVR Duel on the Delta (Stockton) JUNE 14 GBP Shoot in Reno Area (Fernley, NV) JUNE MSA Horse Expo (Sacramento) JUNE RRR So Pacific Regional (Moreno Valley) JUNE 21 CRR Desperado Trail III (Turlock) JUNE 22 CRR Desperado Trail IV (Turlock) JUNE 28 SoCal (Murrieta) Watch your s for practice and possible spring/winter match dates The reason for RSVP s (it's a courtesy) RSVP s are important. It helps us plan the amount of supplies (ammo, balloons, etc ) we need at each event. There are many ways to RSVP: , text, phone, CMSA website, Facebook The 2014 match calendar is available on our website. Effective as of April 1st, 2013 riders that do not RSVP and "just show up" at a match, will be charged an office fee of $15 We now have a Facebook website check it out and join Just type in the search window (upper right) California Range Riders (CRR) Click on events We have 15+ 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

11 P a g e 11 The Things some people say Recently, Bruce posted this picture on facebook. It was commented on by a very good friend of mine who I grew up with, she moved to Texas about 20 years ago. Rolling back the pages of my history you would see the two of us, what some people would refer to as connected at the hip and most always on horses. Because of some of the things my friend said over the years about my horse, Buddy, I stuck with him through the many unpleasant moments of trying to work with him to become a mounted shooting horse. She shared this picture and posted the following comment with it: As a kid growing up in Northern California, we played Cowboys and Indians...One of us perfected the idea and continued the fun. This is my buddy, Debbie McAlpin, doing what she loves last Saturday afternoon. I Love ya Scarlet, and I'm proud of you. Weeee. Really, I don t think anybody could have come up with a more perfect comment to go with this picture. With that said, I want to thank everyone who puts in all of the hard work to make doing what I love to do, possible. Steve-thanks for all of your hard work to pull it all together; it s not an easy task, helping you where I can, I know the work you put in. Thanks to the Hoffman family for having the wonderful arena they work very hard at, late at night and early in the morning, to keep nice and safe for us riders. The area they provide for us to camp and keep our horses during the match makes it so much easier to come and enjoy the weekend. Please remember to pay your stall fees and clean up your area before you leave to show them your appreciation. To all of the balloon setters, I ve done this job too, it s not easy. Remember to thank them as you go by. To all of the folks who R.O., keeping the riders and balloon setters safe, they are there to help pick us up when we fall; enforcing the rules is no easy job either. To our scorekeepers/announcers, and people who run the computer, without you we would not know when to come into the arena or our times. Those that help set courses and pick up the arena when we are done-yeah I ve done these jobs too and I thank you for doing them as well. And special thanks to Bruce Shoji for capturing all of the moments of doing what we love to do! So, when you start to think things are running too slow, or there are mistakes, instead of complaining, Cowboy up and try doing one of these jobs. The help is appreciated more than you know. And thanks to all of the riders who show up and keep the fun going. Scarlet Angel scarletangel86@sbcglobal.net I pay my therapist in hay and oats. Scarlet Angel, Heaven n Hell all rolled into one. I wouldn t want to be the one on the Hell side. Patches McDuff, Single Action Shooting Society.

12 P a g e 12 M a y Match Dates ( ) Schedule by Old Buckaroo JAN 11 CRR Practice (Turlock) JAN 12 RRR (Moreno Valley) JAN 25 SoCal (Murrieta) FEB 1 CRR Awards Dinner Party (Barnwood, Ripon) FEB 8-9 CMSA Southwest Regional (Queen Creek, Az) FEB CMSA Winter US Championship (Queen Creek, Az) FEB 15 CRR Practice (San Martin) March 8 CRR Practice (Turlock) MARCH CRR Riders of the Purple Sage VI (Ione) MARCH 22 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) MARCH RRR CA State (Murrieta) APRIL 5-6 RRR 2 Shoots (Moreno Valley) APRIL 12 CRR Practice (Hoffmans Arena, Turlock) APRIL CMSA National Championship (Tunica, Miss) APRIL 26 CRR Quicksilver Shootout XII (Turlock) APRIL 27 RRR Bad to the Bone (Turlock) MAY 3 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) MAY 10 CRR Practice (Turlock) MAY CRR Blazing Saddles XII (Turlock) MAY 18 CD Shoot (Acton) MAY 25 RRR Shoot (Moreno Valley) JUNE 3-8 CMSA Central US Championship (Guthrie, Oklahoma) JUNE 8 SJVR Duel on the Delta (Stockton) JUNE 14 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) JUNE CRR Horse Expo (Sacramento) JUNE RRR So Pacific Regional (Moreno Valley) JUNE 21 CRR Desperado Trail III (Turlock) JUNE 22 CRR Desperado Trail IV (Turlock) JUNE 28 SoCal (Murrieta) JULY 12 CRR Ghost Riders in the Sky VIII (Turlock) JULY 13 CRR Ghost Riders in the Sky XI (Turlock)

13 P a g e 13 M a y JULY 19 SoCal (Murrieta) JULY 20 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) JULY 20 RRR (Moreno Valley) JULY 30-AUG 2 CMSA Western US Championship (Las Vegas) AUG 17 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) AUG 29-SEPT 6 CMSA Eastern US Championship (Murfreesboro, Tenn) AUG 30 CRR Faultline War X (Turlock) AUG 31 CRR Faultline War XI (Turlock) AUG RRR 2 Shoots (Moreno Valley) SEPT 20 CRR Gold Dust Fever XIII (Turlock) SEPT 21 CRR Gold Dust Fever XIII I (Turlock) SEPT 20 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) Sept 27 GBP Shoot in Reno (Fernley, NV) OCT 4-5 GBP Shoot in Reno Area (Fallon, NV) OCT 4 or 11 SoCal (Murrieta) OCT 11 CRR Ride Into Purgatory XI (Turlock) OCT 12 CRR Ride Into Purgatory XII (Turlock) OCT 12 RRR (Moreno Valley) OCT CMSA Worlds (Amarillo, Texas) NOV 8 CRR Shootout at Boothill VII (Turlock) NOV 9 CRR Shootout at Boothill VIII (Turlock) ***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 RRR Roy Rogers Rangers Moreno Valley SoCal SoCal CMSA Murietta SJVR San Joaquin Valley Rangers Stockton

14 We have a new website It is currently being re designed...be patient while we work out the bugs adding new photos, info, newsletters and more. CMSA members sign up for our events online If you have a current CMSA membership, you can sign up for the California Range Rider events online Register or login here Then go to "events", and select "State" = California Pick the shoots, go to "details and entry" Hit "I agree" There is no cost or cancellation fees to sign up Riders from out of the area often look to see if there will be a full class, to make it a worth while trip. 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 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 2014 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 Scarlet Angel AKA Debbie at scarletangel86@sbcglobal.net. If you have any changes in your contact information, please it to President Steve Holland at: oldbuckaroo7@aol.com

15 Page 15 June 2014 Photos by Bruce Shoji C.R.R. Trail Blazer