A P R I L 2 0 1 7 CORRAL CHATTER OUR PUROSE IS TO PROMOTE GOOD FELLOWSHIP BETWEEN HORSEMEN AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF HORSES President s Message Hello everyone, happy 1 st day of April, and I hope everyone is enjoying the start to Spring. We did have a nice March at the club, starting with our annual corned beef & cabbage dinner at the General Meeting. A big thank you to Norma and her crew for preparing the majority of our dinner, and also thanks to the various board members who also helped with bringing corned beef, all the fixings and dessert! The following day was our Dirty Horse Ride, with a whopping 4 riders showing up to to participate. Thank you to Linda Carcione for organizing the awards, setting up tables/chairs for the potluck and ensuring an enjoyable day. Also in March, our own Lank Rowland volunteered his time by having his crew paint the rental house a much needed improvement! A huge round of applause for Lank & his guys, we really appreciate your dedication to the club!! The month of April marks the beginning of two exciting show series that the club will be putting on. First, on Sunday April 9 th, we will have our first 5D Playday! Sign-ups at 8 am, show starts at 9 am. Come on out to ride or just to stop by and watch the riders as everyone s support and encouragement is always appreciated! Then, on Sunday April 23 rd, we will have our first Schooling Show! Again, sign-ups at 8 am and show starts at 9 am. Liz Kehoe has been working extremely hard to pull this show together and we can t thank her enough for her enthusiasm and organization of this event! We will be doing our popular tri-tip sandwiches at the 5D Playday, and having lunch provided by Blue Rock BBQ for the Schooling Show. As we all know, it takes a village and that holds true for all the events at the club. We need volunteers at the shows and ask that everyone try to set aside some time over the next few months to help out. In particular, the schooling show does have multiple areas needing volunteers. If you have volunteered to help OR if you can come out to help, please reach out by email to Liz Kehoe to confirm your availability lizzyk@aol.com I look forward to seeing everyone this month, either at one of the shows, at our General Meeting on April 21 st, or at the Spring Ride scheduled for Saturday April 22 nd. There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Karen Tarasco President Santa Clara County Horsemen s Association, Inc. 78 Great Years!
CORRAL THE LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS Next General Meeting April 21, 2017 Bar Opens 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Meeting 8:00 DINNER TICKETS Adults $10 Children $5 Dinner meetings are a great time to visit with new members and old alike! Join us for dinner, a short meeting, and then hang around for Rootbeer Floats and Bingo! April SPRING 2017 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICERS PRESIDENT Karen Tarasco 408-705-7024 VICE PRES Yvonne Lee 408-927-0985 SECRETARY Linda Carcione 408-476-1683 TREASURER Angie Moffatt 408-268-4215 SGT AT ARMS Norma Tucker 408-268-0318 PAST PRES Mary Anderson 408-891-8878 BOARD OF DIRECTORS INSURANCE Pat McAndrews 408-268-0714 HALL RENTAL Sandie Quinones 408-927-6647 GROUNDS Pat McAndrews 408-268-0714 BEVERAGES Shalla Villett 408-888-9043 NEWSLETTER Linda Carcione 408-476-1683 WEBSITE Shalla Villett 408-888-9043 MEMBERSHIP Angie Moffatt 408-268-4215 JUNIORS Cher Rogers 408-374-1669 HORSE EVENTS Liz Kehoe 408-927-7452 Edie Behning 408-421-1214 SOCIAL Sharon Pfeiffer 408-398-6791 EDUCATION Mark Pacheco 408-997-0507 DIRECTOR Danielle Behning 408-921-2361 ADVERTISING IN THE CORRAL CHATTER The Santa Clara County Horsemen s Association publishes the Corral Chatter monthly for its members and friends Please send articles of interest to Linda Carcione via email to lindabcarcione@gmail.com by the 25 th of the month to be published in the next month s edition. We are trying to go green by sending this newsletter by email. If you would like to receive email copies instead of printed ones, send your email address to angiemoffatt@comcast.net Members have free personal classified ads. Members business ads will cost half of the price shown at right. For new ads or renewals, or cancellations, contact Angie Moffatt via email at angiemoffatt@comcast.net or phone her at 408-268- 4215. Send all monies to SCCHA, P.O. Box 20124, San Jose, CA 95160, Attention Treasurer. The Board has established the following monthly advertising rates for non-members business ads. Business Card $ 5.00 ¼ Page Ad $10.00 ½ Page Ad $20.00 Full Page Ad $40.00 2
CORRAL THE LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS SPRING April 2017 2016 Coming to the SCCHA arena 5 D PLAYDAY SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2017 5 D PlayDays will run the second Sunday of each month April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13 Barrels, Speed Barrels, Single Stake, Pole Bending, Birangle and Big T 5D Format Payouts to third place Cash event so fees must be paid in cash. MEMBERS: DAY MEMBERS: $30.00 ALL EVENTS $35.00 ALL EVENTS Sign-Up 8:00 am Start 9:00 am Snack Shack will be open! Call Karen Tarasco for more Information 3
CORRAL THE LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS SPRING April 2017 2016 SCCHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 General Meetings are held the third Friday of the month. v No General Meetings in July or December v Social Hour 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Meeting 8:00 Events subject to change be sure to check with contact for updates. EVENT DATE PLACE CONTACT 5D Show April 9 SCCHA Grounds Danielle Behning/Karaen Tarasco General Dinner Meeting April 21 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Spring Ride April 22 Salinas River State Beach Danielle Behning Schooling Show April 23 SCCHA Grounds Liz Kehoe 5D Show May 14 SCCHA Grounds Danielle Behning/Karen Tarasco General Dinner Meeting May 19 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Schooling Show May 21 SCCHA Grounds Liz Kehoe Costa Campout May 27-29 Costa Ranch TBA 5D Show June 11 SCCHA Grounds Danielle Behning/Karen Tarasco General Dinner Meeting June 16 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Schooling Show June 25 SCCHA Grounds Liz Kehoe 4 th of July Parade July 4 Morgan Hill Danielle Behning 5D Show July 9 SCCHA Grounds Danielle Behning/Karen Tarasco 5D Show August 13 SCCHA Grounds Danielle Behning/Karen Tarasco General Dinner Meeting August 18 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member New Almaden Parade September 9 New Almaden Angie Moffatt General Dinner Meeting September 15 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Annual Play Day September 16 SCCHA Grounds Yvonne Lee Tack Sale/Swap Meet September 17 SCCHA Grounds Sandie Quinones Grand National Rodeo October 14 Cow Palace Shalla Villett General Dinner Meeting October 20 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Santa Cruz Campout October 28 Santa Cruz Horsemen s Pat McAndrews General Dinner Meeting November 17 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member Holiday Parade December 2 Los Gatos Edie Behning/Yvonne Lee Installation Dinner December 9 SCCHA Clubhouse Any Board Member 4
THE CORRAL LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS April SPRING 2017 2016 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES March 17, 2017 CTO at 8:15 pm by president Karen Tarasco PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE lead by Butch Kittle. THANK YOU to our cooks, Norma Tucker and her crew, and our Board Members. THANK YOU as always to our bartenders, Mike and Shalla Villett. Karen thanked member Lank Rowland, and his crew, for prepping and painting our rental house. It looks great, we really appreciate him donating his time and talent. Lank made a presentation about all the needs for repair on the rental house. He explained the problems with the windows, foundation, rotting wood siding, just to name a few. He encouraged the membership to join him and volunteer to help with this project. WELCOME GUESTS: Megan, Tim, Marci, Bob, Ashley and Kevin! DIRECTOR S REPORTS Treasurer s Report by Angie Moffatt Income: $1,642.00 Expenses: $3,281.89 Net Total: - 1,639.89 Balance: $6,621.98 Savings: $15,001.34 Juniors: $ 489.16 Liabilities: $4,330.74 A question was asked why there is so much in the checking account, and it was explained that we have some large expenses coming soon such as our club insurance, liquor liability and fire code inspection. Horse Activities --Dirty Horse Ride is the next day, Saturday, at Almaden Quicksilver Park at 10:00 am. --Schooling Show is coming April 23. Many sponsors have donated a buckle, we have 11 so far! Prizes are also being donated, contact Liz Kehoe for donations, or volunteering. --Our first 5D show of the year is April 7. --Costa Campout is planned for Memorial Day weekend. Norma will organize it, and has extended an invitation to Los Viajeros riding club to join us. --Shalla announced we will be attending the Grand National Rodeo as a group on Saturday, October 14. Website Karen announced that the problems have been worked out and the website is up and running. Membership forms and horse show applications can be found there. Juniors Our Junior members had their first meeting tonight before our general meeting. President Stella Villett introduced the attending juniors: Madison Scott, Kiana Rogers, Malia Rogers, Stella Villett, Antonio Peretti and Mia Rogers. They plan on hosting future events including Bingo Night after our April General Meeting, Root Beer Float Night, Tack Cleaning fundraisers. ANNOUNCEMENTS --Lillian Askew had a car accident and was hospitalized for 3 days, and is now home recovering. --The Almaden Times printed an article about the Horsemen s this month. Karen was interviewed, and the story was on three pages. They will do a follow up article about our horse shows. --Jack Brooks Horse Camp will have a volunteer work day on April 22, rain date April 29. --Kitty announced that San Vincente park will have its grand opening on June 3. The dedication will include having the SCCHA represented there. MOTION TO ADJOURN at 8:45 pm made by Butch, second by Doug Hutten, all in favor. 5
THE CORRAL LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS Winners of our DIRTY HORSE RIDE SPRING April 2017 2016 This time of year brings out the green in Almaden Quicksilver Park, where we had our annual Dirty Horse Ride. Since the clear weather has dried up most of the mud, the horses weren t all that dirty for our contest. But congratulations go out anyway to our riders with the notso-dirtiest horses! First Place was taken by Envy, ridden by Edie Behning. Second Place went to Cody, ridden by Tia Smouse. Third Place went to Andy, ridden by Angie Moffatt. Fourth Place went to Tango, ridden by Linda Carcione. MEMBERSHIP RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2017 You can find membership applications on the SCCHA website www.horsemens.org, Click on the link in the Services and Membership section. You can also renew your membership at the General Meetings. Mail your completed Membership Form and fee to SCCHA, Attention Membership, P.O. Box 20124, San Jose, CA 95160. Questions? Call Angie Moffatt at 408-268-4215. SCCHA JUNIORS Our Junior members are planning lots of fun activities this year! Lets help support our youngest SCCHA members as they host BINGO NIGHT & ROOTBEER FLOATS Right after our April General Meeting! Hang around and join in the fun! 6
THE CORRAL LOREM CHATTER IPSUMS April SPRING 2017 2016 Santa Clara County Horsemen s Association P. O. Box 20124, San Jose, CA 95160 2017 Western/English Schooling Show Buckle Series April 23, May 21, June 25 Daily and Series High Point Awards Western Pleasure Western Equitation Horsemanship - pattern only Leadline, walk only 8 and under, walk/jog 9-13, walk/jog and walk/jog/lope 14-18, walk/jog and walk/jog/lope 19 and over, walk/jog and walk/jog/lope Masters 50+, walk/jog and walk/jog/lope A/A, walk/jog/lope Open walk/jog/lope English Hunter Under Saddle English Equitation English Equitation - pattern only Leadline, walk only 8 and under, walk/trot 9-13, walk/trot and walk/trot/canter 14-18, walk/trot and walk/trot/canter 19 and over walk/trot and walk/trot/canter Masters 50+, walk/trot and walk/trot/canter A/A, walk/trot and walk/trot/canter Open, walk/trot and walk/trot/canter Registration opens at 7:30am, show starts promptly at 9:00am Western Classes start at 9:00am, Trail Warmup Starts at 9:00am Trail Judging runs from 10:00am to 1:00 pm English Classes not to start before 12:00 pm Riders must only compete in walk/jog or walk/jog/lope, not both. High Point for each division will receive an award at each show. 19 and over, A/A and Open will receive a high point buckle at the end of the series. S.C.C.H.A. schooling shows provide riders of all ages the chance to enjoy a horse show experience in a relaxed and friendly setting. Classes include Western, English and Trail classes. Must compete in all 3 shows to qualify for end of series High Point awards. Please contact Liz: 408-504-7452 lizzyk@aol.com All riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet Shows are held at the S.C.C.H.A. outdoor arena {weather permitting} No rain dates available 20350 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120 7
THE LOREM IPSUMS SPRING 2016 BROWN S RANCH AND SUPPLIES 1-STOP SHOPPING HORSE AND LIVESTOCK FEED LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TACK AND HORSE SUPPLIES PIPE CORRALS, SHELTERS, FEEDERS, WATERERS STALL AND TRAILER MATS AND MUCH MORE! 20300 ALMADEN ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA 95120 408-268-4980 Santa Clara County Horsemen s Assoc. P.O Box 20124 San Jose CA 95160 We re on the Web! www.horsemens.org