January 2008 Paddock Paper

Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association

President’s Message
The snow tells me it is truly winter. January is a good month to join NNMHA and join us at the monthly meetings. We look forward to seeing all of you at the January 30 meeting.
Eldon


Meeting Minutes
The November 28 meeting was called to order at 7:00 with more than 25 people present. Eldon announced the Christmas party details. A call was put forth for new board members. We need a vice president and secretary. Betsy Walker was nominated for VP and elected at the Christmas Party. Welcome Betsy! Susan Stanke presented the following year end awards: Adult high point – Janet Elder, Adult Reserve high point – Julie Fisher, Youth high point – Pilar Mullican, Youth Reserve high point – Kay Marie Barfield and Kendra Werner.


Announcements

  • Board Meetings are open to the general membership and are the second Wednesday of the month at the Plaza Southside Cafe.

  • Lisa Gordon announces the opening of…
    SCULPTURE 101
    “Sculpture 101 is a unique class room where people are given the opportunity to learn the ancient process of bronze casting…All ages are welcome to create one of a kind art objects that will last for generations.”
    Classes Start January 21; class days and times vary.
    Please call for current schedule: 988-7676
    1406 2nd Street

  • Thus far, interest in a microchipping clinic has been too low to organize one.


November Speaker
Robert Holt, long time local farrier, was a most interesting and entertaining speaker, sharing with us over 100 slides of horses, hooves and shoes. A dazzling array of hoof problems and shoeing solutions, including onion shoes, clogs, and reverse shoeing, were discussed. Thank you Robert.


Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 8, the NNMHA Christmas party was held at Eldon and Karen’s home at the end of Spur Ranch Road, past Eldorado. Only about 15 braved the weather but the food was wonderful and the gift exchange was fun, if not a little tense at times. We played a game where everyone drew a number to determine order. #1 selected a gift and opened it. #2 could then choose a new gift and open it, or take the gift from #1. If they took #1’s gift, then #1 could choose a new gift from the pile. This went on until all the gifts were chosen. The favorite gifts seemed to be silk scarves/wildrags and people all but fought over them. However, a gift could be taken by only a third person before it was declared “dead” and no longer up for grabs. A great time was had by all.


Calendar of Events
Monthly meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month (excluding September and December) at the Plaza South Side Café, 3011 Cerrillos Rd. at 7 p.m. Speaker begins at 7:30 p.m. Good idea to get there by 6:30 if having dinner. For more info contact Eldon.

January 30, 2008 – General Meeting Guest Speaker: Clint Mortenson on “Saddles: The Real Story”. Clint, our local master saddlemaker and silversmith, will bring all the parts and the whole deal on designing, making and fitting saddles.


Other Equine Activities
Be sure to check out the Other Activities Around Town webpage for more fun events to attend.


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Tack for Sale:
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Services:
Fine Equine art and portraits. 455-2624 or deirdre@swcp.com

Riding Lessons: Gettin’ Started or Startin’ over? Held at Arrowhead Ranch on W. Alameda. Call 424-7592

THE BLANKET LADY – Horse Clothing Cleaning & Repair Service – Carol Helms 505-438-1862 or cell 805-550-2533. Full Service horse clothing cleaning and repair service. Pick up and drop off available at Desert Wind Saddlery, 525A Airport Rd, Santa Fe, NM or by individual/facility arrangement. Please call for pricing.


Officers
President: Eldon Reyer laespuela2@msn.com 466-6280
Vice President: Betsy Walker betwalk@hotmail.com 466-1038
Secretary: To be announced
Treasurer: Lori Daggett mldpac95@msn.com 471-2569 (cell)
Show Secretary: Susan Stanke Suemome@aol.com 699-6335 **New Number
Newsletter Editor & Webmaster: Trish Hug trish_hug@hotmail.com 471-7667
Ridge Riders Trip Leader and Groundskeeper: Matt Guenther guenthmn@yahoo.com 424-0148


Membership
New memberships are $20/individual and $25/family (max. 5). Download an application at www.nnmha.com – click on membership. Print, sign and send with a check to NNMHA, PO Box 4124, Santa Fe, NM 87502.

Your NNMHA membership card entitles you to receive the Paddock Paper, reduced fees for shows and stall rentals, and the use of the facilities on Rodeo Road (schedule permitting). Only members are allowed to ride on the grounds (except at shows). Call Barbara Rogers, 24-hour caretaker to arrange for stall rental 471-6654.