April 07 Paddock Paper
Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association
April 2007
Welcome to the NNMHA Newsletter!
Contents…
President’s Message
Meeting Minutes
Show Report
Announcements
Calendar of Events
Other Upcoming Dates…
Membership Application
NNMHA Membership
President’s Message
Looking at the most recent storm out my back window causes me to wonder if spring is truly here! I want to remind everyone that the first event is Clean Up day April 21 at the grounds at 9:00 AM. We do not have a lot to do but need some workers. We will provide pizza for lunch. Also we have a booth, along with Back Country Horsemen, at the Horse Council Horse Fair. If you want to spend some time on May 5 or 6 come down. This year it is free admission. Parking is only $6.00. Karen and I will be at the booth both days but would like to have some help. The clinicians are Richard Shrake, Bob Blackwell, Randall Davis, Katrin Silva. You can watch "A Touch Of Ear," an eight mule blonde Belgian hitch. The venders on "Mane Street Market are always worth visiting. See you all there!On May 19 Karen and I will provide the Free Back Country Stock Use and Trail Riding Clinic. We have had a lot of people suggest that we hold an open session to talk about all the things people want to know or learn about using their horses on trails in the back country and taking part in group riding. I think we will hit almost everything that people have asked about including safety on the trail, how to participate in a group ride, caring for your horse while in the back country. Feed, nutrition, watering, etc. I will share with those interested in hobbling how they might train their horse to hobble. I also will expose the group to some of the history of the "Packing Craft" which may tickle your interest.
As everyone knows we have been working to get the "Right To Ride" legislation passed. Because we all stand to benefit from such legislation we all need to have some basic understanding of the packing craft. I plan a special spin off on packing. Now, if you have ever been with your horse and encountered pack Llamas on the trail you know that the horse seems to view the Llama as being "from outer space." Karen will have some Llamas at the grounds at a safe location away from the activities. She will set up a safe and controlled situation so you can bring your horse by and desensitize your horse to Llamas. We know this works and it generally only takes one viewing of a Llama for a horse to remember it and thus a safer horse on the trail.
The final part of the day I will introduce you to the Horse Puzzles we will have set up on the grounds. The set of obstacles is intended for the participant to walk their horse through the obstacles using different combinations of lead lines, voice commands. After the introduction everyone is welcome to try the course and welcome to return to the grounds at any time to practice. I feel very strongly that this kind of activity with your horse will go a long way in developing a "safe," competent," trail horse and the two of you will realize "reciprocal" confidence. So, you can bring your horse or you can come and observe then come back at on your own and work the course. As long as I have been working with stock on the trail this is one of the best things I have found to engage both myself and my horse and it becomes fun for both of us. I was amazed at how fast my horses picked up on it a how it has translated to our trail riding. Bottom line - come and have some fun and hopefully experience something that you can take home and use.
Thanks Eldon
Meeting Minutes
March 28: approximately 30+ members present
President Eldon Reyer opened the meeting with announcements:
Mule Extreme Cowboy Trail Day is 4/15 at 10am. $15 includes lunch. Obstacles course. Contact Bob Larson for further info at boblarsen5@aol.com or @ 466-9616 All are welcome and encouraged to attend this event at the NNMHA arena
April 21 is our Arena Clean Up Day. Bring your hammers at 9am, pizza is provided. Let’s have some fun, clean up our arena and meet some new friends
May 5-6 is the Horse Fair at Expo NM in Albuquerque. Eldon will man a booth for BCH and NNMHA. The event is free except for parking. Richard Shrake and other big names will be there! Go to www.nmhorsefair.comMay 19 is the Catch All Clinic; the morning will be the Backcountry Horse obstacles, packing safety, feeding in the backcountry. Noon is the llama desensitization, and the afternoon is intro to trail obstacles/puzzles on three different levels. Not to be missed, this event is FREE!!
August 18 is the Caja Endurance Ride
Right to Ride legislation is still pending in DC, and not through Congress yet! National Forest Trails might be lost. Multi use trails are easier to close than maintain.
Nathan Cote is our State Representative who introduced a memorial to complete the Continental Divide Trail by 2008. He wants the Appalachian Trail opened up to horses.
Eldon has been appointed to the Recreational Trail Program Advisement Board; this is the first time that an equestrian representative is on this committee. Will review grants and trails.
Speaker: Cristina Iannucci, SF Rodeo Jr. Princess 2006/07 with vet tech Fiona Miller gave her science project poster presentation entitled “Sand colic”. It was great with lots of questions.
Announcements
Please note that our Calendar of Events, classifieds, services and membership application information are on the new website, www.nnmha.com. To place an ad please contact Sandy at sandybenson@earthlink.net or 424-7592. New Newsletter Editor—Trish Hug has stepped up to take over the NNMHA Newsletter Editor position. Many many thanks to Susan Smith for the terrific job she's done getting the info together and out to the members for the past two years. And, if you are currently getting the newsletter mailed to you but you're game to check it out on the web instead of receiving it by mail, please let us know.
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to send your membership fees in today. So get out a stamp and send your hard earned cash to NNMHA, PO 4124, Santa Fe, NM 87502 $20 individual $25 family
Calendar of Events
Basic Calendar notes:
Monthly meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month (excluding September and December) at the South Side Café (now named 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 or Sandy.
Date TBA- The next Ridge Riders Ride is postponed.
April 15 - Sunday 10am Mule and Donkey Fun Day at NNMHA Arena. An extreme cowboy race type event. Trail course. Horses welcome. 466-9616 boblarison5@aol.com
DATE CHANGED to April 21th, Saturday, 10:00am “Clean Up Day at the Arena,” show up with gloves, hats and a deep desire to spruce up the place. Find out more at the March Meeting. It’s fun! Good Pizza, too!
April 25 - Wednesday, General Meeting at South Side Plaza Cafe (see above for location and times) Guest Speaker: John Massengill "Trailer Safety: What you need to know!"
May 1 - Deadline for Scholarship Applications. See Scholarships link. $500 open to graduating Seniors.May 5+6 - Saturday and Sunday NM Horse Council Horse Fair at Expo NM in Albuquerque. NNMHA booth at both days.
May 19, Along the Trail Clinic: Packing, Obstacles + Llamas with Eldon and Karen Reyer at NNMHA Arena, FREE 9:00am start.
May 30 - Wednesday South Side Plaza Cafe, Guest Speaker: Phil Ratliff, Equine Dentistry. (see above for location and time)
June 20-23 - Provide stalls for Rodeo de Santa Fe contestants. Need lots of volunteers to help with this, mornings, afternoons and evenings.June 27 Member Meeting, Guest Speaker: Dave Copher: Rodeo Clown Extrordinaire!
July 8- Sunday NNMHA Open Show, Judge: Shantel Sexton. 9am start. Lots of beginner rider classes. 10 and under, Novice rider (all walk/trot), Youth and Adult classes. Over 35 fun classes in English and Western Riding. High Point of the Day Division Prizes, High Point of the Year Youth and Adult Buckles. Ribbons 1st-6th. Susan Stanke Show Secretary 699-5326 suemome@aol.com
August 18 - Saturday Caja del Rio Endurance Ride
August 19 - Sunday NNMHA Open Show, 9am start. Lots of beginner rider classes. 10 and Under, Novice Rider, Youth and Adult Division classes. Over 35 fun classes in English and Western Riding. Contact Susan Stanke 699-5326
Sept 23 - Sunday 2:30pm at the arena. NNMHA Play Day (FREE) and BBQ ($10)
Other Equine Activities
Be sure to check out our Show Dates Webpage for other fun events to attend.April 28 Tack Swap and Sale at Arrowhead Ranch 10-2pm 1373 Arrowhead Ranch Road, 424-8888 No table fee!
Sunday, May 6, The Horse Shelter Annual Fundraiser, 505-471-4677 info@thehorseshelter.org
Clinics at Horses First with Jennifer Humphreys in Abiqui, NM horsesfirst@newmexico.com http://www.horsesfirst.com
Saturday - March 24, 2007 Discovering your horses aptitude
Saturday April 7, 2007 Young horse training
Saturday April 21, 2007 Horsemanship clinic with Bill Kitts
Saturday June 16, 2007 An Extraordinary Clinic - Ponying
Sunday July 1, 2007 Equine First Aid
Officers
President: Eldon Reyer laespuela2@msn.com 466-6280
Vice President & Webmaster: Sandy Benson sandybenson@earthlink.net 424-7592
Secretary: Donna Ketcheson dketches5@hotmail.com 471-1980 and 310-3896 (cell)
Treasurer: Lori Daggett mldpac@cs.com 471-2569 (cell)
Show Secretary: Susan Stanke Suemome@aol.com 699-5326
Newsletter Editor: Trish Hug trishug@aol.com 471-7667
Membership Application
It’s time to renew your NNMHA membership. New memberships are $20/individual and $25/family (max. 5). Download application at www.nnmha.com click on membership. Print, sign and send with a check to NNMHA, PO Box 4124, Santa Fe, NM 87502 or call/email Sandy 424-7592.
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.
Advertisements
Ads will only run for two issues, unless we are otherwise notified. For Sale Items will be posted for two months or so. The other listings stay on for longer.
FOR SALE/RENT
No Sales to list at the moment. Everyone likes everything they own.
Boarding Opportunities:
Arrowhead Ranch- Quality boarding space available for your horse. 3 riding arenas, jump and trail courses, friendly atmosphere, large turnouts. Full service care. 3 miles west of Santa Fe Plaza on W. Alameda. 424-8888.
Horses for Sale/Lease:
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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
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