May 07 Paddock Paper
Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association
May 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
The Horse Puzzles are up and ready for you to test your "RECIPROCAL CONFIDENCE" with your horse. I worked out some fun games and there is room for more. The June Rodeo is just around the corner and we will need some help renting the stalls. Come to the next meeting and sign up for a few hours help at the grounds. Remember we can make a couple thousand which pays the bills for the year. The grounds use is picking up. We have had the Queens tryouts, will have the 4-H Rodeo Club working out in the arena on Tuesdays. We are making progress on some rides for the "Ridge Riders." The Horse Fair went well and I handed out about 60 folders for the Club and a lot of membership applications. There are a lot of people outside of the Santa Fe area that wished they could attend our meetings but it is so far for them. We have a good reputation and we should be proud of that. Time to get out on the trails. Check your cinches and let's trail.Eldon
Meeting Minutes
April 25: approximately 30 members present
Meeting called to order at 7:15 by President Eldon Reyer:
Mule & Donkey Extreme Cowboy Race Clinic last weekend got rave review. This will be an annual event.
Annual NNMHA Clean Up Day was a success with lots of work completed. Thanks to all who participated.
Announcements
• BCH Stock Use & Trail Riding Clinic May 19 9-3 will involve packing as it relates to riding, obstacles and llama desensitization. Contact Eldon @ 466-6280 FREE
• Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic at Watrous May 11,12,13 with clinicians Shantel Sexton and Clint Mortenson. In Watrous
• Mule Ride Whittington Center 6/23-24
• 8/18 Caja Endurance Ride Trail benefit. Check our website – Other Activities Around Town page. This ride will benefit signage in the Caja. Will need volunteers and donations. Trail map of the caja is available at various local stores.
Other Announcements
• NNMHA needs a RidgeRider Trail leader!
• Thanks to Sandy for a great website, Trish for the newsletter and Susan Stanke for show organization.
• Jeannie, our CPA has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership in the club for her tireless tax efforts. Many thanks!
• Remember, our shows need volunteers, even if it's for a couple of hours. Please help and enjoy the fun!
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
Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker was the long-awaited John Massengill from Pojoaque Valley Equipment. He gave an enlightening talk on general trailer maintenance and tips for buying a used trailer. Some of his suggestions follow:
• check the floorboards beneath the mats for rot
• make sure the bearings are packed but not overpacked
• a bent axle can wear out your tires in a very short time
• when trailering one horse in a straight-load trailer (or the heavier of two horses), load him on the driver side since roads slope downward toward the shoulder; keep the weight toward the center of the road
• shavings on the floor cut down road heat in addition to soaking up manure and urine and preserving the floorboards
• keep certain tools with you on the road – lug wrench, jiffy jack, spare tire, spare bearings (I suggest a membership in US Rider, the only roadside assistance plan that covers horse trailers in addition to tow vehicles – www.usrider.org)
Of course the most meaningful tip to me was how to back a trailer: Using your rearview mirrors (not sticking your head out the window) put your hand at 6 o’clock on the steering wheel and turn it in the direction you want the trailer to go – if you want to back left, you would turn your hand (and the wheel) toward 7 o’clock; to back right, you would turn your hand (and the wheel) toward 5 o’clock. I’m repeating this for my own benefit because I still can’t get it straight in my mind. And if this tip really works, then hearing John’s talk was totally worth the wait for me.
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.
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 16 - Ridge Riders - Caja del Rio at 9:00 a.m.
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 – see Other Activities Around Town webpage
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 suemome@aol.com
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.May 17, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Purina HOW (Horse Owners Workshop) at Thal Equine Clinic (Gan Eden Ranch on CR 45, off Highway 14) Presentation of feed and health information by Doug Thal, San Marcos Feed, and Purina representatives. Refreshments, sweepstakes entry, and questions addressed. Contact San Marcos Feed at 471-9298
Clinics at Horses First with Jennifer Humphreys in Abiqui, NM horsesfirst@newmexico.com http://www.horsesfirst.com
Saturday June 16, 2007 An Extraordinary Clinic - Ponying
Sunday July 1, 2007 Equine First AidSaturday, June 16 2007 Preparing for Reining Competition with Shantel Sexton 231-0545 in Eldorado
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 mldpac95@msn.com 471-2569 (cell)
Show Secretary: Susan Stanke Suemome@aol.com 699-5326
Newsletter Editor: Trish Hug trishhug@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
Tack Sales: I can sell your unneeded tack for you on ebay. Contact Patricia Vincent at 505-983-2474. (4/24)
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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