August 2007 Paddock Paper

Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association

August 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
Well, the summer has been full. Dressage shows (2), 4-H County Fair horse show (18 horse trailers on grounds); Horse/Cow event in the arena – cows for the first time (see Cowhorse Clinic). The events during County Fair were a mixed bag. I got the arena ready for the herding dogs but when I got to the grounds on Saturday morning I found the arena with standing water in it. The county water truck drove around and around packing the arena and leaving standing water. I got the tractor and disk and worked the grounds as best I could and then found out the dogs were a no show. All that water loosened the ground and I was at least 10 inches down in the sand. I worked the ground with the groomer and hope that it will settle and dry out enough for the Dressage show and our show. If you saw the tractor of late you know we were running on threads! Got the tractor jacked up and tire off. Took two days to get a new one but now we are running on new rubber!

Matt and I will work the grounds and hold a “Tractor Training” session on Wednesday the 15th if anyone wants to come and learn to drive the “Blue Devil.” I will not be at the show on the 19th. Karen and I will be at the Cowboy Poetry gathering in Arizona. Please come and help out at the show. And if you see some little brown fuzzy things running around you are welcome to take any or all home, please!

Eldon



Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm by Eldon Reyer. Twelve members and guests were in attendance.

  • Deirdre Monroe is featured as Trail Warrior of the month in the new issue of Trail Blazer magazine. See article reprint on In The News webpage.

  • The grant for the State Trails Fund for the Caja del Rio was approved. This grant will provide a trailhead with comfort station and parking.

  • The next Ridge Riders ride will be on Saturday, August 11, to Embudo Station where we’ll ride along the river and have lunch at the restaurant.

  • Caja del Rio Endurance Ride will take place Saturday, August 18.

  • Susan Stanke needs volunteers for the upcoming Open Show on Sunday, August 19. Questions arose after the July 8 show about when to do the trail class, requiring proper attire to be worn, show etiquette. Lisa Gordon will write up some tips and rules to be published online and in the show flyer.

  • July was a busy month. The arena has been utilized almost every weekend for a dressage show, working cowhorse clinic, open show, 4-H show, and herding dogs show.


Announcements

  • Board Meetings are open to the general membership and are the second Wednesday of the month at the Plaza Southside Cafe. The next meeting is on August 8th at 6:30.

  • Felisa Smith will be our August guest speaker, giving a talk on “From Toes to Hooves: Equine Evolution” http://biology.unm.edu/fasmith/

 

Guest Speaker
Christina Savitsky, our scheduled speaker for July, had a mishap resulting in a broken collarbone and necessitating the rescheduling of her “Buckaroo Balance On and Off the Trail” talk till the October 31 meeting. www.buckaroobalance.com



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 or Sandy.

August 10 – 23 – Lisa Gordon “Transitions” – reception and art exhibit at the Hahn Ross Gallery, 409 Canyon Road

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

September 23 – Annual play day and BBQ…all members and their friends are invited. We’ll start the day at 2:30pm with a series of horseback games designed by Eldon and Karen. Last year we couldn’t have had more fun. At 4:30 or so we’ll start munching down on some home cooked brisket and chicken provided by Leon Harms. Tickets for the dinner will be available at the show…and at the August meeting. $10 adults $5 kids (16 and under). Reservations may be made by contacting Sandy at sandybenson@earthlink.net. 424-7592. Please be considerate of our caterer and let us know of your plans to attend by September 12th.


Other Equine Activities
Be sure to check out our Other Show Dates webpage for other fun events to attend.

August 18 – Saturday – Caja del Rio Endurance Ride. See Other Activities Around Town webpage. This ride will benefit signage in the Caja. Will need volunteers and donations. Trail map of the Caja is available at various local stores.

August 25, 4 p.m. – Open House & Colic Seminar – Dr. Thal will present a seminar on this important topic at Thal Equine. We invite you to attend, see our facilities, and discuss any questions you have regarding colic or other equine health issues. As a courtesy, please call our office to RSVP by August 17th if you plan to attend. 69 Bonanza Creek Road, Santa Fe, NM 505-438-6590 See website for directions. http://www.thalequine.com/

Sept 14-16 at NNMHA arena “Self Defense for Trail Riders: Scot Hansen Horsemanship” How to be safe on the trail, dealing with potential attackers. Lecture Fri nite $100, Workshop Sat and Sun all day $275. Call Kandie at 505-913-0822 kdkingery@yahoo.com

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
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 run for only 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.

Boarding Opportunities:
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Tack for Sale:
Crosby English saddle 17 1/2" seat, with fittings and girth. $400
Dale Chavez show headstall, never used, tags ($415) still on it. $250.
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Horses for Sale/Lease:
Snowalker Stables of Tesuque, NM breeds, trains, purchases and sells competition horses for worldwide markets. In addition, Snowalker breeds and trains fine Tennessee Walker Horses for all purposes and disciplines. Owned and operated by Kathy Moore and Elliott Oppenheim, Snowalker always welcomes visitors and operates every day. For appointments: 820-0013; 820-1493; e-mail: snowalk@hotmail.com http://www.walking-horse.com/snowalker

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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Hay for Sale:
Oat Hay – 200 bales, cut in September 2006, barn stored. $5.00 each. Contact Trish at 471-7667 or Cyndi and Mike at 471-0984


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