October 2007 Paddock Paper

Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association

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 play day had almost everything. Good friends, new friends, fun games, rain, and GREAT FOOD! The horse shows will see a winding down for our season but do not forget that we need a slate of officers and board members ready for the December Christmas partly. Come to the October meeting and give us your ideas for where we need to go next year and who you would like to see as officers. I sure welcome everyone’s participation. See you October 31.

Eldon

 

Meeting Minutes
No meeting was held in September. Instead we held our annual Play Day on the 23rd. The games were pretty much rained out but the barbecue chicken, brisket, baked potatoes, beans, salad and peach cobbler were worth coming for.

 

Show Report
The October 7th Open Show was a fitting end to our show season. Thanks to all our volunteers. Check out the show results and photos on our Horse Show Photos page; click on October 7 Open Show.

We’d like to, again, thank our generous sponsors: Corral West, Dan’s Boots and Saddles, Desert Wind Saddlery, Clint Mortenson’s Saddlery and The Feed Bin on West Alameda. Please be sure to thank them for their donations when you next visit their stores.


Announcements
  • Board Meetings are open to the general membership and are the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Plaza Southside Cafe.
  • The September Ridge Riders ride was to Cave Creek in Pecos. Check out the trip you missed on the Ridge Riders page.



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.

October 13 – The next Ridge Riders ride will be to Aspen Vista in Santa Fe. We will meet at the grounds at 9 AM and drive together. Contact Matt with questions – 424-0148 or guenthmn@yahoo.com

October 31 – General Meeting Guest Speaker: Christina Savitsky on Buckaroo Balance on and off the Trail

November 28 – General Meeting Guest Speaker: Robert Holt, local farrier "In His Shoes: Hoof Care Show and Tell” – a slide show presentation tracking the care given to Robert’s clients – horses of all different types and disciplines around Santa Fe. For over 23 years Robert Holt has been fascinated with horses’ hooves. His work has led him to make startling discoveries about healing injuries, treating disease and keeping horses sound. Having done extensive research on equine locomotion, natural balance shoeing and a willingness to use cutting edge technology, Robert is a welcome sight every six weeks or so for both horse and rider. Lecture/slide presentation starts at 7:30. Horse-lovers welcome to join us at 6:30 for dinner. Email nnmha@earthlink.net or call 505-424-7592.

December 8 – NNMHA Christmas Party 5pm at Eldon and Karen Reyer's home. $10 Gift grab, good eats, a lot of fun. Rsvp by December 5th to Eldon. laespuela2@msn.com 466-6280

January 30, 2008 – General Meeting Guest Speaker: Clint Mortenson


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

October 18-27 – Arabian Nationals at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. This event ranks as the most prestigious North American championship in the Arabian show horse industry. Amateur and professional riders or handlers compete in halter, native costume, reining, working cow, cutting, trail, show hack, sidesaddle, park horse, driving and English, western and hunter classes. 2007 is the last time the Nationals are held in New Mexico, so don’t miss it.

October 26-28 – Rocky Mountain Ranch Horse Versatility Clinics and Competition, San Cristobal Ranch. Andy Adams with other local clinicians. Call Deb Benenson 660-5227 for info

Would anybody be interested in taking part in a microchipping clinic? If there is enough interest, we would organize a session at our grounds and the Livestock Board and Vet will come and inject a grain-of-rice-sized microchip in the horse’s neck beneath the mane, and take photos for new/replacement hauling papers. If you already have hauling papers, the price is only $5.00 per horse; if you don’t have them, the cost is $35.00 per horse for the microchip and hauling papers. This is a great way to prove ownership of your equine should it get lost or stolen. Contact Trish Hug at trishhug@aol.com to sign up. The number of interested parties will determine if we have a session.


Officers
President: Eldon Reyer laespuela2@msn.com 466-6280
Vice President & Webmaster: Sandy Benson sandybenson@earthlink.net
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:
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.

Tack for Sale:
Abetta cordura endurance saddle, 15" seat, western style with pommel but no saddle horn. Black. Nylon breast collar and 4" wide endurance stirrups. Total weight about 21 pounds. Asking $200. Trish Hug 471-7667 (h) 989-8181 ext 108 (w) trishhug@aol.com or thug@outsidemag.com

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

US IMMIGRATION LAW ATTORNEY Call and speak to an experienced attorney who understands your immigration problems James R. Vincent, Attorney at Law 505-603-4193 http://www.VincentImmigrationLaw.com Former Chief Counsel, Immigration and Custom Enforcement

Real Estate:
STUDIO LOFT. Live/work. 633 sq ft room with bath, walk-in closet, at 3600 Cerrillos Road Lofts, #1101. Ground floor, high speed internet access avail., w/d hookup. Kitchenette has 4 burner gas stove, 2 refrigerators, stainless steel sink. $800/mo plus utilities. Short-term or year long lease. Perfect for an artist, therapist, or minimalist. Call Ellen 690 6564.

BRAND NEW CONDO. Rancho Santos behind Lowes. 3 bedroom, 3 baths. Lots of energy efficiency features. Warrantied appliances include washer/dryer, large microwave, dishwasher, and gas range. Two stories, upstairs bedrooms with mountain views. Master suite with walk-in closet, large bathroom. Two-car garage. No outside maintenance. No pets. $1200/mo + utilities and $1,000 deposit. Call Ellen 690 6564 or horsetherapylegal@comcast.net

Trucks and Trailers:
1995 F250 truck gold and beige, good condition, 126K miles, 7.3 liter engine, 460, bedliner, automatic windows and door lock, a/c, tape player, good tires. $6,000. 1988 two horse straight load gooseneck trailer, silver and brown with small dressing room/tack which has a place to sleep, with a small stove and propane tank, water tank. Great for tall or wide horses. $5,000. Call or email Susan at 983-2128 or susith@aol.com

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