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JUNE 2024

Our purpose is to promote good fellowship between horsemen and a greater understanding of horses.


• President’s Message

• Event Calendar

• Events - Last Month's Fun

• Membership

• General Meeting Minutes 

• Volunteer Corner

• Photo Funnies and Classified Ads




President's Message

Dear Members,

As the days grow longer and the warmth of summer approaches, we are thrilled to share the highlights of an eventful and successful May with you. From a fun-filled campout to exhilarating competitions, May was a month to remember for the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association. Here’s a look back at our recent events and a glimpse of what’s to come.

May Campout and Potluck:   We kicked off our eventful weekend with the May Campout and Potluck, which was a resounding success! Members gathered for a weekend of outdoor adventure, trail riding, bonding, and delicious food. The campout provided a wonderful opportunity for riders and their families to connect, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the potluck, bringing a delightful array of dishes that made our mealtime gatherings extra special.

Derby Day:  Our Derby Day event on May 18 was a fantastic celebration of younger buckaroo equestrian community spirit. This year we introduced a new Derby Day Arts and Crafts segment, where participants created stunning horse-themed crafts and decorations. The creativity on display added a unique and enjoyable element to the festivities.

First 5D Play Day of the Season:  The excitement continued with our first 5D Play Day of the season on May 19. The event saw an impressive turnout, with riders competing in a range of events, including barrel racing and pole bending. The friendly competition and supportive atmosphere highlighted the spirit of our community. We were thrilled to see both familiar faces and new participants join in the fun. Kudos to everyone who competed and to our dedicated team who organized this fantastic event.

Robbie Potter Horsemanship Clinic:  I also wanted to highlight the Robbie Potter Horsemanship Clinic, which took place at Lone Oak Stables in Gilroy. Although the clinic itself was fully booked, many members took advantage of the opportunity to audit the sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Robbie Potter's expertise and teaching were highly appreciated, providing invaluable insights and techniques to enhance our horsemanship skills. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, and we are grateful to Robbie for sharing his knowledge and passion with our community.

Stay Connected:  Don’t forget to share your photos and experiences from our events on social media using the hashtag #SCCHA. We love seeing our community in action and celebrating our shared passion for horses.

Thank you for your unwavering support and participation. Here’s to more memorable moments and successful events as we ride into summer!

Warm regards and happy trails,

Tami


Contact Information 

Website: https://horsemens.org/

Email: SCCHA.1939@gmail.com


Follow Us on Social Media 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCHAHorsemens

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sccha.1939

Event Calendar

The 2024 Calendar is being organized with plenty of varied activities to interest both you and your horse. Click the links for detail information and to register for the events!

DATE  EVENT  HOST LOCATION
June 9 English Schooling Show - Summer Fun Suzy Showgrounds
June 21 General Meeting and Dinner  TamiClubhouse
June 21Line Dancing Lessons 9pm-10pm and Low Music/Dancing after 10SydneyClubhouse
June 21-23 Camping Kathleen Showgrounds 
June 22 Potluck Kathleen Clubhouse 
June 22 Tack Sale KathleenShowgrounds 
June 23Shared-Use Trail Safety Information Table
RachaelSanta Teresa County Park
June 23 5D Play Day YvonneShowgrounds 

JULY - No General Meeting – vacation time!   
July 4  Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Parade Yvonne Morgan Hill
July 4Almaden Lake Fireworks Rachael  
July 21
5D Play DayYvonne Showgrounds
July 25-28Santa Clara County Fair - SCCHA Education Booth and Horses!Rachael  
Aug 1-4 Santa Clara County Fair - SCCHA Education Booth and Horses!
Rachael  
Aug 16General Meeting and DinnerTamiClubhouse
Aug 16-18Camping  Kathleen Showgrounds
Aug 17 Potluck KathleenClubhouse 
Aug 185D Play Day Yvonne Showgrounds 
Aug 25English Schooling Show – Series FinaleSuzy Showgrounds 
Sept 6-8 Camping Kathleen Showgrounds 
Sept 7 Potluck Kathleen Clubhouse 
Sept 7Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Open House
 Santa Cruz
Sept 8 Gaited Horseshow and PlaydayKathleenShowgrounds 
Sept 14New Almaden Days Jump-In Parade
RachaelNew Almaden
Sept 20General Meeting and Dinner
Tami Clubhouse
Sept 215D Buckle Play Day (New Rules)Yvonne Showgrounds
Oct 14SCCHA Fall Festival - Open HouseRachael Showgrounds
Oct 18 General Meeting and Dinner (Board Nominations)TamiClubhouse 
Nov 15General Meeting and Dinner (Board Member Election)Tami Clubhouse
Dec 14 Holiday Party and Board InstallationYvonne Clubhouse 
Dec 15Hoof-Beats Holiday Party – Crafts & Potluck 
Kathleen Clubhouse
    








Events - Last Month's Fun

Take a look at Facebook for Pictures....or check out the pictures of Derby Day that Jennifer submitted (Click the link and scroll down): Pictures

Hoof-Beats Derby Days:   Thank you to Sharon Pope for leading the effort....What a fun day.  We had a lot of kids with smiling faces.  


Dinner/Meeting:   Thank you Yvonne Lee for cooking up a storm...

Thank you to Michelle Celsi for the wine donation to the club.  We'll be sure to enjoy it at the club dinners!

Camping and Potluck:   Thank you Kathleen O'Neill for hosting these fun events.  It's so nice to come camp for the weekend.  A big group attend the Monthly Meeting/Dinner and ended the weekend attending the playday!   The campers went on a group trail ride, with Kaylee doing her first trail ride by herself.  Her horse Penny is amazing.  

5D Playday:   Thank you Yvonne Lee for hosting these fun playdays.  It’s so wonderful to see all the beginners as well as the old timers.  We had the youngest at six and the oldest at 84.  We also had a young cowgirl doing the events by herself (no lead-line).  How truly wonderful.  Remember to qualify to win the buckle for these events in September, you have to attend 2/4 playdays!!  What great odds to win a buckle!!!   Thank you Chris Minkler, Wendy Fedde and Malia Frey for donating their winnings back to the club.  Very generous of you folks.  

Robbie Potter Clinic:   Thank you Liz Kehoe for hosting this great clinic and for Lone Oak Equestrian Center for providing the fantastic facilities.  So much learning, practicing and putting it all together! 

3rd Annual Preservations Awards Night:  Thank you Rachael, your marketing and public relations is greatly appreciated.



Membership 

The Membership Survey:  

We are SO excited for the year ahead. To make it as rewarding as possible, we want your feedback on any revisions or additions to the current offerings so our club feels more like family and a true horse community. Because we really want to know your thoughts, we are giving an incentive to our members to complete the survey by June 4, 2024.  Folks who respond (and include their names) are put into a drawing for a free dinner at a monthly general meeting. We will give out (3) three free dinners tickets. The drawing will be at the June Meeting. Respond for a chance to win!

If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to participate in the 2024 Membership Survey.  Click on the link below to complete the survey. Entering your personal contact information is optional, but appreciated for followup on any ideas or suggestions.

https://form.jotform.com/221294950847161

Thank you from the SCCHA Board of Directors.


Emergency Evacuation - Benefits of SCCHA Membership!:  

Did you know that as a member, you have access to the facilities for emergency evacuations.   Please take a look at the process and other information to be prepared for emergencies with our equine family members.  Equine Evacuation


Website Information:

Did You Know?……Members Have Access to Valuable Information

As a Member, you have access to Member Only Information!!  You can login to the website https://horsemens.org/ go to the “Member Only” page, under the Membership Menu, and voila - you have access to a lot of important information - only for Members….

Member Only content includes:

Membership Directory:     You can search for a specific member to contact or view all our active members.

Showgrounds Calendar:   You want to come to use the arena or the round pen, but don’t know if there is a rental happening?  Fear no more, you can login, look and see if there is a rental.  If there is no rental or event, feel free to use your gate key and come over and use the facilities.  That is a huge benefit to membership.  We don’t make this calendar available to the public, but as a member, you have this information to help you use the facilities.

News Forum for Members:  You want to communicate using the SCCHA website? YOU ARE A MEMBER, you can do that by simply logging into the website, going to the Member Only page, and posting on the “News Forum for Members”.  You have the Power! Anything you post pops up on our Home Page in the Member Only Section.

Treasurer’s Report:  You are a member and have rights to see the club financials.  We are not longer posting that confidential information in the Corral Chatter.  But as a member you have a right to see it.  Login and visit the Member Only content page for valuable information.

ByLaws:   You guessed it.  You can login and view the club ByLaws anytime you want.  This is your club and you have access to a lot of information.


Membership - Bring a Friend.  Help Grow the Association:  

Tell your friends about the "Horsemen's".  Their first dinner, as a guest, is free at the General/Dinner Meeting.  Have them apply for membership!  Membership Application

General Meeting Minutes


                                 



Volunteer Corner and Donations

 Activity  Date  Volunteer Duties  Contact
General Meeting Dinners  3rd Friday each month Plan, prepare, set up, and serve a meal at the meeting  Jennifer Lien Gonzalez jenligo@gmail.com
Clubhouse & Grounds Monthly

We are looking for a volunteer(s) to weed wack the horse stalls - for the upcoming campouts

Yvonne Lee (408) 203-1795
5D Play Days June 23 Gate monitor, registration, set-up arena between events, announcer Yvonne Lee (408) 203-1795
English Schooling Shows June 9 Gate monitor, registration, set-up arena between events, announcer Suzy Paulazzo spaulazzo75@yahoo.com