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| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, As we stride into the month of May, it's with great pleasure that we reflect on the successes of April and anticipate the exciting events lined up for the coming weeks. English Schooling Show – Spring Fling: We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated and supported our first-ever English Schooling Show held on April 28th. It was a day filled with camaraderie, sportsmanship, and impressive displays of equestrian skill. Riders came together to showcase their talents, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying. Congratulations to all the competitors for their outstanding performances and a special shoutout to the winners across the different classes. Your dedication and passion for the sport were truly inspiring. A big round of applause is also due to our dedicated volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the event. Your hard work and commitment are deeply appreciated and integral to the success of our shows. Robbie Potter Horsemanship Clinic: The highly anticipated Robbie Potter Horsemanship Clinic is taking place this year at Lone Oak Stables in Gilroy on May 18 and 19. While the clinic itself is fully booked, we're excited to offer auditing opportunities on Saturday and/or Sunday for $25 per day. This is an exceptional chance to observe and learn from one of the industry's finest horsemen. Robbie Potter's expertise and insights are sure to inspire and elevate your horsemanship skills, regardless of your experience level. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to expand your knowledge and deepen your connection with your equine partners. Upcoming 5D Play Day: Our attention now turns to our upcoming 5D Play Day scheduled for May 19th. Save the date and prepare for a day filled with exhilarating competition and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, this event promises to be fun for all skill levels. We can't wait to see you there! Warm regards and happy trails, Tami |
 Event CalendarThe 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!
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Robbie Potter Clinic for Horsemanship and Obstacles Dates: 5/18-5/19 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Join us at Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association for a 2-day clinic that will focus on furthering your horsemanship and your ability to build on a solid relationship with your horse. We will be working with obstacles on day 2. The clinic may be audited one or both days for $25/day.. *Robbie will be also available for private sessions If you are interested in setting up a private session, please contact Liz Kehoe (see contact info below). Clinic Host: Liz Kehoe | Call/Text: 408-504-7452 | Email: lizzyk@aol.com |
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Register for the event - Tickets: https://www.preservation.org/npm2024. Just $20 with ample parking since the event will be at History San Jose (right next to Happy Hollow Zoo). |
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We're excited to be included in the 3rd Annual Preservations Awards Night. This event honors local individuals and organizations for their work in preserving the history of our Valley. Our Horsemen's Association, founded in 1939, was granted a display table, where we can lay out our history books, banner, saddles, etc. 
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Spring Ride - Georgina Wallbridge Memorial - Salinas River Beach Ride & Lunch: The weather and company couldn't have been better. Such a fun ride and Art caught 6 fish !!
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Kids Craft table at the Dinner/Meeting: The kids had fun making leather bracelets, bags, and key chains. There was a bit of banging with the hammer and buzzing of the drill. We moved the craft outside!! We look forward to doing events like this at future Dinner/Meetings. We had 5 kids and would love to have more or all ages. The Ham dinner was fabulous. Big "thank-you" to Sharon & Bill Pope, Laura Pope, and Sandie Quinones. |
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English Schooling Show - Spring Fling: Cathy Angell graciously offered her ranch for the first show in the series. The event was a great success, with a lot of happy smiling faces. Our arena was still wet and in much need of work after the rainy winter. Thankfully, Yvonne, Chris, Karen and Paul are coming to the rescue and working very hard to get the SCCHA facilities ready for the upcoming events. |
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Sneak Peek.....Introducing our first Gaited Horseshow and Playday. "Get In-It to Win-It" Terry Zygalinski, a SCCHA valued member and owner of https://gaitedpleasurehorses.com/ is our show announcer. Gaye DeRusso, the local gaited horse trainer & lessons, of https://majesticrider.com/index.html volunteered to be our Judge. Things are quickly taking shape. Terry Zygalinski and Yvonne & Jim Lee (Casa De Familia) generously donated the buckles for the show. Have a look at the buckles, they came out simply gorgeous!! The Member buckle has the blue stones, the Non-Member has the clear stones. Registration opens in July.....stay tuned.
Mark your calendars and start getting your tack ready for the SCCHA Tack Sale......
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. New Members: Tell your friends about the "Horsemen's". There are plenty of opportunities to get three events under your belt, even in one weekend! Have your friends apply for membership! Membership Application Membership Survey: We value our members and want to hear your thoughts and recommendations. You'll be receiving the survey Mid-May. Please take the time to fill it out. Your opinions and ideas matter! |
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