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- Corral Chatter 1_2025
| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, Happy New Year! At our Installation Dinner last month, I was reminded of just how extraordinary this community is. It’s not just the horses that bring us together—it’s the people. The passion, dedication, and heart each of you brings to our events, programs, and gatherings are what make this association such a vibrant and welcoming space. This past year has been nothing short of remarkable. We’ve enjoyed lively playdays, inspiring clinics, scenic trail rides, and meaningful outreach in our community. These accomplishments didn’t happen by accident—they’re the result of countless hours of hard work by our members and volunteers. Whether you were behind the scenes organizing, leading an event, or simply showing up to lend your support, thank you for making last year one to remember. As we look to the future, I want to take a moment to honor those who have served us so well in the past. To our outgoing board members, you have led us with integrity and passion, ensuring that our mission to unite and support equestrians in our community remained strong. Your contributions—whether in decision-making, event planning, or just lending a listening ear—have left a lasting impact on all of us. Please know how deeply grateful we are for your service. You leave behind big boots to fill, and we will carry forward the work you’ve done with pride. Thank you again to our outgoing board members: Jayne Hesley, Suzy Paulazzo, Sharon Pope, and Bill Pope! I also want to welcome our new board members, Chris Monahan, Wendy Fedde, and Stephanie Barada, who will be joining the existing board as we continue our journey into 2025. To our incoming leaders, we are thrilled to have you stepping into these roles. Your willingness to volunteer your time and energy ensures that the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association will not only endure but thrive. As we embrace your fresh ideas and perspectives, I know that together we will take this association to even greater heights. Looking ahead, I encourage us all to think about how we can grow—not just in membership, but in how we connect with one another. Let’s keep strengthening the ties that bind us as a community. Let’s share the joy of equestrian life with more people, open our trails to new friends, and ensure that the SCCHA remains a welcoming home for all horse lovers. Here’s to the spirit of this association, the majestic horses we cherish, and the wonderful people who make it all possible. With warm regards, Tami Moore, President --- 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
Hi All. We need our club members to lead events. Let's camp, trail ride, have clinics, or other fun events (anyone for cards?). Please come forward and propose them - lets make this a fabulous 2025!! We also need someone to lead some Hoofbeats (Junior) events - movie night, riding, games....
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Events - December
Take a look at Facebook for Pictures....or check out the pictures (Click the link and scroll down): Pictures
Christmas Party and Board Installation What a fun party! In addition to swearing in the new Board Members, we held a silent auction of items from jewelry to clothing to anything horsey. There was plenty of festive appetizers, dinner, cocktails, and dessert. A big "Thank you" goes to Jennifer for putting it together and to all the volunteers who decorated the hall and did the clean-up effort after the two parties. It's a nice way to show appreciation to all the volunteers, club members, and Board Members for 2024 as well as to welcome the upcoming 2025 team. Photos show our amazing framed photo booth, Board swearing-in, Tami with her "gift-to-President" (her very own buckle!) and the beautiful holiday-themed SCCHA Clubhouse. |
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Hoofbeats Holiday Party and Crafts
What a fun Junior party. It's one of the favorite events of the year. We did crafts, made horse cookies, had a potluck and the Juniors had a fun gift exchange. We need someone to help grow Hoofbeats throughout the year. Please think about it and give the biggest gift of all to the club and community. Help grow our youth program.....You don't have to be a Director to help lead in the organization. It would be great to get more kids (of all ages) coming. |
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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 Renewals for 2025: To all you renewing members, renewals start January 1. (For a few of you who tried to renew Dec 31, please try again, we fixed the glitch that said to wait until Jan 15!!! You can login and renew now or print the paperwork and renew with a check). Please complete your renewal by March 15 so you retain your membership to the club and don't let your membership lapse. Renew Membership
Welcome New Members: William Douglass III, wife Lydia, and sons William Douglass IV, Jaxson Douglass, and Alexander Douglass. My grandmother, Lillian Askew Douglass, is a lifetime SCCHA member. She had horses most of her life and always shared her love for them with me growing up. My family loves horses. Our two oldest sons take horse riding lessons in Gilroy. We want to teach our sons the value of hard work and we believe taking care of animals can teach them many good life lessons. My family is happy to become SCCHA members and continue to teach our sons about horses and give them a traditional western lifestyle. Mary Billingsley Previous horse owner. 20+ years ago. I enjoyed team penning, trail riding. I was a turn-back rider with Gavilan Cutters in Gilroy. I love being with horses and like-minded folks.
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There are always opportunities to volunteer for our activities. Check here frequently as more activities show up in the summer.
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| Photo Funnies and Classified Ads |
If you need a house/pet sitter while on vacation, give our member, Justine, a call: | Want to submit something to the Newsletter? The Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association publishes the Corral Chatter monthly for its members and friends. Please e-mail articles of interest to the Newsletter Editor by the 25th of the month to be published in the next month’s edition. Our President, Tami Moore, is selling here bumper pull 2H full living quarter horse trailer for a great prices; 25K gets you a LQ that you can easily pull without a gooseneck hitch. Get ready for camping season in style. Call Tami at (408) 772-9016. See the pictures and the full ad here: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/.../union.../7814688968.html |
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