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- Corral Chatter 7_2025
| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, Although we won’t be gathering for a general meeting this month, July is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting months of the year for our association, and I couldn’t be more proud of all the ways we continue to show up and represent the SCCHA in our community. We kicked things off with a true hometown tradition at the 149th Annual 4th of July Parade in Morgan Hill. This historic event draws thousands, and it’s always an honor to ride in it together, proudly representing the horse community. Whether you're riding, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, thank you for helping keep this tradition alive! Next, we’ll saddle up for the Mountain Heritage Faire on July 13th, a beautiful event that celebrates the natural and cultural legacy of our mountain communities. It's a chance to reflect on the traditions that shaped our region and to share the importance of preserving that heritage with future generations. Come enjoy the music, food, crafts, and of course, horses! Then on July 20th, we host the third of our four 5D Play Days, a highlight for riders of all levels and a great opportunity to welcome new faces to the arena. If you haven’t joined us yet for one of these fast-paced and fun days, mark your calendar. Don’t forget that you must participate in at least two of the four Play Days in order to qualify for a buckle at our Buckle Show in September. So, if you haven’t joined us yet, this is the perfect time to come out, compete, and connect! Finally, we're proud to take part in the 81st Annual Santa Clara County Fair at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Our Horse Exhibit will showcase not only our association’s deep roots in this valley but also the vibrant community we continue to build today. We'll be on hand to answer questions, share stories, and offer visitors a chance to connect with horses in a friendly, educational setting. From parades to play days to public outreach, July is all about visibility, community, and carrying our mission forward. Thank you for your time, your energy, and your passion. Everything you do helps make the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association a force for good in our region. Stay cool, ride safe, and I’ll see you out there! Happy trails, 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.... The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00pm-9:00pm
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5 D Playday June 22, 2025 Results
Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make our June Playday a success! Please consider volunteering or coming out for our next Playday Sunday July 20th!
Volunteers:
Yvonne Lee - Judge/"Ring Leader"/Arena
Chris Monahan - Arena/Judge Support
Tami Moore - Registration/Scoring/Announcer/Music
Michelle Hiatt - Arena/Judge Support/Gate
Mary Billingsly - Gate
Carlos Villareal - Arena
Liz Kehoe - Announcer/Music
Grand total $203.00
Events
Take a look at Facebook for Pictures....or check out the pictures (Click the link and scroll down): Pictures
Hoping everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Cheers from the 149th annual July 4th Parade, Morgan Hill
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Our second grounds crew cleanup occurred on June 21st. Thank you to all our volunteers again in coming out and keeping our club grounds so nicely trimmed and groomed! Thank you to Wendy Fedde and team!
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It's not too late to purchase raffle tickerts for a chance to win this beautiful quilt donated by John and Susan Paquette! Please join us at our member's dinner and general meeting in August to purchase tickets. The winning ticket will be announced at our buckle show on 9/20/25. You don't need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit our club!  |
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We need volunteers! We need You!! Do you want to come help with registration, announcing and scoring at the 5d Playdays? We need you! Kathleen and Tami can train a few more people. Best to start scoring with Kathleen and Tami at the shows to learn. If you are knowledgeable with excel or open to learning this is for you. It's all automated, but you would need to follow the directions for sorting and setup. Contact Kathleen O'Neill if you are interested. koneill_950372003@yahoo.com. or (408) 590-3933 |
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NEW!!!! Advertise on the SCCHA Website:Want to Advertise on our website? We welcome your "Family Friendly" Ads. Advertising is free to our Members and $200/Calendar year for Non-Members. Your ad is available to the public, our members, supporters, and equine enthusiasts. Demographics include Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, and more.See Details in the Club Store Here Club Store Your Ad will be shown here: Advertising
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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 See all the benefits membership brings Membership Overview & Rules, Trainer Policy, Liability Release Waiver Welcome New Members: Ken and Sheryl Filice
Ken and Chubs
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SCCHA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2025 CTO at 8:20PM by Linda Carcione. Linda thanked Jennifer and Armando for preparing our dinner. She also thanked Jim Lee and Lisa Swingle for bartending. Jim O’Neill gave the Pledge of Allegiance. TREASURER’S REPORT: Yvonne gave the May 2025 Treasurer Report. (see Treasurer’s report) EVENTS: Rachael reported that July 13, at an estate overlooking Lexington Reservoir called Lexington Hills Estate and Winery, a History Trail including horse demonstrations will take place. There will be 16 different non-profits represented. Rachael met with Lynn, of the Pony Express, who will be there. It is a fundraiser; we will have a booth and share with the public where to ride horses. She also reported that The Santa Clara County Fair will be July 30 – August 3, we are looking for horses, trailers, volunteers. 80,000 people will attend. October 4 th will be our SCCHA Open House, with Breed section, grooming station, Drill team, western demonstration and gaited horses. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Yvonne reminded everyone the second of the 5D shows is Sunday, everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in riding on the 4 th of July Morgan Hill Parade, please RSVP to Yvonne. Tomorrow is a Workday, at our Clubhouse Grounds. We can always use help with weed whacking and mowing, 9-noon, please help. SOCIAL: Jennifer reported that Cheri and Stephen have volunteered to cook for our August meeting. We are still looking for volunteers to cook or assist with our September General Meeting Dinner. Horse and human birthday prizes were given out by Rachael. Motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm made by Liz, seconded by Butch, the motion carried. |
There are always opportunities to volunteer for our activities. Check here frequently as more activities show up in the summer.
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