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- Corral Chatter 9_2025
| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into September! Summer flew by in a blur of parades, play days, and community events. With cooler weather on the horizon, this is a great time to reflect on how far we’ve come this year and to gear up for a strong finish. We’ve got some exciting things planned this month, and I hope to see many of you out and about, enjoying everything SCCHA has to offer. 5D Buckle Play Day – Saturday, September 20 Let’s hear it for the riders, the horses, the volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year’s 5D Play Day Series such a huge success! We will wrap up the season with a bang at our Buckle Play Day on September 20, which is the culminating event of the series and the moment many have been working toward all summer. If you’ve participated in at least two of the four Play Days, you’re eligible to win a coveted SCCHA buckle, and let me tell you, the competition is friendly, fierce, and full of fun. Whether you're in the saddle or in the stands, come out and help us celebrate the spirit of this series and the riders who make it shine. This is always a high-energy day packed with fast runs, big smiles, and lots of cheering. Don’t miss it! Ride with Us in the New Almaden Days Jump-In Parade! We’re also excited to take part once again in the New Almaden Days Jump-In Parade, which is a small-town tradition with big heart, happening Saturday, September 13. This informal, welcoming parade is a great chance to introduce your horse to a fun community event or simply enjoy the ride with fellow members. It’s a joyful day with BBQ food, live music, games, and a whole lot of history. Want to participate? Please RSVP by contacting, Yvonne Lee, at 408-203-1795 or yvonneleecdf@gmail.com. Please let her know you’re coming so we can make sure we have enough tack for everyone who wants to ride. You are also welcome to come walk the route and show your club spirit! What’s Around the Corner? Even as our Play Day season winds down, the energy at SCCHA doesn’t slow. Our Gaited Horse Show is already open for registration, and be on the lookout for details about the Open House in October, a celebration of horses, horsemanship, and the amazing community we’ve built together. Thank you for making SCCHA a place where tradition, sport, and friendship ride side by side. 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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| 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 September to purchase tickets. The winning ticket will be announced at the Open House on 10/4/25. You don't need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit our club! or Purchase Tickets online in the Club's Store Buy 1 ticket for $5. https://horsemens.org/Sys/Store/Products/399407 Buy 5 tickets for $25 |
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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| Please consider joining 'Night At the Ranch' Fundraiser benefiting Bridle Up Hope San Jose! Bridle Up Hope is an impactful organization that brings horses and women and girls together to build resilience and confidence. For more information check out givebutter.com/buhsj |
October 17-19 will be a fun-filled weekend. Club Dinner/Meeting Camping Austin Powers Themed Dance Party Potluck AND the 2nd Annual Gaited Horseshow on October 19 Mark your calendars, come to join in the fun and/or volunteer. We got the buckles for the Gaited Horseshow a few days ago. They are beautiful. Gaye Derusso of Majestic Riders donated one buckle and Kathleen / Jim O'Neill donated another buckle. There will be eight - yes eight buckles at this Gaited Horseshow.
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DANCE PARTY: Sydney Vandenbrand is volunteering again. Leading a fun-filled dance party October 18. We'll have a potluck in the clubhouse, then start dancing. Sydney will be the DJ. The themed attire is your 'groovy baby' 60/70's clothes. So bring them out to play. You can, of course, come as you are too....... |
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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
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SCCHA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES August 15, 2025 CTO at 8:10 PM by Tami Moore. Tami thanked Shari and Stephen for preparing our dinner. She also thanked Liz and Jennifer for bartending. Shree and Om gave the Pledge of Allegiance. TREASURER’S REPORT: Yvonne gave the July 2025 Treasurer Report. (see Treasurer’s report) SOCIAL: Jennifer reminded everyone that Liz and she will be cooking Hawaiian pulled pork next month. October is the Chili cook off, and November will be our annual Thanksgiving Dinner that the Board will prepare for our members. November is also when we hold our Board Elections. She also reminded everyone that the Installation Dinner will be December 13. This is a catered event, reservations are required. Please reserve online by December 6. Also, now is the time to think about any donation items for our Silent Auction. EVENTS: Yvonne reported the 5D Show will be this Sunday, starts at 9:00, registration opens at 8:00. Camping has been cancelled, however, if anyone would like to camp, let Sandie know. Stephen from Lone Oak reminded us that the Gold Coast Arabian Show will be held September 6 at Lone Oak, mostly Western. He also reminded us that the Fun-O-Ween horse event will be October 26, their annual horse show. Horse shows in the morning, costumes in the afternoon. Liz reported that Amy from Saddles and Treasures will be here for our September meeting and talk about tack fitting. Rachael thanked the participating members for helping at the Santa Clara County Fair. We took horses, and many, many people got to meet horses for the first time. She also reminded the community that our SCCHA Open House will be October 4, all are welcome. Rachael emphasized we will have our Drill Team, breeds, horse grooming, activities for kids, and arts and crafts. Rachael had a sign-up sheet for our community to complete. We are also featuring agriculture highlights like honey, bread and other wonderful things from our beautiful area. Tami reminded us that September 13 is the New Almaden Parade, please RSVP. ANNOUNCEMENTS: none Guests: Julie and Mark Willey, Addie Carr, Monique Hovey Horse and human birthday prizes were given out by Rachael. Motion to adjourn at 8:26pm made by Stephen, seconded by Shari, 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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