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| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, As we step into this holiday season, my heart is full of gratitude for each and every one of you. December gives us a natural pause-- a moment to look back at the experiences, friendships, and shared passion that make our association such a special place. I truly cannot thank you enough for the warmth, generosity and spirit you bring to our SCCHA family. Holiday Gatherings & Good Cheer Our holiday celebrations are always one of my favorite times of year. It's such a gift to gather together-- sharing food, stories, and the simple joy of being in each other's company. I hope you'll join us as we wrap up the year surrounded by the wonderful people who make this club feel like home. Please join me at our Holiday Party and Board Installation Saturday, December 13th! The party will include a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, music and dancing, and the Board Installation for 2026. There will also be a special Honorary Member and Lifetime Member celebration. RSVP and tickets are required in advanced. Please see the flyer below for more information. Deep Appreciation for Our Volunteers & Board I want to extend my warmest thanks to our board members, committees, and every volunteer who gives their time-- often quietly and behind the scenes-- to keep our association thriving. Your dedication is the heartbeat of this club, and I am sincerely grateful for you. Looking Forward to 2026 The coming year holds so much promise. We have exciting plans, new opportunities, and many. more memories waiting to be made. I can't wait to share the journey with all of you. Thank you for being part of this remarkable community-- not just as members, but as friends. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and those small, meaningful moments that make life sweeter. May your barns be cozy, your horses healthy, and your hearts full. With heartfelt gratitude, Tami Moore, SCCHA 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 2026!! The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00pm-9:00pm
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Rural Zoning Ordinance is Reset! November 18th - Sitting in the County Board of Supervisors Chambers and listening to citizens bring their concerns and perspectives forward on many important issues was an incredible window into democracy. Our particular item, Agenda No. 9 passed unanimously thanks to the efforts of so many in the Rural Zoning community. For weeks, we heard from winery cultivators, farmers, equine facility owners and educators, city development teams and economic planners. The community explained that the proposed ordinance would not help agriculture but in fact cause irreparable damage to businesses and livelihoods. Beyond grateful to have Supervisor Sylvia Arenas voice join with ours in requesting an official Rural Zoning Amendment Reset. The Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and the Department of Planning and Development Staff under Jacqueline Onciano will be working in tandem with agricultural stakeholders. For the meeting, Dana De Frates made signs for us to hold up high! Hallie and Michaella Bigliardi, myself, Stephanie Rocha, Laurie Bishop Holderman and Dana were in-person (along with Katja Wick taking the photo) while Stephen McHenry called in over Zoom. Our very own Horsemen's members, Hallie and Michaella, both spoke in person during the County Supervisor Meeting. Hallie Bigliardi Michaella Bigliardi
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Hoof Beats Holiday Party: Calling all the Junior Members - this party is for YOU!!! Bring your siblings and parents!! Come do fun crafts, and join in a potluck. The older Juniors can help to younger juniors too.... We'll also have a gift exchange. If you bring a gift, you will get a gift. Have them unwrapped. Clean used or new, kid appropriate gift exchange. We'll draw numbers and determine who picks from the gift pile first. RSVP to Kathleen O'Neill koneill_950372003@yahoo.com or text (408) 590-3933, or register online Come join the Holiday Party and Board Installation, Honorary Member and Lifetime Member celebration. RVSP required by Dec 6th. Contact Jennifer Gonzalez or on our website. The party is Dec 13!! | 
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2026 Board: Well 2026 is starting to take shape with events and a new board. We need you to help make events and volunteer to make them successful. Contact any board member to propose and event - let's make it a fun year full of activities and equine community events. We thank the 2025 Board for their dedication to the club, membership, and community. We hope to see you at the Holiday Party December 13 where we give thanks to the 2025 Board, welcome the 2026 Board, and announce honorary and lifetime members. Special thanks to Stephanie Barada who volunteered to carry on with the Newsletter next year. Make sure you get your articles to her by the 25th of the month. Your article won't make it into the newsletter, if you don't send it by the deadline to swbarada@gmail.com The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00pm-9:00pm.
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Rescued Hearts Documentary If you are looking for an evening out in January please consider viewing this amazing film in Los Gatos! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/rescued-hearts-film-screening-filmmakers-i-tickets-242862 If you have any questions or want to help support you can contact: Eva Jones evasjones@hotmail.com or Calissa Kloepfer calissanncreative@gmail.com |
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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 The Vartanian Family Hello, we are Erik, Liga, and Allie is our 9 year old daughter. Erik grew up in San Jose/Cupertino while Liga grew up in Latvia. We have a young dog (Border Collie) named Jade that we love. Allie has been riding horses since she was 5 and absolutely loves everything about them. She has ridden English and Western, but she just wants to be near any kind of horse and take care of them. We are very excited to join the Horseman's Association! Thank you so much, Erik, Liga, and Allie 
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SCCHA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES SCCHA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2025 CTO at 8:13pm by Linda Carcione. Linda thanked the Board for preparing tonight’s Thanksgiving dinner. She thanked Jim and Kayla for bartending. Stephen McHenry led the Pledge of Allegiance. TREASURER’S REPORT: Yvonne read the October 2025 Treasurer Report. (see Treasurer’s report) SOCIAL: Jennifer 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: Installation Dinner December 13. Hoofbeats Holiday Party is December 14. Crafts, potluck, gift exchange. BOARD ELECTIONS: This year we had an uncontested ballad. Tami – President Linda – VP Yvonne – Treasurer Jennifer – Secretary, Co-Chair Social Chris – Sargent of Arms Kathleen – Director Rachael – Public Relations Michele- Membership Cathy – Community Amy Monahan- Bar and Beverage Counter Wendy – Director Liz- Co-Chair Social Sandie-Hall Rental Bar and Beverage Counter-Amy Monahan Stephen McHenry – Director Marissa – Director, Juniors program Guests: Brianna and Marcus Wagner PublicRelations: Rachael thanked the community for helping to host the Amendments Meeting with the County. The County has asked to return next year. Fellowship and horse advocacy is happening! What we have heard from the County is that they are revisiting some of the mandates, after hearing from the community. Silvia Arenas (our District Supervisor) has announced that there is now a referral for a County-wide re-set. Many community members gave feed-back, so all 5 Commission members agreed to re-set. There is a link for the re-set: https://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=16821&MediaPosition=&ID=126925&CssClass= Horse and Member Birthdays celebrated, gifts by Rachael. Motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm made by Stephen, seconded by Cheri, the motion carried. |
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