VOLUME NO. 18 ISSUE NO. 18 WINTER 2019 - 2020

DESERT CABALLEROS Out Wickenburg Way 2020 NEWSLETTER

Last year, several of the Trails Committee members changed their Greetings Fellow Caballeros, diet and exercise programs so they could continue participating in the It is now Fall and I hope your summer was happy and healthy. Your strenuous task of riding, walking and clearing the trails. We adopted the Board of Directors and their respective committees are starting the lyrics from the Toby Keith song “Don’t let the old man in”, which was process of planning the 74th Desert Caballeros horse ride. I hope you sung in the Clint Eastwood movie “The Mule”. “Get up and go outside, and your fellow campmates are as excited as we are about the Ride, the don't let the old man in...Ask yourself how old you would be if you DC traditions and the new adventures which await us. What drives us to didn't know the day you were born.” the Ride? Most of us can’t explain it. Maybe it’s the freedom that we have A great example of this is Bob Long, a snowbird from Idaho, who I met and the diversity of thought and the accomplishment. The ride allows us and rode with this past winter. Bob is a great rider and is 71 years old. to be Caballeros in the grandest sense. But it’s something else too that He set his sights on riding in the Mongolian Derby, the longest and most brings people back. They mount up and make friends, connections and diffcult horse race in the world. He not only fnished the 7 day, memories that last a lifetime and help defne our life. 650 mile race, he won it! He was the oldest fnisher by 20 years As the new El Presidente I would like to thank my friend with the average winner being 28. What an inspiration to us. and immediate predecessor Rick Nulman and all the Last year at the direction of El Presidente a task force past Presidentes who have put much time and energy of directors initiated and formalized communication to keeping the DC Ride the greatest destination about horse and trail safety. The results of this ride in America. My goal is to continue planning initiative reduced accidents on the trail and a well-run, high quality ride which provides an therefore decreased the stress on our riders and atmosphere where male camaraderie and self- the emergency personnel which support the well- accomplishment centering on the iconic western being of our riders. I would like to go further horse can fourish in the Sonoran Desert. along this road and ask some of our directors Let me frst introduce myself to those who don’t to create recommendations for our riders to know me. I am a native Arizonan who grew up personally prepare for the ride. My goal is to in rural Arizona and received my frst horse at enhance our experience on the trail, increase eight. My oldest sister married a farmer/rancher safety which should allow our Caballeros the who owned a ranch near Wickenburg and my freedom to participate for years to come. parents owned a western wear shop, so I am sure Every year the El Presidente tries to add a “WOW” the horse was a write off! I never lost the bug of factor for the ride. This year with the help of riding my horse in the American West. I remember Ken Loyst and his team of oenologists, we secured a reading dated issues of Western Horseman which barrel of fne Napa wine to have bottled and labeled for featured articles on rides like the DC ride. My journey the Ride. The wine should be a great addition to wonderful to Wickenburg was motivated by the western lifestyle and food organized by our caterer and our great food committee. my horses. The DC Ride is an opportunity to share Wickenburg Any surplus wine will be available for sale for those wanting a and the surrounding area with riders from around the United States and memento. As your directors’ work into the winter and spring we will strive the world. The Ride allows them to experience lying in their bed rolls, to keep the ride the best in the west. staring at the bright Arizona stars, after a hearty meal ft for a king, reminiscing the day on horseback, stories around the campfre, and the Vaya con Dios Amigos, Lawrence Serrano, good fellowship which puts a smile on our faces. El Presidente

Californios Remuderos Did someone say “PARTY”? Honkers ON THE WAY BACK TO BOSTON - 2019

Oh the Californios, they are such a merry old band, riding their horses through hot desert sand. The cowboys they spoke and the cowboys, they sang, they laughed and they laughed, Multicolored-pink Pink Parade Blue’s a good match ‘til the dinner bell rang, and then they ate! One by one, LA they spoke true and clear, about cowboy traditions that they all hold so dear, Californios The great mountains VIE but the thoughts best expressed by our own brother Chewy, made many an eye turn EN all misty and dewy, and then they laughed some more. What brings such a ROSE... disparate group together? Two Pinks Mules love Pink not horse hair, not coyotes, not even the weather, It’s the values they share that brings them all here. As it is, only a few understand what we do. Our knees, sometimes screamin’, but our faces are beamin’, as we ride through the great mountains out West. We conquer our fears about horse wrecks and mule kicks, White with Pink accents! Crossing the threshold Real Pink Chewy even endure quite a few of our Morning salute campmates’ old school tricks, just to ride on those trails that we love the best. Fact is, horse sense takes some time to absorb, so each April we come from all over the orb, and revel in our masculine blessings. May the Californios stay strong ‘til we gather anon!

Taco (Dinardo) Pink Directors Color me pink Woody’s 40 year pin Taco Trail Leader Editor’s Note: Through pink merchandise purchases and donations, the Ride and its members raised several thousand dollars this year to support Wickenburg's local breast cancer initiative and proudly wore pink to demonstrate their support. To Celebrate Our Ladies and the Pink Ribbon Angels!

Scott and the Angels Bobby G

Drink time

The 2019 DC Ride’s Another Scott Pinstripe Dave TOP HAND! Once again this past April, a single cowboy was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the Desert Caballeros Trail Ride. And in 2019, that great honor was bestowed on Joe Stevens for his dedicated service to the DC Ride over many, many years. A veteran rider, horse lover and DC Board Member, Joe is a true horseman who has served on the Trails Committee, has mentored dozens of new Nick & Rick riders, and has taken on whatever was asked of him. The DC is proud to have former El Presidente Joe Stevens on its Executive Committee and doubly proud he Joe Stevens, 2019 DC Top Hand was named the 2019 “Top Hand.” Congratulations to a wonderful man!

Leon Pink, green, and blue

desertcaballerosride.com important safety tips This is our website. Go to it. Register on it. for horses and men!! Use it. Upload photos and appropriate Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 10am at the Kay El Bar Ranch content onto the site. It is our private network in Wickenburg is our RIDER ORIENTATION for both to communicate with one another… new riders (Greenstripers) and anyone who wants to learn and is exclusively for... more about how to have a safe, comfortable ride. Contact Kevin Mallicoat at [email protected] DC RIDERS AND FRIENDS OF THE RIDE. for all the details.

Charlie Dino Say, what color? Wednesday Hot Lunch 2020 DC Ride Menu 4 oz. Sloppy Joe’s Chicago-Style Hot Dogs with Cucumbers, SURF & TURF...PRIME RIB... Celery Salt, Tomatoes BABY BACK RIBS... Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich on Rustic Roll French Dip Au-Jus on Rustic Roll WE PLAY HOT FUDGE SUNDAES... Sweet Potato Fries PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS... Cowboy Baked Beans CHOCOLATE TORTILLAS... Beverage Bar Waffe Cones and Ice Cream FUN GAMES . . . Monday Dinner Plus hot hors d’oeuvres after the horse races at Remuda Camp’s margarita party. 8 Oz Prime Rib w/ Horseradish BBQ Chicken Loaded Baked Potato, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives & Bacon Bits French Cut Green Beans Salad Bar & Assorted Dinner Rolls Beverage Bar Fresh Strawberry Shortcake w/Whipped topping, Strawberry Juice and Fresh cut Strawberries

We race DUCKS Wednesday Dinner For big BUCKS We shoot pigeons, too…clay ones! Pork Tenderloin w/ Gravy Fried Chicken with Homemade Gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas & Onions in butter sauce Salad Bar & Rolls Beverage Bar Decadent Cookies (Macadamia, Double Choc Chunk, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar Cookies) Tuesday Dinner Ice Cream and topping for Dessert plus Rainbow trout with lemon Chocolate Tortillas with Ice-cream and Tartar Sauce We bend poles… seriously… bend poles BBQ Baby Back Ribs Thursday Dinner Rice Pilaf 8 oz Pre-cut New York Strip Steak Tater Tots with Nacho Cheese Lobster Tail W/Drawn Butter Salad Bar Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus Baby Cut Corn Salad Bar & Rolls Biscuits Beverage Bar Beverage Bar Assorted Cheesecake (Fresh Strawberries) Brownies & Blondies, After Dinner Cordial Drink Bar & Dessert Stations Vanilla Ice Cream, Choc Fudge, Assorted Nuts, *Menu subject to change without notice. Choc Chips, Whipped Cream Does not include breakfast and packed lunch menus.

We do barrels… really… do barrels WE RIDE BEAUTIFUL TRAILS!

Thinking about the day Getting ready

Thickets Watering up Greenie fun On the trail

I’m likin’ it!’ This is good! We want you!

Comin’ through Nice Looking good!

It’s wet in the desert!

You can bring a horse to water…

Off into the saguaro Thumbs up! Here’s lookin’ atcha Refections PERSONAL ITEMS: IT AIN'T NO DOILY RIDE Two Old Saddle Tramps Camera Floor mat or carpet scrap for side of cot by Cowboy Jim Nichols Agree on a Packing List. Bootjack Stampede strap for cowboy hat Rusty Gant and Rick Nulman’s suggested packing list. You needn’t Sunglasses ast April I was throwing down "The Grand Canyon" I said. I told him land Cowboy. Just roll yourself a (we cannot emphasize these enough!) a cold one under a large I had ridden on numerous rides over cigarette and enjoy it on your way bring every item, but it will be a very helpful starting point. L Reading glasses cottonwood tree at the Kay El Bar the years. None made me as nervous to the bottom." Nail clippers and fle Guest Ranch with three Californio as riding The Grand Canyon Bright Chapstick brothers. One of our Green Stripers Angel and Kaibab trails. In my almost thirty years riding with the D.C. I have been on the Yaqui Sunblock drug up a camp chair and joined us. "I'm told we will be on the Yaqui a bunch of times. To my knowledge Baby powder Among the questions he asked was Trail and there is no margin of we have never lost a horse, mule or Handy wipes (again, trust us) "I've heard there are some dangerous error on that stretch" he remarked cowboy on the Yaqui. That is not true Toiletry kit trails we are going to traverse. somewhat nervously. in the Grand Canyon. Those who run Soap Is that true?" the Mule Concession tell the riders at Razor and shaving cream "Naa responded Brian Faulkner. I hated to admit it, but he had us. orientation "we have never lost a guest After shave lotion I've preridden much of the trail and The Yaqui is mostly straight up on this ride." I spent two days in the Toothbrush & toothpaste it is safe as a Manhattan bike path." on one side and straight down a Canyon. From the top down to Hairbrush and comb hundred or more feet on the other. Phantom Ranch on the Colorado Washcloth and 2 towels "Well, rumor has it there are some "The Yaqui is a piece of cake if River and back to the top the next day. First aid kit (band aids, etc.) signifcant skinny parts with some you do three things" said Taco I got friendly with our wrangler and Laundry bag straight ups on one side and hundred an experienced D.C.r she (yep it was a cowgirl) was very Prescription medicines foot drops on the other. Is that not chatty. She told me they have lost Books and magazines the case?" he pressed. "What are the three" the Greenie TACK AND CLOTHING: asked? "Don't look down, hold onto mules over the edge, had wranglers Flashlight go fying into space, had guests get of SADDLEBAG ITEMS: "Well a newbie may have an eye the horn and keep your feet light in 3-4 pairs of comfortable jeans and refuse to get back on they were opener moment or two, but we the ." with rope Light jacket so scared. And sure enough, I quickly don't consider it a dangerous ride" Saddle with breast collar and Cowboy boots discovered it was no pony ride in the volunteered Duck, a seasoned rider. "Why light feet?" the Striper inquired. back cinch plus Camp moccasins park. The mules walk on the very (if desired) Long-sleeve shirts "It ain't no doily ride Kid, I told him. "To get of quick if your horse drifts outside of the trail. Hikers get the Saddle pad and blanket (“Brushpoppers” are best) "But it is not the eye popper I was one foot right or left" Taco said. inside. When the mules stop to blow Sheepskin cinch cover Tee shirts Several of the boys erupted in Spare reins. on about six years ago." they literally turn and hang out over Sweater laughter when Duck said "you can't the edge. One can see people on the (The above items are for cowboys Socks (knee-high length) riding their own horses) "Really", he said. "Where was that?" get of 'cause there is nowhere to trail who look like ants thousand feet Belt(s) Spurs (optional- depending on your horse) below with nothing but air between Underwear Chaps (really do come in handy when you and them. It is like sitting in a riding through brush) Silk long jons saddle strapped to the belly of a hang (I wear them under my jeans… trust me BED ROLL: Rain slicker or poncho rain hat cover glider. Frightening! There are a few on this one & never wear cotton ones) Warm sleeping bag fats along the way and those were Lightweight leather gloves Bandannas / Scarves (canvas-wrapped Cowboy bedroll is best) Thongs and extra leather Saddlebags the only times I quit fbrillating. The (sometimes the dust kicks up) 3” or thicker foam rubber mattress or pack Scarf slide and/or bolo tie or infatable mattress switch backs are terrifying with names Hoof pick Cowboy hat (straw is coolest) (goes under sleeping bag or bedroll) such as "Heart Attack Hill" or "Dead Man's Corner." When we rimmed out First aid saddle kit Watch cap (or stocking cap) Pillow the second day I kissed the ground. Hole punch Baseball cap(s) Ear plugs "See you next year Jim" my wrangler Cowboy pliers (or Leatherman) Bathrobe (once again trust me on this one!) called to me. "No you won't" I called Knife (pocket or sheaf knife) Shorts back throwing her a kiss. Flashlight & spare batteries Sneakers & 1 pair of white gym socks DUFFLE BAG OR Canteen or water bottles Dress clothes for El Presidente’s party CAMP LOCKER (TRUNK) The Yaqui is baby food compared to Small waterproof tarp and picture party TO CARRY IT ALL the Grand Canyon but as stated before IT AIN'T NO DOILY RIDE. DON’T DUCK SAFETY! The 12th Annual D.C. Silent Auction At the 73rd Annual El Presidente Party by John “Duck” Lees

No one signs up for the DC Ride planning to be injured 5. Going up and down steep hills 102: stay vertical - on the or planning to be responsible for a crash that hurts way up, lean forward; on the way down, lean back (if your legs aren’t feeling it in the stirrups, you ain’t doing it!) someone else. But every year someone gets hurt. What could possibly go wrong? If you’re not close to vertical, Safety Matters! you’re not well balanced and are that much worse off when your horse stumbles or makes a sudden move, like jumping over that To get the conversation going, here are the California Camp’s nine damn rock, leaving you on the ground with it. Oh, and give your top safety rules each with a note about “What could possibly go horse his head with a loose rein on the way down so he can see wrong?” In 6 years on the ride I have seen each and every one of where to place his feet or else you’re going down with him and these situations at least once. taking out the next guy you’re riding too close to. It happens! We need to take it seriously, talk about it before we mount up and Your hosts: Rick and Vikki Nulman Checking out the merchandise Lawrence and Maureen Serrano talk about it around the campfre. Don’t be afraid to ask another 6. Tying up your horse 101: Use your lead rope, not the reins! Caballero for help or advice. What could possibly go wrong? Lots! The reins are attached to. . . One of the great additions to our beloved the ; yanking the bit hurts big time - that’s the point of the bit; the 1. Your Cinch and Equipment is your responsibility! horse startles, yanks, feels the pain, and makes a bad situation worse. Sunday evening El Presidente Party was the Check it frequently. Not to mention that you could bust a rein or the bridle, and now what introduction, 12 years ago, of the DC Silent Auction. What could possibly go wrong? The wrangler got the cinch tight in are you going to do? Find McGiver??? This past April 7, 2019, hundreds of cowboys camp. But an hour later your horse has let the air out of his belly Oh, and when you’ve tied your horse with the lead rope, don’t let and cowgirls gathered at Wickenburg’s famous and its loose. Your saddle slides under your horse, you fall but your your reins get close to the ground because your horse could step on RANCHO DE LOS CABALLEROS for our annual foot jams in the and you are dragged up the trail smacking them and seriously hurt himself. In fact, don’t ever let anything, western gala. For a lot of folks, this is the biggest into some rocks as you go. It happens! CHECK YOUR CINCH OR reins, lead rope, cinch, ANYTHING, drag on the ground: your horse party during a week’s worth of parties. ASK A WRANGLER OR EXPERIENCED RIDER TO. could trip and you could go over with him. For me, the El Prez Party has always been a 2. Mounting 101: On the trail point your horse back up the trail 7. Tying up your horse 102: Don’t tie your horse to a branch very special social event. away from the direction of travel. Ask another cowboy to that could break. If there’s not a branch that’s strong enough, block or hold your horse. Mount quickly. hold the lead rope or tuck it ‘quick release’ in your belt. Bud and Barbara Katzman Run by Don Lawson, Ken Loyst and a hardy gang Stache and Lisa Skyhorse of DC volunteers, last April’s Silent Auction again What could possibly go wrong? As you swing your body up towards What could possibly go wrong? Your horse pulls back, the branch raised over $14,000 from the sale of 100-plus the saddle, your horse steps out to follow horses coming by, you lose breaks spooking the horse which takes off with the lead rope tied to your balance, maybe pull the saddle sideways, your boot jams in the the branch which is now whipping the horses sides or rear. Other western items that were available. stirrup and you get another chance to be dragged up the trail. horses are spooked and join a rapidly escalating herd stampede. The DC Ride makes a donation to the Desert It happens! It happens. We’ve seen it. Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Remember: A horse is a HERD animal and for him it’s scary as hell and uses the rest of the funds to defray Ride out there by himself. 8. It’s windy/gusty: tighten your stampede strap (the string or rawhide that connects your hat to your chin). expenses and keep riders’ dues from increasing... 3. Mounting 102: Grab the mane, not the horn when hoisting What could possibly go wrong? When you loose your hat, there are while enhancing the quality of the Ride yourself up. worse things that could happen than sunburn, such as freaking out at the same time. What could go wrong? The horn is attached to the... saddle: pull on all the horses that don’t know what to do about fying saucers other The best part? All the fun we had bidding than run for the nearest bomb shelter. It happens! We’ve seen it. the saddle and it will come to you - and if the cinch is loose, you’ve on these great western items. got a rodeo even before getting on. The mane is attached to... the horse: pull on the mane and the saddle might stay where you put it. 9. Ask for help. Talk about safety. Barbara and Jim McArthur Steve and Stephanie Surak with new greenie It doesn’t hurt the horse when his mane is pulled. Just don’t yank. What could possibly go wrong? Well nothing! The more experienced the rider the more helpful they want to be. Ask and 4. Going up and down steep hills 101: Wait, wait, wait! you shall receive assistance and advice. THERE ARE NO STUPID What’s the hurry? Leave space for the horse in front SAFETY QUESTIONS. Do not be unsure or guess what to do! of you, more than you think could possibly be necessary and ignore the cowboys telling you to get a move on! There is a lot more to talk about. But these simple rules are a good What could possibly go wrong? You are half way up the hill when start. Ask your wrangler and ask questions around the campfre and the horse right in front of you looses its footing, slips or topples you’ll hear stories and honest advice from some of the best trail riders falling into you and your horse and takes you both down. If you are in the west. Wishing you Happy and Safe Trails! lucky you avoid going underneath one or both horses. It happens! Editor’s note: Contributions to safety tips were made by experienced Jack and Bill Rode up the hill. One right behind the other Caballeros Rick Nulman, Charlie Hoch, Kevin Mallicoat, Sheldon Roberts, Jack took a spill Then so did Bill. And they tumbled down together Lawrence Serrano, and many Californios who learned the hard way. Rusty Gant & family More goodies to buy Andy Fischback and Scott Stevens, framed by Larissa and Charlie Hoch THE TALE OF THE GREENEST OF GREENIES

Why the words “I’ve never But what a fool I would’ve been to miss saddle horn proved to be my friend when After the riding, the rest was easy and one of the most surreal and memorable unexpected trotting felt like galloping; fun: making camp each evening and actually ridden a horse experiences of my life. To adequately and Ponder twice managed to go ‘of sleeping under the stars; the fabulous before” are no excuse for describe my nine days in Arizona and, piste’ on a hilly trail when I wasn’t sunrises and sunsets; the endless food and particularly, the fve-day ride with concentrating; and sometimes we came drink; my impromptu, in-the-dark uku- any potential Desert Los Californios and the whole 175 riders to a stop more at his behest than mine. lele concert; and the rest day of races and Caballero who should put of the Desert Caballeros, is next to Nevertheless, I remained in the saddle competition. What was not to like? aside his doubts and fears impossible. That's because there was for the whole week and felt that this was breath-taking beauty, fabulous friendships an achievement in itself. So, on my triumphant return to and just giddy up, (with both men and horses!), adrenaline- Wickenburg after fve days of the cowboy pumping, saddle-bound dramas, and a life, I felt every one of the townsfolk was helluva lot of equine learning. cheering my personal accomplishment. The impossible had become possible and Only disappointment – realizing that I’d I saw myself as the greenest of greenies on I was a city slicker cowboy thanks to the never played my ukulele in the dark, so the 73rd Desert Caballeros ride this April. 5-star organization, the spirit and generos- underwear and Wrangler jeans (the ones my long-rehearsed, late-night campfre Luckily, the pair of two-hour-plus rides ity of my fellow Los Californios and lots with the smooth inner seams!) and fnally concert was a bit of a musical shambles! wearing the cowboy boots I’d had hand- out of the Kay-El on the preparation days of baby powder. Here’s to next year… gave me just enough of a basic under- Third best tip - Drink tonic water after made in Thailand 20 years earlier but had Greenie Tips and Tell-Alls only stepped into once before. standing of what would happen on this your frst long ride because it helps stop astonishing journey through the beautiful Don’t worry about a case of the sweats on your muscles from cramping, although Even so, the words of farewell from rolling hills of Arizona. I also found out the morning of the frst day of the ride – real greenies can expect the odd twinge. friends and family in the UK were still early on that Ponder would be in charge nerves are inevitable. Take a deep breath, Add gin as necessary. ringing in my ears: they’d laughed at the for at least the frst couple of days. embrace the challenge and know that to idea of me becoming a city slicker cow- conquer those nerves is priceless. Plus, Best memory – The feeling of relief and boy and predicted severe pain to several once on the horse, the adrenaline kicks in. achievement as we rode proudly into parts of my body. Even the mounds of Wickenburg with mission accomplished: pre-ride encouragement via email from But even with an occasional tip from Learning to properly stop and start your that is, I didn’t fall of! “So, you don’t really like horses, you’ve veteran Caballeros could not over-power a wrangler or some advice from a horse is vital before you head of on never ridden one before and you don’t all my doubts; I was half-hoping for an fellow rider, one thing seemed clear to day one – I didn’t quite manage it until do well in extreme, desert-like heat, by Ross Biddiscombe airline strike or some other such disaster this greenie: like swimming, you can’t about day three, but the several times right?” said Midnight across the dinner to cancel my trip. Yes, I was on the appreciate the Desert Caballeros ride by I nearly fell of before then were, let us *Editor’s Note: this dude is a real chap table. “Correct,” said I, “and that’s why edge of panic. So much so that on the reading about it, being told about it or say, instructive. I won’t be able to go on your cowboy morning of The Big Ride itself, I broke even seeing photographs of it; you have ride.” Nevertheless, two years later I was Worst moment - Ponder was spooked by a into a severe nervous sweat while packing to jump in (or on, in this case). Surviving saddled up on the back of Ponder, my noisy bull and suddenly went side-ways. for the day ahead. Could I really survive, nine hours on a horse isn’t real until sturdy brown mustang, reins nervously I was still getting used to going forwards, let alone enjoy, this ride? you do it. in hand, plodding out of the Kay-El camp so sideways was a bit of a shock and it into the unknown in preparation for the was super scary for about fve Desert Caballeros ride of 2019. How did I was the last person to mount up on seconds, but luckily it happened on day this happen? that initial preparation day, too late for four, so my limited horseriding skills were instruction. However, Ponder knew the enough to keep me in the saddle. Well, the reason for my change of heart drill and just followed the crowd. I hung was simple – the relentless persuasion of Best tip - Learn the importance of on and gathered enough horse riding three trusted friends. “I think you’ll really anticipation of what the horse is about to knowledge, technique and skills to stay enjoy it,” they kept saying and when do (eg when he ‘jumps’ up a riverbank) on his back. To be on a horse in the desert Max, J and Will turned into Midnight, because every surprise is a chance to slightly jet-lagged just 18 hours after Boots and Cargo they waxed lyrical and fall of. landing in Phoenix from London was I couldn’t say ‘No’. So, after two years quite bizarre, but Ponder and I grew more Second best tip – Chaps are a good idea, of false starts when my golfng schedule in sync with each scamper up a riverbank as is having a friendly caballero rider in got in the way, I was on a non-stop fight or slow descent of a rocky path. OK, so front and in back of you at all times. from London to Phoenix along with silk there were some moments of panic: the Ross on the trail surrounded by greenie buddies DESERT CABALLEROS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT LAWRENCE SERRANO See You Next Year! VICE-PRESIDENT RICK NULMAN SECRETARY/TREASURER TIM ATCHLEY LIFE MEMBER PAUL KLIEWER DIRECTORS MIKE ANDERSON Wickenburg, AZ TIM ATCHLEY Phoenix, AZ DINO BULLERI Prescott, AZ DC fag BRIAN FAULKNER Play in the water San Pedro, CA ANDY FISCHBACH Fraser, CO RUSTY GANT Wickenburg, AZ RON GREENWOOD Winnipeg, Canada CHARLIE HOCH Cave Creek, AZ Coming Home TOM HUNT Wickenburg, AZ Let’s shoot up the works DON LAWSON Prescott, AZ KEN LOYST La Mesa, CA Flowers for his lovely lady! KEVIN MALLICOAT Wickenburg, AZ NICK MATICH Cave Creek, AZ RICK MELDE Scottsdale, AZ RICK NULMAN Scottsdale, AZ ROB REED St. Charles, IL The guys who make it happen SHELDON ROBERTS Cave Creek, AZ TRAVIS RUSHING Prescott, AZ LAWRENCE SERRANO Collect your pins Wickenburg, AZ SCOTT STEVENS Denver, CO The grass is greener here TOMWILMETH Wickenburg, AZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PAUL KLIEWER • RUSTY GANT DALE JOYCE • TOM WILMETH JACK LOWE • PHIL RIDGWAY Shades of BOB NUTH • JIM MCARTHUR yesterday BILL GREEN • LEON POWELL JON HILLEGAS • CHARLIE HOCH TOM HUNT • JOE STEVENS RON MOULTON • RICK NULMAN The photos in this newsletter were taken and generously provided by Dave Darby, the offcial DC Ride photographer. The newsletter editor is Max “Midnight” Schwartz. The newsletter art director is Leo Astrologo. Hand-off “Come Back Again” Send future articles and photos to: [email protected]