CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED INC.

The New Horseman

PUBLICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, INC.

2014, Issue 2 www.californiastatehorsemen.com March 2014

State Officers President Jim Hendricksen President’s Message First V.P. Ron Jenkins This year has started with them personally. Northern V.P. Sue Edwards the loss of very valuable Building on what these peo- Cent. V.P. Becky Clinkenbeard individuals within CSHA. ple have left in our trust, I Southern V.P. Carol Grey We were advised of the know we will continue to passing of Alice Yaryan grow! C.F.O. Linda Quattlebaum from Region 11, Emmett CSHA President Jim Hendrickson On a happier note, I at- Treasurer Sue Edwards DeLaFosse who was past some of our clubs also put- tended the Expo in First Vice President in ting in time at the booth. Past President Robert Adams approx.1987, Jack Abra- Pomona and met with a ham from Region 5, Gary number of CSHA members As always we were repre- DEADLINE: Gustafson from Region 4, and non- members that sented by our State Royalty, came to the booth. I would MAY NEWSLETTER Ira Sullivan from Region 5, with our 2014 Sr. Miss, and Norm Sims who was like to thank Ingrid LeMas- McKensey Middleton, Sr. April. 20th, 2014 State President in 2000-04. ters, Region 11 President, Ambassador, Phillip [email protected] and Helen Johnson from McCabe, and our Little Each of these individuals Region 11 for coordinating Miss, Sarenna Ben-Zeev. If has been major supporters the booth. I would like to vendors did not know who President’s Message 1 and contributors to CSHA. also thank Ron Jenkins, we were before, they did Miss CSHA Message 1 Because of their tireless State First V.P., Carol that weekend. Thank You efforts CSHA has grown to Grey, Southern Area V.P., Obituaries 2-4 to our Royalty. what is today. We all have and Pam McLain, President CSHA Sightings 4 memories of what each one Region 12. They handled Thanks to all. TRAP 5 has brought to this organi- the breakdown of the booth James Hendrickson zation; I have had the on Sunday. It was good to CSHA President Endurance 6 honor of knowing some of see representatives from Parade 7 Drill Team 7 Royalty—Miss CSHA 2014 Event Information 8-9 Upcoming Event Calendar 10 For the past month I was with my little sister Morgan with Philip McCabe and

able to represent CSHA in and I attending the Mother Sarenna Benz-Zeev, our

a number of events. I was Lode Round Up Queen Senior Ambassador and able to attend the Region 5 Competition Kick Off. Little Miss of 2014. We awards banquet with six There we where able to were able to talk to venders other royalty members. meet many other and gain sponsorships and Region 5 had the Cattle- queens, aspiring rodeo connections with many man's Restaurant packed queens, and royalty was businesses, organizations, with people supporting and invited to a Royal Rag Ex- and individuals. I look for- receiving awards. That change which date is yet to ward to giving you all an- same week I went to quar- be reset. other update in royalty af- terly in Santa Nella with fairs next month. McKensey Middleton Finally I was able to attend other royalty title holders. Miss CSHA 2014 the Pomona Horse Expo McKensey Middleton The month was wrapped up Miss CSHA 2014 2014, ISSUE 2 NEWSLETTER TITLE PAGE 2 Obituary

Jack W. Abraham Jr. Trails Patrol Chairman and being on the State Board as their Financial CSHA Past President (1998-1999) Officer and putting together a lot of the California State Horsemen’s Assn. Handbook for it’s over 20,000 Jack W. Abraham, Jr. passed away members. Jack was extremely instru- peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2014 mental in moving forward the Trails in Castro Valley California at the age in Redwood Canyon and the opening of 95 years young, where he had lived of the Arena and was a member of for the past 60+ years, purchasing the California State Agricultural his land in 1949. Preceding him in Board. death was his beloved wife of 70 many, many years. It wasn’t long years, Shirley E. Abraham, in Sep- before he also opened his own Mort- Jack is survived by his devoted chil- tember 2013. gage Company, called California dren, Bonnie Jean (Abraham) Craig, Coast Mortgage. His memberships in Jack W. Abraham, III and wife An- Jack was born in Rutland, Vermont. the community were many, some of gela, Joel M. Abraham and wife After attending Cushing Academy he which were, Our Lady of Grace Par- Cindy, and his 10 grandchildren, went on to graduate from Dartmouth ish, Knights of Columbus, Holy Julie Lynn & Rick Jeffery, Jennifer, University and University of Ala- Names Society, Elks Club, Chabot Joel, Jr., Kimberly Abraham, & bama, and came to California after Junior College Board, & Grand Mar- Nicole (Abraham) Cheshire, Brittney, being in the United States Air Force, shall of Castro Valley’s Don Castro Kelsey, Jaclynn & Katelynn Abra- WWII. Upon coming to California Days are just some of his involve- ham and 4 great grandchildren. after WWII he was an Air Traffic ments. Controller at the Oakland Airport. Relatives and friends attended a Fu- Soon after he decided to become a His greatest passion was that of his neral Mass at Our Lady of Grace Real Estate Broker, opening his own over 50+ years in the California Catholic Church in Castro Valley, CA Real Estate company, Abraham Re- State Horsemen’s Association. He on Monday, February 24, 2014. Fol- alty & Rental Center, and joining held many offices during those 50+ lowed by internment at Holy Sepul- and becoming involved with the Ala- years, from being State President, all chre Cemetery, in Hayward, CA and meda County Real Estate Board for the way to being the California State a “Celebration of Life”.

Emmitt DeLaFosse Emmett passed away at the age of 90 Region President, So Area Vice Presi- in Lufkin, Texas near his family dent and 1st Vice President. Emmett where he had resided for the past 25 owned a horse equipment manufac- years. turing company for 25 years. Mr. DeLaFosse was a member of Grace Mr. DeLaFosse was born June 25, Baptist Church. 1923 in Magnolia, Texas to Laura Corine (Bowman) and Emmett DeLa- Survivors include his wife, Estella Fosse, Sr., and died Tuesday, Febru- DeLaFosse of Lufkin; daughters, ary 4, 2014 in a local nursing home. LaNiece Byron, Tommye Wright, He had resided in Lufkin for 25 both of Corrigan, and Laura Denman years. of Kennard; son and daughter-in-law, Emmett A. and Dorene DeLaFosse of Mr. DeLaFosse served in the U.S. San Dimas, California; 13 grandchil- Army during World War II. He dren; 25 great-grandchildren; 11 served in the 7th Calvary in the great-great-grandchildren; and nu- European Theatre under General merous nieces, nephews, other rela- George Patton. Emmett served tives and friends. CSHA in several positions including 2014, ISSUE 2 NEWSLETTER TITLE PAGE 3 Obituary Gary Gustafson CSHA Past President (1995-1997)

Gary Gustafson a Past President and life member of CSHA passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2014. Gary was president of CSHA from 1995 through 1997 and was the Chairman of Show of Champions for ten years. Gary’s son Derek also a Life Member of CSHA is making arrangements for Gary’s “Celebration of Life”. There will not be a funeral. At the request of Derek if anyone would like to make a donation in Gary’s honor they may donate it to “CSHA Region 4” with the memo. “ In memory of Gary Gustafson”. Derek felt that is what Gary would have wanted.

Ira Sullivan served in the US Navy in Korea and Ira Lee Sullivan a resident of El So- Japan during the Korean War. He brante, passed away Tuesday, Febru- worked as a truck driver for A.H. ary 18, 2014 at home, at 81 years of Thompson Paint Co, Berkeley, re- age following a long illness. Ira was a tired 1998, and also worked as a far- member of Region 5 and a CSHA rier. He was an honorary lifetime Judge for over 30 years member of the California State and served on the Judges Commis- Horsemen's Assn (where he was a sion.He was held in high regard by gymkhana judge for over 30 years), all who knew him and will be greatly Tri-Cities Horsemen's Assn, and missed. Bayview Horsemen's Assn. He was Preceded in death by his wife of 57 an excellent horseman, and much years, Mary Sullivan in 2012; and loved by his family, animals, and all son, Michael Sullivan in 1982. Ira those he came in contact with. Ira touched the lives of so many.

team to the Riverside Rancheros Alice Yaryan arena, and the Riverside Rancheros Alice Yaryan, a resident of Cali- Junior Equestrian Team is still going mesa, California was born on October strong. Valerie 28, 1930 and passed away in her Starck took over sleep on Monday, January 27, 2014. coaching of the Equestrian Alice was long-time CSHA member Team when and has been the Region 11 Parade Alice retired. Chair for the last several years. The Arlington High School FFA and The Riverside The Riverside Rancheros Junior Rancheros Jun- Equestrian team are having a memo- ior Equestrian rial service on March 29th at the Riv- Team has been California State erside Rancheros Clubhouse” . Horseman’s Association state high- point winners for 29 years and won As a teacher at Arlington High, Alice several other sweepstakes and first- founded an equestrian drill team in place awards, most recently the 1977. When Arlington lost its Agri- Swallow’s Day Parade in San Juan culture program, Alice moved her Capistrano. 2014, ISSUE 2 NEWSLETTER TITLE PAGE 4 Obituary Norman “Norm” Sims CSHA Past President (2000-2002)

Norm Sims, past CSHA President were active in the community. survived by a son Dr. Scott Sims passed away in Kauai, Hawaii. They served as adult advisors for DVM of Hawaii. Norm was preceded in death by the Danville Junior Horsemen’s his wife of 56 years, Lois, in Assoc. and were members of the 2009. Norm and Lois were long Novato Horsemen’s Association time residents of Danville and in addition to CSHA. Norm is

Birgit Marie Hempel Birgit was born on 1968, Birgit and family moved to ministrative assistant at the Small May 4, 1922 in Acampo, California where they lived Farm Center at UC Davis, finally Skaelskor, Den- on a small ranch and where she ac- retiring at age 86. mark. During World tively engaged with the San Joaquin War II, Birgit lived County 4-H Council and the Califor- Birgit will be sorely missed by her in Copenhagen nia 4-H Leadership Council. She many, many friends and loving fam- where she attended served in virtually every leadership ily. At her request, there will be a school and where position in both organizations and private family service. In lieu of flow- she met her husband of 44 years, served as statewide President of the ers, gifts can be directed to the Cali- Soren Knud Hempel, who preceded California 4-H Leadership Council fornia 4-H Foundation for the Lead- her in death in June, 1987. Birgit from 1983 to 1987. With her children ership program, 2801 Second St, was mother to six children. grown and herself still quite ener- Davis, CA 95618 or made online by getic, Birgit moved to Davis, Califor- going to www.ca4hfoundation.org Birgit and Soren immigrated to the nia where she continued her 4-H vol- and clicking on the “Support” tab to United States in 1946 and lived in unteer activities and went back to find the “Donate Now” button toward San Francisco and Berkeley. In work full-time for 15 years as an ad- the bottom of the page.

CSHA Sightings

Ripon 52nd Annual Almond Blossom Parade CSHA State and Regional Royalty were sighted in the Region 14 Gymkhana Ripon Almond Blossom Festival parade in Ripon on Saturday February 22nd. The festival theme this year Riders from Region 14 were caught having lots of was “Home of the Grange—A Salute to Agriculture”. fun at their February Gymkhana. PAGE 5 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2014, ISSUE 2 TRAP

2013 TRAP Riders reported a total of 19,359 hours with 8,112 rides! This is the best year since TRAP started keeping track of hours in 2006. Congratulations to the program and it’s participants on this milestone! PAGE 6 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2014, ISSUE 2

State Endurance—2013 Year End Results PAGE 7 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2014, ISSUE 2 Parade

The parade season kicks off this the site more personal. You may benefit their scholarship program. month beginning with the Clover- reach Pam at [email protected] Please make this first time event a dale and Ripon parades. Last success by attending or have some month, Alice Lawellin and myself Our next worthwhile event will be a members of your group attend. We met with our newest members, the grooming and parade readiness semi- can all have a good time with old Mid Valley unit of the national or- nar. This is to be a fundraising event and new friends learning new tech- ganization of the Backcountry and the presenter will be longtime niques of being prepared for your Horsemen. They are very excited parader Kassi Gutierrez. It will be a special parade days ahead. Find about their membership as both a multi-program benefit shared with the out what the Backcountry Horse- mounted group and a color guard Backcountry Horsemen and CSHA men is all about while also support- unit. Royalty Program. The seminar will ing both the CSHA Royalty and be held Saturday March 15, 2014 at Parade programs. I hope to see you Our January Quarterly meeting in the Cunningham Ranch in Manteca there. Santa Nella saw twelve members in from 10 AM to 2 PM. The cost is attendance. Paulette Webb and $10.00 per person with no charge for Sincerely, Mark Overby both gave great re- children under 12 years of age. The Candy Graham ports on the upcoming State Cham- proceeds from the seminar will go to pionship Parade and the Awards the parade program. A delicious Banquet that follows scheduled for lunch will be prepared by the Back- June 14, 2014 in conjunction with country Horsemen members and the the Livermore Rodeo Parade. Pam proceeds will go to their organization. Michalek has worked very hard They will also have information avail- with the webmaster Marie Grisham able about their membership and I for CSHA on the parade program know I some of us will want to join website. Pam gave an informative them in their important endeav- update and she is also requesting ors that many of us enjoy. The CSHA that we all send her photographs of Royalty program will have a bake sale past and present paraders to make and raffle ticket sale available to Region 14 at the Yucaipa Parade

Drill Team

The drill team program kicked off the allows teams to earn money for at- girls are superb ambassadors for our year early with a “2014 Compulsory tending drill competitions. Ten sport. Drill Seminar” held at Leone Eques- teams and the CSHA Roy- trian Center, the home arena of the alty program are participat- Sacramento Sheriff’s Posse teams. ing in the fundraiser which The Posse teams provided a delicious will conclude with the win- pasta lunch. Two teams of eight and ning tickets being drawn at twelve riders learned the 2014 com- the State Championship pulsory drill step by step and by the competition in May. end of the day provided the observers In February CSHA’s Re- with a full run through of the drill. serve Champions CSHA Judges were on hand to test “California Cowgirls” per- out the new format judges sheets as formed at the Horse Expo in well offer advise to attendees. Pomona and also met atten- January also saw the kickoff of our dees at the entrance in a California Cowgirls thrilled the crowds at Horse 2nd annual Spring Raffle. The raffle meet and greet. The Cow- Expo 2014 in Pomona PAGE 8 THE NEW HORSEMAN

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Diamond Bar Arena Ceres, California

Start Times

Sat. 5/3—4 pm

Sun. 5/4—9 am Featuring the: “65th Anniversary Unified Ride” 1 Arena—65 riders—1 Drill Honoring the teams of the past, present, & future!

2014 marks the 65th Anniversary of the CSHA Drill Team Program! To mark the occasion a 65th Anniversary Unified Ride will feature a composite 65 rider drill to be performed at the State Championships. PAGE 9 THE NEW HORSEMAN CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED What is California State Horsemen’s Association, PO Box 1228 Inc.? Clovis, CA 93613 Ph: (559) 325-1055 CSHA was founded in 1942 for the purpose of fostering interest Fax:(559) 325-1056 in all breeds of and forms of horsemanship throughout the E-mail: [email protected] state of California. CSHA has designed a wide range of programs which offer par- ticipants opportunities for growth and enjoyment regardless of their type of riding, breed of horse or experience level.

CSHA implements its programs via its 18 geographic regions throughout the State of California. These Regions have elected officers and appointed program chairs who volunteer their time to develop their respective programs and who represent clubs and individuals that participate in various programs offered by the Association.

CSHA is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

Website: californiastatehorsemen.com

Upcoming Events

March April (Continued) 2014 Future Dates

March 1st—Region 18 Spring April 19th—Region 18 Spring 2014 Quarterly Meetings: April Bling Contact Kat: (530) 357- Bling Contact Kat: (530) 357- 26th, July 19th, Sept 20th. 4503 4503 2014 Convention: Nov. 12-16, Lo- March 15th—Parade Program April 26th—CSHA Quarterly cation TBA. Grooming & Parade Readiness Meeting, Santa Nella, CA. June 14th State Championship Seminar, 10am-2pm at the Cun- Parade, Livermore Contact: ningham ranch in Manteca. Paulette Webb March 15th—Region 18 Spring May July 5th & 6th: Gold Miners Bling Contact Kat: (530) 357- Campout & Fun Ride 4503 May 3rd—Region 18 Spring [email protected] Bling Contact Kat: (530) 357- April 4503 August 2nd & 3rd California Coto Cup Drill Team April 5th—Region 18 Spring May 3rd & 4th—CSHA State Competition. Contact Jill Kraut, Bling Contact Kat: (530) 357- Championship Drill Team Com- [email protected] 4503 petition, Diamond Bar Arena Oct. 8th—12th 2014 CSHA Show Ceres, CA. Contact: Jill Kraut of Champions Santa Cruz Fair- April 5th—Russian River Rid- [email protected] ers Inc. Trail Trials Clinic & grounds, Watsonville. Challenge. See event flier pg 8