San Mateo Horseman – Winter 2016

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2016 SMCHA Chair, Ann Kirby, accepts the gavel from past President, Cheryl Basin

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PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CHANGES AND UPDATES • www.smcha.org The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 1 Inside 2015 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fiesta De Caballo...... 4-6 By Adeline Forrest It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as President of SMCHA for the past three years, and I have enjoyed Jasper Ridge Farm...... 8-9 working with the Board of Directors and many members By Wendy Mattes who are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Pasta Dinner, Bingo Night, and General equestrian community. We’ve made good strides in Elections!...... 14-15 updating many areas, particularly communications By Gretchen King via email and social media. We’re well on our way to making our 501(c)(3) endeavor come to fruition. I’ll still Gallop Ventures...... 16-18 be very active with our club, managing horse shows, By Amy Hublou riding in our award winning Color Guard, and helping on various committees. How Horses Keep Warm...... 19 By Eleanor M. Kellon I look forward to supporting our new Chairwoman, Ann Kirby. Ann is extremely capable and knowledgeable and has been active in our club for many years. I Noted Horseman Buck Brannaman know you’ll enjoy working with her and getting to know her. Congratulations, Ann! Conducts Local Clinic...... 20-22 By Bob Reid Thank you all for a great ride, and I’ll see you on the trails. SMCHA 75th Anniversary Hall of Fame...... 27 Cheryl Basin SMCHA President 2013, 2014, 2015 SMCHA Holiday Party...... 28-31 By Gretchen King ------Kick Off Gala and Installation 2016 SMCHA CHAIR’S MESSAGE Dinner...... 32-37 By Noel Moody Thank you for your kind words, Cheryl. I’m looking forward to carrying on the great work you’ve done for our horse community and the accomplishments Horsewoman of the Year...... 38-39 you’ve achieved as President of SMCHA. Let’s make 2016 a fun and exciting year By Alan C. Demmons for all our members. 2016 Board of Directors...... 40-44 Ann Kirby 2016 Calendar...... 45 SMCHA 2016 Chair

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4 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 Woodside Day of the Horse October 10, 2015 By: Adeline Forrest

“Fiesta De Caballo” Horses from Spain and Mexico are some of the most elegant, athletic and versatile. The Andalusians, Aztecas, Lusitanos, and Hispaño-Arabes, with the Spanish and Mexican tradition horsemanship, have been famous for many generations. To celebrate them, the Woodside-Area Horse Owners Association (WHOA) called this year’s event “The Fiesta de Caballo”. There was a horse fair at the Town Hall. Good old Wells Fargo Bank, a longtime supporter of DOTH, used their stage coach and its four Percherons to give rides. There were over twenty horse related informational exhibits such as Redwood City/ Canada 4H, the Sunrise Horse Rescue, Woodside Polo Club, and NCEFT. Even “Odysseo” had a booth. There were pony rides sponsored by Until There’s A Cure. The petting zoo and “picture with a pony” was very popular.

The trail ride is a celebration of Woodside’s long standing equestrian heritage. Riders come from as far away as southern California and everyone is invited to bring their horses to ride the town trails of Woodside. At the Mounted Patrol grounds two hundred riders converged, many of them dressed in Spanish and Mexican theme costumes after the progressive trail ride. DOTH clothing was sold. U.C. Davis, the Horse Park, and S.M.C.H.A. and more groups had sponsor booths. There were new prizes, for the best costumes. Cristin Reichmuth, who won first prize received a three-night stay at Rancho Oso in Santa Barbara. Second place rider, Karen Drake, won a guided ride for two on gaited horses at Empire State Park. The raffle was a big success. Leida Schoggen won the grand prize of the Nancy Cawdry painting, “Vaquera”. Other lucky winners won a two-night stay at the Point Reyes Country Inn, an Ella leather handbag and an Ella silver tray. Faye Brophy said “It is thanks to the huge effort of more than 200 volunteers (many of them S.M.C.H.A. members) that allows WHOA to channel so much of the donations from the event into gifts to the community.” This year $5,000.00 went to Valley Fire equestrian victims. $1,300.00 went towards a new hitching rack in Pescadero Creek Park, and $5,000.00 went towards the STAR camp program. In the past, funds were donated to DARY CER-PP (large animal rescue equipment), Jasper Ridge Farm, the renovation of Folger Barn, maintenance of Woodside Equestrian trails, and NCEFT. WHOA has contributed over $121,500.00 to wonderful causes. But the event couldn’t happen without the support of the Woodside/Portola Valley horse community and its volunteers! The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 5 6 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 7

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By Wendy Mattes Nine-year-old Mikey climbed the mounting block steps with great trepidation. He had never seen a real horse, let alone ride one! The special needs teacher who accompanied him told our Jasper Ridge Farm staff that she would consider the visit a success if she could8 get Mikey to just pat the horse. Yet here he was, on the top of the mounting block in the arms of our HorseBuddies™ instructor, Robin, ready and The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 willing to ride the horse! Jasper Ridge Farm by Wendy Mattes Jasper Ridge Farm

By Wendy Mattes Nine-year-old Mikey climbed the mounting block steps with great trepidation. He had never seen a realNine-year-old horse, let alone ride Mikeyone! The specialclimbed needs teacherthe mounting who block steps with great trepidation. He had never seen a real horse, let alone accompanied himride told one!our Jasper The Ridge special Farm staff needs that she would teacher consider who the visit accompanied a him told our Jasper Ridge Farm staff that she would consider the success if she couldvisit get a Mikey success to just pat if theshe horse. could Yet hereget he Mikey was, on theto top just of pat the horse. Yet here he was, on the top of the mounting block in the arms of the mounting block in the arms of our HorseBuddies™ instructor, Robin, ready and willing to ride theour horse! HorseBuddies™ insructor, Robin, ready and willing to ride the horse! Mikey’sMikey’s breathing breathing was was rapid rapid with withanticipation anticipation as he was aslowered he was carefully lowered onto carefully Haji’s onto Haji’s back.back.Mikey’s HeHe breathing sat quietly quietly was inrapid in the the withsaddle saddle anticipation for afor few a asminutesfew he minuteswas before lowered beforefollowing carefully following Robin’s onto Haji’s Robin’s instructionsinstructionsback. He sat to quietly totap tap the in thesaddlethe saddlesaddle horn for whenhorn a few he whenminutes was readyhe before was to walk. readyfollowing Withto Robin’s walk.a volunteer With a volunteer leadinginstructions Haji, to and tap side-walkers the saddle horn on bothwhen sides he was to readykeep himto walk. centered, With aMikey volunteer tapped the leadingleading Haji, Haji, and and side-walkers side-walkers on both on sides both to sides keep himto keep centered, him Mikeycentered, tapped Mikey the tapped the saddlesaddle horn. horn. Haji Haji proceeded proceeded slowly. slowly. Surely Surely the old the horse old washorse aware was of aware the fragility of the of fragility of thesaddle child horn. astride Haji his proceeded back. slowly. Surely the old horse was aware of the fragility of thethe child astride astride his his back. back. Within four strides, Mikey was laughing! Success!! WithinWithin four four strides, strides, Mikey Mikey was laughing! was laughing! Success!! Success!!

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Mikey on Haji with Wendy Mattes, Kate Daly and Liz Daly. Mikey on Haji with Wendy Mattes, Kate Daly and Liz Daly. EachEach week, schools fromfrom San San Mateo Mateo County County send send special special needs needs classes classes to toparticipate participate HorseBuddies™ inin JasperJasper Ridge Farm’sFarm’s successfulsuccessful program, program, HorseBuddies™, an, an experiential experiential learning learning Each week, schools from San Mateo Countyprogram send where special horses provideneeds theclasses mode toof participatelearning. in Jasper Ridge Farm’s successful program, HorseBuddies™, an experiementalprogram learning where program horses provide where the horses mode ofprovide learning. the mode of learning. Like Mikey, other students have experienced remarkable breakthroughs which have Like Mikey, other students have experienced remarkable breakthroughs which have improved their self-confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and overall feelings improved their self-confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and overall feelings Like Mikey, other students have experiencedof well-being. remarkable breakthroughs which have improved their self-confidence, self- esteem, communication skills and overallof well- feelingsbeing. of well-being. James Bell, Adaptive Physical Education Specialist for Sequoia Union High School JamesDistrict Bell, cites Adaptive the HorseBuddies™ Physical Education program asSpecialist being “the for mostSequoia valuable, Union intriguinHigh Schoolg and James Bell, Adaptive Physical EducationDistrict Specialists cites the HorseBuddies™for Sequoia programUnion High as bein Schoolg “the District most valuable, cites the HorseBuddies™intriguing and program as being “the most valuable, intriguingmoving and moving experience experience these students these have students had while have in high had school while.” in Because high school.”of the Because of movinguniqueness experience and success these of studentsthe program, have which had while is offered in high free school of charge,.” Because there is of a the the uniqueness and success of the program,uniquenesslong waiting which and list issuccessof offeredspecial of needsthe free program, classes of charge, wishing which there isto offered participate. is a longfree of waitingcharge, listthere of is speciala needs classes wishing to participate. long waiting list of special needs classes wishing to participate. However, HorseBuddies™ is only one of the Jasper Ridge Farm’s outstanding program offerings. The Veteran’s Horseback Riding program is in its third year, offering active military and veterans the opportunity to horseback ride regularly, free of charge. Veterans dealing with PTSD and/or Tramautic Brain Injury find healing in a group of their peers, being outdoors in the fresh air, developing their skills and developing a special connection with “their” horse. Veteran Ramona Peterson says that “Horseback riding saved my life, and allowed me to return to being the girl I was before anything bad happened.” However, HorseBuddies™ is only one of Jasper Ridge Farm’s outstanding program offerings. The Veteran’s Horseback Riding program is in its third year, offering active military and veterans the opportunity to horseback ride regularly, free of charge. Veterans dealing with PTSD and/or Tramautic Brain Injury find healing in a group of their peers, being outdoors in the fresh air, developing their skills and developing a special connection with “their” horse. Veteran Ramona Peterson says that “Horseback riding saved my life, and allowed me to return to being that girl I was before anything bad happened.” However, HorseBuddies™ is only one of Jasper Ridge Farm’s outstanding program offerings. The Veteran’s Horseback Riding program is in its third year, offering active military and veterans the opportunity to horseback ride regularly, free of charge. Veterans dealing with PTSD and/or Tramautic Brain Injury find healing in a group of their peers, being outdoors in the fresh air, developing their skills and developing a 9 specialThe connection San with “their” Mateo horse. Horseman, Winter 2016 Veteran Ramona Peterson says that “Horseback riding saved my life, and allowed me to return to being that girl I was before anything bad happened.” Small animals participate in the Animals Helping Children program, bringing comfort to children facing life-threatening illness, those dealing with family challenges such as homelessness or domestic violence, and to those living with special needs. Jasper Ridge Farm’s miniature horses, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Leo and Laverne, Babydoll sheep, bunnies, guinea pigs, chickens and “subcontract” therapy dogs make regular outbound visits to facilities such as Ronald Mc- Donald House, InnVision/Shelter Networks’ Haven Family House, and the CORA shelter. Those children who are able to travel are always welcome to visit the little animals in their own home at Jasper Ridge Farm.

AA group group of Veterans of Veterans enjoy trail enjoy riding trailon a sunny riding day. on a sunny day. Inspired by the comforting power of animals, Jasper Ridge Farm Small animals participate in the Animals Helping Children program, bringing provides a special experience for children and adults in need. comfortSmall toanimals children facingparticipate life-threatening in the illness, Animals those dealing Helping with Childrenfamily programFounded, bringing in 2009, Jasper Ridge Farm quickly outgrew the first facil- challengescomfort such to aschildren homelessness facing or domestic life-threatening violence, and to illness, those living those with dealing itywith in Woodsidefamily and was invited to move to a beautiful 2 ½ acre site, special needs. Jasper Ridge Farm’s miniature horses, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Leo and Laverne,challenges Babydoll such sheep, as bunnies, homelessness guinea pigs, or chickens domestic and “subcontract” violence, therapy and to thoserent living free inwith perpetuity, on Stanford University land at Webb Ranch dogsspecial make regularneeds. outbound Jasper visits Ridge to facilities Farm’s such miniature as Ronald McDonald horses, House, Nigerian Dwarfin Portola Goats Valley.Leo and Because of the growing demand for inlcusion in InnVision/ShelterLaverne, Babydoll Networks’ sheep, Haven Family bunnies, House, guineaand the CORA pigs, shelter. chickens Those and “subcontract”the programs, therapy a larger facility was a necessity, and so in 2013, Jas- children who are able to travel are always welcome to visit the little animals in per Ridge Farm began the complex process of raising funds to build theirdogs own make home regularat Jasper Ridge outbound Farm. visits to facilities such as Ronald McDonald House, InnVision/Shelter Networks’ Haven Family House, and the CORA shelter.the new facility,Those and negotiating the Planning and Building permit children who are able to travel are always welcome to visit the littleprocess animals with inthe County of San Mateo. As is to be expected, the process took longer than was expected, and costs rose significantly their own home at Jasper Ridge Farm. more then expected - and so construction on the new facility is pro- ceeding in phases. The first phase, the erection of the 10-stall barn and the carriage barn, has been completed. Jasper Ridge Farm is halfway through raising funds to complete the next phase, which will include putting in the infrastructure necessary to move the animals in and begin operating the programs from the new site. Approximately $120K is still needed to “turn on the lights and the water.” The final phase will include a beautiful new covered arena which will enable the children and Veterans to participate in their programs, year-round, regardless of weather. Naming opportunities are still available, including the covered arena, which will cost $175K. For more information on Jasper Ridge Farm, please visit the web- Leo, the goat, goes nose to nose with a little girl at Ronald McDonald House. page at: www.jasperridgefarm.org and the Facebook page: www.facebook/ JasperRidgeFarm To donate, either for Programmatic Support or towards the Capital Campaign, please contact Wendy Mattes, Executive Director, at: [email protected] or by phone 650-703-5199.

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A little boyA little at boy Ronald at Ronald McDonald House lovesHouse Casper’s loves soft fur. Casper’s soft fur. Inspired by the comforting power of animals, Jasper Ridge Farm provides a special experience for children and adults in need. Founded in 2009, Jasper Ridge Farm quickly outgrew the first Inspiredfacility by the in Woodside comforting and was invited power to move toof a beautifulanimals, 2 ½ acre Jasper site, rent Ridge free in Farm provides a special experience perpetuity, on Stanford University land at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley. Because of the for childrengrowing anddemand adults for inclusion in in need. the programs, Founded a larger facility in was2009, a necessity, Jasper and so Ridgein Farm quickly outgrew the first facility in Woodside and was invited to move to a beautiful 2 ½ acre site, rent free in perpetuity, on Stanford University land at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley. Because of the growing demand for inclusion in the programs, a larger facility was a necessity, and so in

A little boy at Ronald McDonald House loves Casper’s soft fur.

Inspired by the comforting power of animals, Jasper Ridge Farm provides a special experience for children and adults in need. Founded in 2009, Jasper Ridge Farm quickly outgrew the first facility in Woodside and was invited to move to a beautiful 2 ½ acre site, rent free in perpetuity, on Stanford University land at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley. Because of the growing demand for inclusion in the programs, a larger facility was a necessity, and so in 10 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016

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Pasta Dinner, Bingo Night, and General Elections! By Gretchen King

60 SMCHA members and guests had a blast eating a hearty pasta meal and playing Bingo at The Old Spa- ghetti Factory in Redwood City on Saturday, November 14.

Before we ate our delicous dinner, we discussed some necessary business. Each year, new board members are elected and attend our Winter general meeting to introduce themsleves. Some current board members’ terms were up for renewal, and others are brand new to our board. We are pleased to announce our new board members, voted on by the general membership: Bee Brown (a former BOD member), Tosh Dipman, Susan Jakubowski, and Alison White. Returning board members Deb Alvarado, Bonnie Bertetta, Amy Hublou, Tanya Rebarchik and Karen Shawback were also voted back in. We are thankful for the continued intertest in joining SMCHA in a volunteer leadership position and are very proud of the credentials, profes- sionalism, positive attitudes, and connections within our local horse community of our new board members.

Our special guest speaker was attorney Paul Barulich, who is assisting SMCHA with our transition to become an official 501(c)3 organization. By becoming a registered non-profit, we can grow as an organization and accept tax-free donations. Paul presented information about this process and answered questions. SMCHA celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and it is time for us to take this step in order to grow as a club. Many thanks to Paul, our leader & President Cheryl Basin, as well as board member Linda Menon for all of their hard work to make this happen. The process isn’t quite complete yet, but we will let you know when it is. Accompanying the transition into a 501(c)3 also entailed re-doing our by-laws to ensure they are compliant with our new legal and tax standing. Members in attendance voted unanimously to move forward with our transition to a formal non-profit and to accept our new by-laws.

After business was taken care of, the group enjoyed cocktails, bread, salad, pasta, and ice cream. Our Bingo caller was youth member Blake Thomas, and after all the prizes were awarded, the evening came to a close. Many thanks to my co-VP Bonnie Bertetta and our indefatigable silent partner Adeline Forrest for all of their hard work and organizational skills.

Come and play with SMCHA! The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 15 16 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 The Power of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy By, Amy Hublou, LMFT and Co-founder of Gallop Ventures Board Member of SMCHA

The Power of Equine Assisted PsychotherapyGallop Ventures is a local group with therapists who offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) by Amy Hublou, LMFT and- Co founder of Gallop Ventures Programs for individuals, groups, and organizations. It is an exciting method for individuals to Board Member of SMCHA learn about themselves through interactions with horses. Below are some examples of how this can work. Gallop Ventures is a local group with therapists who offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) programs for individuals, groups,On and a recent organizations. afternoon, It I’m is an working outdoors with a client. She’s a dynamic and ambitious young exciting method for individuals to learn about themselveswoman, through but interactions feeling a bit with confused about work and life in general. When she arrives for Equine horses. Below are some example of how this can work. Assisted Psychotherapy, she confides in me that she feels as though the people she manages at work disrespect her and dismiss her ideas. She has good ideas to share with her colleagues and On a recent afternoon, I’m working outdoors with a she client. believes She’s that she’s a dynamic and a supportive manager, but there is a disconnect and it’s starting to create ambitious young woman, but feeling a bit confused self about doubts. work and life in general. When she arrives for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, she confides in me that she feels as though the people she manages at work disrespectBut today, her she is and not dismissin her her office. Instead she stands in the middle of a small arena with two ideas. She has good ideas to share with her colleagueshorses. andI ask she her to believes move that she’s a a horse from point A to point B without talking and without touching supportive manager, but there is a disconnect and it’sthe horse. starting She to starts create waving self doubts. her arms around and raising her voice:”YA!” She jumps, as suddenly both horses take off running in circles and kicking up dirt. I stop her and ask her what But today, she is not in her office. Instead she standsis goi ng in on the for middle her. It’s of time a small arena to process. Her objective, she says, was to use her energy to move with two horses. I ask her to move a horse fromthe point horses A where to point she wanted B without talking them to go. She was trying to “inspire and motivate” them by and without touching the horse. She starts wavingbecoming her arms big. around and raising her voice: “YA!” She jumps, as suddenly both horses take off running in circles and kicking up dirt. I stop her and ask her what is going on for her. It’s time to process. I ask her how it’s working for her. It’s not, she concedes. “How does this relate to how you are Her objective, she says, was to use her energy to move the horses where she wanted feeling with the people you work with?” She shakes her head. She describes that her intention them to go. She was trying to “inspire and motivate” them by becoming big. has always been to create a motivating environment at work, but she thinks instead she might just be creating chaos. She goes on to describe that even though she know she wants her team to I ask her how it’s working for her. It’s not, she concedes. “How does this relate to move from point A to point B, she is not giving them clear direction about how to get there. how you are feeling with the people you work with?” She shakes her head. She Instead they are confused. She then offers that this not only true at work, but at home with her describes that her intention has always been to create a motivating environment at fiancé as well. There’s a pattern that creates a stress environment as opposed to a supportive one. work, but she thinks instead she might just be creating chaos. She goes on to describe that even though she knows she wants her team to move from point A to Another session with a different client inspires this comment: “I think you scared the horse,” she point B, she is not giving them clear direction abouttells how me. to We get are there. working Instead they in the pasture, surrounded by a small herd of horses. The purpose of are confused. She then offers that this is not onlytells true me. at We work, are working but at in home with her the pasture, surrounded by a small herd of horses. The purpose of our session today is to explore how our behavior affects others. From afar, my young client has fiancé as well. There’s a pattern that creates a stressnoticed environment that one of the as horses opposed to a is wearing a fly mask. We approached the horse and removed it, supportive one. noticed that one of the horses is wearing a fly mask. We approached the horse and removed it, looked through it, smelled it, felt it and then tried to figure out how to put it back on.

Another session with a different client inspires this comment: “I think you scared My young client was not quite tall enough, so I said I would do it and I asked her to step back the horse,” she tells me. We are working in the pasture, surroundedand observe. byI knew a smalla good EAP moment was at hand, so I walked up to the horse with my arms herd of horses. The purpose of our session today isand to observe. explore how our I behavior knew a good EAP moment was at hand, so I walked up to the horse with my arms flailing and making loud noises. The horse’s head went up, his ears came to attention and he affects others. From afar, my young client has noticedflailing that oneand making of the loud horses is noises. The horse’s head went up, his ears came to attention and he backed away. I continued and the horse ran off. wearing a fly mask. We approached the horse and removed it,backed looked away. through I continued it, and the horse ran off.

“I scared it, huh?” “How?” I asked. “You were loud and you scared him!” she said. “Oh, well, what should I do different?” I asked. “You need to be gentle and nicer,” she suggested. “Ok, I’ll try that, “I replied.

Gallop Ventures is a local group with therapists who offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Programs for individuals, groups, and organizations. It is an exciting method for individuals to learn about themselves through interactions with horses. Below are some examples of how this can work.

On a recent afternoon, I’m working outdoors with a client. She’s a dynamic and ambitious young woman, but feeling a bit confused about work and life in general. When she arrives for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, she confides in me that she feels as though the people she manages at work disrespect her and dismiss her ideas. She has good ideas to share with her colleagues and she believes that she’s a supportive manager, but there is a disconnect and it’s starting to create self doubts.

But today, she is not in her office. Instead she stands in the middle of a small arena with two horses. I ask her to move a horse from point A to point B without talking and without touching the horse. She starts waving her arms around and raising her voice:”YA!” She jumps, as suddenly both horses take off running in circles and kicking up dirt. I stop her and ask her what is going on for her. It’s time to process. Her objective, she says, was to use her energy to move the horses where she wanted them to go. She was trying to “inspire and motivate” them by becoming big.

I ask her how it’s working for her. It’s not, she concedes. “How does this relate to how you are feeling with the people you work with?” She shakes her head. She describes that her intention has always been to create a motivating environment at work, but she thinks instead she might just be creating chaos. She goes on to describe that even though she know she wants her team to move from point A to point B, she is not giving them clear direction about how to get there. Instead they are confused. She then offers that this not only true at work, but at home with her fiancé as well. There’s a pattern that creates a stress environment as opposed to a supportive one.

Another session with a different client inspires this comment: “I think you scared the horse,” she tells me. We are working in the pasture, surrounded by a small herd of horses. The purpose of our session today is to explore how our behavior affects others. From afar, my young client has noticed that one of the horses is wearing a fly mask. We approached the horse and removed it, looked through it, smelled it, felt it and then tried to figure out how to put it back on.

My young client was not quite tall enough, so I said I would do it and I asked her to step back and observe. I knew a good EAP moment was at hand, so I walked up to the horse with my arms flailing and making loud noises. The horse’s head went up, his ears came to attention and he 17 backedThe Sanaway. Mateo I continued Horseman, and the horse Winter ran off. 2016

This time, we approach the horse calmly, we touch his neck, we say hello, we tell him what we are going to do. We read body language, the way we must read people. The horse does not spook; the horse does not even resist. My young client starts to make the connection between our behavior and the consequences on others.

I wish every Equine Assisted Psychotherapy session were so obvious. But although some sessions are not obvious, they are always full of tiny yet meaningful moments. Small or large, these experiences change people’s lives. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy takes therapy from the couch to the outdoors. It is experiential, a moment in which the therapist, client and horse come together to engage in activities that are designed for growth and healing. Through the real time feedback of the horses, clients gain insight into their patterns and behaviors.

Gallop Ventures is a local organization. It was founded in 2010 by Wendy Millet, Brian Damkroger and myself, Amy Hublou. In the past five years, we have grown by leaps and bounds. We now have Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) interns, including our incredible Equine and Art Therapist, Samantha Tucker. And we now offer other nature based therapeutic programs including EAP, Ecotherapy and Therapeutic Horsemanship Lessons.

Gallop Ventures is now looking for a new home base for our Equine Therapy Programs. We are seeking a private, unused barn in either Woodside or Portola Valley, where we could board 2 or 3 of our horses and invite our clients to participate in our EAP programs. This would involve a small handful of people coming and going on a daily basis to care for the horses. As well, it would involve individual therapy sessions, group sessions, and riding lessons. Our natural environment offers a space of quietude and helps clients reconnect with themselves, others, horses, and nature.

In partnership with the Stanford Polo Club and the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, we have served children, adults, individuals, couples, families and groups in everything from psychotherapy to coaching, personal development to leadership and team building. And the results are often as beautiful as they are remarkable. Horses have the ability to improve social- emotional understanding, alleviate depression and anxiety, and even help people through loss and trauma. Since founding the organization, I have seen it transform the way that people interact with the world in ways that traditional psychotherapy cannot do.

We are currently looking for those with an altruistic spirit who would be interested in partnering with us for the purpose of providing healing programs to both children and adults. In addition to the EAP programs, Gallop Ventures offers Therapeutic Horsemanship Lessons, Ecotherapy, Art with Horses, and Transformative Leadership Groups for Women. A new facility, along with our programs, will provide a space where one can come to renew and restore through connection with horses, self, others, and nature…a place to fine quietude and spaciousness. If you know of an unused barn on a private residence, or an unused space in a larger facility, we are eager to talk to you.

We invite you to come and learn more about our programs and how horses are healing people! If you would like to partner with Gallop and be part of a movement of healing through horses, art and nature, please let us know! This time, we approach the horse calmly, we touch his neck, we say hello, we tell him what we are going to do. We read body language, the way we must read people. The horse does not spook; the horse does not even resist. My young client starts to make the connection between our behavior and the consequences on others.

We are currently looking for those with an altruistic spirit who would be interested in partnering with us for the purpose of providing healing programs to both children and adults. In addition to the EAP programs, Gallop Ventures offers Therapeutic Horsemanship Lessons, Ecotherapy, Art with Horses, and Transformative Leadership Groups for Women. A new facility, along with our programs, will provide a space where one can come to renew and restore through connection with horses, self, others, and nature…a place to fine quietude and spaciousness. If you know of an 18unused barn on a private residence, or an unused spaceThe in aSan larger Mateo facility, Horseman, we are eager toWinter talk 2016 to you.

Please send any inquiries or leads to the attention of Amy Hublou at [email protected] or call 650-218-2222. We are happy to send out our proposal to anyone who would like to learn more.

For more information about the team and services we offer, please view both Amy’s website at www.amyhubloumft.com and the Gallop site at www.gallopventures.com .

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Amy Hublou

Amy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and co-founder of Gallop Ventures. She has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has been providing therapy for the past 20 years. Amy provides both traditional therapy through her private practice in Menlo Park, as well as a variety of Nature Based Therapies with a special emphasis on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through Gallop Ventures.

From an early age, Amy’s interactions with horses have been focused in building relationships and understanding their communication. As a Board Member for the San Mateo Country Horseman’s Association, Amy has revived the Juniors’ program and hopes to create a new generation of horse enthusiasts and advocates. In addition, Amy leads the San Carlos-Eaton Hills 4H Horse Project with a hope of sharing horses with more people in our community and allowing them the privilege of learning about themselves through horses.

The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 19

How Horses Keep Warm By Eleanor M. Kellon, V.M.D.

We all know horses have a high tolerance for cold. They have several different mechanisms for accomplishing this. Starting from the outside in, in cold weather your horse’s coat acts like a down jacket. The fluffy undercoat stands on end to form an insulating layer trapping heat against the skin. This is how the horse can be covered with snow in a storm and not have it melt. The long outer coat helps protect the horse’s “down” from moisture that robs it of the insulating effect. Blood is also diverted away from the skin surface and extremities to protect against heat loss. In the highly vascular feet this is facilitated by the presence of arteriovenous shunts. The shunts direct blood away from the tissues and directly back to the venous side for return to the body. Periodic opening and closing of the shunts keep the tissues viable with as little blood as possible. inside the horse, most know that the horse’s cecum and colon (the large intestine) function like an internal furnace. The “heat of digestion” is energy given off as heat during the fermentation of fiber and other complex carbohydrates that connot be digested in the small intestine. This is why horses should always have generous amounts of hay in cold weather. Shivering is another automatic response to cold that generates heat. When fuels are burned for muscular activity like shivering there is also some energy lost as heat. This is called the “heat of metabolism”. Horses also have increased levels of thyroid hormone in the winter. Higher thyroid hormone levels increase the heat of metabolism by making metabolism of fuels less efficient with more energy lost in the form of heat.

These mechanisms combine to keep most horses comfortable in cold weather but they are not foolproof. Do your part by making sure horses always have a place to shelter away from wind, snow and rain. Remember too that ill, thin, very old or very young horses have less tolerance for cold and may require extra help like housing or blankets. This article was originally published at www.uckeleequine.wordpress.com And was reprinted with permission from Eleanor M. Kellon, V.M.D. Equine Nutritional Solutions www.drkellon.com 20 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016

Noted Horseman Buck Brannaman Conducts Local Clinic Article and Photos by Bob Reid Clinician leads 70 riders in colt starting, and two horsemanship classes as auditors come from near and far

Buck Brannaman at Thorsen’s Arena. Photos by Bob Reid

On May 1, 2015, 70 riders and more than 200 auditors came to Thorsen's Arena in Morgan Hill to improve their relationships with their equine partners at a Buck Brannaman clinic organized by Bonne Stoehn of Santa CruzThere and staffedwere three by her classes; team ofa colt starting clinic, and two Onvolunteers. May 1, 2015, Stoehn 70 hasriders been and bringing more than Brannaman 200 auditors to the Montereyhorsemanship Bay Area classes for the with past around 25 riders/handlers in came20 years. to Thorsen’s Arena in Morgan Hill to improve each class. Each class lasted three hours. The demand theirIn one relationships of Thorsen’s with twin their covered equine arenas partners with at enough a Buck space for for one 30-plus of the riders slots to is always much greater than the Brannamanpractice their clinic maneuvers organized and by technique, Bonne Stoehn the bite of Santain the breezenumber let them of people know thewho fog can ride. People wait for years to Cruzmay and have staffed lifted, by but her remained team of nearby. volunteers. Horses Stoehn of many has differentbe able sizes to andparticipate shapes withand their horse. beencolors bringing, bays, Brannamangrays, paints, to and the blacks,Monterey beneath Bay Area riders for wearing flat brimmed vaquero thehats, past or 20 English years. helmets, baseball caps, or bareheaded, theirFor hands the colt holding starting loop clinic, or split Brannaman brought together reins, mecátes, attached to their snaffle bits. The whisper ofan hooves “A-Team” brushing of horsemen through and horsewomen from Inthe one graham of Thorsen’s cracker twin crust-like covered sand arenas in the with arena enough often brokenaround by the the harsh West, whinnies to ride of young horses brought in by spacethe insecurefor 30-plus horses. riders “It’s to practiceokay.” Buck their says, maneuvers “It’ll get quieter ownersas you getwho their wished attention their horses to be started by those andthese technique, next few the days.” bite in the breeze let them know the identified by Brannaman as being handy with a horse. fog may have lifted, but remained nearby. Horses of This is one of the rare colt starting clinics he offers each many different sizes and shapes and colors, bays, grays, year. paints, and blacks, beneath riders wearing flat brimmed vaquero hats, or English helmets, baseball caps, or Brannaman has been conducting clinics for more than bareheaded, their hands holding loop or split reins, or 30 years all over the United States and internationally. mecátes attached to their snaffle bits. The whisper of His work received attention when Nicholas Evans, the hooves brushing through the graham cracker crust-like author of the novel, “The Horse Whisperer”, used him sand in the arena often broken by the harsh whinnies as the model for the character played by Robert Redford of the insecure horses. “It’s okay.” Buck says, “It’ll get in the film. Brannaman stepped in and did the actual quieter as you get their attention these next few days.” horsework onscreen for Redford, as well as assisting to

The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 21 get some of the horse stunts accomplished. He shared with having done something right.” and “Don’t get too with the crowd his disdain for the use of the term, busy!” “Horse Whisperer”, and advised them to hold on to their wallets if they encountered someone describing “Horses live in the moment. Let them find that peace. themselves as such. Try to understand how the horse processes things.” Brannaman, the subject of a recent award winning Audrey Bevins flew out from Virginia to watch the colt- documentary film about his life and work “Buck”, is starting clinic. She said that the hand picked group of one of a number of equine specialists who have been people doing the colt-starting class inspired her to move continuing the ideas and philosophy of Tom Dorrance, up her California trip so she could attend. a respected horseman with a strong presence in the Monterey Bay Area. Many, including Brannaman, were She had previously ridden in a Horsemanship Foun- mentored for years by Ray Hunt, who was deeply in- dation class with Brannaman. Her horse experience fluenced by Dorrance and exposed others to Dorrance’s includes riding dressage, doing mounted shooting, and philosophy of horsemanship. guiding trail rides at the Grand Canyon. As a child, she rode English, and joined Pony Club. Bevins said, Monterey Bay Area resident Kristi Fredrickson met “There was a lot of pulling and yanking and kicking.” Buck 20 years ago when she was struggling with her dressage scores in the three-day eventing world and a Bevins noted that of all of the types of riding she has friend invited her to a clinic. She left her English saddle done, “This makes so much more sense! I’ve seen how behind and started riding in his clinics at least once a much can be done with them with so little effort. “That year and then began starting colts in Brannaman’s clin- doesn’t mean there’s less time spent, but the more time ics. When the economy soured and her hi-tech job fal- you put into it, the more the horse benefits.” tered, she began working with horses full-time. In 2008, when the local horse shelters were being burdened with She also shared, “What I am taking home is patience. abandoned animals because people could not afford to Reward the horse for every little try and get the ground keep them, she began helping to prepare shelter horses work good. I’ve seen things being dealt with in the colt for placement in new homes, and having success by starting class which will help me with the horses that I dealing with their behavioral issues. ride.” “I think that you can gentle a horse over a period of Listening to Brannaman leading a group of riders in the time, and what Buck offers doesn’t rush you, but at the arena, you hear a lot of terms like “soft feel,” “roll- same time, it is the most effective way I’ve seen, and ing the hindquarters over,” or “following a feel.” He the speediest way of getting it done. He makes real for encouraged riders to use their hands to reinforce when me what Ray Hunt said about having a picture in your your horse makes a mistake not following your mind and the more fine-grained your picture is, the legs, and always “offering your horse a good deal and more you can help the horse.” allowing your horse the dignity to search for an answer.” Fredrickson said that Buck reminded her of how important it is to “give the horse time to think”, as Ray Hunt Emma Wynne-Jones has attended several of Branna- used to say. What attracted her to this way of working man’s clinics in the past two years since she moved to with horses was that “It all makes sense!” She said that the United States from the United Kingdom, largely due so much of the horse world seemed to be accepting that to her interest in learning horsemanship from Branna- things should be done in a certain way without a reason, man in particular, because she recognized his mastery. or explanation. “In this setting, there is a reason and a She first attended a clinic in Nebraska. She said that rationale and my horses get it and my students get it, she values his work because it makes perfect sense to and so do I.” her, as a beginning rider. Though she does not own a horse, she said she envisions herself someday partici- Brannaman explained to the riders and auditors that pating in a long ride of a least a thousand miles. Wynne- “Horses get anxious and concerned because we are ask- Jones finds that Buck’s concepts apply to her own work ing them to do things they have never done. If you work with children and teachers in relational competency. on the inside of your horse, the little things on the out- She said that she believes that “even if I could not side, like a busy mouth will fix themselves.” ride, I would attend the clinics to learn about relational refinement.” He talks about “keeping the promise to give your horse time to absorb information, let them spend some time Angie Sturzaker flew from Australia to see Brannaman. on the inside of your horse, the little things on the outside, like a busy mouth will fix themselves.” He talks about22 “keeping the promise to give your horse time to absorb information, let them spend some time with having done something right.” and “Don’tThe get too San busy!” Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016

Brannaman at work

"Horses live in the moment. Let them find that peace. Try to understand how the horse processesShe things.” had been following him on the Eclectic Horseman website, and watching his DVDs, and took the opportu- Audreynity Bevins to fly flew outout to from see Virginia him work to watch in person. the colt-starting clinic. She said that the hand picked group of people doing the colt-starting class inspired her to move up her California“My trip horses so she have could no attend. idea of the new rules when I get She hadhome.” previously she said.ridden “It in wasa Horsemanship helpful to see Foundation other people class with Brannaman. Her horse experiencewith a range includes of different riding dressage,tendencies doing and mountedwatch how shooting, the and guiding trail rides athorses the Grand responded Canyon. to As new a child, information. she rode English,I learned and that joined Pony Club. Bevins said, “Therepatience was is a important.lot of pulling Soand many yanking people and kicking.”try new things Bevins andnoted it goesthat of wrong all of the and types they of say, riding ‘Well she it has didn’t done, work!’ “This makes so much more sense! but,I’ve seenit might how get much worse, can bebefore done it with gets them better, with if so you little are effort. “That doesn’t mean there’spatient.’” less time spent, but the more time you put into it, the more the horse benefits.” She alsoSturzaker shared, “Whatnoted, I “Theam taking colts home bucked is patience. when the Reward saddles the horse for every little try and wereget the put ground on them, work but good. none I’ve bucked seen things today being when dealt they with in the colt starting class whichwere willridden. help meThat’s with Buck, the horses making that things I ride.” good for the Listening to Brannaman leading a group of riders in the arena, you hear a lot of terms like “softhorses.” feel,” “rolling The people the hindquarters who attended over," some or “following or all of a thefeel.” He encouraged riders to use theirfour-day hands clinic, to reinforce watching when along your thehorse arena makes fence, a mistake experi not- following your legs, andenced always a dedication “offering your to hard horse work a good by dealthe riders, and allowing as well your as horse the dignity to search byfor theiran answer.” teacher. Brannaman shared personal stories of his journey as a horseman and began each session riding his own horses and demonstrating what can be done by someone who has devoted his life to making things better for the horse. The vaqueros and vaqueras and buckeroos and buckeri- nas, dressage, eventing, and endurance riders spent four days with Brannaman and left with a wealth of stories to add to their own!

This article originally appeared in The Benito Link and has been reprinted with the permission of Bob Reid. 18 The San Mateo Horseman, Summer 2012 The San Mateo Horseman, Summer 2012 15 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 23

IN MEMORY OF JANICE OLSEN Janice Jansen (known to many as Janice Olson) passed away peacefully on March 31, 2012. Janice was born in Van Nuys, Calif., and spent many of her younger years in San Jose until finally settling in Half Moon Bay, where she spent the last 20 years. She fell in love with the coast for its scenic views, horse friendly environment and the many, many friends she had. She was remembered as a very loving, caring and giving woman. She is survived by three children, Kellen Hancock, and Britney and Tyler Olson, as well as her mother, Dorothea Jansen, and four siblings. A funeral service was held in April. Janice was born in Van Nuys, Calif., and spent many of her younger years in San Jose until finally settling in Half Moon Bay. 24 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016

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* Awarded Posthumously * Awarded Posthumously 28 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 SMCHA Holiday Party By First VP Gretchen King

On Sunday, December 13, SMCHA held its annual Holiday Party at the lovely home of Carleen Whittelsey in Woodside. We enjoyed a delicious potluck of appetizers, main dishes, ham, soups, and chili; and most of us even found room to sample some tasty desserts. The rain was pouring, but attendees didn’t notice as we were kept warm on our outsides by the cozy fireplaces and on our insides by grog. Santa was in attendance, carefully sipping his wine through a straw so as to keep his beard pristine white. Cheryl Basin, club President, announced the Horseperson of the Year: Karen Shawback, who richly deserves the honor for her tireless commitment to so many activities, horse shows and promoting and supporting our equestrian community. Our events couldn’t happen without the herculean efforts of our volunteers. I would like to thank my co-First VP, Bonnie Bertetta; our “Cowgirl Friday” Adeline Forrest; our outgoing CEO Cheryl Basin for her donation of the gourmet chili, corn muffins, and a lovely floral arrangement as well as heading up the cleanup; to Kip Witter for playing the part of Santa yet again, with a lot of help from padding; to Dan Ryan for being our bartender; to Deborah Buck for her gracious donation of wine and beer, to Sue Winslow for taking her fabulous photos; to Debbie Tucker for helping with cleanup; and finally to Carleen for volunteering her beautifully decorated home to us. We collected a record amount of gifts for “Toys for Tots” and a generous amount of food for “Second Harvest Food Bank.” Hope to see you at SMCHA’s 2016 events! Come play with SMCHA! The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 29 30 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 31 32 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016

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Kick Off Gala and Installation Dinner January 23, 2016 By Noel Moody

What an evening! Between Karen Rowley Shawback receiving the 2015 Horsewoman of the Year Award and members of the SMCHA 75th Anniversary Hall of Fame being recognized, the Mounted Patrol Clubhouse was hopping. About 175 members and guests joined together for a festive evening that will not be soon forgotten. Rich Boyd, dressed in his finest Western outfit, was the perfect Master of Ceremonies, guiding the guests through the numerous activities listed in the program, which was designed by Susan Snook. All the while, the slideshow of “A Day in the Life of SMCHA 2015” by Club Photographer Sue Winslow was being shown on the big screen TV. Larry Pelzner was called on to swear in our newly elected Board Members, Bee Brown, Tish Dipman, Susan Jakubowski and Alison White. The 2016 Officers were introduced: ~Ann Kirby, Chair ~Gretchen King, Co-Vice Chair ~Bonnie Bertetta, Co-Vice Chair ~Gina Silva, 2nd Vice Chair ~Maria Fonseca, Secretary ~Deanna Tanner, Treasurer ~Larry Pelzner, Compliance Officer ~Tanya Rebarchik, Registrar ~Chris Friis, Historian Cheryl Basin presented a beautiful crystal plaque to Noel Moody for her years of service and dedication to SMCHA. Several other awards were announced for outstanding effort in 2015: Amy Hublou, Bonnie Bertetta, Gretchen King, Chris Friis, Gina Silva, Maryann Agosti, and Linda Menon….Thank you! Karen Shawback, 2015 Horsewoman of the Year, was then introduced and presented with the traditional Silver Buckle. Karen gave a gracious speech about her life with horses, riding the open hills of Woodside, which are now covered with homes, and her 30+ years of involvement with SMCHA and the Western Riding Clinic. The large photo of Karen and Honey Bunny could be seen in the background. Friends had written greetings on the border. Karen will treasure this photograph forever. Rich Boyd then had the pleasure of introducing SMCHA’s Hall of Fame inductees and one by one they were applauded and received their Certificate of Honor. This very special group was chosen by Noel Moody and her committee for their contributions and dedication to SMCHA and the equestrian community throughout the years. These horsemen and 34 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 horsewomen have been instrumental in the areas of leadership, board participation, Eng- lish and Western shows, Color Guard, Trail Rides, Trail Development and Clinics. We were thrilled with how many came to participate. A group photo was taken of the 33 inductees in attendance. This Hall of Fame group consisted of 125 and spanned the years from SMCHA’s founding in 1940 to the present. Many of those chosen are deceased, but their important deeds have not been forgotten. We thank and honor each and every one in the SMCHA 75th Anniver- sary Hall of Fame. With the business of the evening completed, it was time to eat! Mark Musante did a fabulous job catering the wonderful gourmet dinner which included beef filet, shrimp scampi, mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed spinach, tortellini and a few other delectables . It was topped off with a delicious chocolate mousse cake from the Woodside Bakery. Thank you, Mark, for an awesome dinner. Many thanks go to Bee and Paul Brown, Tish Dipman and Larry Pelzner for their generous donations of fabulous wine offerings. Following dinner, everyone danced the evening away with great enthusiasm to the classic Rock ’n Roll Music of Gayle Sutherland and the Sweet Talk Band. A special “thank you” goes to the Gala Committee for putting on this wonderful event… Cheryl Basin, Sharon Butler, Adeline Forrest, Ann Kirby, Deanna Tanner, Chris Friis, Deb Padilla, Bonnie Bertetta, Larry Pelzner, Gina Silva and Susan Snook and Rich Boyd. It was truly an outstanding evening and a night to remember. Fantastic job! Go to www.smcha.org to view more pictures taken by Sue Winslow The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 35 36 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 37 38 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 Karen Shawback SMCHA’s 2015 Horsewoman of the Year

For thirty-five years Karen Rowley Shawback has been an active and dedicated member of SMCHA. The list of activities and credits for Karen is a long one representing many hours of service to the horse community. Ahhh – HORSES – her shared love of horses, and all things horse define the passions of Karen. She considers it a privilege to spend time with horsemen and their horses. Skittles, Captain, and Chief are amongst her favorites, and have also served as clinic mounts. Reba, The Grulla, is Karen’s current ride and love. Grulla is the perfect color…a horse that never shows the dust or dirt and is always ready to go. With Reba and Karen, it was love at first sight—isn’t that the way it always happens with the horses we know, care for and love? Within SMCHA, bonds with friends were forged in Board of Director meetings, where hours were spent planning, organizing, and then participating in trail rides, horse shows, parades, clinics, clean-ups, parties, and over-nights at Jack Brook horse camp. For the past 28 years, Karen has organized the Western Riding Clinic at Mounted Patrol. Karen fosters horsemanship and skill development with the support of fine friends who are expert horsemen and horsewomen, such as Joan McLaren, Noel Moody, Jason Attard, Ashlie St. Claire, Kathy Torres, Mike Raynor, Leah Grey, and Nan Kreeger. Then there was the fabulous 75th anniversary fund-raiser fashion show this past spring which was just one more successful event conceived and produced by the impresarios, Karen and Linda Menon. So, how many people recall Pyewacket, Karen’s first horse? Yes, we are speaking of a time long ago, and a very special chestnut mare with flaxen mane and tail…Karen is partial to mares. Memories of a first horse never fade. All those years ago she was the proud “first horse owner” trailering Pyewacket in a classic, open top converted Model “T” one horse trailer, behind a borrowed Plymouth Valiant station wagon. During that time, Karen and friends rode Emerald Hills and Edgewood Park, along self- defined trails, following their horses’ noses. At that time there were few trails, and an after- work jaunt going from one location to another often included crossing property and the backyards of those hill dwellers…like 49er Dwight Clark. Later, properties sold, houses were built, and open space became a rarity. One could no longer ride from the “Hitch Rack” for a burger at the back window, and back to a friend’s corral on the old trails. Fortunately for horse people, progress came with a community vision. The system of trails and setbacks both in Woodside and San Mateo County are a legacy to future horse lovers that springs from the shared love and passion of many horse riders like Karen. Karen’s husband, George Shawback was a part of San Mateo Coastside Horsemanship, and the extended California ranch community. Together, they shared life raising horses, ranch- ing, riding competitions, gathering, branding and, BBQ’s. With George, Karen learned to gather cattle in places like Lawrence and Mary Silva’s ranch in Pescadero, and the Driscoll The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 39

Ranch off Sears Ranch Road. Karen and George’s family friends included well known horse people Bill, Don, Patricia and Bob Avila. George worked for the Driscoll family for many years building the herd and managing the Driscoll properties. The rodeo arena along Highway 84 where many successful events were held, and many buckles were awarded, was conceived and built by George for the Driscolls. Some of Karen’s horsemanship and riding skills came through hard work and at the hands of a great teacher, Richard Winters. Richard’s legacy to Karen was an admonishment to “Think good thoughts…with good thoughts a horse and rider become one.” Following George’s passing in 2002, Karen accepted responsibility for the small herd of brood mares and stallions Love can be the only word to describe how Karen’s vision of keeping the three stallions, Brown, Doc, and The Gray, in the herd. All three have success- fully sired nice-minded offspring. Karen still has two of those original mares, Nickers (Black Mare), and Tess at her home. No one individual can claim credit for the wonderful horse tradi-tions and opportunities that are alive and well in Woodside and San Mateo County. It takes a dedicated community of owners and riders expressing love through their shared heritage of all things horse. SMCHA is proud to honor Karen as SMCHA Horse-woman of the year!

Written by Alan C. Demmons Karen Shawback “No hour of life is wastedSMCHA’s that 2015 is spent in the saddle.” Horsewoman of the Year Sir Winston Churchill 40 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 2016 Board of Directors

Adeline Forrest Alison White Amy Hublou and Happy

Ann Kirby with Bee Brown Beverley Kane Husband Gary and Cody and Finn The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 41 2016 Board of Directors

Bonnie Bertetta Cheryl Basin Christine Friss and Cooper and Cece and Casey

Deanna Tanner Deb Alvarado Debbie Padilla and Brass and Nic and Scout 42 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 2016 Board of Directors

Gina Silva Greg Sonstegard Gretchen King and Red and Cheyenne and Missy

Jenny Mize Karen Shawback Kim Jordan and Lil Joe and Honey Bunny and Bear The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 43 2016 Board of Directors

Larry Pelzner Linda Menon Liz Sullivan and Mocha

Maria Fonseca Nancy Kouchekey Noel Moody and Marsha and Tango and Bueno 44 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 2016 Board of Directors

Sharon Butler Susan Jakubowski Susan Snook and Cool and Drummer and Jersey

Tanya Rebarchik Tish Dipman and Sueno and Chase The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 45

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2016 Calendar of Events check website for updates www.smcha.org

July January 3 - Rodeo Dinner & Dance @ Mounted Patrol 14 - Board Meeting 4 - Redwood City Parade 23 - Installation Gala @ Mounted Patrol 4 - Half Moon Bay Parade 4 - Junior Rodeo @ Mounted Patrol ? - English Riding Clinic February 14 -17 - The Californios Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 11 - Board Meeting 14 - Board Meeting 20 - General Meeting/Bunco 16 - General Meeting tba - English Riding Clinic March 23-24 - Reining By the Bay 10 - Board Meeting tba - English Riding Clinic 27-8/1 - Jack Brook Horse Camp April 3 - Spring Ride @ Cloverdale Ranch, Pescadero August 8,9,10 - MBE Poker Ride @ Lake San Antonio 7 - English Schooling Show @ Webb 14 - Board Meeting 9-14 - Menlo Charity Horse Show @ Circus Club 23 - Jack Brook Clean-up 11 Board Meeting 30 - SMC Fair Show @ Ocean View Farms, Montara 28 - Open Show @ Horse Park

September May 8 - Board Meeting 7 - Woodside May Day Parade tba - Clarkia Trail Work Day 12 - Board Meeting 16 - General Meeting & Movie Night @ Webb 14 - Western Riding Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 10-11:30 am 24 - Horses & Heroes Gala-NCEFTÕs beneÞt event 15 - Western Schooling Show @ Webb 21 - Western Riding Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 10-11:30 am 27-29 - AQHA RHV Clinic & Show @ MP October 23 - Hillsborough Memorial Day parade 8 - Day of the Horse 13 - Board Meeting June 14,15,21,22 - Grand National Rodeo 4 - Western Riding Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 10-11:30 am 14 - SMCHA Night/Bus to Rodeo 9 - Board Meeting tba- Play Day & Halloween Extravaganza 11 - Western Riding Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 10-11:30 am 12 - Tack Sale @ Horse Park November 10-12 - Horse Expo Sacramento 10 - Board Meeting 18 - Western Riding Clinic @ Mounted Patrol 1:30-3 pm 12 - General Meeting - Elections & Bingo 25 - Western Clinic & BBQ @ Mounted Patrol 1:30-3 pm 26 - Summer Ride @ Windance Farm, Pescadero December tba - San Mateo County Fair 11 - Holiday Barn Party tba - Clarkia Trail Work Day January, 2017 12 - Board Meeting 21 - Installation & Gala 46 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 The San Mateo Horseman, Winter 2016 47

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