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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PRESIDENT Charlie Cheek—951-491-1679 Hello everyone, I hope you're enjoying your [email protected] summer. Memorial Day has past and the VICE-PRESIDENT 4th of July is upon us. It's a time for all of Jack Peckham—909-226-0065 us to show some patriotism and pride in our [email protected] country. It's also a time to remember the SECRETARY men and women who sacrificed and fought Cindy Hay — 760-831-9019 [email protected] to provide us with the freedoms and independence we all enjoy. But don't forget TREASURER Nyna Cheek — 951-491-1679 to thank a forgotten hero, your horse. [email protected] The bond between humans and equines,
NEWSLETTER EDITOR & horses, mules and donkeys runs very deep. WEB TECH The adoption of the horse was, perhaps, the Rhonda Strickland—951-522-8757 [email protected] most important event for the development of early human civilization. Equines were NEWSLETTER CO-EDITOR used in a variety of ways. Transportation, Stacy Kuhns—909-633-1705 [email protected] agriculture, hunting, and especially warfare m - for over 6000 years the horse has been our
PUBLIC LANDS CO-CHAIRS constant ally in both war and peace. Allison Renck—951-763-0374 Civilizations, including ours, have risen and [email protected] fallen on the strong backs of horses.
EDUCATION CO-CHAIR/ STATE REP The horse originated in North America. They mysteriously disappeared about Stacy Kuhns—909-633-1705 10,000 years ago and were considered extinct in the "new World". However, [email protected] European Settlers and Spanish Conquistadors introduced horses back into the m Americas. Stray and escaped horses were captured and managed by many EDUCATION CO-CHAIR Indian tribes. Today we call these feral horses Mustangs. The Native Thomas Firth—951-551-9711 [email protected] Americans quickly adapted the horse into their societies and by 1700's the great m horse cultures of the plains were established. Horses were a sign of wealth,
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR power, and they became an integral part of Native life. Carol Schmuhl— 951-663-6763 [email protected] From pulling chariots to light cavalry, the warhorse has been a fixture on the battlefield. From Africa to North America, battle cavalry took on many roles ADOPT A HIGHWAY Cathy Firth—951-551-9711 and were often crucial for a military victory. Even in World War 2, horses [email protected] were an important factor in transporting troops and supplies. Recently, a movie was released featuring US Special Forces riding horses into battles during the RIDE COORDINATOR Gretchen Peckham 951-763-4249 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Unfortunately, just like their riders, many [email protected] equines paid the ultimate sacrifice and were killed on the battlefield. Over
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE 1,500,000 horses and mules died during the Civil War. 8,000,000 died in Michael Lewis—951-760-9255 World War 2. [email protected] So during this time of celebration, take a moment to honor the Horses, Mules, and Donkeys that have served humankind throughout history. These brave
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(Continued from page 1) animals helped us, in so many ways, to develop into the greatest country in the world - The United States. Formal combat units of mounted cavalry are a thing of the past and you won't see any horses out plowing fields but the role of the horse and its contributions should never be forgotten. Have a Happy Independence Day! Happy Trails Charlie Cheek President BCHC Redshank Riders
George Washington on his favorite horse Blueskin. photo courtesy of Wikipeda
WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS
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REDSHANK RIDERS GENERAL MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2019
Little Red School House, Anza CA Old Business 7:15pm – 7:45pm National Trails Day – Allison Next Meeting: August 11, 2019 (No July meeting) 1) 23 participants, longer trail than last time. Raffle was successful. Good publicity. Nice cool Members present: Charlie Cheek, Nyna Cheek, weather. Great yoga warm up to stretch. Sandy Cathy Haun-Firth, Tom Firth, Ron Lawson, Cindy pathway made for some tired walkers! Hay, Allison Renck, and Gail McCreight 2) Train the Trainer – Nyna (previous report) 3) Wilderness Rider Program – Tom President Charlie Cheek opened the meeting at 7:15pm. End of August, at Granite Creek, Yosemite. Reports: Only 12 participants allowed per LNT. Secretary’s report: Cindy Hay 4) BCHC Recommendations for improvement – May minutes were emailed to members prior Charlie discussed the RSR Recommendations from to meeting. Motion to accept minutes as the RSR to BCHC. All recommendations were sent written by Tom F. seconded by Tom L. forward to BCHC: Unanimously accepted. a) Hire a professional (paid) grant writer Treasures Report: Nyna Cheek b) Hire a professional web master to create a user May 2019 friendly website Beginning Balance - $8,164.92 c) Money back guarantee for new members. Revenue - $0.00 Suggested by Jack P. Would allow an individual Expenses - $50.00 to join the RSR for a ride, for a month. If not Net Gain/loss - $50.00 happy or satisfied, can get money back. Closing Balance - $8,114.92 d) More/better youth development activities – Membership Report: Carol Schmuhl statewide Total memberships = 63 e) Movie night with the Anza Cowboys – Total persons = 91 Community Center. With autograph signing. Family = 28 f) Tab on RSR website to highlight member Individual = 29 businesses and activities. Creating an easier Associate = 2 method for members to connect. Mt. Whitney = 1 g) Trifold brochure BCHC/Red Shank Rider Info and Other: Membership Application. This may be on the 1 memberships have expired during May state website. But would be helpful to hand out to Number New during May: two Welcome! people, and put on websites. Hope Adams James De John New Business No meeting next month (July): Charlie C. Adopt a Highway Report: Cathy Haun-Firth Events and Activities Various dates discussed Mardi Gras theme. Zane (the Mayor) and Cathy, July 6th @0700 chosen Scooter and Bobbi will be there. Hope that others will ride or participate. Plan to ask Rhonda to send out an announcement via email. Advertise. Public Lands Report: Allison Renck August meeting and Potluck/Dutch oven No Report August 11 @ 1:30pm Education Report: by Stacy Kuhns. Rockin’ C Ranch (Nyna and Charlie’s) Train the Trainer Course: Five students, it Poker Ride went well. Cindy H attended…reported it Gretchen will be organizing, starting mid-August was a great class and fun in a beautiful Pack Clinic location, learned new material, renewed prior Will be in a cooler month….October? knowledge, made new friends. Ride Coordinator Report: Gretchen Peckham Absent—No Report Motion To Close The Meeting At 7:45pm By Tom Firth and seconded By Allison Renck Agency Representative/Packing: Mike Lewis Absent—No report
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A NOTE FROM YOUR RIDE COORDINATOR Hi Folks,
The hot summer days are upon us & rides are either very early in the day or very late to beat the heat. Is anyone interested in leading a ride for our group in the next month or two? If so, please contact me.
The trails around Vail Lake have opened to horseback riding again. I have heard that they’re working on a better area to stage horse trailers & the trails have some trees down & are washed out in places. If anyone has more information on it, could you please let me know? I will try to head down there to ride in the next few weeks to check it out.
Gretchen Peckham
Contact info: [email protected] (951) 763 - 4249
No RSR Meeting in July Next General Meeting is on Sunday, August 11th @ 1:30pm and will be a Potluck/Dutch oven supper held at Nyna & Charlie’s Rockin’ C Ranch RSVP to Nyna @ (951) 491 - 1679
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Objectives and Purpose of the Backcountry Horsemen of California from the BCHC Bylaws To improve and promote the use, care and development of California backcountry trails, campsites, streams and meadows; to advocate good trail manners. To promote the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources in concert with livestock transportation. To keep current information before the Corporation membership and its local Units regarding new legislation or management plans related to government regulations of the backcountry. To support or oppose new proposals, plans and restrictions as related to the interest of horsemen and those persons interested in recreational stock use and enjoying the backcountry. To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors, need transportation other than by foot on backcountry trails.