CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED INC. The New Horseman PUBLICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, INC. 2015, Issue 5 www.californiastatehorsemen.com Sept 2015 State Officers President Jim Hendrickson President’s Message First V.P. Ron Jenkins CSHA evolving……… “Providing equestrians with quality – family Northern V.P. Greta De Graeve Over the years I have oriented – amateur been at the helm for CSHA Cent. V.P. events, educational we have worked very hard programs and recrea- Southern V.P. Carol Grey to clean up the financial reporting, status and pro- tional activities.” C.F.O. Linda Quattlebaum CSHA President Jim Hendrickson cedures. We have seen The final approval will Marie. I will proceed to en- Treasurer Sue Edwards declining membership come from the Council of gage the web designer and along with the recession Members at the Conven- Past President Robert Adams set up a maintenance con- and people’s reorganiza- tion. This is the exercise of tract. There will be ample tion of their commitments defining “who we are and DEADLINE: time to transfer information to equine activities and what we do” since this has and there will be a re-direct NOV. NEWSLETTER programs. We need to find significantly changed since for the old site. new ways to reach eques- our inception in 1942. The Oct. 15th 2015 trians. [email protected] next steps for the committee Thoughts and prayers The next order of busi- will be to develop the Vision for all those having to deal ness is to rebuild member- & Values statements. with the summer’s drought, fires and difficulties. I have President’s Message 1 ship in this great organiza- The CSHA Website seen some wonderful dem- Convention 2 tion. There is no other will also undergo a change. onstrations of help and aid Trap N Trail 2 group that can offer the Since the site is nearly 20 among our rural families in diversity and variety of years old, outdated techno- Royalty 3 moving animals, helping programs. logically --it needs to be up- neighbors and showing the Parade 3 graded. Marie will also The Ad Hoc commit- kindness that helps others phase out of the position as Endurance 4 tee for “Building our cope with bad situations. Webmaster so outside ser- Region 2 5 Future” has developed our vices are being looked at for Region 4 6 short and condensed mis- sion statement; the version the re-design, upgrade and Drill Team 6 Be prepared, travel safe and for use in publications. maintaining the site. We see you out there……… Jim CSHA 1945 President 7 This was presented at the have offered the project of webmaster out to the gen- Obituary 8 Quarterly meeting for con- ceptual approval. eral membership but have Convention Memorials 8 yet to find a replacement for Bits & Pieces 8 Emergency Preparedness 9 Member News 9 Region 18 10 Did you Know 10 Ads & Events 11-13 Calendar of Events 14 41 American Flags representing the teams competing at the CSHA CA Coto Cup presented a patriotic setting for our National Anthem. PAGE 2 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2015, ISSUE 5 CSHA 73rd Annual Convention Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort has been selected as the Convention location for November11-15, 2015 12222 New York Ranch Road Jackson, CA 95642 1-800-822-WINN Located in the scenic Sierra foothills above Jackson CA; this is a beautiful property as well as a fun destination. The convention meetings are held at the main hotel complex with restaurants & game locations at the casino complex just an elevator ride away. Free parking at the adjacent parking garage and no CA sales tax on food or rooms. For those that prefer there is a full service camp and RV facility on the property with shuttle services to the ho- tel/casino at the top of the hill. There is an arcade at the hotel & RV park for the younger set as well as heated swimming pools & spas. There are local historical places of interest as well as shopping in California’s historic gold-rush area. The com- mittee will develop a list of local attractions & points of interest. The website has the full brochure information. A Silent Auction will be planned. We have interest from some vendors and can accommodate small set-ups in the reception/registration area. Make your room or RV reservation with the CSHA California State Horsemen’s Association “Room Block” 1-800-822-WINN (9466) See you in November The Convention Committee Trap N Trail Congratulations to the following Trap N Trail Riders for achieving milestones!!! Region 1 Patricia Tuck 1000 Hours Region 5 had a TRAP Ride & Lunch August Region 3 Georgie Hartman 1000 Hours 8th along the beautiful Region 3 Kristina Jones 100 Hours trails overlooking the bay at Pt. Pinole Re- Region 5 Beverly Minor 100 Hours gional Shoreline. Region 11 Lori Meador-Wendland 400 Hours Region 12 Linda Horn 500 Hours PAGE 3 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2015, ISSUE 5 Royalty—Junior Miss CSHA Update Hello everyone, evolve removing 50% of her happy they do not plan to do surgery bone 11 millimeters long as well as at this time. They feel the tumor is First and foremost we would like to lymph and muscle and more. It responding well enough to chemo and thank you all for your prayers. We would have to be replaced by metal is shrinking and dying. Even with truly believe in the power of prayer and cadaver parts, or other type of surgery they would still likely have to and it seems to be working. reconstructive surgery involving do radiation on her arm and no taking a one from another part of matter what they have to use radia- Thank you also for the tion on the spots in her donations, cards, letters, lungs. All of the and they and gifts for Mary. Mary have done in the past is about half way couple weeks have looked through her treatment, good. she is on her 8th chemo cycle, she will have a Thank you so much for total of 16. On August the love, hugs, support 13th she is scheduled to and prayers....we love you start 6 weeks of radia- all!!! tion in addition to the chemotherapy. Even The Homicz Family more time in the city coming up. Photo is Mary represent- Being homesick is the ing as Junior Miss hardest thing for Mary, CSHA along with Cody in addition to not being Foster Region 18 Miss able to ride. Other then that she has her body. This would leave her with CSHA and State Miss a wonderful attitude. Her treatment limited range of motion. There are CSHA 1st Princess at the Weaver- team has decided no surgery. Sur- many possible complications with ville 4th of July Parade this year. Photo by Boots N Bloom- gery to remove the tumor would surgery as well. Mary is very very ers Photography. Parade HOT HOT HOT!!! Please stay as of you and your animals stay safe upon. Please make plans to attend cool as possible in this continued during these hazardous conditions. our send a representative from your heat wave. Hopefully, the fourth of regions so we may obtain a quorum. July parades were not too uncom- Our sympathy goes out to judge fortable for our judges, riders and Kim Cipro, who recently lost her Many upcoming parades offer Sweep- most importantly our horses. longtime dog companion. All of us stakes monies as awards. The understand her feelings of sorrow Madera Old Timers Day Parade has July offered some fun all horse and wish her the best in this loss. three equestrian cash prizes and the events such as the two day Califor- West Point Lumberjack Day Parade nia Rodeo Salinas parades and the Our next Parade Program Meeting awards two. Lake County Rodeo Parade. is the most important one of the year. It will be held Thursday, Nov. I hope to see you all at future pa- In August The Merced County Sher- 12, 2015 at the 73rd Annual CSHA rades. Thank you again for being iff’s Posse made their annual trip to Convention held at the Jackson such great members and represent- the sea for the historic Old Spanish Rancheria. Their telephone number ing CSHA so well. Days Fiesta Parade in Santa Bar- is 1 800 822-966 12222 New York bara. Ranch Road Jackson, CA 95642. Candy Graham— Parade State Chair So many of our parade families have At this meeting, resolutionsfor the been affected by the extreme heat, 2016 rule book that have been sub- drought, and fire dangers. May all mitted by members will be voted PAGE 4 THE NEW HORSEMAN 2015, ISSUE 5 Endurance California State Horsemen's Asso- Other CSHA Endurance Finishers Berit Meyer, ciation Endurance Program mem- in this years Tevis also include Serena Pearse, we wish you all the ber and past CSHA Endurance Hilary Haynie, Morgan Bowman a best of luck at your next Tevis at- Chairman Potato Richardson just junior rider and her dad Jonathan tempt won the 2015 Tevis Cup 100 mile Bowman. Congratulations to you all ....just starting this historic ride is a ride for the third time! Potato is 72 as well. We also had several other amazing accomplishment! no less! He was riding his home members give it a go at Tevis this breed mare Filouette. Congratula- year : tions!! Thank you for being a life Sharon Wimberg, member and supporter of Carrie Ellinwood, CSHA Potato! Gail Hought, CSHA Endurance Member Berit Meyer with her Arab Mare Tezona Moon Vetting in for 2015 Tevis at Robie Park.Photo by Lisa Chadwick This photo is Potato Richardson will fellow CSHA Endurance rider Jane Smith and her Appaloosa cross mare My Anna at the Hat Creek Hustle in Lassen National Forest the weekend before His Tevis photo by Boots N Bloomers Photography CSHA Endurance Program member Hilary Haynie and her Arab Gelding Rushcreek Karl at the sta- CSHA Endurance Member Serena Pearse and dium at Gold Country fairgrounds in Auburn, the her Arab gelding Performizon vetting in Tevis finish, final vet check.