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Calendar of Events
(I am not able to accurately complete the 2010 roster yet so it will be out later. Jan)
April
Wednesday 14th
General Meeting, Luke Barbour’s Shortbranch Saloon. It is a potluck so we’ll start at 6:00 P.M. There is a BBQ available.
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th
Caspers Hosted by Cathy Till
No Dogs
Flyer inside
May
Saturday 8th
17th Annual Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada Fundraiser, Descanso Town Hall
4:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12th
General Meeting, & Potluck
Buckel Ranch, Descanso, 6:30
Friday 14th – Sunday 16th
1st Annual Gus Vazquez Memorial Campout at the CW Ranch, Wayne & Cathy +
Chuck Wagon
PREZ SEZ
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
We all know how important it is to support our troops. One of the biggest factors affecting the success or failure of our courageous fighting men and women is that they feel the support from all of us at home! They must feel that we are all standing behind them, appreciating their efforts, and
that what they are doing is making a difference - that their cause is worth fighting for, and even dying for.
Cinco de Mayo is coming fast! Our May 8 annual fundraiser will be here before we know it. General Marci Jones has graciously stepped up and offered to be the official chairman of all! This means all of us will have to support her in the trenches of mailings, phone trees, food purchase and preparation, decoration, barbecue, kitchen help and the all so important clean up. Jan will be manning (or womaning) the sign-up roster, Larry the local Descanso logistics and René the “Carne Man”.
This is a great opportunity for all of us, both old and new members, to get to know each other, have fun and support “our troops”. I look forward to filling every spot on Jan’s sign-up sheet, from decorations to clean up, from ticket sales to making Nancy Shull’s famous rice, from bean pots to piñatas. The sign-up list will be available at the next meeting at the Barbour’s and anytime before or after. This is a chance for ALL of us, not just a select few, to have fun together supporting each other (and drinking margaritas in the kitchen).
We had a great St. Patrick’s day ride at Fiesta Island with eleven riders, corned beef and cabbage a la Marge and Jan, and Scott with his miscellaneous catches de pescado! Yay Sandy Angione, back in the saddle, and our new
member Monica. Susan is recovering well from her episode of “Stinky and the bottle rocket”
Cathy Till is putting together the Casper Wilderness camp out. Jodi and Benny are our new trail bosses. The Kirkwood’s are putting together the Heart Bar campout; Cathy and Wayne are putting together some rides and campouts for us. Terri and Marty are hosting rides and campouts for our enjoyment. The band “Barbwire” will be playing again for us at the carne asada dinner AND our upcoming Christmas party! Supporting our troops actually sounds rather fun, doesn’t it.
Your support will make a BIG difference.
Let’s ALL SUPPORT OUR TROOPS both at home and abroad!
See you ALL at the next meeting. AT THE BARBOUR’S - SHORTBRANCH SALOON
Potluck and hot barbecue at 6:00 + - Highway 79 in Descanso
Call for Directions (619) 445-9714
Until then,
Ride Safely,
But ride
Bill
(your not very eloquent “commander in chief”)
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MINUTES FOR PINE VALLEY MOUNTAIN RIDERS MEETING
MARCH 10, 2010
The meeting was called to order by our president, Bill O’Brien, at 7:25 P.M.
The minutes were read and some corrections made. The Hawi-Vallecito Park is part of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park not Cuyamaca. The 5 houses on the Hemple Property could possibly, not will be, built if CRF doesn’t successfully purchase this property. Minutes approved with corrections.
OLD BUSINESS
Vern Whitaker Campout: The weather was great but some trails were washed out.
Vallecitos Event: Friday was windy, Saturday was nice, and rain on Sunday. There were 35 riders for the ribbon cutting. The ride Sunday was cancelled because of the slick trails. The Hawi-Vallecito Park is open for hiking, mountain biking and equestrians. Terry passed out maps and let us know 8 equestrian sites within the County Park at Vallecitos are going to be built.
NEW BUSINESS
Fiesta Island: March 14th. Riding will be on your own and lunch will be served at noon provided by Jan and Marge. Look for Jan’s motor home on the Bay side of the island.
April Meeting: We have been invited to the Barbour’s Short Branch Saloon for our April meeting. It is a potluck so we’ll start 6:00 P.M. There is a bar-b-que available.
Casper’s Campout: You need to call directly to get your reservations. There will be a wine tasting on Saturday night and champagne breakfast on Sunday. Call Cathy Till with questions.
Carne Asada Dinner: The price of dinner will be changed to $9.00 including water or a soft drink. Larry will chair the event and call a meeting soon. Peggy Martin suggested using the Google Calendar for signing up volunteers. Fliers and tickets will be out in the next 2 weeks.
CEA: There are new trial dates to stop the State from dismantling Los Caballos. The CEA is trying to get a Green Valley Falls Equestrian campground in return for no lawsuit. The Descanso/Merigan trailhead will have an expanded staging area, and Paso Picacho East will have an equestrian staging area. All these proposed sites are available for comment until early April. If you comment take out the words “permanent” and/ or “temporary”. Refer to the CEA website. The trail machine is not being used. Volunteers can’t use it except under park staff supervision. Write letters referencing this problem to Kathy Dice at the District Office, Anza-Borrego. Peggy Martin has her address. We need this machine used to build burms on sides of trails to stop further erosion. If you would like to join in a work party on the trails, contact Dave McClure at or call him at 619-328-6109.
Thank you Larry for chairing the Carne Asada Dinner and Jody and Benny for taking on the responsibility of trail boss!
Marci won the 50/50 for $11.00.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Blackmon, Secretary
Caspers Campout April 16-18
Caspers Campout-make your own reservations-April 16-18. You can make reservations either by phone, or on the Internet.
There will be a potluck dinner Saturday night, and a campfire gathering both nights, (Is anyone interested in a wine tasting or martini tasting experience-if yes, let me know, and I'll gauge potential participation). If you have any other ideas, let me know.
"Caspers Wilderness Park" is an 8,000 acre protected wilderness preserve nestled among the river terraces and sandstone canyons of the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park's many fertile valleys are overtly complemented by specimen groves of native Coastal Live Oak and magnificent stands of California Sycamore. These areas are further accentuated by seasonal wildflower displays and running streams. Wildlife is abundant and can be readily viewed from any of the parks numerous trails".--direct quote from the website.
The wildflowers may be excellent, though it is a bit late in the year-we've had so much rain, you never know!
Last year, when we went, there were shady spots (some folks called and made reservations over the phone, so they could talk to a live person about what kind of site they preferred) as well as sunny ones, but LOTS of oak trees. There are outhouse facilities near the corrals, and showers are about a 5-10 minute walk (or, bring your bike).
We saw deer, which is also fun, great views, challenging trails, easy trails...Caspers has it all.
There was water last year, and with all the rain, I would expect water is not a problem, but call ahead.
There will not be an organized group ride, so you can decide on your "mini-groups" and have some fun with new or old friends.
REMEMBER, THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THIS PARK, EVEN IF CONFINED TO CAMP AREA-they are VERY strict on this!
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 or (949)923-2207
http://www.ocparks.com/caspers/
HEARTBAR CAMPOUT
JULY 15 - 21
$100/CORRAL or
$50/CAMPSITE without horses
COME CAMP & RIDE IN THE BEAUTIFUL
SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS
20 miles before Big Bear on Hwy 38
STUNNING WILDERNESS SCENERY -
BIG TREES, SPARKLING STREAMS,
RUSHING RIVER, ASPENS!
WILDERNESS PASS NEEDED to ride into the Wilderness area.
(This is not the Adventure Pass needed to park in the Ntl Forest.)
AVAILABLE AT MILL CREEK RANGER STATION IN MENTONE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN on HWY 38.
Mail registration with payment check payable to PVMR by JUNE 1
To: Suzie Kirkwood, PO Box 638, Descanso CA 91916
619-445-3555 for more info.
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Name # Corrals
Phone # Cell # Amount Enclosed $
Email WRITE CLEARLY. I’ll email driving directions r
* * * * How to Reach Us * * * *
Officers Sunshine Lady
President - Bill O’Brien – 619-443-4222 Gayla Robles 619-749-4358
V-President - Wendy Schoenle – 619-820-1025
Secretary - Susan Blackmon – 619-443-4222 Membership Services
Treasurer - Jeni Bettjer – 619-659-1121 Mary Ann Cummings – 619-445-3538
Board of Directors Trail Boss
Jody Carnevale – 619-445-7752 TBA
Rene Hijar – 619-445-0928 Hoof Prints Editor
Marci Jones – 619-445-7016 Jan Herrera – 619-445-1861
Cathy Till – 619-659-9674
Marty Jorgensen – 619-307-0276
Articles and news for the newsletter
The newsletter will be out by the first of each month. You can all help me by getting your
information to me on the 25th of each Thanks, Jan Herrera –
SUNSHINE LADY NEEDS TO KNOW
If you know of any member that needs a card sent please contact Gayla Robles our Sunshine Lady at
619-749-4358 or email her at
Reminder: The next General Meeting will be April 14, 2010, at the LUKE BARBOUR’S SHORT-BRANCH SALOON. It is a potluck so we’ll start 6:00 P.M. There is a BBQ available if you want to bring some meat. Please bring a dish to share, BYOB and your own service.
Warner Springs FFA
Trail Ride to Eagle Rock &
Benefit Tack Auction
April 10-11, 2010
Sponsored by Warner Springs Ranch, all proceeds raised from this fundraiser will be used to send students to the California State FFA Leadership Conference in Fresno, CA.
Schedule:
April 10 5-7:00 pm– Check In at Warner Springs Ranch Horse Camp
7-8:00 pm- Campfire, Entertainment by John Melon,
Campfire Coffee, Dutch Oven Cobbler
April 11 7-8:00 am- Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
9-12:00 am- Ride to Eagle Rock
1-2:00 pm- BBQ Pork Dinner and Silent Tack Auction
(We would gladly accept donations of new or used horse equipment)
Camping Fee……………………………………………..$25.00
Cowboy Concert, Campfire, Coffee, Cobbler… $10.00
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast………………………..$5.00
Trail Ride & BBQ Dinner…………………………….$25.00
R.S.V.P by April 1, 2010- Make Checks Payable to WUSD
Contact: Sherri Freeman
Address: P.O. Box 8 Warner Springs, Ca 92086
E-mail:
Phone #: 760-782-3517 ex. 50
Thank you for your support!
B a r g a I n c o r r a l
New! Tucker Gen II High Plains western trail saddle; brown; 17.5" seat; full-quarter tree; includes V-foam padding & ventilating seat leather; EBS Ergobalance stirrups which decreases joint fatigue; used only a few times - like new condition; sells new for $1,850 - will sell for $1,200 including free cinch and trail pad. If interested, call (619) 246-7605.
New! Stubben Scout all purpose/endurance saddle; black; 18" super comfy soft deep seat; 10 D rings for trail equipment; stainless steel cantle plate; in excellent condition; Sells new for $2,200 - $2,895 - will sell for $1,500 with free stirrup leathers and girth. If interested, call (619) 246-7605.
Revised Custom McClintock trail saddle; rawhide braided cantle, pommel, and horn. 16” seat. Matching breast collar, tapaderos and saddle bags included. Semi quarter horse bars. 1200.00 Located in New Mexico, shipping to California approximately 50.00Steve or Mary 505-861-1088, for pictures, e-mail
For Sale: 35 ft. 3 Horse, Living quarters Trailer. Queen bed, Microwave, range top stove, refrigerator, separate restroom, muck room, side storage, swing out tack area. Much more. Must see. $20,000 OBO. Call Tony Robles at 619-749-4358.
FOR SALE - 1993 Peruvian Paso. Big motor, spirited bay gelding. No vices, sound 14.1 hd 900 lbs. Prefer experienced rider. Cattle sorting & herding, trail obstacles, jumps, trailers, clips, ties. Has done many local parades. Point and go anywhere without hesitation. Good for farrier. Selling to fund training for show horse. $2850.00 (619) 884-9182
Like NEW Tucker Saddle. Bought it for Keith and he never rode in it!!! It is 17 1/2 inch High Plains Model, Black with comfy Trail Glide Stirrups, Western. Has the regular size tree and brass hardware. $900 or best offer. MUST SELL!!! Please call Jody Carnevale if you're interested...619-445-7752 or
A pair of McClintock tapaderos, $80.00. An Aussie duster, size large, $75.00. 2 pair of Ariat leggings, leather with zippers, $50.00 each. Call Jan at 619-445-1861 or email at
If anyone has size 8-81/2 English riding boots for sale please call Marci Jones at 619-445-7016. This is for her co-workers daughter. Thanks, Marci
For sale: 1996 Quarter-Arab Mare, Dunn. Loves trails but has been ridden in the ring. $2500. Larry Mendel 619-334-5980
1989 - 27 foot, Jamboree RV with 460 CU Engine; C5 transmission; Headers; Reinforced trailer hitch and electric brakes. A/C, Generator, power inverter, fully self-contained. Just reduced to $8,500. Call Gary at 619-818-1434
1999 27’ Wilderness house trailer by Fleetwood RV; under 5,000 miles; slide out; sleeps six adults; separate rear queen bed; two access doors; A/C; 3 exterior storage doors; 8 cuft three-way refrigerator with freezer; microwave; shower with bathtub; extra outside shower/ If interested, call Dan or Judie at 619-659-3038
Ride Cuyamaca Trails from Oakzanita Ranch. Openings to board in trail riding heaven. Variety of boarding options available. Bernie and Peggy enjoy working with people to improve horsemanship, equitation and solve problems. Contact: Bernie or Peggy Martin at 619-445-1289 or www.oakzanitaranch.com