September, 2014
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Saddle & Harness Association, Inc., Norco, CA
Editor’s Message
There was a very good turnout for the riding and
driving only May make-up show on August 3rd. It
was a surprisingly nice summer day and the show
moved very quickly, started at 9:00 and we were
done by 3:00. Everyone seemed to enjoy the show
and the short day.
WARNING!
ONLY TWO SHOWS LEFT THIS SEASON!
Yes, believe it or not, summer has slipped away and
fall is upon us. The Saddle and Harness show
season is also slipping away, there are only two
shows left to collect those wining points for the
Year End championships. It is not too late to take
your place in the winner’s circle.
The club as always thanks our fantastic team of
volunteers for their continued excellence in putting
on our shows. Please help them out by preregistering and being at the gate on time for your
classes. All staff members are volunteers, so please
be kind!
Please Pre-enter
Take advantage of the ON-LINE PRE ENTRY or
pre-register by mail to save time and money. Preentry is only $8 per class. Show day is $10 per
class.
Saddle & Harness
Open Show
Sunday, September 14th
Join Us and Spend Some Quality
Time With Your Equine!
Be There!
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Show premiums and 2014 Rules available on line
http://saddlenharness.org/forms/
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Support our Food vendor and Sponsor
Ladies of the
Norco Lions Club
Volunteering as a Lion can make a difference.
http://www.lionsusa.com/norco/
Great people and good food, breakfast and lunch
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If you pre-register and for any reason you cannot
make the show your check will not be cashed and
will be returned or credited to the next show, your
option.
Pre-registration will be accepted on-line or by mail.
The pre-entry Deadline is the Thursday prior to
the show.
Saddle & Harness Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 7862
Norco, CA 92860
The monthly board/member meetings is
September 11th, 7 to 9 pm.
Norco Fire Department
(Corner of Sixth Street and Hillside)
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Horseweek
Norco Laborparade
Day Parade
In keeping with tradition Saddle & Harness was once
again well represented in the Norco Labor Day
parade on September 1, 2014.
On a warm summer day a small but enthusiastic
group showed up to strut their stuff for the club. My
boys and I were joined by a trio of great ladies
Kristina, Shannon and Liz.
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The Fine Art of Carriage Driving
Several Saddle and Harness members (and potential
members) attended the carriage driving classes and clinic
conducted by Patricia Demers and hosted by Liza Rodgers
at the Rancho Santiago Obstacle Center in Norco.
All of us who attended want to thank Patricia for sharing
her wealth of knowledge, words of wisdom and point on
advice. We would also like to thank Liza for her
hospitality.
Event of Interest:
25th Halloween Hustle
Sponsored by:
Whip’r Snapper Driving Society of Southern California
When: October 18, 2014
Where: Stetson ranch Equestrian Park
13877 glen oaks blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342
Website: http://www.whiprsnappers.com/
Contact: Pam Miller-Mitchell, 818-899-0211
e-mail: pam.hei@verizon.net
News - Pamona is no more
The ladies and their horses made the club look good
and displayed the versatility, variety and fun loving
attitude of our club. Our turn out won second place
ribbon for the club in the hose drawn division.
Posted on Facebook: L.A. County Fair International Draft
Horse, Mule and Pleasure Driving Show
There will NOT be a horse show this year at the L.A.
County Fair. I would like to thank all the past exhibitors
for all your support of the show. This truly is a great group
of people. We will miss seeing all of you and wish
everyone the best.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-County-Fair
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Molly's Custom Silver has generously donated a custom
designed silver buckle (valued at more than $300) to be
presented to the year-end high point winner of the Adult
Driver Division. The buckle is on display at the shows.
Thank You Molly and good luck to all the competitors.
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The Cost of Satisfaction
Musings by David Ramey, DVM
http://www.doctorramey.com/the-cost-of-satisfaction/
I have come to realize that there are lots of people who
really like over-caring for their horses. And, mostly, I
don’t see anything wrong with that. I mean, what’s the
harm from spending extra time brushing, scratching,
walking, etc? It’s good for the horse – it’s good for the
person. But it can certainly go further than that – for
some people, mixing special grains and supplements,
and scheduling appointments for this, that, or the other
thing actually provides a sense of joy (even if it doesn’t
do anything for the horse).
These well-meaning, and entirely laudable desires to
provide lots of care, also create a demand. Demand, in
turn, can create supply. So, for example, if somebody
doesn’t like something about his or her horse (hoof, hair,
behavior, etc.), you can be pretty sure that there is going
to be some company somewhere that is going to come
up with a product to satisfy that demand, or some
individual who is “certified” to address that worry. It’s
not just a matter of evil people and greedy companies
trying to dupe consumers (although I do think that
there’s some of that, too). A good bit of all of the
product-based nonsense that’s out there comes straight
from horse owners. Marketing experts can smell
consumers looking for products, and they jump to put
something on the shelves.
Still, the bottom line is that doing stuff for a horse
usually makes the person doing it happy. When
someone feels as if he or she is doing a good job with
horse care, that person usually feels satisfied. And,
mostly, that’s a great way to feel. But you have to
remember, that feeling of satisfaction can also come at a
considerable cost, and it’s not always a good thing.
While sometimes satisfying, providing unnecessary
treatments and services certainly costs money, and it
may occasionally even do more harm than good.* I
really do think that it really behooves you (by the way, I
love using the word, behoove, when I’m talking about
horses) to try to distinguish between what your horse
needs and what is making you happy, if for no other
reason because it will make taking care of your horse a
bit less expensive. The bottom line is that more is not
necessarily better, and, if you want more, you will
certainly have to pay for it.
Now get out there and give your buddy a good scratch.
You’ll both be satisfied.
* Pretty much everything has at least the potential for
harm. But if there’s no demonstrable benefit, and
only risk, no matter how small the risk, it’s really not
worth it.
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TACK SALE, SWAP MEET
THE HORSE CONNECTION
33955 S. Sidney Circle
Winchester, CA 92596
Saturday, September 13
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
By popular demand, we are going to have our first
Tack Swap Meet here in Winchester Saturday,
September 13.
We will be able to accommodate about 30 spaces for
the swap meet, with plenty of space for you to bring
large items for sale as well - including horse trailers!!
There is room for about 8 12' x 12' spaces underneath
the huge pepper trees, so if you would like a space
reserved underneath the trees, please get your
reservations in ASAP. Otherwise, you will need to
bring your own shade.
If you are interested in reserving a space to sell your
own USED tack and horse products, please let me
know ASAP. Spaces will be $10 each. Go to the
website at www.horseconnect.biz and click on Tack
Swap Meet.
During the SWAP MEET everyone will also have the
opportunity to shop for new merchandise from my
warehouse, and I will be offering a 10% DISCOUNT
on all of the NEW ITEMS. In the warehouse you
will find both new and used halters, leads, headstalls,
bits, breast collars, saddle pads, fly spray, fly masks,
grooming products, leather care products, saddles,
and more. I will also have a good selection of used
swap meet items as well.
Directions to the Tack Sale: Take the 215 Fwy, Exit on
Scott Road and turn left (east), Follow Scott Rd. past
Winchester Rd / Hwy. 79, Go 1 more mile and turn left on
Fields Dr. (by Washington Park), Jig to the right past the
"End" sign, Follow the signs along the main dirt road.
Any questions contact Linda O'Dell by email at
horseconnect@aol.com or phone me at 909-8241230.
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Your 2014 S&H Board Members
Jim Kirkpatrick
Kathryn
Grossman
Debbie Dutton
Pat Kirkpatrick
Debbie Rice
Pat Kirkpatrick
Kathy Bradigan
Jennifer Wells
Evon Owens
Chuck Turley
Maria Batrez
Ken Shaw
Ken Shaw
President
fifthdirection@yahoo.com
Vice President
nazkat@inbox.com
Secretary
fandangofarm@earthlink.net
Treasurer
saddlenharnesspatk@yahoo.com
Chair Show Committee
Tapic525@aol.com
Membership/Sponsorship
saddlenharnesspatk@yahoo.com
City Liaison
miniwhiper@aol.com
Hospitality
drjwellsdc@aol.com
Points
Spotted101@yahoo.com
Historian
turley77@sbcglobal.net
Advertising
maria.batrez@yahoo.com
Webmaster
kenjshaw@roadrunner.com
Editor Newsletter
kenjshaw@roadrunner.com
If you have any questions or recommendations feel free
to contact any of your board members or visit our
website at http://www.saddlenharness.org/
If you would like to volunteer for a position on the board
or would like to help out in anyway please attend our
monthly club meeting. Your help would be appreciated.
Let’s be safe out there!
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Event of Interest:
IDHA Feathered Breed and
Draft Horse Invitational,
Norco, November 1st
The show has officially been opened up to ALL draft
breeds. Entries have been extended to September 30th
https://www.facebook.com/Featheredbreedinvitational
S&H Year End Points
The list below is the current point leaders as of the August
show. Review the complete listing on-line and check your
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points. Contact Evon Owens or Ken Shaw if there are any
errors in the names or the points. The current high point
leaders are:
1-Halter W/Y: Jennifer Wells, Starr
2-Halter Mini: Jordan Coley, ENE Carnival
3-Halter Pony: Carrie Clark, Comet
4-Halter L. Horse: Lori Lee Corina, Quechol
5-Halter Draft: Jana Holden, Merserside Lovely Rita
6-Halter H. Horse: Pam Walters, Chesney
7-Halter Mule/Donkey: Craig Glass, Rockin Ears Katie
8-Color: Debbie Herzman, Ochoco Nikki
9-Non-color: Lori Lee Corina, Quechol
10-Eng. Pleasure: Lori Lee Corina, Quechol
11-Eng. Equit: Lori Lee Corina, Quechol
12-Eng. Country: Kathryn Grossman, FF Bailador
13a-Walk Trot At: Debbie Herzman, Ochoco Nikki
13b-Walk Trot Jr: Sebastian Popoff, Dusty Dude
14-Lead Line: Kaylana Azari, Oreo Dark Night
15-Gaited: Doris Jackson, RUS Angelina
16-Wst Pleasure: Doris Jackson, RUS Angelina
17-Wst Equit: Doris Jackson, RUS Angelina
18-Wst Country: Doris Jackson, RUS Angelina
19-Driving Grn: Heather Neugart, Three K’s New
Yorker
20-Driving Bkyd: Kathy Butler, Jane & Patsy
21-Driving Mini: Heather Cooper, Evanesence
22-Driving Pony: Chuck Turley, JJ
23-Driving L. Horse: Pat Gesler, Shes Isadora
24-Driving Draft: Kim Nolan, Black Tie Affair
25-Driving H. Horse: Genie Carroll, Gypsy
26-Driving Mule/Donkey: Kathy Butler, Jane & Patsy
27-Junior to Drive: Heather Cooper, Evanesence
29-Driving Multiples: Kathy Butler, Jane & Patsy
30-Driving Stock: Genie Carroll, Gypsy
31-Driving Pleasure: Pat Gesler, Shes Isadora
32-ReinsManship Jr.: Heather Cooper, Evanesence
33-ReinsManship At: Pat Gesler, Shes Isadora
34-Gamblers Mini: Maria Batrez, Maestro
35-Gamblers Pony: Doug Russell, Nugget & Cisco /
Bob Wise, Am Busy Commander
36-Gamblers Horse: Debbie Griffin, Ballarena
37-Cones Mini: Heather Cooper, Evanesence
38-Cones Pony: Bob Wise, Am Busy Commander
39-Cones Horse: Debbie Griffin, Ballarena
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Friends of the Club and Our Sponsors
Carriage
Canyon Ranch,
Diane Hara
Jimee Modica.
& Jessica
Hutchings
SAN DIEGO
PLEASURE
DRIVING
Sharon and Cari
Smith
Harvey Sullivan
Councilman
Outback
Donkeys
Nan Hoffman
Holden Shires
Walter Holden
Leo
Spruill
White Farms
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PARTIES
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THANK
YOU!
Ann Miller
949-370-7238
Tailspin Wilbur
Family
EMO Agency Inc.,
Bill Hartman
800-347-3552
http://www.rideemo.com/
951-283-7103
mollyscustomsilver.com
http://just4funparties.com/
Nancy
Van Sickle
Custom Silver
Buckles
Molly Rush
Susanne
Wasielewski
Tiburon Farm
Peruvian Horses
Kathryn
Grossman
Diamond Valley
Peruvians
Kassadra
Jaramillo
Jim & Pat
Kirkpatrick
Norco Lions
Club
lionsusa.com/norco
/
Carriage
Canyon Ranch,
Bob Wise
Accredited Tax Inc.
Chino Tax
Preparation and
Accounting
Services
Events of Interest
Classifieds:
2014 SAN DIEGO PLEASURE DRIVING SHOW
PLACE: Tumbleweed Arena, Willow Rd., Lakeside, CA
Show Dates: Oct 19
For Info: 619/994-9534 or 619-224-0601
Email: Sioux@siouxmunyon.com
ETI (Equestrian Trails Inc) Corral #6
http://www.eticorral6.info/Home_Page.html
Monthly shows at the Laramore Arena, in the Sky Country
neighborhood of Mira Loma.
George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center
http://www.norco.ca.us/cals/ingallspark.asp
If you need something or have something to sell or trade
email kenjshaw@roadrunner.com
For Sale:
New, never used 19" Smuckers black buggy collar & 18"
stainless hames. $95
Running Brook Road Cart (Cob Size, 14-15 hands) Good
condition, Lightly used, Oak, Amish built, black trim,
chrome fittings, black tufted vinyl seat and black, patent
leather dash with chrome rein rail, Fits in full size P/U bed.
$800, cash
Contact: Jim Kint, djkint@yahoo.com
S&H 2014 Show Dates
Sept 14, Oct 26
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Norco's Famous Sixth
Street Deli & Grill
951-279-2002
Old Town Center Valley View & Sixth
Street
http://www.sixthstdeli.com/
Tony’s
Hay & Grain
Norco CA
951-737-4440
In Loving Memory of Melinda
Wright
Thrifty Horse
Rodeo Café
951-280-0294
847 Sixth Street, Norco
951-549-0287
http://www.thriftyhorse.com/
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Jacob S. Johnson
D.V.M.
Dr. Jennifer Wells
Advanced Equine Dentistry
Apple Valley, CA 92308
Mobile Service
888-247-8337
www.MojaveRiverEquine.com
Saddle & Harness Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 7862
Norco, CA 92860
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911 Sixth Street, Norco
951-427-1820
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