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Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018

Los Padres Times

President’s Message:

I find myself reflecting over the past two years as President of our Los Padres Unit. In looking back, I hope that we made a difference in the pursuit of our objectives and goals. Everything we did centered on the improvement and promotion of the use and care of backcountry trails and lands. We are constantly working on our goals and this is done in many ways. It is a passion; whether it is trail advocacy in helping out at a workday or by attending public trail meetings, following legislation, holding fundraisers so we can donate on behalf of our cause, or working with our youth. It is all important. I am especially proud that when it looked as though 2018 might be the first year there would not be a Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous, our Unit stepped up to the plate and made it happen right here at home in Paso Robles. It was a great financial success in

raising $19,350 for our state treasury. Thank you to our Rendezvous Chairman and Committee for your endless hours of hard work and to those of you who participated. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Continued on page 2

Inside this issue:

Presidents Message 1,2

Newsletter and Advertising 2,3

Board and Committee Members 2

Public Lands 11

Bits and Pieces 7

Old Spanish Trail 8

Philosophy & Purpose 7

Membership and Application 4,10

Calendar/Events 5,12

HAPPY TRAILS

Nov/Dec. 2018 Volume 27, Issue 6

Los Padres Unit 2018

Backcountry Horsemen

Officers and Committees

President – Brenda Mills

[email protected]

805-461-3585

Vice President – Greg Feinberg

(805) 610-0934

Secretary - Barb Riley

805-238-5688

[email protected]

Treasurer – Cheryl McGray

(805)925-3143

[email protected]

Public Lands –

Kathleen Phelps - 805-266-9198

[email protected]

Education–

Nancy Kimmell Chaides

(805)471-1198

[email protected]

Newsletter - Susan Tuttle

(805) 720-2418

[email protected]

Programs - Gail Perez

(805)534-9923

[email protected]

Forest Service Liaison -

Melody Fountain

(805)438-5384

[email protected]

Membership - Shirley Rasmussen

[email protected]

805-610-0934

Historian—Vicky Duniven

[email protected]

805-610-4327

Member at Large - Ellie Livingston

[email protected]

805-710-0269

IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER DELIVERY INFORMATION

To reduce cost and paper waste we will no longer mail the Newsletter.

The Los Padres Times newsletter will be available on the website, on

Facebook and will be emailed to you if we have your email. Please be sure we

have your correct and current email address.

Thank you for your understanding

Los Padres Unit 2018

Backcountry Horsemen

Committees

Public Relations-

Shirley Rasmussen 805 610-0934

Work Parties- OPEN

Rides– OPEN -Please sponsor or

lead a Ride!

Don’t forget to check these websites for

all the important things being done by

Backcountry Horsemen!

http://www.bcha.org/

http://www.bchcalifornia.org

Continued from page 1-Presdents Message

Recently we held our annual Fall Camp and Ride Fundraiser. It was also a

financial success! Over the years our event has fluctuated in attendance. But

regardless of the number, it has always been a wonderful gathering. Thank you

all for your participation and a BIG THANKS to the dedicated volunteers who

made it happen. You all know who you are! This is my last President’s

Message. The theme seems to be “THANK YOU”. Please indulge me one more

time. I want to sincerely thank our 2018 Officers and Board of Directors. All of

you took time from your busy lives to make this unit a success. And to all of our

members, thank you for keeping your Backcountry Horsemen memberships

current. We certainly would not have a unit without you all! Next General Meet-

ing: Because of Thanksgiving we will hold our meeting on the 4th Wednesday of

the month, instead of the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The November meeting

will be at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 28 at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El

Camino Real, Atascadero. This is our Annual November Election of 2019

Officers and Board of Directors. I hope you will consider to volunteer.

Happy Trails!

Brenda Mills,

President, Backcountry Horsemen of California Los Padres Unit

EASY TO GET AND PRINT YOUR CAMPFIRE

PERMITS ON LINE!

Here is the Link -

http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/


A NOTE FROM YOUr NEWSLETTER EDITOR!

Please send your articles, stories and ads to Susan at [email protected]

Please send in a Word document and JPEG picture format. Thank you! Confirm your email asap!

Deadline for BCHC newsletter is Jan. 2019.

Deadline for BCHA newsletter is Jan. 2019.

This newsletter is published six (6) times per year, in January, March, May, July,

September and November. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the previous

month. Email word files and jpg pictures to: [email protected]

LOOK-Newsletter Advertisement FREE Members can place a business card size ad FREE! Non-members $30.00 for the year (6 issues) for a quarter OR smaller page ad.

MEMBERS WITH BUSINESS CARDS -SEND ME YOUR CARD TODAY! We want to Support our members

Check here to see if you won

http://www.bchcalifornia.org/lucky.html

Los Flores Ranch Park in The Santa

Maria Valley has over 14 miles of trails.

Open Thurs-Sunday 9-5pm Fall/Winter

hours. Call the visitors center for

information 805 9387618

Montana De Oro. There is a hive of yellow jackets on the Barranca Trail located near the

Barranca hilltop. It is on the east side of the north approach heading to

the hilltop. 2 plastic bags have been tied on the trail with a note warning

about the hive, which is located between the bags.

Kathy Redden

First Aid and CPR Class

We are asking how many people

would like a First Aid and CPR Class.

The class size is limited to 10-12 people. If you are interested please

email:

[email protected].


MEMBERSHIP NEWS WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS! A GENTLE REMINDER OF MEMBERSHIPS COMING DUE- Expiring in November Jody Smith Shella Ryan Kathy Longacre Bill Sporleder Sarah Rivers Annette Howell Marlene Jacobus Irene Cunningham

Expiring in December Charlotte Gorton Mario Aguirre Otis Calef Fred Mensing Russ Rantz Barbara Riley Devin Langley

Riding Warehouse Will now give a 15% discount to our members

when we or-

der using the

BCH dis-

count code.

Shop today!

Please contact Shirley for the discount code. [email protected]

Thoughts and Prayers go to-

Pat Fish , Dave and Mindy Rigoli and to

All affected by the fires

Look what you can get!

If you refer a new member

-

Five referrals equal one

T Shirt;

Eight referrals equal one

Sweat-shirt;

Ten referrals equal one

Jacket.

This is an annual January-

December contest.

Remember to let me know if you refer anyone!

Thanks–

Shirley Rasmussen

General Board Elections- Please attend

November 28, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El Camino Real,

Atascadero. Annual November Election of 2019

Officers and Board of Directors. We need you!

Do you want to HELP?! Here is a good place to donate -BCHC Wildfire Relief Fund

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P4T6CBG7BXCXE&source=url


Events and Activities for 2018

Oct 13 Pioneer Parade – Paso Robles – TBA if participating

Oct 12-13 State Board of Directors’ meeting – Santa Nella

Oct 17 Wed Unit Brd Mtg. 6:00-8:00pm at CJ’s Cafe in Arroyo Grande

Oct 26-28 Fall Camp n’ Ride, Live Oak, Cachuma Lake

NOV. 22nd Happy Thanks Giving!

Nov 28 Wed B/Gen Mtg. - Elections 6:00-8:00pm, at Round Table Pizza in Atascadero

CHECK THIS OUT!

SB County Supervisor Ride

Last Saturday, November 3rd, Kathy Longacre and I rode with Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan

Hartmann at Midland School. There were 11 riders total. It was a great opportunity to talk with Supervisor

Hartmann about trails and horse camping. We did discuss the high cost of Live Oak Camp. I told her

BCHC would put a letter together to explain how the costs have risen over time and now exclude many

non-profit groups that once camped there. So, now I guess I need to write a letter! If anyone has some facts

of Live Oak camp history or costs and dates, that would help me put together a factual letter.

Please email to me at [email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Several Board Members will be ending their

service on the Board! Please take the time to

volunteer on the Board!


Like Backcountry Horsemen

Los Padres Unit on

FACEBOOK !

CHECK OUT OUR WEB

SITE:

http://www.bchc-lpunit.org

Place it in your favorites!

More photos from the Fall Camp and Ride!


Merchandise is a non-profit status and provides for our unit members to purchase and display our unit’s logo and

promote membership for BCHC-Los Padres Unit. Please help and support your unit.

Bits and Pieces

Los Padres Merchandise Contact Nancy Kimmell 805/471-1198 or [email protected]

Check the website for availability

If you use ZamZuu shopping site; BCHC earns “easy

money”

www.ZamZuu.com

To get discounts on Travel, Hotels, Shopping and More, go to

http://www.ytbtravel.com/bchc

A percentage of sales help BCHC

Philosophy and Purpose of Backcountry Horsemen of California

To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses and mules in America’s back country and wilderness.

To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.

To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance

To educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and

the general public commensurate with our heritage.

To foster and encourage the formation of new units of the organization.

Concerned Men and Women Dedicated to Gentle Use of California Trails and Back Country


Old Spanish Trail Documentary Film

Los Padres unit members Jim Clark, Otis Calef and Richard Waller

with filmmakers Benedicte Schoyen and Ned Clark went to Santa Fe,

New Mexico for the Premier showing of the film,

The Old Spanish Trail, the documentary made by Benedicte and Ned of the first reride of the Old Spanish Trail since

1848.

The Premier was held at the La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza in Santa Fe, November 2. Several hundred people came to

view the film. Before the showing Ned sang the theme song which he wrote, it seems the title might be, Three Old

Goats.

The film will be shown again on November 18 at 2:00 PM at the Calamigos Equestrian Event Center at the Los

Angeles Equestrian Event Center. Jim Clark will bring mules, Richard will bring a traditional Spanish Aparejo

saddle. They will demonstrate how the caravaners from Santa Fe used the saddle. A large turnout is expect for that

showing.

We will hold a local viewing of the film at the Edwards Barn in Nipomo in early 2019. Stay tuned! We will

charge an admission, the proceeds will go to the unit to help it work on its mission of preserving and protecting public

lands.

The film will be distributed to BCHA units and chapters across the country to be shown as a fundraiser.

Richard wrote a guide book on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail with an account of their Ride, it is available on

amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Old-Spanish-Trail-Guide-account/

dp/1973752417/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541515140&sr=8-

1&keywords=Old+spanish+trail+guide

The Golden Retrievers, Lily and Winchester were happy to provide a calming influence on the

excited crowd;


Fall Camp and Ride Stories, photos and comments!

Despite the lower than usual turn out, a good time was had by

all! There were a lot of beautiful pumpkins donated for the

carving/decorating contest & 1 giant Guess-the-weight one

brought by Brenda & Mike Mills. The BBQ chicken dinner was

the best ever (how can white meat be fall-off the bone tender?)

not to mention beef tri tip Sat.. Although the costume contest had

less than 10 entries, Karen and Mike earned 1st place w/ their

Honeybee (Mike) and Lovely Flowering plants in a pot worn by

Karen ( I forgot to ask you how did you make that stay up

Karen?). Many THANKS to all the raffle tickets buyers and

donations which helped contribute so much to the club.

Gail

Contest for “how much does the pumpkin

weight”. Pumpkin weighed 58 lbs. winner was

Jan Porhola, only one pound off.


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Public Lands update by Kathleen Phelps


Backcountry Horsemen of California

http://www.bchc-lpunit.org

Los Padres Times

BCHC Los Padres Unit

C/O Cheryl McGray

606 S Hart Drive

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Return Service Requested

Current Meeting Calendar 2018

November 28, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

Annual November Election of 2019 Officers and Board of Directors. We need you! I hope you will consider to volunteer.

Come early to order your own dinner. Help support the restaurant meeting place!

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