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Dec 2015

Published by: San Martin’s Horsemen’s Association © 2015

December Highlights First we want to say thank you to Christine Amber for giving us a safety presentation, at our November General Meeting with current research and some fun safety products. We saw a vest blown up, unless you blinked.

SAVE THE DATE! SAN MARTIN HORSEMEN’S HOLIDAY PARTY

DON’T MISS THIS ANNUAL EVENT. WE WILL BE ENJOYING GOOD COMPANY, GOOD FOOD AND THE BIG ANNUAL END OF

THE YEAR DRAWING (you must be present to win).

We are having a silent auction; please feel free to bring an item for the auction (home-made baked goods, anything new such as hand-made items, horse items, toys, jewelry, tools, gift certificates, gift baskets,

etc.)

DECEMBER 11, 2015 7:00 PM

SAN MARTIN LIONS CLUB 12415 MURPHY AVE., SAN MARTIN, CA

The club will furnish the turkey and ham. Please bring your own table

service and a potluck dish to share. A-G Potatoes or stuffing

H-M Vegetable dish or salad N-Z Dessert or gravy

Thanks in advance to those volunteers willing to cook a turkey or ham,

WE ARE COLLECTING CANNED FOOD FOR OUR HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE.

ALL DONATIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED.

WE ARE ALSO COLLECTIONG FOR

The Teri Davis Patane Memorial Horse Camp for Kids PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU MAY HELP.

If you have any questions, send an email to: mail@smhorse.org or call Bev 408-778-0034

San Martin

Horsemen’s

Association

2015

Serving Our Community & Promoting Horses &

Horsemanship

Nov/Dec News 1 Club News 2 2016 Membership 3-4 Form Mane Stays & Events 5-7 Water Trough/ Classifieds 8 Things of

Interest/Support 9

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2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME: Don’t forget – to be eligible for the year end drawing -- you must be a current member at the time of an event and present at the December meeting. Go to www.smhorse.org and click on the 2016 membership application or print page 3&4 of this newsletter. Send your membership application(s) and dues to: SMHA, P.O. Box 275, San Martin, CA 95046

Mane Stays & Events Calendar

December: (no board meeting) 5th :Come see our

parade entry in Gilroy

11th - 7pm Holiday Party/Potluck & End of the

Year Drawing (must be present to win)! San Martin Lions, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA

January: 8th - 7pm General Meeting at

San Martin Lions, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA

16th: Calero Trail Work Day see page 9 23rd: Henry Coe Trail Work Day see page 9

TAKE NOTE: For General Meetings, please bring a potluck dish to share and refreshments, flatware & plates for yourself. Thank You. IDEAS FOR A GENERAL MEETING? Let the board know what you’d like to do!!

Board Meeting Minutes November 19, 2015 Present: Denise Roberts, Pat Scharfe, Kitty Swindle, Chere Bargar, Joan Throgmorton, Tim Alton, and Bev VanderWeide Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. Treasurer’s Report: Denise distributed the budget through October 2015. Both the Scavenger and the Poker Rides showed a net profit. General Meeting: The November 13 meeting went well. Our guest speaker, Christine Amber, gave everyone a wealth of information on equine riding safety. Kitty will send a “thank you” note to her. Officer elections were held. Current officers were re-elected. New officer chair elections were Audra Soltis (County Parks liaison); Elaine Alton (General Meetings Clerk); Steve Oliveira (Officer at Large); Kathy McBride (Membership); and Tim Alton (Newsletter Editor). Gilroy Christmas Parade: So far we have 7 riders and 2 pooper scoopers. Bev gave Denise approved insurance rider and receipts for needed items purchased. Parade organizers have not yet sent staging information and parade route. When Bev receives this information she will pass it along to SMHA participants. Membership Roster: Bev has finished the Club roster and will distribute it at Club holiday meeting. She plans on updating roster around June or July. Joining members would receive a “welcoming” letter and roster in the mail and be able to pick up park maps and other information at the general meetings.

Job Descriptions: Board members should write down what duties their position requires and the time and frequency of the duties. Denise distributed a sample worksheet showing items she works on during the year. Discussion of job descriptions will be taken up at the January meeting. Holiday Party: Meeting/Holiday Party will be held Friday, December 11. Food: Chere, Kitty and Sue Stillman will cook turkeys. Pat will cook 2 hams. Kitty will bring water; Joan will bring soft drinks, and Denise coffee. Members will bring remainder food items. Decorating: Bev will ask Sandy to head up decorating the hall. Denise gave decorations she had to Bev. Kitty and Chere will check the barn for any other decorations. Guesstimate for tables is 6 for food, 8 for eating and 5 for silent auction. Other: Picture albums (Carolyn). Lon’s picture board (Kitty). Music (Denise). Microphone (Bev). Other: - Trail work dates at Calero are January 16, February 20, and March 19. - Trail work dates at Coe are January 23, February 13, and March 12 Next scheduled meetings: December 11 – General Meeting and Holiday Party January 8 – General Meeting January 13 - Board Meeting Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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2016 This membership is NEW_____ RENEWAL_____

San Martin Horsemen’s Association - Membership Application Form valid for memberships 10/1/15 thru 12/31/16 Page 1 of 2

Step One: (circle one) Family $35 Individual $25

Step Two: List name of every person included on your membership For Family Membership list all children and their birthdates. Children must be born after 12/31/1997 to be included.

FULL NAME of each member Adult Child Date of Birth (minors)

1)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ _______________ 2)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ _______________ 3)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ _______________ 4)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ ______________ 5)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ _______________ 6)______________________________________________ _____ or _____ _______________

Step Three: Contact Information Mailing address ___________________________________________________________________ City-State-Zip_____________________________________________________________________ Home address ____________________________________________________________________ (if different from mailing address)

City-State-Zip_____________________________________________________________________ Home phone__________________ Cell phone ________________ Work phone ________________ Email(s):_________________________________________________________________________ Note: Email is used to communicate relevant club information in a timely fashion and as a convenient alternative for

contacting you. We’ll keep your email private. NEWSLETTER IS SENT VIA EMAIL UNLESS YOU INDICATE HERE BY CIRCLING SNAIL MAIL

Step Four: Indicate your interests in activities by checking the items below.

* I am willing to help: * I am interested in the following: ____ at events ____ pre-events ____ on committees

____ club officer

____ committee member ____ phone tree caller ____ newsletter

____ fundraisers ____ snack bar/cooking ____ refreshments ____ set-up/clean-up ____ other

____ camping ____ pleasure trails ____ poker rides ____ trail trials ____ gymkhana ____ rodeo ____ shows ____ endurance ____ NATRC ____ trails (building) ____ trails (development) ____ trails (planning)

____ junior program ____ parade/color guard ____ team penning ____ dressage/quadrille ____ other (specify) _____________________

Step Five: Must Sign release(s) on back/second page of form. Membership is not complete without all signatures and payment. Family memberships with minors: please sign both parts of the Release of Liability/Hold Harmless Agreement Step Six: Mail signed form with your payment to: SMHA, P.O. Box 275, San Martin, CA 95046 Step Seven: Now that you are a member JOIN US at club activities listed on www.smhorse.org

For More Information Website: www.smhorse.org Email:mail@smhorse.org Phone: President Bev 408-778-0034

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San Martin Horsemen’s Association – Membership Application Page 2 of 2 PARTICIPANTS HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

THIS RELEASE CONTAINS IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS OF LEGAL LIABILITY! NOTE: TWO parts for Family Memberships Participants _________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________City/State____________________________

Phone #’s __________________________________________________________________________________________________

I acknowledge that horseback riding is a sport which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to myself, my horse and property. I

knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding.

I hereby release the San Martin Horsemen's Association (SMHA) from all liability for any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on

the part of San Martin Horsemen's Association or any of its agents.

In consideration of my participation in events and activities organized or sponsored by San Martin Horsemen's Association I waive,

release and discharge San Martin Horsemen's Association, its directors, officers, agents and members, their representatives, heirs,

executors and all other persons and organizations in any way connected with the SMHA events from any and all claims of liability for

injury or damage to myself, my animals or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors,

heirs and assigns.

I expressly waive any rights I may have under California Civil Code 1542, which states "A general release does not extend to claims

which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him might have

materially affected his settlement with the debtor."

I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless San Martin Horsemen's Association, their officers, directors, members and agents

against all claims, demand, and cause of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits

brought by or prosecuted for my benefit, in which this release is upheld.

San Martin Horsemen's Association, its agents or employees shall not be liable for any damage which may accrue from any cause or

as a result of fire, theft, mining away, state of health, injury to person, horse or property.

I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents.

Signature________________________________________________________________Date______________________

Signature________________________________________________________________Date______________________

Additional Release of Liability to cover minor(s) PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN must ALSO complete this section in addition to the above section. All

minors and dates of birth MUST BE LISTED on SMHA membership application.

Full names of all minors:___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of the above minor(s) in consideration of said minor's participation in San Martin

Horsemen's Association activities, agree that the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability shall be binding as to damage or

injury to my minor(s), his/her animal(s), and property arising out of his/her participation in events. I/We further warrant that I/we have

health and accident insurance on said minor(s). I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand

its contents.

Parent/Guardian

Signature_________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________

Parent/Guardian

Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date______________________

Address if different than above ________________________________________________________Phone_____________________

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Mane Stays & Events

Halloween Poker Ride

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Hallo ween Poker Ride Thank You SPONSORS

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Hallo ween Poker Ride Thank You SPONSORS

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Water Trough/Club Classifieds

Animal and Plant Sitting: Reliable Care for your plants and animals while you are away. 20 years’ experience you can rely on! Chere at 408-683-2247 Saddles for Sale: Synergist Saddle, Lightweight trail saddle with handle in front. 15”, medium tree, with a mohair girth 22” long underneath, look up website from Wyoming $900 Contact Lisa Fritz 408-241-3460 Wychanger from England - Padded and made for a wide horse, has French leather knee rolls and wide panels underneath. 22” long panels for a warmblood. One of the most comfortable saddles I have ridden. Paid $3,000 new and it is not even broken in too long for my LippizanX Black $450 Contact Lisa Fritz 408-241-3460

Miniature Horses for Sale: Mares, Stallions and Foals for sale Contact Sandy Voechting 408-309-0209. WANTED: Horse Lease Does your horse need exercise? I am an experienced western pleasure horsewoman hoping to find a free lease situation. Something that is beneficial for you, myself and your horse. Please call Lisa 720-935-9754 Registered Quarter Horse Mare for sale: $1,995.00. 15 hands, 21 years old. Smart, well built, good on trails. Been camping, ties to trailer overnight with no problem, will highline also. Crosses flowing water, walks right into trailer. Had shots April 20th, has shoes, no medical problems. Vet has records for past 16 years. Changing work schedules, not enough time to ride. Also trailer for sale with horse only -- $4,495.00 for both. Call Robert 408-406-6381

Classified ads for members are always FREE! Ad space for business services (member or not) as follows: 1/4 Page: $15, 1/2 Page: $25, Full Page: $50, Business Card Ad: $20/4 Months. Classified ads run on a space available basis. Non-members call 408-848-3728 for more information. Newsletter Deadlines: Five days after Board Meeting or the 20th of the month. Please send articles, classified ads, pictures and stories to: mail@smhorse.org

Think SMHA Club

Gear for

Christmas!

.

visit: smhorse.org and click on “Club Store”

Take a look at the cool printed and/or embroidered T-shirts, bags, polos and more. 10% of all purchases go to the

club. What a great way to support your Club

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THINGS OF INTERESTTHINGS OF INTERESTTHINGS OF INTERESTTHINGS OF INTEREST/SUPPORT/SUPPORT/SUPPORT/SUPPORT:::: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

December SMHA club meeting: will be accepting donations for The Teri Davis Patane Memorial Horse Camp for Kids (TDP Horse Camp). TDP Horse Camp is dedicated to providing disadvantaged kids with an opportunity to learn basic horsemanship skills and experience nature in an educational and fun setting. The annual seven-day camp is solely funded by donations and completely staffed by volunteers. It provides all the kids with room, board, their own horse and all necessary equipment. Items needed include boots, socks, helmets, jeans, horse equipment, etc. Contact Lon Davis @ 408-778-2525, this is a 501(c)(3), tax deductible non-profit.

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The East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department has posted an entry on Facebook re: their fund raising efforts to purchase large animal rescue equipment, a life-size horse mannequin (which they will model after Emperor), and initial and annual training for first responders. They are hoping to raise funds for this purchase. Any or all donations can be directed to one of two places:

Regional Parks Foundation, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605

Or you can go directly to the Regional Parks Foundation website to donate safely online: www.RegionalParksFoundation.org. Be sure and earmark any donations for Emperor’s Fund for large animal rescue equipment. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

We have a new Large Animal Evacuation coordinator for our area, Area 7. Her name is Jayne Perryman. She is the person that the

LAE will reach out to in case of emergency. She is responsible for a very large area. Help her to better serve us by providing her with

your information. Some of the things she needs to know are:

- Where you live and how easily it is accessed

- Do you have a trailer?

- How many horses do you have?

- Your contact information

Obviously, if you can get your horses to safety on your own, you should do that first. But if you are away from home when a disaster

hits our area, the LAE needs to know where your horses are, how many you have and how to get to them. Contact Jayne Perryman,

408-828-5362, jayneperryman@yahoo.com. Give her a call and get your horses on the LAE radar.

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CHITTY BLOG

Trail work opportunities in 2016. There is a new trail under construction in Calero County Park that is going

around the lake. There are a number of bridges to build, so it is an ambitious project. The Sweiko (a trail

machine) will do the hard work. The county is looking for volunteers to do finish work on this trail. As of now,

the scheduled dates are January 16, February 20 and March 19. This is fairly easy work and you can get a lot

done in a day. This is a great opportunity to get outside and get some exercise, earn double tickets for the

year end SMHA drawing AND get credit for SMHA special event fees. In 2015 the cost of a permit for our poker

rides and other events is $320. The last few years, we have had enough volunteer hours that we have not had

to pay the fees. On some of our events, if we had to come up with the cash, we would lose money. So it is

important for as many of us as possible to come out and do some work. The county credits us at $10 per

hour.

There are also 3 trail work days scheduled in Coe State Park: January 23, February 13, and March 12.Because it

is trail work, you get double tickets for helping out here too.

Watch the newsletter or an e-mail blast for updates as to where and when to meet.

Hope to see you on the trail- both on your horse and on the ground working on trails.

Chere Contact Chere 408-683-2247 or Kitty 408-842-6215 for more information

or check the Henry Coe State Park website. Please note: the above events are NOT SMHA sponsored events.

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San Martin Horsemen’s Association P.O. Box 275

San Martin, CA 95046

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San Martin Horsemen’s Association Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons

President Bev VanderWeide

408.778.0034 Secretary Pat Scharfe 408.776.1621

Vice President Chere Bargar 408.683.2247 Poker Ride Chair Joan Throgmorton

408.842.5570

Treasurer Denise Roberts 408.848.3728 At Large Steve Oliveira

Membership Kathy McBride Sunshine Sandy Voechting

408.848.4169

Newsletter Tim Alton 408 623 1845 Media Director Dana Zichterman

n/a

Historian Carolyn Tucker carolynt@garlic.com Trails Development Co-chair

Chere Bargar 408.683.2247

Trails Development Co-chair

Kitty Swindle 408.842.6215 Jack Brook Camp Chair

Joan Throgmorton

408.842.5570