Santa Cruz County 

Horsemen's Association

2024 Newsletters

January 2024 - How accurate were last years Presidential predictions

(?!); Holiday festivity reports, Obstacle fun for 2024. From snaffle to hackamore, Fitness through groundwork, Resolutions for horses  Newsletter January 2024.pdf

February 2024 -  Club happenings round up by the President, Love your Horse Challenge and info on Sidesaddle riding, Dani's story by communicator Jocelyn, owl boxes, horses and mud Newsletter February 2024.pdf

March 2024 -  Reflections on the Jocelyn Whidden horse communication class, Benefits of cross training, Meet the coaches for the Spring Tune Up Clinic, Art of the Garrocha, Update on Big Basin, Hunters v Jumpers, Report on Free Spirit Stables and riding in Almaden Quicksilver.  Don't miss flyers for our upcoming events!  Newsletter March 2024.pdf

2023 Newsletters

January 2023 - predictions from our President,  New Year New You - fitness for you and your equine, Legend of the Wild Rag, A Neurobiological Miracle  Newsletter Jan 2023.pdf

February 2023 - Pending litigation on  horse poop, Poop trail etiquette, Surviving the Bomb Cyclone, Caring more than the horse can bear, Ideas for handling mud Newsletter Feb2023.pdf

March 2023 - Club updates, Memorial grove work party, Equine vet shortage, "When They Know That You Know", Evidence that riding on horseback dates back 5,000 years  Newsletter March2023.pdf

April 2023 -  Election results, Obstacle clinic and challenge was enjoyed by all and more to come!, Earth Day ideas, Trailer check up time, horses in the American west  Newsletter April2023.pdf

May 2023 - Memorial Grove updates, Review of Cavallo boots, Review of Warwick Schiller's new book, Introduction to Hannah and Free Spirit Stables,  Horsemanship and consent  Newsletter May2023.pdf

June 2023 - New Caretakers/Camp Hosts for SCCHA, Working Equitation grassroots effort, James and the Magic Unicorn, What a Ride! (endurance ride report from K Bish)  Newsletter June2023.pdf

July 2023 - oops, missing for now

August 2023 - Events flyers and info SO MUCH happening, new volunteer column, In memoriam Jack Western, Equestrian access at Big Basin, How Horses See Color  Newsletter August2023.pdf

Sept 2023 - Open House, Clinics, Play Days, Camp outs, Community Day at newly opened Coyote Ridge Open Space, Report on Endurance ClinicNewsletter September2023.pdf

Oct 2023 - Wrapping up the WE Season - What's Next?, Tribute to Lud McCrary, Dominance Theory is Dead, Prevailing Partnership (with a deaf horse!) Newsletter October2023.pdf

Nov 2023 - WE Open Practice Sessions, Horse Harmony/Healing with Horses, From Snaffle to Hackamore, Perspective, Chemicals in Horses  Newsletter November 2023.pdf

Dec 2023 - Trail news, WE ongoing, Save the date for obstacles, remembering Lyn Hood, Slooow down, From Snaffle to Hackamore  Newsletter December 2023.pdf


2022 Newsletters

January 2022 - Rainy day ideas, Eight ways to go through a gate, upcoming events and more Newsletter January2022.pdf

February 2022 -  Run for the board!  Update on trails, A Guide to Domestic Horse Enrichment Newsletter February2022.pdf

March 2022 - A tribute to Whisky; Horses, obstacles, and fun! Book review:  Sacred Spaces, Buffalo Soldiers Newsletter March2022.pdf

April 2022 - Mounted Assistance Unit call for volunteers, San Vicente trails construction to begin soon, Fun with obstacles in hand  Newsletter April2022.pdf

May 2022 - Insight into Obstacle Fun Days, Article by Warwick Schiller Listening to your Horse, Forest Connection Newsletter May2022.pdf

June 2022 - Announcing our new Showgrounds Caretakers/Hosts, Reimagining Big Basin, Beyond Natural Horsemanship - pieces of the puzzle, Being Mindful In and Out of the Saddle, Ringo and Hero, Report on Obstacle Fun Day  Newsletter June 2022.pdf

July 2022 -  Remembering Jerry Dowdy,  Report on Obstacle Fun Day (!), Utah Red Rock Ride roadtrip, Devil's Gulch horse camp at Pt Reyes revealed Newsletter July2022.pdf

August 2022 -   Fireworks 2022 reports from Ride Manager Laura and rider Karen, Remembering Kenneth Coale, Suspension bridge built and delivered Newsletter August2022.pdf

September 2022 - Hot weather tips for horses, Thru rider Gillian Larsen's adventures, Success with Cezur  Newsletter September2022.pdf

October 2022 - upgrades at the Showgrounds, raising Ringo and Hero, update on Summit Riders, San Vicente opening, report on the fall Endurance Clinic  Newsletter October2022.pdf

November 2022 - Announcing our new propane fire pit!, report on SAR training at the Showgrounds, insights into the workings of a horse's brain, enrichment ideas  Newsletter November2022.pdf

December 2022 - Report on Jec Ballou's fitness clinic, San Vicente Redwoods sneak peek report, Journey on Podcast summary Newsletter December2022.pdf


2021 Newsletters

January 2021 -  RAASH roundup: first person accounts and interviews, the inside scoop on hay Newsletter Jan 2021.pdf

February 2021 - Trial by Fire and Flood (more evacuations); Showgrounds update; Mud Management, Winter Cold and Colic tips Feb 2021 Newsletter.pdf

March 2021 -  Announcing RAASH2, elections coming up, updates on the Showgrounds and request for input from Juniors Newsletter March 2021.pdf

April 2021 - PG&&E updates, RAASH2, Field Committee reports on trail course and trotting track Newsletter April 2021.pdf

May 2021 - PG&E (continued : (), Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) becomes Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) - what it means to us, water at Cowell Observation Deck, and a tribute to our equine partners  Newsletter May 2021.pdf

June 2021 - Politics of poop, Membership meeting summary of discussion with SCMTS, Upcoming Events, Trimming with Kindness, Bass Reeves Tamer of the Wild West  Newsletter June 2021.pdf

July 2021 - Many upcoming events! , RAASH2 results, Pacific Crest Trials, Update on water dispenser at Observation Deck,  BLM plan for Cotoni Coast Dairies Approved, Happenings at the Showgrounds  Newsletter July2021.pdf

August 2021 -  Obstacle Clinic report, A look back at the first Fireworks Endurance Ride, Updates on trail repairs (!), photos from Back on Track, a report on Bay Area Savvy Players Camp  Newsletter Aug2021.pdf

Sept 2021 -  Reports on Obstacle Challenge and Fireworks Endurance Ride (busy month!).  Recognizing Fear Threshold in horses,  Do Horses have Thicker Skin than Humans? September2021 Newsletter.pdf

Oct 2021 -  Equine Coronavirus, Amazing Z Maze tips (obstacles), Equine enrichment, Cotoni-Coast guided hikes, Help update the mission statement!  Newsletter October2021.pdf

Nov 2021 - Five reasons to be thankful for your horse, Coast Road Quarantine report, Overcoming gate anxiety,  Divine Equine Assisted Therapy Center Newsletter November2021.pdf

Dec 2021 - Healing with horses, Fall endurance clinic report, EMMP is proposing to raise drug testing fees  Newsletter December2021.pdf


2020 Newsletters

  January 2020 - Sabra's story, Member Profile Larry DeYoung, Survey results Jan 2020 Newsletter.pdf

February 2020 - Member Profile on Linda Peters, NATRC overview, April and the Farrier SCCHA Newsletter Feb 2020.pdf

March 2020 - Introduction to Falconry, Robin's Story,  An Old Horse's Dream,  The Future of Horses

 SCCHA Newsletter March 2020.pdf

April 2020 - Trail Use amid Covid-19, Shelter-In-Place Obstacles, Interview:  Equine Dentist  SCCHA Newsletter April 2020.pdf

May 2020 - Coping with Covid-19, Yankee Doodle Poodle Noodles, Riding and Serving while SIP, SCCHA Newsletter May 2020.pdf

June 2020 - Beasts of Being,  Teeter Tottering, Book Corner   Newsletter June 2020.pdf

July 2020 - Fists Up Heels Down: Riding for Black Lives Matter,  Grounds Volunteer Brigade, Miller and the Body Worker, Book Review Corner  SCCHA Newsletter July 2020.pdf

August 2020 - Trail Safety, Fire Preparedness, Important Updates, Members Corral Newsletter Aug 2020.pdf

September 2020 - Thank you to our Amazing Community (stories from the CZU Fire) Sep 2020 SCCHA Newsletter.pdf

October 2020 - Activation/Evacuation, The Inside-Out Town, @*!? 2020, East Glenwood opens, Gratitude for Aromas Newsletter Oct 2020.pdf

November 2020 - Gratitude for Equestrians, Virtual Tevis, Zoom Membership Mtg., RAASH Ride, Obstacle Challenge, ,Trails Update  SCCHA Newsletter Nov 2020.pdf

2019 Newsletters

Q1 2019 - Reflections on 2018 and calendar for 2019 Q1-2019Newsletter.pdf

May 2019 - Equine trails in MidPen Openspace, Workday Re-cap + photos  May 2019SCCHANewsletter.pdf

June 2019 - New Trail in Wilder, Fireworks Ride story, Lichen Oaks, photos from Ride for Relay June 2019 SCCHA Newsletter.pdf

July 2019 - Gentling the Wild Ones, Barefoot  July 2019 News.pdf

August 2019 - Relationship Based Horsemanship Journey, Fireworks Recap, Pony Club D Camp   August2019News.pdf

September 2019 - Backstretch Equine Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Retirement; All about Flies, Membership meeting report featuring Ben Blom of BLM Sept 2019 Newsletter.pdf

October 2019 - New trails, Battle of the Barns, Obstacle Challenge, and What's Next?  Oct 2019.pdf

November 2019 - Gastric Acid in your equine, all you need to know; Rescue Horse spotlight; TrailVision Awards SCCHA News Nov 2019.pdf

2018 Newsletters

Q1 2018 - Holiday party wrap up + photos, priorities for 2018  Q1-2018.pdf

Q2 2018 - Welcome to the new board, Trailer checks for safety, Economic impact of horse industry  Q2-2018.pdf

August 2018 - Felton Large Animal Rescue, Fireworks wrap up, impact of work day - thanks to volunteers!                                     August 2018 Newsletter.pdf

October 2018 -  celebrating Karen Keener, membership survey, Wilderness Patrol, Buster McLaury clinic report      Oct2018 Newsletter.pdf

November 2018 -    Santa Clara Valley open space preserves (new place to ride?!), horse shopping 101, Battle of the Barns results, Jack Brook trail update  Nov 2018 Newsletter.pdf

2017 Newsletters

January 2017 - planning for 2017 and Robin becomes Chief Gopher Getter   Jan2017.pdf

February 2017 - thanks from LOARC!    Feb2017.pdf

March 2017 - Robin's final message as President, cleaning up after the storm and elections  March2017.pdf

April 2017 - Welcoming new board, cleaning up after the storms, Open House and remembering Thad Fenton  April2017.pdf

May 2017 - clinicians and horse camping tips  May2017.pdf

June 2017  - scholarship program and Ride for Relay wrap up June2017.pdf

July 2017 - name the horse sculpture, spring time accomplishments  July2017.pdf

August 2017 - Fireworks Wrap up, Multi Use Trail and trail planning   August2017.pdf

September 2017 - THX to Fireworks management, award winning logo inspired by the Showgrounds,                                Claudia's editor's desk Sept2017.pdf

October 2017 - CSHA Trail Trials wrap up, Iron and IR/PPID  Oct2017.pdf

Final 2017 - Camp Cut Loose, wildland fire safety, Lessons from the heart Claudia and Silhouette  Final2017.pdf


2016 Newsletters

July 2016 - obstacle competition benefits LOARC, preparing for fires, historic photos of the Showgrounds, congrats to scholarship winners  July2016.pdf

August 2016 - beginning the Camp Cut Loose tradition, Caring for your Horse in hot weather  Aug2016.pdf

September 2016 - Upgrades to Rancho Del Oso, Announcing our new website, Robin's reflections on growing up with horses Sept2016.pdf

October 2016 - photos from Camp Cut Loose, gratitude to volunteers, kudos to Equine Evac for leadership in Loma      fire Oct2016.pdf

November 2016 - appreciating Julie Suhr, photos from Buster McLaury's clinic, MBOSC liason update  Nov2016.pdf

Pre 2016 Newsletters

January 2015 - 2014 in review (SO MUCH HAPPENED!), PPID, thanks to long time SCCHA members the Richmonds Jan2015SCCHA-Newsletter.pdf

April 2014  - "babysitter horses" vignette from ACTHA, new board elected, work day results and photos, tribute to Crystal Ward Apr2014SCCHAnewsletter.pdf

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