| Santa Cruz CountyHorsemen's Association |
2025 Newsletters January 2025 - Don't miss outstanding clinics scheduled throughout the year, report on the Santa Cruz parade, Let's Back Up by Bonnie, How cursive writing benefits your brain and your horse, Lessons from older horses Newsletter January2025.pdf |
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 April 2024 - Big Basin update, Horses in the Balance - equestrian access at risk at Rancho Corral de Tierra and lost (?) at Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Treasure Hunt, Rescued Hearts film documentary sneak peek Newsletter April 2024.pdf May 2024 - Good news re Big Basin, Annual Trailer Check up notes, report on Spring Tune Up Clinic, Cotoni Coast Trail Access update, Membership Secretary transition, Jane's Perfect Day, Update on Santa Cruz County Mounted Posse Newsletter May 2024.pdf June 2024 -Obstacles weekend recap, National Trail Day report, Great Room Equestrian, PSSM/MIM : The Dream Stealer, This Old Hat Newsletter June 2024.pdf July 2024 - WE Clinics, super clinic summary and first schooling show of the year; Big Basin Management plan input requested, Honoring a "no", Event write ups (Hunter Jumper Show and Kids Play Day), ECVM - what you should know Newsletter July 2024.pdf August 2024 - Report on the Poker Ride including member Diane's first trail ride on her horse; Membership Meeting with guest speakers from Steinbeck, Completing the Tevis, Newsletter August 2024.pdf September 2024 - Working Equitation update, Highlights on upcoming events, Magical Horsemanship by Eva Jones, Big Basin welcomes equestrians again! Newsletter September 2024.pdf October 2024 - Celebrating our newest lifetime member(s) the Rodoni family, Renee Turnbull is now a judge for Obstacle Challenges, Update on Bear Creek Stables, Let's Back Up, Highlights from the BAWE clinic and show Newsletter October 2024.pdf November 2024 - Report on the SOCC Obstacle Challenge, Join us for the Santa Cruz holiday parade 12/7, The Communication Gap, Preserving History Newsletter Nov 2024.pdf December 2024 - Carol's Christmas Waffle recipe (!), Horses in the News (Warwick Schiller and Przewalski horses found), Let's Back Up, Update on Bear Creek Stables, Newsletter December 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 Clinic, Newsletter 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