San Martin Horsemen's Association

Fall is coming!  We officially move into the fall season on the 22nd of this month.  Where did the year go?   Many of you enjoyed the nice weather and beautiful trails at the Jack Brook campout last month.  Although we didn’t get the turnout we had hoped for, I believe all who attended were happy they went and enjoyed the good company,  both human and equine!  We are already booked for 2017 so let’s start spreading the word now so we can have a successful campout next year!

The Randy Benson Sensory clinic is fast approaching on September 11th.  It will be held at South Bay Equestrian on the corner of Masten and Center.  Again, let them know you are a SMHA member and you will save $10 off the registration fee.  This is a great way to help de-spook your horse and have some fun too.

Our general meeting for this month will be held on Friday September 9th 7:00pm at the San Martin Lions Club.  SMHA will furnish chicken and bread.  Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share.  Oh,  you should also bring your thinking caps as I think there may be a reason to put them on at the meeting!  You’ll need to attend the meeting to find out why.  Should prove to be very interesting and fun.  See you there!!

Bev

*  The horse you get off is not the same as the horse you got on.  It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible,  the change is for the better –  Author Unknown *

Wow, I can’t believe its August already. We’re already on the back end of summer!  You still have the opportunity to enjoy our upcoming Jack Brook campout.  Such an awesome place for both relaxing and riding with most of the amenities you enjoy at home along with fantastic trails.  Don’t miss it!  Applications and contact information is in this Eventer.

Congratulations go out to Steve Oliveira and all his SMHA parade participants.  We had a lot of involvement from our members this year and the enthusiasm and hard work paid off.  SMHA took First Place in our division and Best Overall Equestrian Group which awarded us not only bragging rights but put a $300 prize in our bank account!  Great job everyone!  Next year’s theme is “America’s National Parks – 100 Years and Counting”.  Put your thinking caps on for next year!

We also just came off a very successful June Poker Ride and Trail Trial Clinic.  We had a great turnout, tolerable weather and tons of fun!  Our poker rides and other events are getting a good reputation in the horse world and we are getting more participation because of it.  Keep up the good work!  Thanks go out to everyone who helped make this event a huge success.

At that June ride, several of you signed up on the “Are You Interested” sheet for an upcoming Randy Benson Sensory Clinic.  I am happy to report that, in part to our interest, they have set up a clinic at South Valley Equestrian located at Masten & Center on September 11th.  If you let them know you are a SMHA member, you will receive a $10 discount on registration.!  Watch for the flyer in the near future.  Hope to see many of you there.

Our next general meeting is Friday, September 9th.  Watch for details of this meeting in our next Eventer!  Happy riding everyone!!!

Bev

***  A life without horses is like taking a breath without air ***

Meghan M.

We had another great turnout for our June meeting!  Everyone enjoyed Carolyn Tucker’s talk on the county’s new land acquisitions.  Many questions were asked when reviewing the maps she brought which sparked some good discussions. Thank you Carolyn!  We are truly blessed living in an area with so many great choices for riding our horses.  We need to stay involved, both as a club and as individuals, to keep these trails well maintained and accessible and to strive to open new areas to ride our horses.

As is customary, there will be no general meeting in July.  Most of you are off vacationing and hopefully having fun spending time with your family and your horses.  Don’t forget to come down to the 4th of July parade in Morgan Hill.  You can ride in our float or just support your club with a good cheering section.  Let’s hope Steve and his group can bring home another first place for SMHA!

Also, don’t forget to register and participate in our Jack Brooks campout August 8th through 15th.  This year’s date should allow for more of the younger crowd to attend as it doesn’t conflict with back to school dates.  Hope to see everyone there!  We will have a quick get together at Jack Brooks for our August meeting so there will be no general meeting at the Lions Club for August.  We will get back on track with our next regular meeting on September 9th at the Lions in San Martin.  Watch your August Eventer for details on that meeting.  Remember, bring a friend!  We are still striving to build our club membership!  Have you brought a new member to the club yet?

Here’s wishing everyone a fun and safe summer filled with lots of riding and other things you love.  Enjoy!

Bev

*            Be wary of the horse with a sense of humor!  – Pam Brown        *

We had another good turnout at our May general meeting.  I believe I speak for everyone when I say a big thank you to Lon Davis for his very interesting and informative presentation on his Teri Davis Pantane  Memorial Horse Camp for Kids.  Lon’s presentation showed us not only the hard work and activities that happen during the week long camp, but also points a spotlight on the areas where Lon and his organization can use our help.  Let’s show our thanks to Lon by making donations to his organization whenever we can and spread the word to others in our community on his behalf.  Thanks Lon!

Our next meeting is June 10th.  Don’t miss the opportunity to get first hand news on the county’s new land acquisition which will connect Harvey Bear, Anderson and Coe!  A county representative will be filling us in.  The club will furnish pizza.  Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share.  Don’t miss this meeting!

Also, don’t miss our Poker Ride and Trail Clinic  coming up on June 25th.  This is always a fun event.  Invite your friends.  Come and support your club while you ride your horse and have some fun.  There will be lots of great prizes to win as well!!

Also, ask me how you can help make money for your SMHA club by giving the Lions Club a hand with their weekly Bingo games.

“ A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks – but the rider who is wise remembers it is no more than a loan” Pam Brown

Calling all Participants!!
Theme: “America, My Home Sweet Home”
Let’s help our club have a good showing this year as we do every year!!
Our goal again this year is to have a good size group of full size horses,
as well as, the Mini’s a float and pooper scooper!
We will decorate horse and trailer with a theme in hopes of earning yet
another first place award. If you can’t ride a horse in the parade – you
can STILL ride in the trailer with us! So, please let us know your interest
asap!
If you’re interested in helping or participating with the parade, please
make sure to sign up on the parade sheet at the upcoming meeting or
contact Steve @ 408-499-8245. Planning meeting to be scheduled once
we have the participant list.
This is our chance to shine before our local community – let’s WOW them!

Saturday June 25, 2016 Harvey Bear Ranch

See attached Flyer for more details: SMHA June Poker Ride Flyer