San Martin Horsemen's Association

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these difficult times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us.

This month’s newsletter features our successful Trailer Backup Clinic held in October. And Scooter is featured in our ‘Horses of San Martin’ series.

November Newsletter

If you are a current member, a ballot will be heading your way for our November elections. We usually only vote in person at the November general meeting, but not this year.

Of course now is a great time to renew your membership. We are all looking forward to 2021 and getting back to normal as soon as we possibly can.

SMHA-Membership-Application-2021

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these difficult times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us.

2020 October Newsletter

This month’s newsletter has plenty of pictures from our most successful Play Day, held in September. This year 2020 cannot end too soon, and our 2021 membership form is available online, this covers the period from now through 12/31/21.

There are also details in the newsletter on our next event which is a Trailer Backup Clinic in 2 weeks. Sunday October 18th 2020

More info Trailer Backup Clinic

Under the circumstances we are not having our usual Halloween Poker Ride this year.

We don’t have our usual Halloween Poker Ride but we do have an event that may be just as scary.

TRAILER BACKUP CLINIC 10/18/20

Come join us for an informative day learning and honing your trailer backup skills. Bring your truck and EMPTY trailer, bumper pull or gooseneck. Bring your lunch. We will have bottled water for $1. For information contact Karen Luke 408-203-5730 kluke@garlic.com

See the event link for more information and forms –> Trailer Backup Clinic

Happy Labor Day!

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us. 

Trail Reviews, Horses of San Martin, Evacuation Help and Happy Birthday Kitty are all articles that can found in the September Eventer newsletter which can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SMHA-September-2020-Newsletter.pdf

PLUS:

We are having a Play Day!                

Sunday September 20th

8am – 2pm

Bring your horse, practice at your own pace and then compete through an obstacle course.

Please check out the details here SMHA-September-2020-Play-Day-Web-Forms.pdf

Discount for advance registration.

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us.

The August Eventer can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SMHA-August-2020-Newsletter.pdf

We are having an event!
Suitably distanced outdoors this will be an introduction to horse camping,
held right here in Gilroy, so you do not need to trailer too far. Check in at
4pm on Saturday 8/15 and we will be having a pot luck dinner.
Karen Luke is taking the lead, take a look at the flyer on page 3 and if you
would like to participate as a new camper or helper please contact Karen.
We are providing meat for the potluck and a porta-potty so a pretty low entry
fee of $20 is being charged.
Please RSVP, advance registration is very much preferred.

Check out more details in the August Newsletter.

Oh my, it’s July!

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us.

The July Eventer can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SMHA-July-2020-Newsletter.pdf

Big news on the Morgan Hill July 4th Parade:

It’s happening, 10am Saturday July 4^th, virtually, on line that is. We did our part in front of the cameras on 6/20 which is why there are a lot pictures of the event in this month’s newsletter.

The live stream direct links are here (and are active now):

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZeCcSTbiUxE
•  Facebook: Log In or Sign Up to View

If that does not work for you please try going through https://www.morganhillfreedomfest.com/

Please stay safe.

6/2/20

It’s June Everybody!

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us.

The June Eventer can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SMHA-June-2020-Newsletter.pdf

Big news on the Morgan Hill July 4th Parade:

We will be having a private parade on 6/20 or 6/21 which will be recorded by the Morgan Hill parade organizers, then edited into a published video of a virtual parade. So this is a great chance to be in a parade without the stress of the crowds.

You must contact Bev by Monday 6/8 if you are interested.  bevvanderweide@yahoo.com

There will be NO June 12th general meeting.

The Jack Brook Camp outing in July is still awaiting a decision from the county parks department.

Please stay safe.

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us. 

The May Eventer can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SMHA-May-2020-Newsletter.pdf

We still have NO events coming up.

There will be NO May 8th general meeting.

The newsletter does contain some details on what the parks are advising some tips on trail riding in these times. If nothing else you should check out the picture of Fame on page 2.

Please stay safe.

It’s April Everybody!

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and if you are continuing to go out to work in these times I thank you for keeping things running for the rest of us. 

The April Eventer can be found here:

http://smhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SMHA-April-2020-Newsletter.pdf

We have NO events coming up.

There will be NO April 19th general meeting.

The newsletter does contain a look back at our last two events before we all started physically distancing. Plus there are some details on what the parks are advising, and some tips on trail riding in these times. There is also a great letter from a long time trail advocate on where we might apply pressure for new trails locally.

Please stay safe.

www.smhorse.org

This month, following on the from Gary Luke’s well received Trailer Talk last fall, Karen has organized a Trailer Tech. Session. At this session you can perform some supervised trailer maintenance. See page 7 for more updated details.

At our March General Meeting not only will we be having a St. Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner but also a talk from farrier Mike Swartz. He will be speaking on the subject of hoof health, some good and timely information during the muddy days of winter. What mud? I hear you say. Must RSVP to guarantee dinner, suggested donation $5.

In the summer we are moving our Jack Brook Horse Camp dates to July, joining with Monterey Bay Equestrians.  Details to follow on how to sign up.

Of course we are looking forward to a stepped up showing in the Morgan Hill July 4^th parade with the new vests we are making. Let us know if you are interested in taking part. If you think a crowd desensitization session would help you make a decision on participating, let us know that too.