South Eastern Utah BackCountry Horsemen

Moab Utah 435-259-7239

June 2008

President’s Newsletter

Our Moab Retreat” was a treat for all. Even the weather was at its best with comfortable riding temperatures; .Highs of 90 degrees. That is cool here in August by -10 degrees.

I would like to thank The following hosts:

John and Sena Hauer for hosting our ride on Thursday

Mary Kelling owner of Western Image for creating a delightful evening of a bygone era of western life at its best on Saturday night. Thanks for the treats.

The Overlook Art Gallery for an evening of Western Art, especially creative were the watercolor paintings by Don Weller. His paintings were of local folk on their horses…Don has been the featured artist doing the posters for the Cowboy Poetry Festival held in Moab each year in mid February.

Dr.John Harris, Bonnie Harris, Jennifer Harris and Farrier Dwight Marney for their very informative clinic on “Shoeing from a DVM Point of View.”

Retreat & Trail Ride Report

Friday we rode “Behind the Rocks”. A new name was created by Nancy Black, one of our guest riders, for a large group of like rock formations -”Beehive Village.”

Friday evening we dined with our guest presenters Dr. John Harris and Dwight Marney. We also celebrate, long time area horse trainer, Ethel Krist’s birthday on 8-8-08.

Saturday we rode the “Red Rock Trail” from Old Spanish Trail Arena to “Johnson’s on Top.”

Our clinic “Shoeing from a DVM Point of View” was well attended. The presentation of Dr. Harris was enlightening and drew many question, which were answered so well, we all were ready to listen some more. We gained more information with the shoeing presentation by Dwight Marney that provided hands on application to the clinic. There were four local shoers in attendance and the discussions and questions were eye-opening for all of us. They went away with a good information which will benefit all of us. After the clinic, dinner was waiting. Terry Delay, manager and Old Spanish Trail Arena host had a Dutch Oven Stew dinner waiting for all -Thanks Terry.

Last Month’s Meeting

Last month’s meeting was at James Dixon’s aka Castle Valley Ranch. The sunset was spectacular as it lit up Castle Rock, the outdoor BBQ was scrumptious, and the horse stories entertaining. James gave us a tour of his young performance horses and we had a chance to talk training points of view.

Thanks James!!!

Calendar Updates

Oct 16^th 6:30pm at the Arena -Sheri Griffiths is offering an endurance training session for all that are interested in getting started in the sport of endurance riding and/or having your horse ready for the Moab Endurance Ride. Get ready to ride a 25 miler or 50 miler. Now is the time to get training and conditioning both horse and rider. Even if you are not sure, come to the discussion so you can find out what it takes, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Mid September - Jack Cauthen told me today that a group of BCH riders are coming over from Grand Junction mid September. They will be here for 3 or 4 days and would like us to join them in area rides, Jack has offered to a Dutch oven dinner for the group. I will keep you informed.

Oct 30,31,& Nov 1^st

Moab Endurance Ride – for details visit www.moabendurance.com

Plan on riding in the 25 mile ride or the 50 mile ride one, two or all three days. Also, we’ll need volunteers to help run the ride. It’ll be fun and volunteers will receive some nice gifts.

There will be 150 miles of trail flagged so plan on riding some of it!!!

Contact Sheri for details:

435-259-6162

sherigriffith@frontiernet.net

Next Meeting

Our next meeting will be hosted by Marlene and DeVon Parsons and held at their home at 6:30, Tuesday, August 26^th. We will make plans for our August monthly ride then.

By the feeling of the evening….the heat of summer is going….and so we all should be putting a sign out “GONE RIDING”.

Happy Trails, Helen Sue