STOLEN SADDLES!! (5-7-08)

1963 - WORLDS CHAMPION TEAM ROPER SADDLE
1980'S - POT OF GOLD SADDLE
2 TROPHY RIFLES

*REWARD*
209-484-2867

NO QUESTIONS ASKED, PLEASE CALL - PLEASE PASS ALONG

SDIEL - Junior / High School Equestrians, New League!

We are hosting a meeting to inform trainers, equestrian riders and their parents of an exciting new opportunity forming in San Diego for junior high and high school equestrians called The San Diego Interscholastic Equestrian League (SDIEL). The primary goals of this League are: to embrace fair and friendly high school competition and high school team spirit; to encourage a knowledge of horsemanship and the development of superior riding skills in young riders; and to support and develop athletes for regional and national competition in equestrian sports.

Evening’s Agenda
Introduction and Overview of SDIEL
Information on how to start a high school team
Looking forward to riding at the college level: NCAA and IHSA Programs

We want enthusiasm for this new League to spread!

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact: Debi Gibney via email at debigibney@aol.com
Manou Allison via email at akemo5@aol.com
Additional Board Members: Shayne Wireman & James Waldman

Put forth by the SDIEL Organizing Committee: Dedicated individuals who support the creation of the SDIEL.
The SDIEL developed from the awareness that we could provide our children with an extra dimension in riding… the ability to represent their school with what they love to do best… ride. We are very excited to give our children the opportunity to be a part of a “high school team” and to promote the awareness of this sport at the high school level.

Darren Chiacchia Fundraiser! (4-8-08)
Trakehners International & Friends are hosting an auction to raise funds for Darren after his injury.
click here for details

VOTE FOR YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE HORSE ON GOVERNMENT LAND! (3-17-08)

Hello all,
Apparently there is a bill up before the Senate that would preserve
the right to ride horses on government land that has historically been
used for riding. You can comment on the bill and register your
opinion by voting for it at:

http://www.washingtonwatch.com/ bills/show/ 110_SN_2283. html#toc3

Vote today, and let your friends know.More and more our rights to ride are being cut off by development and even hikers and bikers that want to deny access to shared trails with horses.
Remember, there wouldn't even be an "out west" if we hadn't taken horses across the country to get here!
Please help preserve our right to ride!
Thank you!

50+ horses will be homeless in 6 weeks
Hi to all,
I am asking for your help. As most of you are aware, the City of SJC has recently purchased 109.2 acres in the NorthWest area of the city from the JF Shea Company. This is the area that Cary Miller has leased for years and is presently home to over 50 horses. Some of these are older, retired horses who spend their last days grazing peacefully. Some are injured horses rehabilitating. Two are broodmares, due to foal in late March. Some are horses whose owners have left behind, whom Cary has generously been taking care of for years without any financial compensation because no one else would have.
On February 15, 2008 Cary received notice that the City of SJC was demanding that he completely vacate the property at close of escrow on March 31, 2008. This means 50+ horses will be homeless in 6 weeks. We are looking for a place to relocate but as you all know, it will be impossible to find a home for that many horses and make the change in the short time the city has demanded.
Ironically, this deadline is only a few days after the famed Swallow's Day Parade when the city will enjoy the benefits of hosting the many equestrians and horses it claims to support.
I am forwarding a letter written by one of the horse owners whose horse lives here and sent to the City Council, as well as a picture of the pasture in question. Please read through it. We are asking the city to give us an extension of time to be able to find a new home.
It would be a great help if you could pass this information on to everyone you know and let the city officials hear your thoughts.
The City Council Members addresses are:
SAllevato@sanjuancapistrano.org
Luso@sanjuancapistrano.org
Mnielsen@sanjuancapistrano.org
jsoto@sanjuancapistrano.org
Thribar@sanjuancapistrano.org

We need your help - not just for us, but for the horses.

February 20th 2008
Hi
Just came from a ranch with 4 Belgians, one 18 yo mare, 3 8-9 yo geldings. the man died and his wife wants nothing to do with them. People are dropping in trying to keep them alive. They are eating molded sudan grass. They have no pasture, they are dropping weight rapidly. I am told they must be gone by the end of the week or they will send them to slaughter.
They are beautiful animals, just abandoned except for the kind ranchers who are trying to help. I am taking down some bermuda grass bales later today and mineral blocks to help keep them alive. I cant stand to see them eating molded sudan. It is just a crime. When I go down there I will take photos and send another email later.
Please spread the word about these animals. They are very big-my guess is the two largest geldings may be as much as 1500-1800 lbs. The mare has been driven, etc. They have all been haltered several years ago but no one has worked with them lately. They look in pretty good health from what I can see. They are of course not too friendly right now and the mare is the boss, no doubt there.
Let me know by email or call me after 8pm on 559-332-2049, my home phone if you can or someone you know can help. Do not use my cell phone as I do not get servce at home. They are free of charge to the first who takes them. Lets hope a killer buyer doesn't get wind of them.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jan

URGENT - Nov-Dec 2007 – Action is need now.
Keep hope alive for the Los Caballos Horse Camp

The Situation:
The Los Caballos FamilyEquestrian Camp has been closed for 4 years.
Now California State Parks wants to destroy it – completely and permanently.
Los Caballos, in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, has been a much loved gathering place and community resource for California equestrians and their friends and families since the 1950’s.
The Cedar Fire of October 2003 only damaged the camp minimally, but it has never been reopened; now State Parks plans to take the final steps to dismantle and remove all signs of the entire campground within months.
If the camp is wiped out, so are our hopes for ever getting it reopened.

Our Plan of Action:
The equestrian community represented by Cuyamaca Equestrian Association (CEA) is taking action to attempt to protect and preserve Los Caballos Horse Camp from imminent destruction by nominating it as an Historic Site.

It will cost approximately $15,000
to accomplish the Historic Site nomination process.
If we succeed (and it is not a sure thing), the camp would be designated as a National Historic Site. Ongoing use is possible at such Historic Sites (the Belmont Park Roller Coaster, or Balboa Park, for instance). But there is no guarantee that horse people, or anyone else, would ever be allowed back into the camp. But if we fail to stop its destruction, it will certainly be gone forever.
Please support the Los Caballos Fund.

Large and small contributions are gratefully accepted.
Please send your check to REC (Recreation and Equestrian Coalition). REC is a 501.c.3 entity assisting CEA. Your donations to REC are tax deductible.Write “Los Caballos Fund” on the “note” section of your check.
Please mail it to:
Recreation and Equestrian Coalition
P.O. Box 245
Agoura Hills, CA 91376
Thank you for taking action – your contribution makes a difference.

To join CEA, visit www.cuyamacaequestrian.org,
or contact Peggy Martin 619-445-1289, peggy@oakzanitaranch.com with any questions or if you wish to help gather information for the nomination.