Central Coast of California Arabian Horse Association
Newsletter
April 2015
Calendar
General Meeting - April 19
April 19
Sunday. Show Awards, 2-4 p.m.
Woodstock Pizza, SLO
May 5
Board Meeting, Margie’s Diner
San Luis Obispo, 6:30 p.m.
*No General Meeting
La Reata Benefit Ride
Santa Margarita
Board Meeting
Clinic- General Meeting
Board Meeting, Margie’s SLO
*No General Meeting ( Fairs)
Board Meeting Aug. 29
Club Trail Warm Up and Ride,
Los Flores Park, S.M. ? TBA
Board Meeting, Margie’s, SLO
General Meeting, 6:30p.m.
Spyglass Rest. Shell Beach,
Speaker, TBA.
Board Meeting
Trail Trials La Riata Ranch
Club Play Day
Board meeting, Margie’s, SLO
Election and General Meeting
Board Meeting. Margie’s, SLO
May 19
May 23
June 2
June TBA
July 7
July
Aug. 4
Aug. 29
Sept. 1
Sept 15
Oct. 6
Oct. 3 or10
Oct. 18?
Nov. 4
Nov. 19
Dec. 1
Dec. 5
Club Christmas Party
Woodstock Pizza, 2-5 p.m.
1000 Higuera Street - SLO
Limited 50 seats
A full general meeting plus awards
Club provides pizza and soft drinks
Presentation “Working Equitation”
Volunteer Gratitude
Year End Show Awards
Early CCCAHA Member Passes
Cathy Smith of SunKing Ranch who
contributed generously of her time, effort,
and ranch to CCCAHA Class A Arabian
Shows, youth activities, CCCAHA Open
Shows and FunDays for decades died this
week. Cathy was the friendly anchor of the
Ranch which provided instruction and a
friendly home for horse owners to keep their
horses. The Smiths’ leadership was so
important that many people called the
CCCAHA the SunKing club. Cathy was also
active in breeding Arabians and standing
handsome Jasper whose get were well
known for their good looks and great
disposition.
A memorial gathering of friends to celebrate
her life is planned Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00
p.m. at SunKing Ranch, 2913 Branch Mill
Rd., Arroyo Grande. Condolences to her
many friends.
CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes – March, 2015
March 3, 2015 @ Margie’s Diner, San Luis Obispo
Meeting called to Order by President Ashley Dillard at 6:50 PM
Present at Meeting were:
President - Ashley Dillard
Vice President – Debbie Pettinger-York
Secretary/Treasurer – Jerry Beatty
Board Member – Pat Zimmerman
Board Member – Jen Martin
Pat Wagner – Newsletter Editor
Secretary Report: Jerry Beatty
Minutes from the February 3, 2015 Board Meeting were previously sent via e-mail and not
read but instead were submitted for approval from Board via General Consent if no corrections made.
Motion to approve Feb 3, 2015 minutes as presented made by Pat Zimmerman with Second by
Debbie Pettenger-York and approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report – Jerry Beatty
Treasurer’s Report for February was submitted for both General and Horse Show accounts.
General Account had a beginning balance of $19,140.63 with income of $285.00 and debits of
$0.00 to show a forwarded balance as of Feb. 28, 2015 of $19,245.63. Horse Show Account had a
beginning balance of $11,726.44 with revenue of $42.00 and debits of $75.00 to show a forwarded
balance as of Feb. 28, 2015 of $11,693.44. Motion was made to approve Treasurer’s Report by
Debbie Pettenger-York with Second by Jen Martin. Pat Wagner had discussion on income verification.
Report approved by unanimous vote.
Jerry commented that he will be transferring $1,002.57 from the Horse Show account to the
General Account to cover costs incurred during the 2014 horse show season.
Delegate Report/Convention Information:
Debbie Pettenger-York accepted the appointment of Region II delegate by Ashley Dillard. This
appointment was made to fill the vacancy made by Gloriann Bellino. Upcoming Region II Delegate
meeting to be held on Saturday, March 28 in Bakersfield.
Membership Report: Brenda Forsythe
No report
No new members submitted for board approval
Open Horse Show: Alice Baker-Taber
The show committee voted to suspend the 2015 open breed horse show series. We did this
only after carefully evaluating all aspects of this decision.
We are currently looking at holding one "fun" show at the end of the year that will help move
us into the 2016 season.
Also showed engraver’s rendition of the new 2014 Buckles and they were received with
approval. Buckle costs are $70.00 for the adult size and $50.00 for the Juniors. Approval by Board
needed to expend the $880.00 for the buckles. Motion by Jerry to approve with Second by Jen
Martin made. Voted unanimously to purchase the buckles out of the Horse Show account.
Arabian Horse Shows & Activities
No report
Trail Committee Report: Ashley Dillard
Further discussion on the Spring, 2015 Charity Ride at Reata Ranch to benefit the LindamoodBell Foundation. Tentative date is set for Saturday may 23, 2015 (Memorial Day Weekend). Jerry to
post date and updated information on the website and Pat Wagner to include this on the newsletter.
Ashley to provide more information on staffing needed for the event.
Possible NATRC camp out at Porter Ranch week of April 19-23. Details on the website.
Youth Committee Report: Jerry Beatty
No Report
Newsletter Report: Pat Wagner
No report
Website Report: Jerry Beatty
Jerry still taking on interim website duties. is a moment to get it done. In the
meantime, website posts and updates are easier than before, and there are some “likes”
on the page. Pat Wagner will begin to send newsletters as she creates them for posting
on the site.
Still looking for pictures from last year to post on the site.
OLD BUSINESS:
Calendar:
Completed Calendar dates to end of year. Jerry to provide hard copy by next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Committee Chairperson Replacements – No Candidates
Trail Trials – October 3 or 10th, 2015 – will need judges and volunteers
Suggestion to re-vamp scoring and speed of results
____Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 P.M., Respectfully Submitted Jerry Beatty_____
La Riata Ranch Benefit Ride
La Riata Ranch, Santa Margarita
May 23, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
A social ride on the ranch that has been the host of
the CCCAHA Trail Trials. Its rolling hills have received
praise from riders as providing a quiet opportunity to
get out on a cattle ranch.
A short session of techniques for settling your horse
for a ride will begin the activities. Then an unjudged
ride on a marked trail will allow you chose your ride
distance and pace. Invite your friends for a ride
together or use the
trail as a warm up for a
competitive ride.
Return for a BBQ and social hour. It’s a chance for a
chance to mingle with club members and new riders.
Afterward have a good feeling because the surplus will
go to the local Lindamood Bell Foundation. Ride and
BBQ is $50. BBQ only is $10. Entry forms and
directions will soon be available.
Mission Statement: The Central Coast of California
arabian Horse Association is dedicated to the
preservation, promotion, & support of the purebred
arabian, Half-arabian, and Anglo-Arabian breeds.
Photos from Trail Trails 2014