Redwood Unit Newsletter, April 2009 ~ Back Country Horsemen of California

8/9/2019 Redwood Unit Newsletter, April 2009 ~ Back Country Horsemen of California

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BackcountryHorsemenofCalifornia

Volume18,Number4

April2010

TheRedwoodUnitNewsletter

EricaCanevar

Editor/Publishe

StampedeStringsApoemby ConnieRossig'mashamedtoadmitbutIalwaysthoughtthat

Theywere,well,kindasilly--themstringsonyerhat.AlmostnoneofusridesallthathardnowdaysCeptin'maybetheoneswhatstillridesfortheirpay.Besides,ifahatfitsya,itshouldn'tcomeoff.tshouldtakeatwistertolaunchitaloft.sawstampedestringsasasmallaffectation

Usedmostlyforlookstomaintainreputation.SoIneverwore'em,mebein'acynic,Thenonedaywhileridin'amulemanshipclinic.Somethin'justhappenedthatturnedmearoundAfriendofmine'shatlefthisheadandflewdown.Tilitlit'neaththenoseofabigmollymule.Shesnorted,setbackandquitepromptlyleftschool.Herearswenttotwitchenhereyesrolledaround

Whenshebowedupherbackallfourfeetlefttheground.RightdownthearenashebuckedandcrowhoppedOnintothechuteswhereshefinallygotstopped.Butnotbeforeleavin'myfriendinthedirtWherehisprideandbacksidewasbothquiterightlyhurt.Thatsetmetothinkin',andIfiguredoutthatmightnotbetmyneckonthefitofmyhat!AndIguessIgotcompanycausenextthingIseenWasmostamyfriendssportin'newstampedestrings.


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PresidentsMuleWhispeSaddle

Up!

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Markyourcalendarsforthese

ComingEvents:

Ihavetoapologizeformygoofinlastmonthsnewslette

PresidentsNotes.IcanonlysayIwassoexcitedaboutt

possibilityoftheRendezvousbeinginRedBluffnextye

thatItypedinthewrongyear!ItwillbeinRedBluffnextyear,April1,22011!SantaMarialostout.

ThereislotsandlotsofgreatinformationfromthisyearsRendezvous.ARedwoodUnitcameoutwithmanyawardsandprizes.FridaynighttheTopHandAwardsweregivenandRickJenningsisournewTopHand.EricaCanevariwonthirdplaceinthenewslettercompetition.WaytogoErica!SaturdaywasthejudgingoftheWesternArtShowandEricawonfirstplforherphotooftheStanshawworkparty.Iwonfirstplaceformycountcross-stitchpictureofhorsesanditwonthePeoplesChoiceAward,tooAtSaturdaysdinneritwasannouncedthatJacqueandEricawontheTaDecorationContest!Despitetheirefforttobelow-key.Sotheywillsetu

thetablesandjudgenextyearscontest.ThemainraffleprizewasannouncedalsoinsteadofwaitinguntilSunday,andRandyConleywonroundpen!ItisinstalledatSandyMcKaysandsheishappilyusingit.Othermembersscoredbiginthesilentauctionandliveauction.Keepyourcinchestight,Carole

MayMembershipMeetingWednesday,May5th,2010

@theCafeteria,FreshwaterElementarySchool

Themeetingstartsat7:00p.m.,withnopotluckdinner

TakeOldArcataRoad/MyrtleAvenuetoFreshwaterRoad,turnleftontoGreenwoodHeightsDriveandthe

schoolisthefirstbuildingontheright.

Wow!WhatagreatweekendwehadinCrescentCitAsalways,BoandBarbsetusupforawonderfulridEveryoneseemedtobeenjoyingthemselveson

Saturday,thesunwasoutandthetrailstretchedoutbeforeus.Atlunchcampweenjoyedadelicioustri-tipsandwichlunchandamotrailtrialcreatedbyBarb.DarrelPolasekgotfirstplaceinthetrailtsecondplacewastakenbySueMooreandHannahRobeygotthirdplace.

OnthewayhomeSundaymyfriendsandIstoppedoffforapicniclunchinOrickandobservedtheElk.Itwasapictureperfect.ThiswoneofthemostrelaxingandfunweekendsIdhadinalongtime.DontforgettheHalfAssFlatrideiscomingupsoon.Wecanonlyalimitednumberofriderssobesuretogetyourregistrationinearl

Seeyouonthetrail,EricaCanevari,Editor

TalesfromtheEdito

MayMonthlyRideSunday,May23rd

ClamBeach,McKinleyvilleWewillmeetattheparkinglotat10:00a.m.

JuneMembershipMeetingWednesday,June2nd,2010

Themeetingstartsat7:00p.m.,withnopotluckdinner

TheHalfAssFlatRideJune25ththrough27th,2010

Capetown,CASeepages9and10formoreinformation

andaregistrationform.

StanshawWorkPartyJuly9ththroughthe11th,2010

Savethedates,therewillbemoreinformationintheMaynewsletter.


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StableReportGeneralMembershipMeeting-

WednesdayApril7th,2010peningCeremonies

resident'sMessage

Minutes

orrespondence

reasurer'sReport

tandingCommitteeReports

nfinishedBusiness

residentCarolePolasekcalled themeetingto order at7:05p.m.ollcallofofficersandboardmembers. Quorumpresent.

lagsaluteandpledgeofallegiance.Carole welcomed members and thanked them

rattending.

Motion to accept the minutes made by Bo Harkins, second by SandyMcKay. Motioncarried.

arolepresentedflierforupcomingOhloneRidersUnitrideJuly8-12,010, Top of State newsletter and information about Forest Serviceeetings and drafts of new by-laws. Susan presented e-mail from

oyce Gay about portable, expandable panels from Hoof Beat Gates.

ontactthemat [email protected].

Maris HawkinspresentedtheApriltreasurer'sreport.

Carole Polasek. Carole was unable to attend the Publicandsmeetingin Redding dueto badweather. Shereportedthat2009isits to national parks were up 10 million over 2008. Californiaoastal Trail meetings will be held April 12 in Orick, April 13 inerndale,April14inEurekaandApril15inTrinidad.

MortScott. Mortwasunabletoattend.ChipCannon. Chipwasunabletoattend.

. Rendezvous 2010 - Carole reported that Rick Jennings was topand, Erica Caneveri won third place for the newsletter, Carole'sounted cross stitch picture of three horses won it's division and wasso voted people's choice, and Erica's photo of Stanshaw won firstace. RandyConley wontheroundpeninthe raffle.endezvous2011-RendezvouswillbeApril1-3,2011,attheTehamaounty Fairgrounds in Red Bluff. Building Wilderness Skills is the

heme. JacqueMurphyandEricawillattendthefirstplanningmeetingpril 10in Red Bluff. Bo Harkins moved to cover the cost of their fuelndperdiemexpenses. JamesArcherseconded. Motioncarried.

ublic Lands Seminar- Carole reported on the meeting. SandyMcKay moved to reimburse Carole $25 for the purchase of RuralAmerica in Peril. Lisa Jeffers seconded. Motion carried. ReportvailablefromCarole.

ublic Lands

ublicLiaison

ducation

tateBoardExecutiveMeeting- Stateinsurancefeeswillremainabouthesame,roughly$400. ReportavailablefromCarole.ducational Meeting- Jacque reported that State has updated its webte andwill updatethe Leadership TrainingManual. State newsletterillbe availableon line.Memberswillbenotified.ublicLandsMeeting- ReportavailablefromCarole.

State Board Meeting- Membership is up for the first time in 10 yVolunteer hours totaled 2,627,288. Forms to submit hours wsimplified. A new on-line shopping site will send contributio

BCHC. FFA has a statewide packing competition. See repoNewsletter.Leadership and Trails Classification- Trail management plan is

back to the drawing board because horsemen are affected. RavailablefromCarole.B. Darrel Polasek reported that 33 riders have signed up for the CaRide. Anothercommitteemeetingwillbeheldsoon.C. During the March 24 Board meeting the board discussed chantheby-lawsandtalkedaboutRendezvous2010and2011.

A. Proposed By-Law Changes Changes are basically housekee

Carole reported. With presentation of the changes presented Aprilmeeting,theycanbevotedonattheMaymeeting.

B. Crescent City Ride Bo said the Ride at Tolowa Dunes will be17, 2010. He has done some trail clearing and made improvementstocorrals.

C. Rhododendron Parade Jacque reported she has heard from afive riders and will proceed with plans to enter. Contact her if youtorideintheApril24parade.

D. Rendezvous Planning Meeting Jacque and Erica will attenpresentsuggestionsforimprovementsattheevent.E.CaliforniaStateParksFoundationPetition Ericawillpickupcopthepetitionfrom theprinter anddistribute them. Thepetitionurglegislaturetosetasidemoneyinthebudgettokeepallstateparksop

A.Next Meeting Thenext generalmembership meeting will bep.m. Wednesday, May5, at Freshwater School. Thenext board meis scheduled for April 28 at Freshwater School but business mhandledbyphoneore-mail.

B. Klamath Falls Pack Clinic The clinic will be held April 28 thrMay2. Jerry Tindell will bethere.

C. TrailTrial Lisa distributed copies of a flier for the NCHA trail

July 4th weekend at Cuneo Creek and for the NCHA HManagement Workshop May 15-16 and May 22-23 at Redwood AEricHoughtistheclinician.

D.Liniment Jamesis selling horselinimentat $1a bottle.

Jamesmoved andBo secondedto adjourn themeetingat 8p.m.

Respectivelysubmitted,SusanCombes2010SecretaryRedwoodUnit,BCHC

NewBusiness

Announcements

Adjournment.

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On TheRangeWhatshappeningwithpubliclands,andwhatyoucandoabou

AreportbyCarolePolasek

LM

ORESTSERVICE

NATIONALPARKS

UBLICLANDS

REDWOODNATIONALPARK

TATEPARKS

WILDERNESSISSUES

.EmailregardingBLMwantingtobanoff-trailtravelinavastareasouthofGrandJunction,CO.B.EmailfromKarySchlickMarisHawkinsandthosewhoattendedthemeetingwithLyndaRoushonMarch9,2010,todiscusstrailsonthebeaches.

.InformationforameetingonTuesday,April6,2010inReddingfortheForestServiceRegion5RoundtableontheNationlanningRule.

.EmailfromEricaCanevariaboutarticleshowingNationalParks2009visitornumbersupfrom2008.Tenmillionmorepesitednationalparksthan2008,butfellshortoftheall-timerecordsetin1987.

.ArticlelistingdatesforsharingideasabouttheCaliforniaCoastalTrailvision.

.ArticleaboutRedwoodNationalParksubmittingafive-yearfireplan.

.EmailsolicitingmembershipintheCaliforniaStateParksFoundation.Basicmembershipwillincludeseven(7)freeday-uassesforover150stateparks.

.Emailabout850,000acresand34wildernessareadesignations=NoAccess,NoJobs,NoRecreationforColoradans.Thishereproposednationalmonument/biospherereserve,etc.,designationsareheaded.

Commentsbypeople:Youcanbetthatthroughmanagementplansthathistoricrouteswillbede-commissionedtolimitandiscourageaccesstoallbutthemostintrepidhikerorpacker.ellmehowthisbenefitstheAmericanpublic,noworinthefuture?"

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HorseandMuletrainerJerryTindellisconsideringanothertrainingsessioninHumboldt.

Ifyoureinterestedinparticipatinginaclinicthisfall,pleasecontactSusanBrewer.(530)626-3585

[email protected]


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2010BCHCRendezvous

The2010BCHCRendezvouswasheldthisMarchin

Merced,CA.TheRendezvousisagatheringofall2BackcountryHorsemenunitsinCalifornia.Theevenopentothepublicandfeaturesmanydifferentclasseonequines,packingwithstock,andGentleUseconcepts.ThisyearhorsetrainersMattSheridanandJerryTindelltaughtclasses.

PhotosLeft:SeveralmembersoftheRedwoodUnitgatherfodinner.Below:TheRedwoodUnitsawardwinningtabledecorations.

PhotosAbove:TheRendezvousparademakesitswaythroughtheMercedfairgrounds.Right:TheMidValleyUnitshowstheircolorsintheparade.

PhotosLeft:TheRedwoodUnits MulesontheMoon tabledecorations.MadebyJacqueMurphyandEricaCanevari.


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SaturdaynighttheRendezvousheldaWineandCheetastingfundraiser.Attendeessampledmanylocalwineandcheesesandreceivedacommemorativewineglasetchedwithapackstring.ThefundsraisedatthiseveweredonatedtotheBCHCEducationFund.PhotosLeft:JamesArcherandSandyMcKaytakeabreakfro

servingwineandtryouttheirnewwineglasses.Below:MortScottandJacqueMurphyraisetheirglassestoraisingmoneyfortheBCHCEducationfun

PhotosAbove:KenGravesinstructsaclassonOddLoadPacking.Right:RedwoodUnitPresidentCarolePolasekshowsoffherhandywork.HercountedcrossstitchwonfirstplaceinitscategoryandthePeoplesChoiceawardintheRendezvousArtShow.

AllRendezvousphotoscourtesyofJacqueMurphyandEricaCanevari.

The2011BCHCRendezvouswillbeheldinRedBluff,CA.

Markyourcalendarsandplanonattending,therereallyissomethingforeveryone!


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BackcountryHorsemenofCaliforniaStateBoardofDirectorsMeetingMinutesFriday,March19,2010,1:30pm

1.InsuranceformswerehandedouttoDirectorstofillintheirunitinformationtobesureeachunithasinsurance.2.BCHA ActionReport:TheBCHA BoardishavingteleconferencesfourtimesperyeartokeepuptospeedandcuttravelcostsA DVD/CDtoexplainBackCountryHorsemenisanddoesisbeingworkedon.InSantaBarbaratheygotanexemptiontousemulestoplowonthetrailsafterthedisastrousfires. Theplowsaresmallandhavelittlewheelstogoalongthetrails.TheForestServiceisleaving"recreation"outofthenewplan.Itisbeingputunderotherareas. Youneetowritetoopposethis!.TheBerkeleyWildernessConferenceisinthefirstpartof April.GrandCanyon-largecutsinthemulepackingandrides-theyarewantingtoshiftittothenorthrim.Dr.GeneWoodfromSouthCarolinawillbeonascientificteamtoevaluatedocumentsandplans.AlanHillspokeabouttheHiketheHilleventinWashington,DC. Thisisanadvocacyeventfortrails. Allthegroupswereadvocatingaspecifictrail,exceptBCHA. Alanstressedhowimportantitistokeeppackandsaddlestockasanhistoricuse.BCHA contributed$6-$7millioninvolunteerhours;thetotalofallothergroupswas$18million.3.Insurance.GarryStauberreportedthattheinsurancecostswillnotgoupthisyear.Eachunitwillstillpaytheirowninsurance. A $400minimumwillbebasedonpercapitaofeachunit. Thelargerunitswillb

payingmoretocoverthecostofthesmallerunits. TheBoardinsuranceisseparate.4.Membership.KarenHarperdistributeddemographicsheetsshowingeachunitsmembershipchangeasof12/31/09.5.EducationCommittee.DanHornreportedthattwoflierswereapproved.Oneonequinefirstaidandoneonbees. Theflieronrattlesnakesisstillinprogress. TheyarelookingfornewclassesforRendezvous2011.LisaDeasreportedontheWildernessRiderpageonthewebsite. Thenewmembershipaccessisthesameasitusedtobe. Thereisa501.c.3buttontodonatetotheEducationFund.6.PublicLands.BruceDemottreportedhehaddevelopedatri-foldbrochureontheCCC.7.PublicService.CarrieJohnenreportedCaliforniaaccumulated$2,622.788.66involunteerhoursin2009.Sheisworkingonsimplifyingtheworksheetsforreporting. Thiswillhopefullybedonebytheend

April.8.Newsletter/TravelSite. Thereisamovetoswitchtoanelectronicnewsletter.CJHargreavesreportedthatthetravelsitestillbringsinabout$6.00permonth. Youcansendflowers,too.Onthebottomleft-handsidefor"Getaway"isabuttoncalled"Zamzoo"foronlineshoppingthatwillgenerateincomeforBCHC.9.WildernessRider:DanHornhadtheformtobesignedoffon.10.Lynnjoinerreportedthatthe$50,00donationfromtheSmokeless Tobaccolawsuithadbeendividedinto$25,000insavingsand$25,000in501.c.311.Shasta TrinityandRedwoodUnitbylawswereapprovedattheExecutiveBoard Thursdaynight.12.Rendezvous2011willbeatthe TehamaCountyFairgroundsinRedBluff. Theyarelookingforthemsuggestions.(ThisturnedouttobeBuildingWildernessSkills.)TheBoardwantsinformationbyOctoberonhorsefacilityplacesforRendezvous2012.

A RendezvousCommitteemeetingwasscheduledforSundaymorningat6:45am.13. Announcements/OtherBusinessA motionwasmadetochangethestatebylawstoallowforemailingtheinformationforStateBoardmeetings.Currentlyitcosts$400-$600twiceperyeartomailthepackets.Educationistestingemailingthestatenewsletter.Themembershipapplicationwillchange. Theheadingfor"New"willberemovedandpeoplewillchecktheappropriatebox.TherewillbeForestServicemeetingson Tuesday, April6,2010.OnewillbeattheShasta TrinityForesServiceoffice,oneinSacramento,andoneinsouthernCalifornia.

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RESERVATIONDEADLINEISJUNE15,2010 NOREFUNDS AFTERJUNE15TH

Ridelimitedto150riders.Firstcome,firstservedbasis.Formoreinformationcontact:DarrelPolasekat(707)786-9637

(pleaseleavemessageonHalf AssFlatmachine)oremail:[email protected](Allridersundertheageof18mustbeaccompaniedbya or guardian .) parent legal atalltimes

COST:Adults$125perpersonChildren(12&Under)$75 perpersonNon-Rider(mealsonly)$50perperson

DinnerContinentalBreakfast,Lunch,

Tri-tipDinnerBackcountryBreakfast,Lunch

(ridersonly)

RIDEINCLUDES:

SATURDAY NIGHT

Friday:Saturday:

Sunday:Half AssFlatRideT-shirtSaturdayNightEntertainment

HorsDoeuvres,OystersandTriTip!Raffleticketswillbe3for$1.00

LiveBand,Dancing,&Bonfire!

Anyraffleitemdonations(notrequired)areappreciated!Bringdonationstothepersoninchargeattheraffletable.

REGISTRATIONFilloutandreturntheformbelowwithpaymentto:

RedwoodUnit,BCHCHalf AssFlatRide 2010P.O.Box792,Ferndale,CA 95536-0792

SCHEDULEFridayJune25

SaturdayJune26

3:00pm Openforarrivalandregistrations6:00pm InformalSpaghettiDinner

8:00pm Campfiresing-along(Bringyourinstrumentsifyouwant)

7:00am-ContinentalBreakfast

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8:00am-EarlyLongRideleavescamp9:00am-MediumRideleavescamp10:00am-ShortRideleavescamp12:00noon-Grilledhamburgerlunch

atcorrals(nolunchinbasecamp)4:00pm- Allridersreturntocamp

5:30pm- Tri-tip&OysterDinner,Raffle8:30pm-CountryMusic,DancingEntertainment

7:30am-BackcountryBreakfast9:00am-Ridersleaveforshortride12:30pm- SundaySurprise lunchatbase

camp

SundayJune27

BackcountryHorsemenofCaliforn18thAnnual -June25, 26&27, 201

RedwoodUnit

ShirtSizeandQuantity

(Example:2peopleandbothwantlarge:LG2)

SMMEDLGXLXXLPleaseindicatehowmanyofsize

Name

Address

StateZipCity

No.inPartyPhone

Guests:

Membership:New/Renewal

at$125/adultrider=

at$75/childrider=

at$50/non-rider=

(Mealsonly-NoT-shirt)

AdditionalT-shirts$14.00ea.

XXLT-shirts$16.00ea.

Individual$40.00Family$50.00

HALF A

SS FLATRIDE

Pleaseusetheregistrationformonpage10.

Youcanalsoprinttheregistrationformonlineatwww.redwoodunit.com/hafr

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BackIn Balance

Horseshoeing

Erica Canevari

ProfessionalFarrier

P.O.Box21 Ferndal

e,CA95536

redwood_rider@hotm

ail.com

www.BIBhorseshoein

g.com

707-407-9591

MorekYadao Outfitting

P.O Box497Hoopa,Ca 95546 [email protected]

Yadao B InongOwner/Guide/Traine

Licensed,Bonded,Insured

Guided PackTrips-Drop CampHunting-FlyfishingHorse Training & LessonsIndian Owned Business

BulletinBoard

NameRelationship/AgeIfUnder18Years Address

PhoneNumber

Allridersundertheageof18mustbeaccompaniedbya or guardian .parent legal atalltimesIfmorethanthree guests, pleasewriteinformationdownonanothersheetof paper.

ShirtSizeandQuantity

(Example:2peopleandbothwantlarge:LG2)

SMMEDLGXLXXL

Pleaseindicatehowmanyofsize

Name

Address

StateZipCity

No.inPartyPhone

Pleaselisteachnameinyourpartybelow.

Guests:

Membership:New/Renewal

at$125/adultrider=

at$75/childrider=

at$50/non-rider=

(Mealsonly-NoT-shirt)

AdditionalT-shirts$14.00ea.

XXLT-shirts$16.00ea.

Individual$40.00Family$50.00

TotalEnclosed

IamamemberofUnit,BCHC

Makecheckspayableto:RedwoodUnit-BCHC.


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RidetheBrand&

SupporttheRedwoodUnitWe will be placing a shirt and sweatshirt order soon, if youd like to order a shirt or sweatshirt pleaseout the form below and mail it in. For those of you who dont live in the area, shirts and sweatshirtsbe mailed for $5.00 to cover packaging and shipping costs.f you have any questions please contact: Erica Canevari 707-407-9591 [email protected]

Sweatshirts

T-shirts

Hooded Sweatshirts $25.00These heavy weight (10 oz.) hooded sweatshirts are lushand soft. The come in ten vibrant colors:

, , , , Black, ,

, , , and .

Royal Blue Light Blue Maroon Red Navy Blue

Dark Green Ash Heather Grey White

T-shirts are $8.00 eachShow your support for the Redwood Unit with a T-shirt. Tshirts feature the new Backcountry Horsemen of California pstring logo on the back and the Redwood Units logo on the froThe shirts come in royal blue only.Sizes are adult unisex.

FrontRightChest

closeupoflogo

FullZipSweatshirts$25.00Thesesweatshirtsfeatureametalzipperdownthefrontforeasyonandoff.Theyareheavyweight(9oz.)andareavailablein8colors: , , , , , ,and .RoyalBlue NavyBlue Red Maroon CharcoalGrey Brown White

RedwoodUnitClothingOrder Form

Name____________________________________Address__________________________________City___________________State___Zip_________

Phone_(_____)____________________________

Completetheorderformusingthefollowingguide::Choosefrom T-shirt,SweatshirtorZip-Up.

:SizesareSmall,Medium,Large,X-LargeandXX-Large. Add$2.00extraforXX-Large.

:Choosethecoloryouwouldlikefromthedescriptionabove.

:Fillinthecorrectpriceofyouritem. T-shirtsare$8.00,Sweatshirtsare$25.00. Add$2.00foreachXX-Largeitems.

TypeSize

Color

Price

Type Size Color Price1.

2.

3.

4.

Subtotal

Shipping($5.00)

Total

OrdereditemsmaybepickedupatthemonthlyRedwoUnitmeetings,orshippeddirectlytoyoufor$5.00.

Allitemsmustbepre-paidandbecausetheitemsarespecialorder,norefundswillbegiven.

Makecheckpayableto:RedwoodUnit,BCHCMailthecompletedorderformandcheckormoneyorde

to:RedwoodUnit,P.O.Box6023,Eureka,CA 95502-60


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TheMaymonthlyridedatehasbeenchangedsoitwillnotinterferewiththePotterValleyRide. Themonthlyridewillnowbeheldon . Also,duetomemberrequest,theridewillbeheld

at .Wewillmeetat10:00a.m.intheparkinglot.Sunday,May23rd

ClamBeachinMcKinleyville

BCHCRedwoodUnitNewsletter

P.O.Box6023

Eureka,CA95502

ImportantNotice:

JacqueMurphyandBarryStewartridealongClamBeach.PhotobyEricaCanevari.

Documents

Redwood Unit Newsletter, April 2009 ~ Back Country Horsemen of California