E-News-May-June-2015
Wow! Spring is here already! The fields and trails are nearly dry, the snow is gone and
it’s time to get out and enjoy your horses. SAHA has loads of activities planned for this
year so come on out and enjoy!
SAHA will be promoting events and club activities with a Bi-monthly Events Update.
Please let us know of your event for promotion! [email protected]
Recent Activities and Meetings
March Club Meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Dessert and Awards Night
Mmm! Those desserts were just scrumptious! Thank you everyone for bringing
such an amazing selection of desserts. And the winner of our best dessert
trophy was Maggie Portas with her delicious recipe for mixed fruit Pavlova. Check
out the recipe at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mixedberry-pavlova-recipe.html#lightbox-recipe-video .Then we presented
awards to all the riders in our Versatility/Milestone and TRIP programs. The
complete results will be posted on the web-site but some highlights were:
Versatility/Milestone: Competitive Hi Point and Hi Point Arabian & Part
Arabian – it was a tie! RNX Dreamworx and Jeanne DesRochers and CEP April
Dreams and Hedi Klassen. Pleasure Division-Hi Point Arabian was CEP Miller
Light and Hedi Klassen and Hi-Point was Donnie West Glo and Judy Spence.
Trail Riding Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.)- 9 riders achieved or exceeded
their 2014 goals, Jeannie DesRochers received her 1500 mile award (Diamond),
Tracey Stock and Eldon Bezaire received their Bronze awards (100 miles). The
overnight prize was won by Ken Komm.
Congratulations to all our Club members and their horses who put in so much
time and effort for this program. And a huge SAHA thank you to Linda Vongrad
and Pat Friday for all their hard work and efforts to make these programs such a
huge success! Linda Vongrad was presented with a SAHA Lifetime membership
for her outstanding volunteerism. Way to go Linda!
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Sleigh Ride and Winter Fun Day
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Unfortunately we had to cancel our Wagon ride and winter fun day due to an
illness in the Dimmock family. We will try to re-schedule if we can!
April Club Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Carolyn Schmidt gave a very informative presentation on the American
Competitive Trail Horse Association. The ACTH offers rides that provide a
natural setting for your horse and are a lot of fun! There are 6 divisions which
mean you can participate at a non competitive level with or without obstacles or
compete at levels that require increasing degrees of skill. Meeting, door prize and
snacks were sponsored by Courier Equine Park, Bob and Hedi Klassen, For
more information on ACTH contact [email protected] or www.actha.ca. The
next ride in our area will be on June 27 at the Blackfoot.
30th Anniversary-WOW! What a Party!
Saturday, April 11 at DOW Centre in Ft. Saskatchewan
119 members, past members, family and friends enjoyed an amazing evening of
celebration. The Party was a great opportunity to get re-acquainted with old
friends and make new friends, to share our horse stories, to enjoy a fabulous
meal by Apulia Catering, to dance to music supplied by Escuba’s Entertainment,
to see pictures of past and present activities, to look at SAHA memorabilia, to
enjoy fabulous western centerpieces and to win some great door prizes. We
even had 12 of our past presidents attending and 11 children who danced up a
storm and enjoyed the crafts.
Many thanks to our Board of Directors: Wendy Zelt, Karen St. Amand, Carol
Spriggs, Maggie Portas, Karen Zelt, Emma Dybka, Betty Bezaire and Celina
McElroy for all their hard work in selling tickets, making door prizes and
centerpieces, decorating, manning the ticket table, setting up kids crafts,
handling the door prize draw and putting together the memorabilia and photo
show. We’re a great team!
Also a huge thanks to our Door prize donors: Wendy Zelt, Betty Bezaire, Carol
Spriggs, Karen Zelt, SAHA and Atco Gas. And to everyone who made a Centre
piece including: Ken, Wendy, Karen, Celina, Maggie, Hannah and Grace Dybka,
and Vivian and friend. They were amazing! And the contest winners were
Hannah and Grace Dybka!
And a BIG, BIG SAHA thank you to all our past presidents and all our members
for your hard-work and dedication and the thousands of hours of volunteer time
that you have give our Club over the past 30 years. Without your help, SAHA
would not have been the great success it has been. THANKS!!!
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Wow! What a Party!!!!
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Tour of Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop Equine Facility
Saturday, April 18
23 Members and Friends joined us for a tour of the Strathcona Mounted Troop’s
Facility just north of the Namao base. We were greeted warmly by the troop
commander and given a brief history of the Troop. Then we proceeded to the
indoor arena to watch the troop practice their manoeuvres for the musical ride.
Many of the young men had only been riding since January and the moves in the
ride we viewed had only been practiced for a few days and were we ever
impressed! The men and horses even completed windmills without any errors!
At the end of the ride, Wendy presented the troop with our donation of $1,000 to
help with their costs and we met the horses and riders. Then we were given a
tour of the stables and the tack room where the saddles are stored and where
repairs and refurbishing of tack occur. And finally we were given a great
barbeque of hamburgers and hot dogs and a chance to purchase some
memorabilia. A fabulous tour and many, many thanks to Pat Friday for arranging
the tour for us.
Lord Strathcona’s Mounted Troop Tour
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Upcoming Meetings, Events and Workshops
Horse Play Day
Saturday, May 2, 1-4 PM at Zelt’s, 52222 Rg. Rd. 215
We will be setting up an obstacle course in our arena so that you can practice
with your horse and then take you out on the trail to see what you have learned.
Our members will share their expertise with you and help you manoeuvre the
obstacles. Let us know if you have any obstacles you can bring. Refreshments
will be provided and we will have a wiener roast after the event. RSVP to Karen
Z. at [email protected] Parking and attendance is limited.
May Club Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 7:00PM at Ardrossan Memorial Hall
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jodi Santarossa DVM
Topic: Equine Acupuncture. Learn more about how acupuncture is used as a
treatment for horses: when is it an appropriate treatment, how can it benefit your
horse, what training is required for practitioners and what benefits does it have
for equines. Jodi is an expert on alternative therapies for horses so come out
and learn from her!
Mothers Day Weekend Horse Show
Saturday, May 9, 9AM sharp at Fultonvale Arena / Strathcona Olympiette
Centre, 52029 Rg.Rd. 224 An All-Breed schooling show with Western and
English classes for all horses and all ages. Volunteers needed: if you have
some First aid or CPR training or could be an extra in case of illness please call
Wendy at 780-922-3222 or [email protected]. We’re on the Count Down now,
we already have 16 pre-entries and 3 of our County Council members are
coming to watch the show. We could still use a few more Sponsorships at $25
per class so let Wendy know if you are interested. See you at the Show!!!
Horse Showcase- For the Love of the Horse Kids Clinics
Sunday, May 24
NEWS FLASH – The response to the “For the Love of the Horse” Kids
Clinics has been amazing with over 40 kids pre-registered to date!! With more
kids comes the need for more volunteers to assist with the clinics – if you enjoy
working with kids and horses and are available on Sunday, May 24th please
contact Karen Zelt at [email protected] or call (780) 922-8373.
See Attached Poster
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Dog Jog and BBQ
Thursday, June 4, 6:30PM at Waskahegan Staging area, Blackfoot Grazing
Reserve.
Campfire and wiener roast will be followed by a walk with your dogs on Lost Lake
Trail. The event is potluck. Please RSVP to Carol at [email protected]
or call 780-464-026 with what you would like to bring (salads, desserts, cold
drinks, etc.) The Club will provide wieners, buns, condiments, hot chocolate and
coffee. Please bring a lawn chair. Hope to see you all there! Happy Trails!
How to Drive a Truck and Trailer Clinic
Friday, June 5, 6:30PM at Fultonvale Outdoor Arena
Have you ever wanted to be able to drive your horse and trailer but been scared
to try. Or got your trailer stuck and been unable to back up or turn around. This
is the clinic for you. George Portas will help you to learn how to drive your trailer
safely, how to turn, drive through pylons, back up and park, etc., all in the safety
of a parking lot and without your horse passenger as a distraction. COST: $5 per
person, must pre-register by contacting Karen Z. at [email protected]
Trail Ride
Sunday, June 14, 10:00AM
Our first official SAHA trail ride, meet at 10:00, leave at 10:30AM from
Waskahegan, ride to Running Dog for a wiener roast lunch and return by
3:00PM. Please RSVP to Ken Z. [email protected] or 780-922-3222 so we
know how much food to bring. Happy Trails!!
Laverne Schmidt Clinic at Open Arena
Friday, June 26 at 6:30PM
Learn more about the American Competitive Trail Horse Association with Carolyn
and Laverne Schmidt at our Open Arena at Fultonvale on Friday, June 26th from
6:30 – 8:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to experience first hand what ACTHA
is all about as you challenge your horse and yourself to a variety of obstacles all
under the watchful eye of Carolyn and Laverne. Cost is $15 per rider for SAHA
members and $25 for non-members. 8 rider minimum. Deadline for payment is
Friday, June 19. For more information contact Karen Zelt at [email protected].
Trail Riding Incentive Program (T.R.I.P)
Now is the time to join this special program. For only $10 you can become a
TRIP member and be eligible for some great prizes and incentive awards.
Designed for SAHA members who just want to get on their horses and “go down
the road”, members set mileage goals, ride with other members and record
where and how far they rode. At the end of the year, records are tallied and
rewards are given. Contact Ken Zelt at 780-922-3222 or [email protected]
for more information. Entry forms are available on the web-site.
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Versatility/Milestone Program
Do you want to try different activities with your horse? Something new and
exciting, outside the box or a little competitive? Then join this great program
today for only $15 per horse and rider. You and your horse have to attend a
variety of organized events like trail rides, shows, parades, clinics, etc and try to
get 5 divisions. Points are given and prizes awarded at the end of the year.
Contact Celina McElroy at [email protected] for more information.
Entry forms are available on the web-site.
Trail Rides
An active group of trail riders enjoyed many rides in the Ministik Natural area and
the Blackfoot last summer and fall. With the weather so nice, we hope to get out
on the trails this week. Ken Z. will notify Club members if a ride is happening and
please let him know when you are going out and you want some company at
[email protected] or 780-922-3222
Open Arenas
Monthly Open Arenas at Fultonvale will be held again on the last Friday night of
the month. Dates are Fridays evenings May 29, June 26, July 24, Aug 21 and
Sept 25 (tentative due to Wheale Ranch) and we might include some short clinics
on these dates. If you’re interested, let Karen know at [email protected].
More information to follow.
Other Clinics, Activities and Events
Courier Park: [email protected]
June 5,6,7 Jim Anderson Horsemanship Clinic
June 13,14 ATRA Trail Clinic
July 25,26,27,28 – Steve Rother Horsemanship Clinic
September 4,5,6 – Boot Camp with Bob and Katelyn
September 11,12,13 – Jim Anderson Horsemanship Clinic
ACTHA Event: www.actha.ca
June 27-Blackfoot
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WHEALE RANCH WEEKEND
Fri-Sun-September 25-27, 2015
Join us for a weekend adventure at the beautiful Wheale Ranch.
This is your chance to do some overnight camping with your horse,
close to home without the challenges of the mountains.
What you can expect?
 lovely trails in the river valley, canyon ride, fields and bush
 rides will be led by a ranch family member
 20 pens are available for the horses
 Campsites available for riders-no power
 2 arenas-indoor and outdoor
 Cowboy challenge (obstacle) course set up
 No horseshoes needed
 Riders under 18 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by
an adult
 Outdoor BBQ-nightly campfire & singalong
 Outdoor toilets
 Cowboy church (optional) on Sunday morning-no riding, horses
can spend quiet time in pen
 Maximum number of riders: 15
 Deadline is July 1st for reserving your spot
 Non-members accepted after June 1st at full price
COST: $10/night campsite, $10/horse/night
SUBSIDY: SAHA will pay 50% of your cost
DEPOSIT REQUIRED: for your cost by July 1st (Postdated cheques
for July 1st accepted). Pay at May meeting or June Dog Jog or mail
to: SAHA, Box 3168, Sherwood Park, T8H 2T2
CONTACT: Celina at [email protected]
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Strathcona All-Breed Horse Association
Schedule of Events ~ 2015The success of your club and the events offered depend on the assistance of YOU, the
volunteers. If everyone gives just 3-4 hours a year, your club will continue to thrive! Please
review the following opportunities and contact Wendy at 780-922-3222 or
[email protected] to volunteer.
*no General Club meetings in June, July, August or December
DATE
(subject to
change)
Saturday
May 2
1-4PM
Thursday,
May 7
7:00PM
Saturday
th
May 9
9:00AM
Sharp
Sunday,
May 24
10 AM-4PM
Friday,
May 29th
6:00PM
Thursday,
June 4
6:30PM
Friday,
June 5
6:30-9:00PM
Sunday,
June 14
10:00 AM
Friday,
June 26th
6:30PM
ACTIVITY
COORDINATOR(s)
LOCATION
Clinic: Horse Play-Day:
Bring your horse and your
portable obstacles and
practice in the arena. Ride
the Zelt’s trails to test your
horse. Refreshments &
Wiener Roast
General Club Meeting
Topic: Equine Acupuncture
Speaker: Dr. Jodie
Santarossa
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30 Annual Mothers Day
Weekend Open Horse
Show
Karen Z. 922-8373
[email protected]
Zelt’s Farm
52222 Rg. Rd. 215
Betty B.
Ardrossan Memorial
Hall
Wendy Z.
[email protected]
Volunteers needed!
Fultonvale Arena
For the Love of the Horse
Free family event with Kids
clinics, Stick Horses,
Carriage rides and
Obstacle course. Call
Karen to volunteer
Monthly Open Arenabring your horse and ride
with a group of members.
Dog Jog and BBQ: Walk
at 6:30PM followed by BBQ
Karen Zelt
780-922-8373
[email protected]
Volunteers Needed
Fultonvale Arena /
Strathcona
Olympiette Centre
52029 Rg. Rd. 224
Karen Z. . 922-8373
[email protected]
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre Arena
RSVP Carol 464-0265
[email protected]
How to Drive a Truck and
Horse Trailer. Learn all
about safety, turning,
backing, pylons, etc.
Trail ride-bring your horse
and enjoy a Wiener Roast
at Running Dog
Karen Z. . 922-8373
[email protected]
Blackfoot Grazing
Reserve:Waskahegan
Staging Area.
Fultonvale Arena
Lavern Schmidt Clinicpractise on an ACTH
approved obstacle course,
learn all about
Karen Z. . 922-8373
[email protected]
Ken Z. 922-3222
[email protected]
Blackfoot
Waskahegan Staging
area Wye Rd to
Range Rd 210 (north)
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre
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DATE
(subject to
change)
Friday,
th
July 24
6:00PM
August
TBD
Friday,
August 22
6:00PM
Sunday,
August 23
9:00 AM
Thursday,
Sept 3
7:00PM
Saturday
September
19
Sunday,
September
20
Friday,
Sept 26
6:00PM
Fri-Sun
Sept 25-27
Thursday,
October 1
7:00PM
Thursday,
November 7
7:00PM
Saturday,
November
28
6:00PM
ACTIVITY
COORDINATOR(s)
LOCATION
Monthly Open Arenabring your horse and ride
with a group of members.
We might try polocross or
another activity
Let’s Go to the Racesmaybe we’ll go Saturday
afternoon and have a barn
tour
Monthly Open Arenabring your horse and ride
with a group of members.
Youth Horse Showwelcome all juniors to our
second annual show just
for you!
General Club MeetingPizza Night
Topic: Western Dressage
Speaker: Jen Losey
(tentative)
Clinic: Western
Dressage.
Karen Z. . 922-8373
[email protected]
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre Arena
RSVP Carol 464-0265
[email protected]
Northlands Race
Track
Karen Z. . 922-8373
[email protected]
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre
Karen Z., Emma D.
922-8373
[email protected]
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre Outdoor Arena
Wendy
Ardrossan Memorial
Hall
Volunteer Party!!
Thank you 2014
Volunteers!
Monthly Open ArenaTentative-due to Wheale
Ranch. bring your horse
and ride with a group of
members.
Trail riding Weekend at
Wheale Ranch. Camping,
trail rides, obstacles,
fellowship
General Club Meeting
Topic: TBD
Board members
TBD
Karen and volunteers
Fultonvale Olympiette
Centre
Celina at
[email protected]
Wheale Ranch.
General Meeting
Elections & Charity Fundraiser and planning
session
SAHA Christmas Party
Yummy food, amazing
people and fun and games
Board members
Ardrossan Memorial
Hall
Carol- need 3-4 volunteers
& Santa
RSVP Carol 464-0265
[email protected]
TBD
Wendy
TBD
Ardrossan Memorial
Hall
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2015 SAHA Memberships are now due!!
Forms are available on the web-site and e-mail. Please mail them
in or bring them to the March meeting. Don’t forget to sign the
waiver on the back!
Contact SAHA:
Box 3168, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T2
[email protected]
www.saha.ab.ca
www.facebook.com/strathconaallbreedhorseassociation
Wendy 780-922-3222
Monthly meetings- Ardrossan Memorial Hall, 60 First
Avenue, Ardrossan: First Thursday except
December, June, July, August
Our Slogan:
“Take Pride when you ride- SAHA 2015”
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“FREE” KIDS MINI CLINICS
Sunday, May 24th
Fultonvale Outdoor Arena - Sherwood Park
MINI CLINICS INCLUDE:
Grooming, Safety around Horses,
First Ride and Heavy Horses
Sessions start at 9:45 am and at 12:45 pm
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Special Lunchtime Presentations including:
Percheron Hitch, Saddleseat World Cup and Trail Challenge
Other activities on site include:
Stick Horse Making, Breed Alley and Concession
For more information:
[email protected]
or call (780) 922-8373.
Proudly sponsored by:
Strathcona All-breed
Horse Association
www.saha.ab.ca