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P.O. Box 1847, Temecula, CA 92593

 

 

The Rancho California Arabian Horse Association originated in the early 1980's in Temecula Valley, starting with 15 members and has grown to over 250 adults and youth from San Diego to the South, to the Pacific Palisades to the west, to the high desert northward and east to Nevada and Arizona!

 

Our members like to trail ride, horse camp, do endurance or competitive trail rides, making their horses a part of the everyday family activity.  Others are involved in the competitive aspect of the show ring in such disciplines as Dressage, Driving, English, Western, Reining, Hunter/Jumpers, Show Hack, Halter, and Sport Horse. Among all of the breeds, the Arabian is one whose loyalty grows the more time you spend with them.


If your idea of quality time means connecting with a four-legged companion who can share your secrets and take you places that have been in your dreams, the Arabian horse is your perfect partner.

 

Our Club is about friendship, camaraderie and the love of the Arabian horse.  We put on two horse shows a year locally, have a trail ride day, annual BBQ, Youth Play Day, six club meetings a year, support four local Arabian Community Shows, and end our year with a Christmas/Holiday Party! If you want more information about our club, contact any officer show below.

 


Officers

President:           Kathy Callahan-Smith   951-302-9983

Vice President:  Kimberlee VerHage     951-966-9991

Secretary:           Lynn Chevallier             951-679-2556

Treasurer:           Janice Tavener             951-676-1100 (acting)

 

Past President:  Denise Nelson              760-782-3614

 

Directors:

 

Membership:          Janice Tavener       951-676-1100

Youth Advisor:        Brianne Yhlen          951-852-0993

Newsletter Editor:  Barbara DuBois     951-767-7601

Delegates:


  President's Message

January 2010

 

I cannot get used to writing 2010; it is hard to believe it is already here.

 

This year your Board of Directors wanted to bring the membership some new and exciting programs. They have decided to go back to a general meeting every month, so we hope you will come join us. We will have some great speakers and demonstrations over the next 12 months. In January, we welcome Bill Melendez to speak about the Halter Scoring System. Bill is on the EEC (that $3 fee you pay at each show) and will discuss how it this system is taught to the judges and implemented in the show ring. Bring your curiosity, questions and comments to help make this an interesting evening. We will meet at the Temecula Sizzler again with a reduced dinner rate for our membership. Check inside your newsletter for details. Remember, we always have a great raffle too!

 

Our March show is coming up with the same Concurrent Region 1 and 2 qualifying schedule. This show was a great success last year due to your support and help. Please try to find one sponsorship for the show. These revenues are what allow us to support our youth and club activities throughout the year.

 

We are looking forward to this being a better year for both our membership and the Arabian breed. Come help us make that a reality.

Enjoy the day!

Kathy Callahan-Smith

951-302-9833  


The next Board meeting will be on February 2nd at Green Acres Ranch, 25750 DePortola Rd., about 1-1/2 miles east of Anza Road in Temecula (951-302-6045). Time is7:15pm Sharp!

February 16th - RCAHA Dinner Meeting - Sizzler Restaurant on Jefferson in Temecula. New Price of $12 for dinner. Attendees should arrive at 6:45.


Interesting bit of horse folk lore....

Why the nation cares about a racehorse...

When Barbaro broke his leg in the Preakness Stakes, said Meghan O'Rouke in State.com, you'd have thought we'd suffered a national tragedy. For a week while the Kentucky Derby champion's life hung in the balance, people seemed to suffer with him, barraging his veterinary hospital with sympathetic mail. The staid Wall Street Journal called him "Brave Barbaro" on Page 1, and The New York Times headlined its story, "Now's a Time for Healing." Why so much empathy for one horse?

It seems that in times of great "national strain," Americans have a habit of projecting our dreams and fears onto racehorses. During the height of the Depression, the country became enamored with Seabiscuit - "a scrawny small colt" who suddenly became the symbol of hope for millions of downtrodden Americans. In 1973, during Watergate and the final throes of the Vietnam War, it was Secretariat who captured the national imagination, proving that greatness was still possible. He wound up on the cover of Time after capturing the Triple Crown. Two years later, the filly ruffian became a symbol of emerging feminism every time she outran the stallions, when she broke her leg during a race and had to be put down, her fans were heartbroken.

The pattern is clear. "Politicians are always trying to figure out how to unite Americans, how to heal the divisive animosity citizens persist in feeling toward one another:" All it takes a horse, preferably a fast one!

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