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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
Treasurer:
Janice Tavener
951-676-1100 (acting)
Past
President: Denise Nelson
760-782-3614
Directors:
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! |
