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The Atascadero Horsemen’s Club was established in 1964 as a family
riding club. It is a non-profit Organization. The purpose of the
organization is recreation of its members and guests, to participate
in riding events as a group, to promote trails for horseback riding,
to provide programs of interest to its members and to participate in
related community services.
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Membership is made up of individuals and
families. A Family Membership is $30.00 a year. Individual
Membership is $25.00 a year. Memberships shall be for the calendar
year, starting with January and ending with December.
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Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each
month at A Town Deli, 7600 El Camino Real, Atascadero (In the
Plaza behind Perry's Parcels). An optional Potluck Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., the
Program begins at 7:00 p.m., and the General Meeting begins at 8:00
p.m. (There are no meetings in the months of August and December).
Depending on the Program, some meetings are held at other locations
such as a local arena. It is best to contact someone in the group to
make sure where the meeting is. Upcoming Locations:
February 13, 2012 - A Town Diner (Monday due to Valentines Day)
March 13, 2012 - A Town Diner
April 10, 2012 - A Town Diner
May 8, 2012 - A Town Diner
June 12, 2012 - A Town Diner
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The Programs consist of various speakers and
topics. Examples of past programs include: horse adoption, tack care
and maintenance, tracks and scat on the trail, plant life, horse
emergency care and kits, trailer care and maintenance, equine
nutrition, proper saddle fit, equine foot care and many other
topics.
February 13, 2012 - Effective Natural Training of Horse & Rider:
Horse Trainer - Eric Wagner & Hypnotist - Mary Kay Stenger
March 13, 2012 - Hawes Farrier Service: Guy Hawes |
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Member Rides are held monthly with the exception
of December. There are often times when two rides are scheduled in a
month. The club also schedules several campouts in the year. The
club hosts two Public Rides yearly, one in May/June and the other in
November. The club currently has a Parade group that participates in
the local parades. The group is also active in trail maintenance and
local public service projects.
Club Ride
& Events:
February 11, 2012 - Pismo Beach Ride
March 4, 2012 - Montana de Oro
March 23-25, 2012 - Santa Margarita Lake Campout
April 15, 2012 - Rocky Canyon Ride
May 4-6, 2012 - American Canyon Campout
May 23, 2012 - Carrizo Plains Wildflower Ride
June 16, 2012 - Trail/Spook Clinic
June 23, 2012 - Santa Margarita Ranch/Ancient Peaks Winery
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BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Bill Obermeyer
Secretary: Kristie Lahr
Trails: Barbara Dixon
Jody Smith
Membership: Sharon Helberg
Programs: Liz Baron |
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Newsletter - January/February 2012
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