Atascadero Horsemen's Club

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.

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.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at Players Restaurant located at 8845 El Camino Real in Atascadero, California. An optional 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: July 14, 2009 - Players Restaurant August - NO Meeting

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.

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. Member Only Rides: June 10,16,23,30, 2009 - Parade Practices June 27, 2009 - La Purisima July 18, 2009 - Montana de Oro August 8, 2009 - Morro Bay - Moonlight ride

	President: Bill Obermeyer Secretary: Rhonda Viecas Trails: Kathy Redden / Ann Crain Membership: Sharon Helberg Programs: Dawn McVey

Newsletter - July 2009

	Presidents' Message: Be in the photo next issue and attend one of our rides! Find out more by attending our monthly meeting! Happy Trails - Bill Obermeyer July Program Message: Certified equine sports massage therapist Robin Hambey will be back to speak to us in July! “You’re Doing What on Horses?” is the title of her presentation. Robin will give an over view of sports massage therapy and the issues that can be caused by sore horses. Robin’s last visit was a huge success, with many AHC members signing up on a clinic interest sheet. Robin now has a clinic scheduled in our area, specifically designed with us in mind, on Sunday, August 9 at Dr. Steve McClenny’s arena in San Miguel. Further information will be available at the July 14 meeting. This should be another interesting and useful program with Robin. For more information about Robin Hambey and Equine Athletes, please go to www.equineathletesesmt.com. June Program Follow up: Our June speaker was Lori Harmon, founder of Equine Alliance, a nonprofit foundation helping children and adults through therapy with rescued equines. Lori shared several touching stories about the trust and healing she has seen develop between children and horses in Equine Alliance programs. Equine Alliance brings together therapy horses, volunteers, case workers, and other professionals to work with children and adults in need. Each year Equine Alliance rescues and rehabilitates up to 160 horses, mules, burros and minis, and serves hundreds of clients and visitors at its ranch in Paso Robles. Immediately following Lori’s presentation, AHC members spontaneously passed Bill Obermeyer’s hat for donations, and enthusiastically voted to approve Barbara Dixon’s suggestion to donate a portion of the fees collected at the recent Paloma spook clinic to Equine Alliance. You can call 805 835-5104 or go to www.equinealliance.org to learn more about Equine Alliance programs and volunteer opportunities. Congratulations to past speaker Krista Koenig on winning sixth place overall at the Extreme Mustang Makeover at the 2009 Western States Horse Expo! Local horse trainer, Krista Koenig, and wild mustang, Rose, wowed the crowd during their free style presentation, with Rose straddling poles and gently laying down flat in the arena. Following the competition Rose was the 3rd highest seller. Way to go, Krista! See photos on Krista’s website at www.fromstarttofoundation.com Dawn McVey
	Pictures from American Canyon Campout in April
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	Atascadero Horsemen’s Club P.O. Box 2756 Atascadero, Ca. 93423-2756 Info@AtascaderoHorsemensClub.com