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    So, what about that Saddle Raffle?  We have a beautiful Circle Y Saddle that will be raffled off at our Christmas Ride and Dinner in December.  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00.  Tickets will be available at any of our events.  This is a top of the line trail saddle with the latest in saddle tree technology.  It is made with a Flex 2 tree which allows the tree to conform to the horse even while in motion which allows for greater freedom of movement.  It also fits a wider range of horses than traditional saddles.  It is Circle Y model #1651 "Topeka" with a 16 inch seat.  For more detailed information about this particular saddle visit the Circle Y website at www.circley.com

                                             

 

                                             

 

The votes are still being tallied so check out the Arizona Trail website at www.aztrail.org see if the Arizona Trail received enough votes to will the $50,000 grant.  Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote!!

 

    The Tonto National Forest access gate located at the east end of McKellips road near Mining Camp has been closed.  The access point was being heavily used and there just isn't enough parking available.  This was causing area residents problems accessing their own property.  However, these residents now have to drive to another location in order to ride, hike or mountain bike in the National Forest.  In addition, the fence continues to be cut.  Steps are being taken to re-introduce a step over gate.  If you plan to ride in this area please continue on to First Water Trailhead as your access point where there is plenty of parking.  There is not a fee to park at First Water.  UPDATE!  The Forest Service has agreed to place another gate in this area.  The exact location is still being determined.

 

    The board has received a lot of concern regarding our rule for no firearms on the trail.  Our trail ride rules clearly state No Firearms and No Alcohol on the trail.  The board has discussed this issue on many occasions and at great length.  As part of this discussion, we consulted with our attorney.  Our attorney confirmed the board's concerns and the rule stands as stated.  The liability to our members, equines and our association when carrying a firearm is too great to risk.  We appreciate your cooperation on this issue.

 

     On March 27th the Superstition Horsemen's Association was proud to join other organizations to help support the Black Stallion Literacy Project "Second Touch."  The Black Stallion Literacy Project helps children learn the love of reading.  They are provided a copy of Walter Farley's book "Little Black, A Pony" and then, through the first and second touch, they are able to meet the characters of the book, Little Black and Big Red.  A total of 576 students from area elementary schools were bused to the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds where they were able to see, touch and learn about horses.  Thank you to all the SHA members who took time out of their busy schedules to support this very worth while event!

 

 

 

     Did you get a chance to check out our booth at Lost Dutchman Days in February?  Our SHA store was there to sell soda and water as well as our t-shirts, hats and bumper stickers.  We now have a saddle raffle going on and we registered several people for a special deluxe membership package give away.  There were so many volunteer hours put into the weekend between set up, making signs, stocking the soda, water and ice, making sales, keeping track of the money, inventory, selling raffle tickets and telling people what we are all about!  A few of our members were at the booth the entire weekend!!  You know who you are and we THANK YOU!!! 

                                            

 

  Did you see our outstanding parade entry?  The SHA was 37 members strong at the 45th Annual Lost Dutchman's Day Parade on Saturday, February 28, 2009.  It was a beautiful day for a ride through town and hundreds of people from the community were there to enjoy the event.  According to the Chamber of Commerce there were about 102 groups entered and there were at least five equestrian groups.  We also had a new SHA banner to show off.  Thanks to Eric Messina for the idea and getting it done in time for the parade.  We had three new memberships join the SHA on parade day.  Welcome new members!  Thank you to our Wranglers, Malia, Jimmy, Ferran and Mark!  Some of us were dressed in western finery, and some of us in beautiful period costume and it looked like everyone was wearing a smile.  In fact, we were in pretty good formation the whole way through!  Are we ready for the Rose Parade or what?! As always, your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.  Tim Borges walked with us to take photos of everyone, so look for those on the website soon.  We also want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Steve Bondy and Edna Driscoll for their months of planning and preparation.  We know how much time and effort you put into this and it showed!  We appreciate it!! 

                                              

 

  As mentioned above, we took entries for our first ever Deluxe Membership Package Giveaway.  This package included a membership to SHA for the remainder of 2009 through our 2010 fiscal year as well as four free SHA t-shirts and a feed bucket full of horse and trail supplies.  The winner was drawn at 3pm on Sunday, the final day of Lost Dutchman Days.  The winner, and our newest SHA members are Marcia Pestalozzi, Steve Owen and children.  Welcome to the Association!!  We can't wait to meet you all!

                                                  

                                         Marcia Pestalozzi, Judy Hood (Membership) and Steve Owen
 

 

                    

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