Hi Everyone! Esther has asked for someone to take over the newsletter and I have volunteered to try doing it. I didn't do very good to start with though because I forgot to take notes at the meeting of times and dates but with help I think I've got it correct. But if I get anything wrong please forgive me, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it.
We had a great meeting this month and got a lot taken care of. After the meeting several of us went to visit Darrell and Janet at the Lake Chague Campground, they both are looking great. They have a fantastic view of the lake from their front porch! Please keep them in your prayers.
The next family ride will be at Tuni Gap on July 19th, ride out at 11AM. Barbara Crose has volunteered to meet anyone that doesn't know the way at the Ingles, in Hayesville, at 10 AM. There is water at the lunch area but you should bring some for after the ride at the trailer for your horse and don't forget to bring plenty of water and lunch for yourself.
The family ride for August was discussed and will be at Buck Bald, in Tenn., on August 16th, meet at the Grizzly Bear Gas Station/Restuarant at 11AM. Randall Parker will be having breakfast there and say's the food is great! and to come early if you would like to have breakfast. The Grizzly Bear is located at the junction of 19/129 and 64 by Deckers Flea Market.
A Motion was made and passed, to reimburse the families of the two girls, Amber Swope and Sage Martus, that went to the 3 day 4-H Horse Clinic in Asheville, for their tuition of $125.00 for each. The Club has a fund for this and somehow it got overlooked this year. The girls will be doing a report at next month's meeting of what they learned.
Kim at Florel Farms has allowed us to hold our Fun Show there. The date of Oct. 18th was agreed on, anyone that would like to volunteer please get in touch with Barbara Kissling.
The items from the St. Jude's Ride should be available to pass out at the next meeting, we're waiting on the list to come back to us so that we know who get's what items and sizes.
Donna Gains has ticket's for "Free" admission to the Dennis Reis "No Dust Tour" Oct 11 and 12, in Cookville, TN. Anyone interested in getting together a group to go see him get in touch with Donna.
The next meeting will be at the United Community Bank on August 14, hope to see you there.
Happy Trails, Wildestreak.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
June 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone, I'm back!!
I hate computers. My new one died and I just got this one up and running. We just missed May, what can I say!
The next meeting is June 8th. I will have the new phone lists ready and you can get it there that night. Also I have the tee shirts, if you want one come to the meeting!
We are still working on a Fun Show, Randall has a committee working on a place.
I hate computers. My new one died and I just got this one up and running. We just missed May, what can I say!
The next meeting is June 8th. I will have the new phone lists ready and you can get it there that night. Also I have the tee shirts, if you want one come to the meeting!
We are still working on a Fun Show, Randall has a committee working on a place.
There has been a lot of rides and camping going on, it would be nice to hear how your trips have been, so if you are coming to the meeting and you took a camping trip, let us know about it.
The next family ride is June10th, Saturday at Buck Bald. You will meet at 11am at Bear Paw Gas station on the 4lane in Murphy. It's across the street from the big flea market.
We are still involved with Fires Creek, I hope you all are reading Sue's emails and Charlie wrote a great letter he sent out. So did Bob and Sharon Goggins. We can't save this wonderful area if we sit back and do nothing. If you don't know what to do, come to the meeting and we'll tell you.
Our St. Jude Ride was so nice. We had 37 riders and the camp ground was packed. Everyone one had a great time and the weather held out for us. I don't know the full amount we got, but it was well over a $1,00.00. What a great club we have!!
Keep Darrell and Janet in your prayers, they have been though so much, the transplant is done and we just wait now to see if it works, we miss them both so much!!
Happy Trails,
Esther
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Missing Horse Finder
I received this in an email and thought it might interest the club.
NetPosse.com Idaho Alert - GA - RECOVERED! Black TWH Mare - Bartow County - April 7, 2008
It's been almost 4 months, and Star is finally home!
Though her owners do not know if she was stolen or not, nor where she was for most of this time ... she was only three miles from home when her owners received the good news.
How many other missing horses have been found but no one knows where they belong?
Download flyer and get more info here:
http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/missing_1/StarGAmissingJan08.htm
Angela Kirby NetPosse Exec Coordinator Stolen Horse International, Inc. www.netposse.com
704-484-2165 reply: stolenhorse@netposse.com
Home of Idaho Alerts for Missing Horses --Join NetPosse - Never underestimate the power of one!
Purchase microchips and farm security signs at SHI --Proceeds help continue SHII's educational and victim support programs. NetPosse.com Stolen Horse Alerts for Stolen/Missing Horses and more ... A stolen horse could be a long distance in a short time period. Please pass this to your associations, list groups, council members, friends and ask them to do the same. If you put information on your website please link the info to NetPosse.com. SHI will be updating information and has the only flyer ready to print and post for those who want to help. The Internet is great for spreading the word but success stories show that most horse are found from a flyer. Thank you very much for your generosity in helping these victims. -- Debi Metcalfe , President--Stolen Horse International.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
April 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Spring is near and I hope riding weather!! Don’t forget, April 11-13 camping and riding at Jake Mt. Call Barbara Kissling for more details.
Next meeting is April 10th at the bank. We will tell everyone where the family ride will be for that weekend. We will be handing out your St. Jude forms so you can be collecting pledges. April 26th at Standing Indian, starting at 11 am. Please plan to be there!!
I have had a time getting the logo to the tee shirt man, so the delay is from my end. I will try very hard to get it to him this week.
It would be nice to have a club formed camp out some time soon; we have so many neat places to camp and ride all around us. Let’s talk about this at the next meeting.
If any of you have problems with rain rot I will pass along a treatment Betty Weir gave me that works real well.
I hear the tee shirts may be ready for the April meeting. So be there to get yours.
The equine dentist is coming to town this month, April 7&8 at the Kisslings farm. If you want to float your horse’s teeth let me know.
I don’t know who our speaker is this month, but come and see our secret speaker!!!
I’m still looking for articles to add to the newsletter!!
Happy Trails, Esther
Spring is near and I hope riding weather!! Don’t forget, April 11-13 camping and riding at Jake Mt. Call Barbara Kissling for more details.
Next meeting is April 10th at the bank. We will tell everyone where the family ride will be for that weekend. We will be handing out your St. Jude forms so you can be collecting pledges. April 26th at Standing Indian, starting at 11 am. Please plan to be there!!
I have had a time getting the logo to the tee shirt man, so the delay is from my end. I will try very hard to get it to him this week.
It would be nice to have a club formed camp out some time soon; we have so many neat places to camp and ride all around us. Let’s talk about this at the next meeting.
If any of you have problems with rain rot I will pass along a treatment Betty Weir gave me that works real well.
I hear the tee shirts may be ready for the April meeting. So be there to get yours.
The equine dentist is coming to town this month, April 7&8 at the Kisslings farm. If you want to float your horse’s teeth let me know.
I don’t know who our speaker is this month, but come and see our secret speaker!!!
I’m still looking for articles to add to the newsletter!!
Happy Trails, Esther
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
March 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Our next meeting is March 13th at the bank. Jenny has invited a man to come and show us some tee shirt ideas, so plan to be there. We start at 7pm.
We are putting out a new phone list, so if you have not paid your dues, please mail Donna your dues or bring to meeting. The phone list is based on members.
I hear everyone that went to Florida had fun. Those that did not go are green with envy.
We are still working on our maps and info for the clubs use, so bring in anything you might think would be of interest.
I do hate to have to say we lost another GREAT horse.
Randall lost Jack to colic, we all share in his sorrow. Our hearts go out to you Randall. Jack will always be alive in our thoughts and hearts.
Spring is near and I’m sure we all are ready!! Time to clean up your tack and do a trailer check. We just had a near accident where the reese trailer hitch came off as the person was pulling into a restaurant, lucky no one was hurt. So check!
Hope to see you on the trails REAL soon!
Happy Trails, Esther
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Extreme Trail Challenge
Go to the following web site for more information and some nifty pictures.
Quoted from http://home.comcast.net/~mygeorgiahouse/site/:
Extreme Trail Challenge - Extreme Trail Challenge
The next Extreme Trail Challenge is scheduled for March 29th and 30th, 2008. The deadline to register is March 19, 2008. Registration fee is $35.00.
We will be holding our first Juvenile Trail Challenge, for riders 18 years of age and under, on June 21, 2008. Registration fee is $20.00.
We have scheduled an Adult Confidence Course for beginner riders or experienced riders on beginner horses immediately following the Juvenile Trail Challenge on June 21, 2008.We will take as many riders as time allows - there is no charge for this course.
You may register for any of the above events on the "Register for Upcoming Events" page.
What is The Extreme Trail Challenge?
The ExtremeTrail Challengeis hosted by Double C Stables in Dawsonville, GA and is a timed race with obstacles designed to not only push horse and rider out of their traditional comfort zone, but also test the communication and horsemanship of each team. The horse/rider combination will navigate a course through natural trails where they will encounter natural terrain changes along with man made obstacles designed to mentally, more than physically, challenge both horse and rider. The Extreme Trail Challenge is held once every two months during the year with the winners competing each November in an invitation onlyfinal Challenge to determine the Extreme Trail Challenge Champion for that year. Invited competitors will include the top five finishers from each challenge for that year and the one person who competed in all of the previous challenges for that year with the best average score/time.
...
There's much more at the website.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
February 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
We are going to have a speaker at the next meeting, which is Feb. 14th. Lawrence Beal is going to speak to us about the County Mounties. Please try to come and invite a friend. We will be looking at logos for the new tee shirts and will have the sizes there to try so you will be ready to order very soon. Jenny has been working on this and we hope to get this going. Don't forget to bring any maps or hand written trails that might be of interest. We are trying to make a book for the club’s use and any new member.
Darrell has a very nice trail horse for sale. He is 5 yrs. old and Darrell rode him a lot, so he is very good on the trails and loads good. If you are looking for a good trail horse, he is at Charlie and Barbara Kissling’s place. Call them to set up a time to see him.
Our St. Jude ride is set up for April 26th at Fires Creek, if the weather is good we could make it a camp out too! Mark your calenders now.
As a lot of you know Darrell is doing better, he is getting around and he and Janet have bought a new camper so they can come and join in the fun. Don't give up on those prayers. Darrell still has a way to go and he and Janet thank you all for all your caring thoughts and prayers.
We will be starting up the Sat. Rides soon as it warms up, so get those horses ready!
Since this has been a long winter, I get lots of calls for hay. If you find some and want to pass it along for other club members, just let me know.
We camped at Hunter camp a couple of weeks ago and everyone had fun. It was Doug and Sue's first trip with their new LQ horse trailer. Susan needed a beer when she got there, but all in all she did good. Hope they have many more great trips.
We have had a lot of winter colds going around, so bundle up and stay warm.
Until next time,
Happy Trails,
Esther
Thursday, January 10, 2008
January 2008 Newsletter
January 2008 Newsletter
Welcome to 2008!
Hello and Happy New Year. I’m not starting off good, I’m already late with this newsletter. Please try to come to the first meeting in 2008, that’s Thurs. Jan. 10th. At the bank. It is our planning meeting for the next year and people will be appointed to do a program each month. I am your first person and will have a good program for you. So be there!
Our Christmas Party was a lot of fun and all had a great time. The Church was a great place to have it. Thanks to our members who worked to decorate and all those that cleaned up.
This is the month that we all pay our dues to the club, so bring your money or send a check to Donna Gains.
Congratulations to Doug and Susan Martin, they are proud owners of a living quarters horse trailer and a new truck to pull it with. May they have many wonderful times camping.
We all thank Bob Harrison for getting our Dec. Newsletter out.
Bob had open heart surgery. He keeps our blog so nice. We all send our best wishes to you Bob for a speedy recovery!
I am looking for more things to put in our newsletter, it would be so neat to have a member each month do a page on anything they want to write. It could be about a ride you went on , or something funny that happened to you, give this a thought and come to the meeting and lets see what we can come up with.
A reminder to all. There are two trailers at Mt Valley Feed Store for sale, one is Darrell new two horse that they are selling. It’s a good deal and you can save money. Also they have their big LQ horse trailer for sale too at a real, real good price. You can save thousands. If you wait too long it may be gone!
It takes us all to make this club work, so I hope we all can plan this next year with everyone‘s input.
Happy Trails, Esther
Welcome to 2008!
Hello and Happy New Year. I’m not starting off good, I’m already late with this newsletter. Please try to come to the first meeting in 2008, that’s Thurs. Jan. 10th. At the bank. It is our planning meeting for the next year and people will be appointed to do a program each month. I am your first person and will have a good program for you. So be there!
Our Christmas Party was a lot of fun and all had a great time. The Church was a great place to have it. Thanks to our members who worked to decorate and all those that cleaned up.
This is the month that we all pay our dues to the club, so bring your money or send a check to Donna Gains.
Congratulations to Doug and Susan Martin, they are proud owners of a living quarters horse trailer and a new truck to pull it with. May they have many wonderful times camping.
We all thank Bob Harrison for getting our Dec. Newsletter out.
Bob had open heart surgery. He keeps our blog so nice. We all send our best wishes to you Bob for a speedy recovery!
I am looking for more things to put in our newsletter, it would be so neat to have a member each month do a page on anything they want to write. It could be about a ride you went on , or something funny that happened to you, give this a thought and come to the meeting and lets see what we can come up with.
A reminder to all. There are two trailers at Mt Valley Feed Store for sale, one is Darrell new two horse that they are selling. It’s a good deal and you can save money. Also they have their big LQ horse trailer for sale too at a real, real good price. You can save thousands. If you wait too long it may be gone!
It takes us all to make this club work, so I hope we all can plan this next year with everyone‘s input.
Happy Trails, Esther
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
December 2007 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Merry Christmas to All and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!
A little early but next letter will be to late. Where did 2007 go??
We all got to have fun at our Fun Show, and we helped the
BCHC of Ga. Fight trail closings, we did some group camping,
and dressed up for the 4th of July ride. Not a bad year! Thanks
for making it so good and fun.
Susan Martin has declined the VP job, so we voted and Jenny
Ingmire is our new VP. All new officers will start their new
positions in Jan. 2008. Make sure you say “Hi” at the party and
wish them the best.
The Christmas Party will be Dec. 13th starting to eat at 6:30 at
the Good Shepard Church on Hwy 64 east. It is about « mile
past the cement bridge and traffic light going east on 64. The
church is on the right before you get to the Hinton Center sign.
Everyone bring a 5.00 toy, unwrapped. We will be playing
games and giving out gifts so plan to attend.
Dues are due in Jan.
It is our hope to do more this year, we've talked of a fun rodeo,
and another fun show. We will have a call list for rides so make
sure your on it if you want to be called. If you do not get a news
letter every month or a email telling you to go to the blog to
view the news letter, please let me know, I have missed a few
people and feel very bad about it, so please let me know.
Darrell and Janet have their trailers up for sale. The LQ trailer is
beautiful and ready to go. The small trailer is brand new and you
can get a good savings by buying it from them, if you are
interested please give them a call 389-6690. Or if you know of
anyone that is looking for a deal, please pass it along. By the
way, they are both doing good!! Praise the Lord!!!!!!
See you all at the Christmas Party!!!!!
Happy Trails, Esther
From Bob: I'd like to apologize to everyone for being so late getting the newsletter posted but I've been under the weather for the past month and am just now getting somewhat mobile.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
November 2007 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Our next meeting is Nov. 8th. We have new officers for 2008.
Your next president is Randall Parker, Vice President is Susan Martin, Secretary is Tiffany Parker, Treasurer is Donna Gains. Exec. Board Members are Darrell Adams and Charlie Kissling. Please welcome them to their new appointments. I want to thank you all for the three wonderful years I had as president, I love this club and I'm very proud of it and it has been my pleasure to be a part of it. You aren't though with me yet, I'm still doing the newsletter and will be there to help anyone that needs it.
It’s good to have some new faces running the meetings, so give these new officers the support you always gave me. We have decided to appoint a member each month to do the program. So you have the warning ahead to be thinking of one. Come Jan. we will let you know who has what month.
I'm sorry we did not get the Halloween ride together in time. I got no answer from anyone I called. We will have to plan better next year. I got a call from the lady from Andrews Rescue center that they are having a parade on Dec. 15 in Andrews and would like us to attend as a club. I think it starts at
We will announce where and when the Christmas Party will be and take a list of who wants to bring what.
Hope to see you all at the next meeting!!!!!!!!
Happy Trails,
Esther
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Truck For Sale
From Esther:
I am selling my 350 Ford Truck. If you are interested please call or email for details. Esther
I am selling my 350 Ford Truck. If you are interested please call or email for details. Esther
828-389-3434
Monday, October 08, 2007
October 2007 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Our next meeting is Oct. 12th, we will be nominating officers
for next year. Please come and support your club. Voting will be
in Nov. We will be planning our Halloween Ride. Also we will
plan a Poker Ride for Nov. So come and be a part!!
The Fun Show was so good. We had about 32 people and 14
riders. A big THANKS to Charlie and Barbara Kissling for the
use of their arena and to Susan for arranging for the port-a-
potties. Richard Walker was our cook and to all the other
helpers a Big Thank you too!!! Everyone had a great time. I
must not forget to thank Denise for being our announcer, she did
the best job, and everyone loved her remarks!! After the cost of
the food and port-a-potties our club made $260.00 and had a great day to boot.
We have gotten off our fight to save the rim trail in Fires Creek and I would like to see us get back on that.
I hope to have the tee shirt deal final and get them made this month. It would be nice to get our Family Ride going again now that the yellow jackets are better and the weather is cooler. If we are going to do this we need people to come attend. Lets all work on getting this going again.
We will have to decide on a place to have our Christmas Party; the date is Thurs. Dec.13th. So plan now to attend.
We ask the Lord to keep us all safe and healthy, and remember our friends that are ill or have lost a loved one. Blessings to you all.
WHAT ARE YOU AND YOUR HORSE GOING TO BE DOING
FOR HALLOWEEN???????????????????????????????????
FOR HALLOWEEN???????????????????????????????????
Happy Trails,
Esther
October 2007 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Our next meeting is Oct. 12th, we will be nominating officers
for next year. Please come and support your club. Voting will be
in Nov. We will be planning our Halloween Ride. Also we will
plan a Poker Ride for Nov. So come and be a part!!
The Fun Show was so good. We had about 32 people and 14
riders. A big THANKS to Charlie and Barbara Kissling for the
use of their arena and to Susan for arranging for the port-a-
potties. Richard Walker was our cook and to all the other
helpers a Big Thank you too!!! Everyone had a great time. I
must not forget to thank Denise for being our announcer, she did
the best job, and everyone loved her remarks!! After the cost of
the food and port-a-potties our club made $260.00 and had a great day to boot.
We have gotten off our fight to save the rim trail in Fires Creek and I would like to see us get back on that.
I hope to have the tee shirt deal final and get them made this month. It would be nice to get our Family Ride going again now that the yellow jackets are better and the weather is cooler. If we are going to do this we need people to come attend. Lets all work on getting this going again.
We will have to decide on a place to have our Christmas Party; the date is Thurs. Dec.13th. So plan now to attend.
We ask the Lord to keep us all safe and healthy, and remember our friends that are ill or have lost a loved one. Blessings to you all.
WHAT ARE YOU AND YOUR HORSE GOING TO BE DOING
FOR HALLOWEEN???????????????????????????????????
FOR HALLOWEEN???????????????????????????????????
Happy Trails,
Esther
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
September Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
It has been a long hot summer, with lots of ups and downs. It will be good to see fall come and the bees leave. I'm hoping we can get the rides going better and camp some too! If you have not marked you calendars for the FUN SHOW please do. It's Sept. 29th Starting at 10am at Charlie and Barbara Kisslings. Barbara still needs helpers, so call and lend a hand. Also start inviting all your horse friends to come and join us. It will be a great day with lots of fun.
It is so good to hear that Susan Martin is back in the saddle. We missed her all summer and thankful to have her back!! We are having a speaker this next meeting, Sept 13th, she is from Andrews and is starting a horse rescue barn. She already has 5 horses and wants all the local clubs to know about her place, so please try to attend.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers for Emmett and I during his surgery, all came out great and there was no cancer seen. His voice is still not great but hey, he's still kicking and telling jokes.
We will talk about our Sat. Rides at the next meeting as we need to let Randall know if people are going to ride or not so he doesn't go out and no one shows up. Please come with some ideas about how to handle this.
We are hoping to have a Halloween ride in October on the square. I hope you all are working on a costume for your self and your horse. It might be nice to invite anyone to join in and have a judge to pick the best rider and costume What do you think???
Happy Trails, Esther
Monday, August 06, 2007
August 2007 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Whew! It has been hot. Hope you all have been riding and enjoying the summer. I don't ride a lot in the summer months asI can't do the heat. But I did get to ride the last Family ride and it was great. We had about 20 riders, some of us remembered to dress up for the 4th of July in red, white, and blue. We had a good time riding up the rode to show our club spirit off. I hope to have some pictures on our web site very soon. I'm still working on an album for Darrell so get me some pictures.
Our next meeting is this coming Thurs Aug 9th at the bank. Please plan to attend. And bring some pictures for the album, I'm happy to say as of right now Darrell is doing better, he has had a rough time, but he's a good fighter. Susan Martin is out of her brace now and in PT now. She should be back with us soon riding!! Randall Parker needs us to keep him and his family in our prayers as his Dad is facing cancer again and surgery. We sure have been tested this year, but we have a great club build from good Lord loving people and we will endure these things because we have FAITH.
Our fun show is now on Sept. 29th at the Kisslings. We will let everyone know more very soon .I know our family rides and every Sat. Rides have been messed-up. I should be home now more and I hope to get us back ALL riding again. With Randall’s Dad being so ill he just can't keep-up with it right now.
Try to come to the meeting on Thurs. I have some ideas to putout there that might keep us all closer in touch! Well, I'm brain dead right now, and I hope I got everything in that I was supposed to say.
Happy Trails,
Esther
Friday, July 20, 2007
Humane Society CEO Responds To Esther
Novell WebAccess
Dear Esther,
Thank you for asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend
Michael Vick for his alleged dogfighting.
Please tell your friends and family to take action, too:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2/forward/ineuxxwz0d5jbj3 ?
And if you haven't already, please help us care for the dogs
seized in the Michael Vick case by making a special donation
today:
https://secure.hsus.org/01/animalfighting_vick .
Thank you for all you do on behalf of animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
***************************************
Taking Action for Animals
July 28-30, 2007 | Washington, DC
Join us in the nation's capital! Get motivated, inspired, and
learn practical advocacy skills to help you put your compassion
into action.
http://www.takingactionforanimals.org
***************************************
Dear Esther,
Thank you for asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend
Michael Vick for his alleged dogfighting.
Please tell your friends and family to take action, too:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_dogfighting_nfl2/forward/ineuxxwz0d5jbj3 ?
And if you haven't already, please help us care for the dogs
seized in the Michael Vick case by making a special donation
today:
https://secure.hsus.org/01/animalfighting_vick .
Thank you for all you do on behalf of animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
***************************************
Taking Action for Animals
July 28-30, 2007 | Washington, DC
Join us in the nation's capital! Get motivated, inspired, and
learn practical advocacy skills to help you put your compassion
into action.
http://www.takingactionforanimals.org
***************************************
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
