Kit Shadrock, Author at Texas Trail Challenge Club

Cactus Two Step Saturday Results

Tenderfoot – Adult
Tenderfoot – Senior
Maverick – Adult
Maverick – Senior
Horseman – Adult
Horseman – Senior
Scout

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Krystal Bunch	Sunny	86.5	87	173.5
2	Candice Smith	Tartan	85.5	84.5	170	++
3	Megan Smart	Bandit	85	82	167	+
4	Haley Altomare	Jake	86.5	78.5	165
5	Keenia Cowey	MisTe	83	80	163
6	Shirley Tarrillion	Junior	78.5	79.5	158
7	Carin Bauer	Arti	77.5	79.5	157
8	Jody Elliott	Prada	78.5	76	154.5
9	Chad Albrecht	Tandie	74	77.5	151.5
10	Laura McLean	Vanna	70.5	66.5	137
11	Krysta Demere	Shoshone	72	64	136
12	Juli Steele	Cheyenne	69	65	134

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Kim Gehring	Josie	86.5	87.5	174
2	Teresa Ingram	Lady	73.5	69.5	143	+
3	Ginny Mayfield	Ricky	75.5	67.5	143

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Alex McStay	Dally	90.5	85.5	176	+
2	Annaliese Scoggins	Winchester	90	86	176
3	Kaedy Stovall	Murphy	88	86.5	174.5	+
4	Halle Beard	Joe	88	85	173
5	Katherine Mason	Delilah	86.5	82.5	169
6	Diane Fleming	Daisy	83	82.5	165.5	+
7	Christine Sellers	Blaze	84	80	164
8	Evelyn O’Hara	Tempted Assets	85	78	163
9	Robert Jernigan	Sadie	84	76	160

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Connie Standridge	Annie	85.5	86.5	172
2	Tooter Smith	Fly	86.5	82	168.5
3	Ann Stacy	Trooper	82.5	80	162.5	+
4	Barbara Knight	Shakar	84.5	78	162.5
5	Vivian Johnson	Tobijah	83.5	78.5	162	+
6	Jim Miller	Buddy	81.5	80	161.5
7	Tom Blackmon	Edd	83	78	161
8	Susie Jernigan	Heaven	81	77.5	158.5
9	Shelley Hilton	Copper	80	77.5	157.5
10	Bambi Lang	Snickers	78	74.5	152.5
11	Peggy Johnson	Kater	75.5	71.5	147

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Mary Ann Brandon	Remingtonite	93.5	87	180.5	++++
2	Vicki Van Steyne	Pippa	87	89.5	176.5	+
3	Lee Ann Boore	RC	86.5	81	167.5	+
4	Carol Warren	Journey	83.5	80.5	164

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Isabel Dean	Doc	88.5	84.5	173	+
2	Teresa Corgill	Abby	87	86	173
3	Linda Martini	Mate	86	86.5	172.5	+
4	Cheryl May	Badger	85	80	165	+

Scout

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Jean Moreau	Baron	80.5	73.5	154
2	Marilyn Dardenne	Ranger	77	71.5	148.5

Junior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Carolyn Smeltzer	BlueBell	82.5	85.5	168

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Krystal Bunch	Sunny	85.5	81.5	167
2	Kris Ritter	Creek	83	83	166	++
3	Debbie Sannwaldt	Sandy	79.5	76.5	156	+
4	Shirley Tarrillion	Junior	77.5	78	155.5
5	Haley Altomare	Jake	71	68	139
6	Megan Smart	Bandit	69.5	67	136.5
7	Candice Smith	Dally	66.5	65.5	132

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Kim Gehring	Josie	89	92	181
2	Deborah Moody	Dallas	72.5	74	146.5
3	Marsha Stilley	Milo	72	73	145
4	Teresa Ingram	KK Lady Fantasy	68.5	71.5	140	+
5	Ginny Mayfield	Ricky	64.5	62.5	127

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Evelyn O’Hara	Tempted Assets	90	93	183	++++
2	Cheryl Sofaly	Cass	91	89.5	180.5	+
3	Megan Perry	Quigley	88	85	173	+
4	Annaliese Scoggin	Winchester	85	82.5	167.5	++
5	Katherine Mason	Delilah	84.5	81	165.5	+
6	Alex McStay	Remy	80.5	81.5	162
7	Gina Stepchinsky	Jazzy	82	78	160

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Connie Standridge	Annie	90.5	92.5	183	+
2	Jim Miller	Buddy	85.5	86.5	172	+++
3	Vivian Johnson	Tobijah	85.5	86.5	172	+
4	Tooter Smith	Fly	84	86.5	170.5	+
5	Tom Blackmon	Edd	80	79.5	159.5	+
6	Priscilla Butcher	Salem	79.5	79.5	159	+
7	Susie Jernigan	Heaven	79	78	157	+
8	Barbara Knight	Shakar	78	76.5	154.5
9	Peggy Johnson	Kater	75	69.5	144.5	++
10	Shelley Hilton	Copper	72.5	71.5	144	+
11	Ann Stacy	Trooper	67	69	136

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Mary Marczak	Ellie	95	90	185	+++++
2	Melissa Neal	Ricochet	93.5	91.5	185	++
3	Lynane Plumlee	Cookie	90	92	182	++
4	LeeAnn Boore	RC	87.5	88	175.5	+++
5	Carol Warren	Journey	80	80	160	++
6	Vicki Van Steyn	Lucy	75	73.5	148.5	+

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Becky Cash	Trulee	93	93.5	186.5	+++
2	Cheryl May	Badger	83	83	166	+
3	Teresa Corgill	Abby	82.5	80.5	163	+

Scout

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Gretchen Fuchs	Gus	89.5	91.5	181	+
2	Marilyn Dardenne	Ranger	77	78.5	155.5

Lost Concho Saturday Results

Junior
Tenderfoot – Adult
Tenderfoot – Senior
Maverick – Adult
Maverick – Senior
Horseman – Adult
Horseman – Senior

Junior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Carolyn Smeltzer	BlueBell	89	90.5	179.5
2	Charlotte Garlock	Cactus	86.5	85.5	172	+
3	Kate Garlock	Brutus	81.5	83.5	165
4	Christopher McStay	Tartan	74.5	76.5	151	+

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Kim Hudspeth	Tucker	87	84.5	171.5
2	Kris Ritter	Creek	80.5	84.5	165	+
3	Karla Gilbert	Sport	82.5	80	162.5
4	Krystal Bunch	Sunny	81.5	79	160.5	+
5	Juli Steele	Cheyenne	78.5	76.5	155
6	Haley Altomare	Jake	77	77.5	154.5
7	Shirley Tarrillion	Junior	76	77.5	153.5
8	Jennifer Garlock	Romeo	75.5	74	149.5
9	Candice Smith	Dally	75.5	72.5	148
10	Megan Smart	Bandit	72.5	67.5	140
11	Jane Holland	Renoir	69	69	138
12	Amy Lehmann	Hooper	67.5	64	131.5

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Kim Gehring	Josie	83.5	84	167.5	++
2	Deborah Moody	Dallas	83.5	83	166.5
3	Teresa Ingram	KK Lady Fantasy	78.5	82.5	161
4	Sylvia Perry	Dory	79.5	80.5	160	+
5	Marsha Stilley	Milo	75.5	75	150.5	+
6	Marilyn Dardenne	Ranger	73.5	74	147.5

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Cheryl Sofaly	Cass	92.5	92.5	185	+
2	Alex McStay	Remy	85.5	89	174.5	+
3	Evelyn O’Hara	Tempted Assets	87.5	86.5	174	+
4	Megan Perry	Quigley	83.5	84	167.5	+
5	Katherine Mason	Delilah	85.5	81.5	167
6	Gina Stepchinsky	Jazzy	83.5	81.5	165
7	Peggy Baron	Blondie	80.5	80.5	161
8	Annaliese Scoggin	Winchester	82	77.5	159.5

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Vivian Johnson	Tobijah	91	88.5	179.5	+
2	Connie Standridge	Annie	88	90.5	178.5
3	April Baxter	Indira	84.5	83.5	168	+
4	Barbara Knight	Shakar	85.5	82.5	168
5	Tooter Smith	Fly	82.5	85	167.5
6	Jim Miller	Buddy	83.5	83	166.5
7	Ann Stacy	Trooper	83	82.5	165.5
8	Susie Jernigan	Heaven	80.5	82	162.5
9	Priscilla Butcher	Salem	79	80	159
10	Shelley Hilton	Copper	77	75.5	152.5
11	Peggy Johnson	Kater	71	70	141	+

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Mary Marczak	Ellie	94	90.5	184.5	++++
2	Melissa Neal	Ricochet	93	91.5	184.5	+
3	Lynane Plumlee	Cookie	93.5	89	182.5	++
4	LeeAnn Boore	RC	87.5	93.5	181
5	Carol Warren	Journey	88	87.5	175.5	++
6	Vicki Van Steyn	Lucy	78.5	76	154.5
7	Kris Maley	Coulee	67	68.5	135.5	+

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Teresa Corgill	Abby	94.5	90.5	185	++
2	Carolyn Mikeska	Chance	87.5	87.5	175	+
3	Becky Cash	Trulee	85	89.5	174.5
4	Cheryl May	Badger	84	85	169	++

Hog Wild Sunday Results

Junior
Tenderfoot – Adult
Tenderfoot – Senior
Maverick – Adult
Maverick – Senior
Horseman – Adult
Horseman – Senior
Scout

Junior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Carolyn Smeltzer	Bluebell	90.5	90.5	181	+
2	Soleya Southerly	Jack	89	89	178	++
3	Sadie Southerly	Bandit	81.5	80.5	162	++

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Michelle Geltz	Cisco	87.5	86	173.5	++
2	Carin Bauer	Arti	87.5	83.5	171
3	Keenia Cowey	MisTe	85.5	83	168.5
4	Debra Sannwaldt	Sandy	79	74	153
5	Krystal Bunch	Sunny	75.5	75.5	151	+
6	Candice Smith	Dally	72.5	76.5	149
7	Haley Altomare	Jake	72.5	69	141.5	+
8	Brandy Steele	Echo	71.5	68	139.5	+
9	Megan Smart	Bandit	67.5	62.5	130	+
10	Laura McLean	Chief	57	55	112

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score
1	Sylvia Perry	Dory	84	84	168
2	Barbara Darr	Josie	77.5	79	156.5
3	Teresa Ingram	KK LADY FANTASY	73	73.5	146.5
4	Ginny Mayfield	Ricky	76	68.5	144.5

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Lena Eberle	RC	89.5	88.5	178	+
2	Cheryl Sofaly	Cass	86.5	88	174.5
3	Halle Beard	Little Joe	87.5	86.5	174	+
4	Emily Gehring	Loki	87	86	173
5	Katherine Mason	Delilah	84.5	82	166.5	+
6	Denise Southerly	May	83.5	82	165.5	++++
7	Evelyn OHara	Tempted Assets	84	80	164	+
8	Annaliese Scoggin	Winchester	81	76	157
9	Alex McStay	Moonie	78	75	153	+
10	Megan Perry	Quigley	75	73.5	148.5

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Vivian Johnson	Tobijah	90.5	87.5	178	++
2	Tooter Smith	Fly	87.5	89.5	177	+++
3	Connie Standridge	Annie	89	87	176
4	Priscilla Butcher	Salem	87	86.5	173.5	+
5	Susie Jernigan	Heaven	76	78	154	++
6	Peggy Johnson	Kater	77	76.5	153.5	+
7	Peggy Watkins	Rooster	73	72	145
8	April Baxter	Indira	57.5	55	112.5
9	Kelly Beard	Henry	50.5	49	99.5

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Mary Ann Brandon	Remi	92	94.5	186.5	++++
2	Melissa Neal	Ricochet	93.5	91.5	185	++++
3	Lynane Plumlee	Cookie	91.5	89	180.5	+++
4	Vicki Van Steyn	Pippa	88.5	87	175.5
5	Mary Marczak	Ellie	88.5	83.5	172	++++
6	Kris Maley	Coulee	68	68	136	++

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Jean Wilson	Renegade	88	91	179	++++
2	Teresa Corgill	Abby	91	88	179	+++
3	Cheryl May	Badger	89.5	88	177.5	++++++
4	Becky Cash	Trulee	87.5	90	177.5	+++
5	Isabel Dean	Doc	87	88.5	175.5	+++
6	Linda Martini	Mate	84	86	170
7	Bill Phillips	Jewel	83	81.5	164.5	+
8	Leah Lynch	Stella	83.5	79.5	163	+++
9	Kerri April	Peppy	80.5	76	156.5

Scout

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Gretchen Fuchs	Gus	81.5	82.5	164	++

Hog Wild Saturday Results

Junior
Tenderfoot – Adult
Tenderfoot – Senior
Maverick – Adult
Maverick – Senior
Horseman – Adult
Horseman – Senior

Junior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Carolyn Smeltzer	Bluebell	94	96	190	+++
2	Sadie Southerly	Bandit	90	91	181	+
3	Soleya Southerly	Jack	86.5	87	173.5	++
4	Christopher McStay	Tartan	81.5	82.5	164	+

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Michelle Geltz	Cisco	87	86.5	173.5	+
2	Keenia Cowey	MisTe	87	86.5	173.5
3	Carin Bauer	Arti	89	83.5	172.5
4	Megan Smart	Bandit	82	78	160	++
5	Shirley Tarrillion	Junior	83	77	160	+
6	Haley Altomare	Jake	79	77	156
7	Candice Smith	Dally	77.5	77.5	155	+
8	Laura McLean	Chief	76.5	72	148.5
9	Juli Steele	Cheyenne	71.5	70	141.5
10	Brandy Steele	Echo	75	66	141

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Kim Gehring	Josie	88.5	87.5	176
2	Teresa Ingram	KK LADY FANTASY	82	83	165
3	Sylvia Perry	Dory	80.5	82.5	163
4	Ginny Mayfield	Ricky	76.5	71	147.5	+

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Cheryl Sofaly	Cass	97	97.5	194.5	++
2	Evelyn OHara	Tempted Assets	91.5	93	184.5	++
3	Denise Southerly	May	89.5	90.5	180	+
4	Halle Beard	Little Joe	87	90	177	++
5	Megan Perry	Quigley	84.5	90.5	175	+
6	Annaliese Scoggin	Winchester	88.5	85	173.5
7	Sybil Eagan	Chip	84	82	166	+
8	Katherine Mason	Delilah	83.5	80.5	164	+
9	Emily Gehring	Loki	86	77	163	+
10	Lena Eberle	RC	82	79.5	161.5
11	Alex McStay	Moonie	83	75	158	+
12	Robert Jernigan	Sadie	74	77	151

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Connie Standridge	Annie	92.5	92.5	185	+++
2	Vivian Johnson	Tobijah	91	90.5	181.5	++
3	Tooter Smith	Fly	89	90.5	179.5	++
4	Kelly Beard	Henry	87	84	171	+
5	April Baxter	Indira	81	81	162	+
6	Susie Jernigan	Heaven	80.5	78.5	159
7	Priscilla Butcher	Salem	78	72.5	150.5
8	Peggy Watkins	Rooster	73	70	143
9	Peggy Johnson	Kater	72.5	68	140.5	++

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Melissa Neal	Ricochet	90	89	179	++
2	Mary Ann Brandon	Remi	89.5	83.5	173
3	Vicki Van Steyn	Pippa	84.5	78	162.5	++
4	Lynane Plumlee	Cookie	81	70	151
5	Kris Maley	Coulee	76	69	145	+

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Becky Cash	Trulee	92	90.5	182.5	++
2	Isabel Dean	Doc	91	90.5	181.5	++
3	Teresa Corgill	Abby	92	89	181	+++
4	Jean Wilson	Renegade	91	89.5	180.5
5	Linda Martini	Mate	87	89.5	176.5	+++
6	Kerri April	Peppy	90.5	85	175.5	++
7	Cheryl May	Badger	85.5	82.5	168	+
8	Bill Phillips	Jewel	84	81	165	+
9	Leah Lynch	Stella	85	78.5	163.5	+++

TTCC NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2023

As I write this, we have a new location/ride coming up this weekend, hosted by RM’s Leah Lynch and Greg Dial, at Inks Ranch near Llano. It is always exciting to see a new ride calendar, and where the possibilities can take us. In 2024, we have two more new venues to look forward to. Some folks choose which rides to attend due to proximity or what works for their calendar. Personally, I love trying out rides at new locations. Those of you who attended Nancy Fenimore’s and my ride, South Texas Shootout, would know we stopped after 6 years because it was time to build our family ranch house. I am passing the torch of newsletter editor at the end of this year, and cutting back on club activities, to finally see this house project to fruition. Ginny Mayfield and Jean Wilson have expressed interest in continuing our newsletters, thank you both! A QR code has been created to access TTCC website and can be found at the bottom of this page.

BOARD NEWS…

It is Election Time…applications for the three open positions (all three-year terms) must be received by October 1, and to receive application contact Tiffany at [email protected]. Open positions include Membership Director, Judges Director and Ride Director. The following outlines the election timeline. Voting details will be made available in October newsletter, as well as on FB.

Once you have your application submitted with Tiffany, you will have an opportunity to speak at both October rides, Cactus Two Step and Wyatt Ranch Wanderer.

Voting begins November 1^st, ballot process to be announced.

Following the end of the voting period, results will be announced at the General Meeting scheduled during the Salute to the Troops ride weekend. Newly elected board members will begin sitting in on monthly board conference calls, and formally seated on the Board at Celebration, January 27, 2024, in Maxdale. Outgoing directors step down with a vote of appreciation.

Remember, the next GENERAL MEETING will be at Salute to the Troops in November. Look forward to seeing you there! Ann

CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER UPDATE…the menu is Chicken Alfredo. Riders and non-riders will pay 15.00/head for the meal, and the ride fee is 67.00/rider, plus camping and riding fees to Parrie Haynes Ranch.

From Greg Dial, Judge’s Director…following the Christmas party, a Judge’s workshop and meeting will be held on Sunday, December 17.

2024 Buckle series rides announced…the following rides are those which qualify you for the buckle series, and more details about this will be announced in a future newsletter, from Karen Pantel, Ride Director…

The Smiley Ride, East Tx Equifest, Camp Reveille, Hog Wild, Wild West Wrangle and Salute to the Troops

The Board also submitted these kind words to Kim and me…”. We want to thank Gayna for her efforts in keeping our members up to date. She stepped up to become the newsletter editor at the end of 2022. She has done a wonderful job and we are excited about her next project! Gayna, send us pictures of your building progress! “

“Kim Gehring and Josey will be retiring from her Camp Life articles. She graciously agreed to share her experiences and lessons learned as she and Josey travelled various trails. Her articles were well received and enjoyed by many. Thank you, Kim and Josey”…the TTCC Board of Directors

Happy trails, friends, the pleasure has been mine! Gayna

2024 Ride Calendar

Home from “the Ride”, now what? (August 2023)

Once home from “the Ride”, following unpacking and straightening trailer, resting horses and myself a day or two, I take out my score sheet and decide on 2-3 things to on which to concentrate and try to improve.

I use the score sheet as a reference and guide, as every ride is different and the parts of the obstacle that are judged can vary from ride to ride. Josie is not a “drill it and kill it” type of horse, so I am careful to keep things interesting. I may pick one in-hand and several mounted obstacles to practice. I then think how I can use what I have at home and out on my local trails to practice and reinforce the training. I have no problem recreating most obstacles as they were, but I also try to expand on them and develop specific objectives. For example: foot control, smooth flow, and of course “stop and settle”. What is it as soon as I start an obstacle that I get in a hurry?

I have several plastic barrels, landscape timbers, cones and Jim has made me a square pedestal from a plywood covered pallet. I have an old rope that I use to drag and swing around Josie. To quote Greg Dial, “4-6 cones or barrels and some landscape timbers should be sufficient to create an endless supply of practice obstacles”. A canvas tarp far outlasts a blue poly, which eventually disintegrates.

On my local trails I look out for flat rocks to put a foot on, a downed tree to step or back over or side pass, and small hills to practice speed control, turning, stopping and side passing in tight spots. I can practice forward laterals and transitions on straight trails. Trees in clearings are good for backing practice in circles. I never let just the trail we are on be Josie’s guide, I engage my body and legs on turns and sometimes intentionally go off trail to check our communication at that moment. Sometimes we are in such harmony that I can disregard reins for 10, 20 or even 30 minutes at a time. During this time, I can turn, stop (hard for us to do reinless), back, transition and yield. If I do pick up a rein, I try to use it as a reminder that she missed a quiet cue.

Another way to practice for rides is with lessons and clinics. Jim, Emily and I also practice together at home on weekends. Finding a good instructor is valuable, as they are eyes on the ground that can watch for improvement, offer suggestions, and help me focus on a few things to work on at a time. I love doing clinics because usually we work specifically on one focus, and I see improvement by the end of the session.

A little back story on Josie. I got her 3 years ago this fall, and it took me two days to load her in my straight load. Her past included toting cowboys/husbands/pasture pony/camp horse reject and then she landed in the care of an older lady. She was an 18-year-old grouch, didn’t want to be caught, be with me, nor be saddled or ridden, and especially did not want to trot or canter. Sour and shut down would describe her to a “T” back then. My first year and a half with her was building our relationship, and once she became more trusting and willing, things started to blossom. She now hangs out with me by choice, and is first in from the pasture when I call them in. She has arthritis and is long of tooth, but her heart is pure gold, and I am grateful for every ride with her.

I do love the rides and the evaluations I receive, but, for me, there is nothing better than riding my little red mare and watching her ears pay attention to the trail ahead. She has given me so much confidence and reminded me that the journey is the goal! See you on the trail! Kim and Josie

TTCC NEWSLETTER AUG 2023

One of the wonderful things about this club is the sense of ‘family’, and the friendships formed both at rides, and subsequent socializing outside of TTCC events. As with all relationships, sometimes we share loss together. In recent months, we have mourned the loss of our friend, ride manager and former treasurer, Karen Boone. She fought a brave and quiet battle with cancer for many years, yet continued to show up doing life, with rarely a nod to the disease. One of her concerns in her final weeks was finding good homes for her beloved pets and TTCC family stepped right up to see that her horses and dog have forever homes. May you rest in peace, Karen.

Button May, Cheryl’s husband, also is now riding herd in Heaven. Cheryl said it best in her note to this club, which is shared below, July 24, 2023…

“My TTCC Family, And ya’ll are Family! Thank you for all the texts, emails, phone calls, and heart felt comments on social media. This club is amazing at how much we generally care for one another. Every time you reached out and said we were in your thoughts and prayers, helped us make it through another doctor appointment, hospital stay and procedure. In the end, of course, not the outcome we prayed for, but I know, without a doubt, Button is the winner. He is in a far better place, riding the best horse and rounding up strays. Thank you for your cash gift. It will help. Love ya’ll! Cheryl May”

It is a good thing to rejoice with those who rejoice and to mourn with those who mourn. Pretty much the essence of our club. RIP, Button.

FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS…

Ann Stacy, President… Hello, TTCC! Our fall ride season is fast approaching, ready or not! I want to share a few general reminders to help you be prepared.

Current coggins (paper copy)
Tires and trailer are roadworthy
Carry extra water for yourself
Electrolytes – (people and horse)
Update your first aid kit (horse and people)
Sharpen your pocketknife
Inspect your tack for weak spots, oil and clean tack
Inspect saddle pads for wear and dirt
Write down your horse’s normal pulse and respiration rates
Replace flashlight batteries if needed
Generator maintenance

We enjoy time with our friends, horses and nature! It is best when we adhere to trail etiquette, be mindful of others performing at an obstacle and check with the rider behind you to see if you should wait prior to leaving the obstacle. These courtesies create camaraderie and positive competition among members.

The ride out sheet is needed to spread the riders out and avoid obstacle backups. I encourage everyone to keep their “ride group” to 4-5 or less. We understand folks enjoy riding trails with friends; however, backed up obstacles and large gaps between riders impact the ride flow and moving judges.

TTCC rides are filling up very quickly, waitlists are the norm. Ride Management appreciate members who contact them as soon as possible if they need to cancel.

“WHEN I COMPETE, I NEVER LOSE, I AM ALWAYS LEARNING” is a valid comment for TTCC members. I hope the fall 2023 ride season is a successful one for you and your equine partner. I’d like to thank the following volunteers…

Kim and Josie, for writing the Camp Life article below. It is relevant as we kick off this ride season. Do not miss it, I know you will find it useful!

Thanks to Gayna’s efforts, we are enjoying our newsletter. It is such a good way to be in touch and share information.

Thanks, also, to Laura McLean for working to have wonderful raffle items for you this fall.

One last note…our next general meeting will be at the last ride, Salute to the Troops, at C Bar in November.

Looking forward to seeing you on the trails, Ann Stacy, President

NEWS FROM UPCOMING RIDES

HOG WILD…In addition to the TTCC raffle held the first ride of each month, we will be hosting a raffle for TETRA (Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association). This nonprofit organization helps maintain horse trails in parks all over Texas. Raffle will consist of a free weekend ride (Sat/Sun) AND an electric site for next year’s Hog Wild Ride. All proceeds are donated to TETRA. Cost is 10.00 a ticket. In addition to the TETRA raffle, a baby shower will be held for Thomas and Tiffany’s baby due just around the corner. Some needed items are diapers, wipes, gift cards to Wal Mart. She still has a lot of clothing from Miss Avery Jo, so necessities are appreciated. We look forward to having a new little member of our TTCC family joining us in October!

CACTUS TWO STEP… There will be a TTCC raffle as it is the first ride of the month. In addition, to the TTCC raffle, we are having a “Calcutta”. Riders will be placed (on paper) in teams of 5, and each rider preselects 2 obstacles that count toward their team’s total score. Ride Managers select the teams and our goal is to keep teams as even as possible. Teams are announced Friday night at the Ride Meeting. The top 3 teams will receive awards, and this is all in fun and has no bearing on year-end scores. Winners will be announced Saturday at the end of the regular ride awards. You are encouraged to ride with your team members on Saturday. We understand that this is not always possible due to horse speeds and rider preferences, but it would be fun to cheer each other on throughout the ride. The GOAL of this event is to get folks out of their normal patterns and meet new riders. There will be a lot of new riders at our ride, so this is a great chance to mingle a little and broaden our horizons! Also, there will be a side pot going in the event anyone wants to bet on the teams. Anyone can do the side bet but it’s also a chance for riders to bet on themselves. The pot will go to the winning team, divided among its members. If you choose to participate in the side bets, you will need cash. More details will be included later, on the ride page, so stay tuned! We are so looking forward to this ride!

Election time is just around the corner. This year, the Membership Director, Ride Director and Judges Director positions are up for election. If you are interested in running for a position, please contact the TTCC Treasurer, Tiffany Janke. Future dates and timelines are to be determined.

Please enjoy the following CAMP LIFE article submitted by Kim Gehring, final installment of the series she began earlier this year

Home from “the Ride”, now what?

Home from “the Ride”, now what? (August 2023)

And, that’s all she wrote, friends.

Stay cool and happy trails

Ya’ll get your ponies in shape, and yes, it’s hot! Gotta get out early. See you on the trail, Gayna

Wild West Wrangle Sunday Results

Junior
Tenderfoot – Adult
Tenderfoot – Senior
Maverick – Adult
Maverick – Senior
Horseman – Adult
Horseman – Senior

Junior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Carolyn Smeltzer	Blue Bell	94	94.5	188.5
2	Christopher McStay	Lightfoot	74.5	78.5	153

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Monica Spaulding	Ruger	86.5	88.5	175
2	Kris Ritter	Creek	86.5	86	172.5	+
3	Carin Bauer	Arti	87	85.5	172.5
4	Megan Smart	Dakota	83.5	82.5	166
5	Juli Steele	Dally	80	82.5	162.5
6	Wendy Hutchinson	Maggie	82	79.5	161.5
7	Krystal Bunch	Sunny	80	78.5	158.5
8	Candice Smith	Molly	73	76	149
9	Laura McLean	Vanna	72	75	147
10	Brandy Steele	Echo	72.5	73	145.5
11	Shirley Tarrillion	Junior	70.5	74.5	145

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score
1	Teresa Ingram	KK Lady Fantasy	90	91.5	181.5
2	Deborah Moody	Playgirl Greta (Dallas)	87.5	90.5	178
3	Barb Taylor	Journee	86	91.5	177.5
4	Betty Phillips	Johnny Cash	85.5	88.5	174
5	Kim Gehring	Josie	85.5	86	171.5
6	Sylvia Perry	Dory	84	86	170
7	Marilyn Dardenne	Ranger	74.5	73.5	148

Maverick – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Katherine Mason	Delilah	89	90.5	179.5
2	Evelyn O’Hara	Tempted Assets	89.5	87	176.5
3	Connor Cash	Skipper	85.5	89.5	175	+
4	Alex McStay	Tamosi	88.5	86.5	175
5	Cheryl Sofaly	Cass	85.5	85.5	171
6	Gina Stepchinsky	Jazz	82.5	81.5	164	+
7	Mollie Nelson	Final Clu	82	81	163
8	Dwayne Day	Outback	80.5	81.5	162

Maverick – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Connie Standridge	Annie	90	91	181	+
2	Priscilla Butcher	Salem	86.5	89	175.5
3	Barbara Knight	Shakar	82	81.5	163.5
4	Jim Miller	Buddy	79.5	78	157.5
5	Peggy Watkins	Rooster	76	75	151
6	Mary Collins	Bella	72.5	74.5	147

Horseman – Adult

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Mary Ann Brandon	Remingtonite	94.5	94.5	189	+
2	Nina Day	Molly	89.5	90.5	180	+
3	Mary Marzcak	Ellie	92	86	178	++
4	Vicki Van Steyn	Pippa	88.5	85.5	174
5	LeeAnn Boore	Miracle	73.5	70.5	144
6	Kris Maley	Coulee	72	68	140	+

Horseman – Senior

Placing	Rider	Horse	Rider Score	Horse Score	Total Score	Plusses
1	Becky Cash	Trulee	94	94	188	+
2	Kerri April	Peppy	90.5	92	182.5
3	Gayna Smith	Junior	90	89.5	179.5	+
4	Teresa Corgill	Abby	93.5	85.5	179	+
5	Leah Lynch	Stella	74.5	73.5	148	++