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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 1st, 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

Beyond the Trail Ride and the Obstacles (Jan. 2023)

    

          Who do you call when in need?                     

I have been asked to create bi-monthly articles focused on topics to make your equestrian adventures more enjoyable.  The topics will vary, plus they will be on the website for your convenience.   We hope you will find “Camp Life” useful and entertaining!    Enjoy your adventures with your horse!

I made it!

I got to the ride without missing any turns with google maps, and I am looking forward to riding with friends across some gorgeous countryside.  That is until …… as I am setting up camp, I realize I forgot _____ (insert any necessary item), OR I am all set up, a perfect little camp site, now my generator will not start! These things happen to all of us sooner or later – Yes, it has even happened to Jim Miller!

So, before you panic, resign yourself to a crappy ride, or pack up and go home. STOP, take a few deep breaths, and think about possible solutions. Missing a bucket, apple picker or snap and chain, try reaching out to your neighbors, they might have exactly what you need! Or reach out to the ride managers as they really want you to have a great time at the ride!

Now for generators, flat tires or dead batteries needing a jump & assorted other mechanical issues, I have a wonderful camp husband who loves to meet new (& old) friends and lend a hand.  Jim Miller, or as the WWW ladies call him, “Mr. Fixit”, will gladly lend a hand and try to help you solve any problems that may arise.  He does this because he likes to be of service and help others out, but if you feel the need to pay, his hand fits a nice cold beer! Just no beer on Sunday, we must drive home! 

NOTE: Some folks have insisted on giving $ for Jim’s assistance, he has asked IF you feel the need to repay his kindness with $, please donate it to the Military EOD charity. Your charity will impact our veterans.

Jim Miller   254 368-0599   in case you want to add his number to your contacts

See you out on the trail,

 Kim and Josie

Wild West Wrangle Sunday Results

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Katherine Mason Delilah 85.5 85.5 171 ++
2 Laura McLean Vanna 81 81.5 162.5
3 Patricia Spiser Cherie 79.5 78 157.5 +
4 Megan Smart Dakota 75.5 77.5 153
5 Annaliese Scoggins Akane 73.5 72.5 146 +
6 Emily Gehring Loki 65.5 61 126.5

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Connie Standridge Annie 90.5 88 178.5 +
2 Kim Gehring Josie 86 86 172 ++
3 Priscilla Butcher Salem 85.5 85 170.5 ++++
4 Teresa Ingram Lady 77.5 76 153.5
5 Marilyn Dardenne Ranger 75.5 75.5 151 +

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Gina Stepchinsky Jazz 74.5 75 149.5

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Shelley Hilton Copper 86 86.5 172.5 +
2 Tooter Smith Fly 86 84 170 +
3 Nancy Kilgore Chief 84 80.5 164.5 +
4 Carla Bass Razmataz 83 80 163 +++
5 Jim Miller Buddy 81 79.5 160.5
6 Kay Prince Geronimo 78.5 79.5 158 +
7 Illene Cooper Freckles 27 27.5 54.5

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Mary Marczak Possum 94 91.5 185.5 +++
2 Lynane Plumlee Fritz 92 92 184 +
3 Carol Warren John 89 86 175 +
4 Tiffany Janke Belle 85 86 171 +
5 Teri Boyd Eli 64.5 62.5 127

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Carolyn Mikeska Chance 91.5 91.5 183
2 Teresa Corgill Journey 89 90.5 179.5 ++
3 Bill Phillips Jewel 89 89 178 ++++++
4 Gayna Smith Jill 89.5 86.5 176 +++
5 Kerri Ann April Peppy 88.5 83 171.5 ++
6 Leah Lynch Stella 78.5 82 160.5 +++

Rocky Road Saturday Results

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Connor Cash Skipper 96 98 194 ++++
2 Gina Stepchinsky Jazz 97 93.5 190.5 ++
3 Elena Covington Gizmo 92 91 183
4 Katherine Mason Delilah 90 88 178 +
5 Barbara Knight Amir 88 88 176 +++
6 Mary Johnson Rowdy 88 88 176 +
7 Emily Gehring Loki 90 85 175 +++
8 Kathy Korcz Grace 86 86 172 +
9 Laura Mayo Chief 78 79 157
10 Shirley Tarrillion Shorty 75 71 146

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Karen Boone Tartan 93 92 185 +++
2 Ginny Mayfield Vaskar 93 92 185 +
3 Linda Lowry Merlin 90.5 91 181.5 ++
4 Suzy Tiekle Gypsy 88 90 178
5 Roberta Schuelke KL Painted by Magic 83.5 86 169.5 +
6 Ellen Hagert Frosch 86 83 169
7 Carla Sue Chandler Paddy 82 79.5 161.5 +

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Gemmeke De Graaf Bandit 99 95.5 194.5 +++++
2 Dawn Fraser Q 96 95 191 +++
3 Lee Ann Boore RC 94 93 187 +++
4 Becky Cash Tru Blu Rolex 92.5 94 186.5 ++
5 Brenda Hicks Shiloh 92 87 179 ++
6 Stephanie Goss Caddo 86 89 175 ++
7 Marta Covington Asher 88 83 171 +++
8 Sybil Eagan Joe 86 83 169 ++
9 Tara Symankiewicz Miles 84 83 167 +

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Bill Phillips Jewel 93 92 185 +++
2 Cheryl May Badger 93 92 185 +
3 Isabel Dean Doc 92 92 184 +
4 Leah Lynch Stella 91.5 87.5 179 +++
5 Tooter Smith Fly 90 89 179 +
6 Susan Mitchell Miss Marty 88.5 85 173.5 +
7 Nancy Kilgore Sky 85 84.5 169.5 +
8 Cathy Schulze Toby 86 82 168
9 Jim Miller Koda 82 77.5 159.5 +
10 Peggy Johnson Karter 78 74 152 +
11 Cecilia Lundberg Hey Girl 75.5 68.5 144

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Mary Marczak Possum 98 96 194 ++++++++++
2 Mary Ann Brandon Cricket 96 97 193 +++++++++
3 Melissa Neal Ricochet 95 91 186 ++++
4 Lynane Plumlee Fritz 91 92 183 ++

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Greg Dial Rafa 97 96 193 ++
2 Linda Martini Mate 94 91 185 +++
3 Carolyn Mikeska Chance 91.5 88.5 180 ++
4 Gayna Smith Jill 88 87 175 +
5 Cindy Leatherwood Big Cat 84.5 82.5 167 ++
6 Annette Thurlow CBS Miss V 80 78 158 +

Hollywood in the Hills Saturday Results

Junior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Erwin, Jaxson Cowy 79 81 160

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Stepchinsky, Gina Jazz 90 90 180 ++
2 Cash, Connor Skipper 87.5 88 175.5 +++
3 Baron, Peggy Blondie 87 88.5 175.5 ++
4 Mason, Katherine KM Jewel 88 87 175 ++
5 Spiser, Patricia Kemo’s Cheriamor 78 80 158
6 Ingram, Teresa Lady 79 78.5 157.5 +
7 Anderson, Donna Pepper 76.5 74 150.5 +++++
8 Altomare, Haley Jake 71 73 144
9 Mayo, Laura Chief 71 71 142
10 Jernigan, Susie Sadie 68 67 135 +
11 Holland, Jane Reni 66 66 132
12 Brandau, Jean Pig Pen 64 66 130
13 Turner, Carolyn Zane 63 64 127
14 Tarrilion, Shirley Shorty 64 61 125 +

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Hagert, Ellen Frosch 83 84 167
2 Johnson, Vivian Tobiah 84 82 166
3 Lundblad, Kathy Jigger 82 82 164
4 Boone, Karen Tartan 82 81 163 +
5 Tielke, Suzy Gypsy 80 77 157
6 Mayfield, Ginny Vaskur 80 73 153 +++
7 Ellis, Linda Rico 75 76.5 151.5
8 Chandler, Carla Paddy 69.5 66 135.5

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Mackenzie, Jackie Jambo 93 94 187 +++
2 Boore, Lee Ann RC 94 90 184
3 Dineen, Claudia Charlie 89.5 93 182.5
4 Pantel, Karen Windy 89 92.5 181.5 +++
5 Goss, Stephanie Caddo 90 91 181
6 Daniel, Doanna Stick 89 86.5 175.5 ++++
7 Cash, Becky Trulee 85.5 86.5 172 +
8 Hicks, Brenda Shiloh 85 84.5 169.5 ++
9 Ohara, Evelyn Anna 85 81 166 +++
10 Covington, Marta Gizmo 78.5 79 157.5 +
11 Salmon, Debra Brego 75.5 75.5 151 ++
12 Nelson, Mollie Finn 79 72 151
13 Lang, Bambi Cassinni 69 61 130 +

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Phillips, Bill Jewel 94.5 93.5 188 +++
2 Welch, Raylene Champ 89.5 92.5 182 +
3 Lynch, Leah Stella 91 88.5 179.5 +++
4 Dean, Isabel Doc 87 91 178 +
5 Smith, Tooter Fly 86 86 172 +++
6 May, Cheryl Badger 83 77.5 160.5 ++
7 Johnson, Peggy Kater 79.5 75 154.5 +
8 Schulze, Cathy Toby 76 73 149
9 Kilgore, Nancy Sky 75 71 146

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Brandon, Mary Ann Cricket 97 96 193 ++
2 Marczak, Mary Possum 95 96 191 ++++
3 Neal, Melissa Ricochet 91 86.5 177.5 ++
4 Erwin, Misty Big Red 81 83 164 +

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Love, Kate Rafa 94 92 186 +++
2 Smith, Gayna Jill 93 92 185 ++++
3 Stanka, Jerilyn Lucky 92 91 183 +++
4 Beard, Kelly Little Joe 90 90.5 180.5 +++++
5 Martini, Linda Mate 87 84 171 +++
6 Stacy, Ann Rusty 86 83.5 169.5 +

Grasslands Gallop Sunday Results

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Hall, Lauren Honey 83 87 170 ++
2 Lang, Bambi Cassini 85.5 84 169.5 +
3 Baxter, April Juliet 83 81 164 ++
4 de Graff, Gemmeke Bandit 82 77 159
5 Wimberly, Elizabeth Yeti 78 78 156 ++
6 Boore, Lee Ann Delilah 76 75 151
7 Denson, Reba Apache 75.5 75 150.5
8 Stepchinsky, Gina Jazz 76 73.5 149.5 +
9 Miller, Jim Koda 75 74 149
10 Tarrillion, Shirley Hondo 70.5 76 146.5
11 Stellfox, Marcy Soleil 70 72 142 +
12 Chandler, Carla Paddy 57 56 113

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Boone, Karen Tartan 82 82 164 +
2 Schulze, Cathy Toby 78 75 153 +
3 Stone, Barbara Rover 72 77 149

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Beard, Kelly Little Joe 89.5 92.5 182 +
2 Plumlee, Lynane Coke 87 87 174
3 O’Hara, Evelyn Tempted Assets 86 84 170 +
4 Covington, Marta Asher 77 80 157 ++
5 Johnson, Peggy Kater 75 70 145

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 May, Cheryl Bazooka 87 88 175 +++
2 Leatherwood, Cindy Big Cat 83 88 171 ++
3 Lynch, Leah Stella 84 80 164 +++

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Rabon, Lissa Minnow 95 93 188 +++
2 Marczak, Mary Filly 93 91.5 184.5 ++
3 Boyd, Teri Natives Final Dance 78.5 73 151.5 ++

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Stanka, Jerilyn Lucky 85.5 91 176.5 +++
2 Hillard, Shirley Lefty 84 81.5 165.5 ++
3 Dial, Greg Elvis 84 81 165 ++++

Grasslands Gallop Saturday Results

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Wimberly, Elizabeth Yeti 85 85 170 +
2 Stepchinsky, Gina Jazz 83 85.5 168.5
3 de Graff, Gemmeke Bandit 88 79.5 167.5 +
4 Baxter, April Juliet 83 84 167
5 Boore, Lee Ann Delilah 83 78.5 161.5
6 Hall, Lauren Honey 80.5 77 157.5
7 Lang, Bambi Cassine 78 73.5 151.5
8 Stellfox, Marcy Soleil 75 72 147
9 Miller, Jim Koda 76 70 146 +
10 Tarrillion, Shirley Hondo 72 70 142 +
11 Chandler, Carla Paddy 65 54 119

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Mayfield, Ginny Vaskur 85 82 167
2 Schulze, Cathy Toby 84 81 165
3 Boone, Karen Tartan 81 82 163 +
4 Phillips, Bill Jewel 81 81 162
5 Fuchs, Gretchen Driftys Lucky Lady 77 77 154
6 Stone, Barbara Rover 68.5 61.5 130 +

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Plumlee, Lynane Coke 88 84 172 +
2 Beard, Kelly Little Joe 87 84.5 171.5
3 O’Hara, Evelyn Tempted Assets 83 83 166 +
4 Kellar, Randi Sugar Daddy 82 81 163
5 Covington, Marta Asher 81 77.5 158.5
6 Johnson, Peggy Kater 76 74.5 150.5
7 Hammer, Mariana Scorpios 74 74.5 148.5

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 May, Cheryl Bazooka 83.5 81 164.5 +
2 Leatherwood, Cindy Big Cat 85.5 78.5 164 +
3 Lynch, Leah Stella 79 71 150
4 Phillips, Betty Reggie 71 63 134

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Marczak, Mary Filly 96 94 190 +
2 Rabon, Lissa Minnow 94 88 182 +
3 Boyd, Teri Natives Final Dance 78 64 142 +

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Pluses
1 Stanka, Jerilyn Lucky 84 83 167 ++
2 Hillard, Shirley Lefty 86 77.5 163.5
3 Dial, Greg Elvis 86 77 163 ++

Pony Pilot Saturday Results

Junior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Steele, Hannah Tigger 95 95 190 +
2 Peterson, Makayla Chili 93 96 189

Tenderfoot – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Casarez, Tracee Rubee 95 93 188 ++++
2 Boore, Lee Ann Tex 93 94 187 ++
3 DeGraaf, Genna Bandit 89 95 184 +
4 Wright, Hannah Gator 84.5 91.5 176
5 Wimberly, Elizabeth Yeti 85.5 88 173.5
6 Miller, Jim Koda 86 85.5 171.5
7 Stepchinsky, Gina Jazz 81 85.5 166.5
8 Curry, Michelle SOR Angilena Acre 83 83 166
9 Tarrillion, Shirley Hondo 82 83.5 165.5
10 Steele, Brandy Molly 79 84.5 163.5
11 Stellfox, Marcy Soleil 78 83 161
12 Jernigan, Susie Sadie 77 80 157
13 Chandler, Carla Paddy 74 79 153

Tenderfoot – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Phillips, Bill Jewel 93 97 190 +
2 Boone, Karen Tart 88.5 95 183.5
3 Fuchs, Gretchen Driftys Lucky Lady 86 93.5 179.5
4 Schulze, Cathy Toby 85 93 178 ++
5 Johnson, Yvonne Blessing 87.5 90 177.5
6 Tielke, Suzy Gypsy 84 83.5 167.5
7 Mayfield, Ginny Vaskur 83 84 167

Maverick – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Plumlee, Lynane Fritz 93 96 189
2 Beard, Kelly Little Joe 89 91.5 180.5
3 Noland, Kendra Tipsy 87 88 175
4 Kellar, Randi Sugar Daddy 86 88.5 174.5 +
5 O’Grady, Ruth Picasso 86 88.5 174.5
6 Johnson, Peggy Sue Katur 82 84 166
7 Hicks, Brenda Shiloh 81.5 80 161.5

Maverick – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Leatherwood, Cindy Big Cat 96.5 96 192.5 +++
2 Lynch, Leah Stella 92.5 92 184.5
3 Martini, Linda Mate 88.5 93 181.5
4 Kilgore, Nancy Chief 91 90 181
5 May, Cheryl Badger 88.5 86 174.5
6 Hudspeth, Christi Dave 86 86 172
7 Moreau, Jean Kate 83.5 83 166.5
8 Nelson, Beth Whiskey 82 83 165

Horseman – Adult

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Rabon, Lissa Minnow 98.5 99 197.5 ++++
2 Marczak, Mary Filly 97.5 96 193.5 +++
3 Boyd, Duke Rafter C Smoke 91.5 94 185.5 +++
4 Swiss, Elaine Summer 92 92 184
5 Isaacs, Andy Skip 82.5 90 172.5 +
6 Boyd, Teri Natives Final Dance 74.5 69 143.5

Horseman – Senior

Placing Rider Horse Rider Score Horse Score Total Score Plusses
1 Corgill, Teresa Magnolia 95.5 98 193.5 +++
2 Mikeska, Carolyn Chance 90.5 91 181.5 +
3 Stanka, Jerilyn Lucky 88.5 92.5 181 ++
4 Dial, Greg Elvis 91.5 84 175.5