Arizona Fox Trotter Association (AFTA)
P O Box
605 Wittmann, AZ 85361
NEWSLETTER -
February, 2005
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
by Sam Pallin, MD
Our 2005 AFTA National Trail Ride is history now.
I think all agree each year the ride has gotten better and better.
And this year was the best yet. None of us expected the overwhelming sight at the top of Belmont Mountain.
Several hundred acres of golden poppies blasted us in the face as we topped out the pass. We’ll try to post a picture on the web site for those of you who didn’t make the ride.
Friends and members came from California, Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois; New River, Phoenix, Mesa, Prescott, Tucson, Apache Junction, Camp Verde, Maricopa, Chino Valley,
Wickenberg, Queen Creek, Wittman, Buckeye, Flagstaff, Marana, Glendale, Rio Verde and Cave Creek.
The Cowboy Caterers and the Back Porch Band did a great job with the food and entertainment.
Raffles were held and folks won everything from horse treats to cash.
And Jeanette Green won the custom saddle. Next day she rode it.
It fits her horse and looks like a million dollars. Bonnie Andersen and Jan Walker take credit for the most successful raffle in our four year NTR history. A fringe benefit was the opportunity to build upon the wonderful relationship AFTA has developed with Penny Foreman and the
BLM.
It was a surprise to learn Penny was responsible for the Butterfield Stage Park, the site of two of our previous rides, and also the Belmont Mountain range in Tonopah where this year’s ride was held.
It is a matter of pride that AFTA has always made responsibility for our environment a priority.
Partnering with the BLM in the gentle usage of our federal lands gives us all great pleasure, and contributes to a secure legacy for those who pass this way later. If you didn’t make the ride this year apply early next year.
Don’t get left behind!
AFTA Board Meeting Notes for
January
AFTA Welcomes New Members and New Board Members!
The Directors and members of AFTA would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to the following new AFTA members:
Sharon Perry of Paulden Arizona
Sondra Haile of Chino Valley, Arizona
Jacki Garrett and Leah Sherrill of Maricopa, Arizona
Cathy Rhudy of Wittman, Arizona.
The Board and Officers of AFTA would like to thank the following members for volunteering their time and effort to further the goals of AFTA by serving on its Board:
Sandy Hollis, Steve Gordon, Jennifer and Jon Rinaldi
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605 Wittmann, AZ 85361
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MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
AFTA 2005 Membership Fees are due!
Memberhip
Application
Individual membership: $20 per year - Family membership:
$25 per year
Please renew your AFTA membership by sending your checks to:
AFTA
P O Box
605
Wittmann, AZ 85361
Please indicate any changes in your contact information. If you joined The Arizona Fox Trotters Association on or after October 1, 2004, no fees are due for 2005.
Thank you for your support!
Have
a change of name, address, etc.? Please contact
our Membership Committee.
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