Arizona Fox Trotter Association (AFTA)
P O Box
605 Wittmann, AZ 85361
NEWSLETTER - Oct, 2005
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
by Sam Pallin, MD
In August the heat was getting old in the Valley. In
September it was obnoxious. Now it is finally cooling off.
It’s October at last. Your Board has been hard at work
developing a schedule of events, nominating a slate of Board members,
and meeting with the membership. We had a very nice membership
dinner meeting at Bill Johnson’s Big Apple September 24th.
There was an opportunity to mix it up, and we met many new
members. We are looking forward to monthly rides, a cow clinic,
and of course, the 2006 National Trail Ride. Don’t miss this
one. It’s in Wickenberg this year. We are camping at the Rodeo
Grounds. It is a beautiful facility. The trails in the
foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains are legendary. We expect the
ride to fill up early. The Mid-westerners are already talking
about it.
Now just a word of appreciation: after five years and thousands of
emails I am retiring as your President. As an officer of the
young AFTA. I was variously helpful, controversial, obstinate,
and fortunate. Helpful I hope, controversial when I pursued
unpopular Board decisions, obstinate in favor of the best course of
action for our organization, and fortunate to have a supportive Board
of Directors and an active cohesive membership. It has been easy
to share the love for our breed, and rewarding to see AFTA grow into
the established and financially secure organization we have
today. During my tenure the challenge was survival and
growth. For your new officers the challenge is the future of the
Breed in Arizona. It will be a big job, one which good people
will do well, and I trust you will give them your unqualified
support. I will hang around and help where I can.
Thank you, each and every one!
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New English and Western Horsemanship & Training classes
News Release from Scottsdale Community College Equine Science
program:
New English and Western Horsemanship & Training classes will be
held at WestWorld this Fall. These are 'bring your own horse' classes
open to community horse owners. Sixteen classes, sixteen weeks. Cost
$323.00. Classes limited to 12 horses/riders.
Information: http://www.sc.maricopa.edu
Contact Person: Diane Blazer, Director, Equine Science
480-423-6231
Details:
If you ride Western, enroll in EQS 199SF, Western
Horsemanship and Training
Wednesdays, 6:30- 9:30pm. First class, August
24, 20005, SCC campus.
This course includes stopping, backing. two track, simple and
flying lead changes, turns on the forehand and hindquarters, rating
speed, collection, western riding patterns and horse show preparation.
If you ride English, enroll in EQS 199SE, English
Horsemanship and Training
Tuesdays, 6:30- 9:30pm. First class, August
23, 20005, SCC campus.
This course includes lateral bend and vertical flexion, halt, rein
back, leg yield, counter canter, simple and flying change of lead,
mental preparation for shows and the judging criteria for various
performances.
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AFTA Welcomes New Members
The Directors and members of AFTA would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome to the
all new AFTA members
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN
NEWSLETTER
Members:
3 line ad/3 months (no photos) – Free
Mail info to AFTA, P O Box
605 Wittmann, AZ 85361
or e-mail to cavecreekking@aol.com.
Non-members:
3 line ad/3 months (no photos) - $15 pre-paid. Mail
check payable
to AFTA, send check and information to AFTA, P O Box
605 Wittmann, AZ 85361
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AFTA
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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Shirts - $8.00 * Hats - $10.00
* License Plates - $15.00
* Contact:
Karen King, 623-465-7577
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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