Calendar

· April 16-18 – Wild Horse/Burro Adoption 20350 McKean Road, San Jose. Hosted by the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association and Ohlone Riders. Events: Horse Camping Clinic by Bonnie Davis; Dutch Oven Cooking Demo; Flea Market; Tack Sale; Pot Luck on Saturday the 17th. Questions? Contact Becky Seibel at (408) 367-9253.

· April 17 – Jack Brook Work Day. Contact: Kathy Woods

· May 1-2 – Spring Stampede/Wine Ride/BLM Adoption in Livermore, a non-Ohlone Riders event.

· May 15-16 – Henry Coe Camping or Day Ride (Pacheo Pass Park backup).

· May 27-30 – Mule Days in Bishop, a non-Ohlone Riders event.

· (June event to be determine!)

· July 8-12 – Jack Brook Camping. Contact: Kathy Woods

· July 29-August 1 – Kings Canyon Camping at Big Meadow

· August 18-22 – Camping at Cherry Lake or Hetch Hetchy

· September 1 – Huddart Park Day Ride in Woodside

· October 1-3 – Pt. Reyes Camping at Stewart Camp

· October 30 – Spooky Clinic at Lightfoot Stables (note change in location)

· November 20 – Christmas Party and Ohlone Officer Election

(* Open to Public) (** Tentative Dates)

All events are open to All BCHC Members! Non members that want to attend an event can join at the event. Most Rides and Clinics start at 10 a.m. unless otherwise stated!

Just a Little note:

All the parks we ride in have rules, thou they may not be posted it's good to know what they are before going into a park to ride, here are some rules that are the same for most parks we will be riding in year after year. Just make note of them and let's do our best to be good ambassador for The Ohlone Riders Unit of BCHC. Thanks Becky

Horse riding etiquette and rules for safety at parks:

· Carry plenty of water!

· Always take a trail map with you. Free maps are available at visitor centers. Study the map carefully before beginning your trip so that you will know the names and locations of trails. In the event of an accident, this will assist rangers in locating the injured party quicker.

· It is best not to ride alone. In case of an accident, send someone to the nearest visitor center or ranger station or call 911. Give a good description of your location and the nature of injury to both horse and rider.

· Allow plenty of time for your ride. Trails over Ridges can be steep and physically stressful for your horse. Plan adequate rest stops.

· Please share the trail. Horses have the right of way: hikers yield to horses and are asked to stand on the downhill side of slopes, and bicyclists yield to both horses and hikers.

· Remain alert. Remember that interactions can occur with little warning on curves and hills. Slow your horse to a walk when encountering other trail users.

· To control erosion and lessen impact, do not short-cut trails or switchbacks.

· Do not leave (pack) animals unattended for extended periods of time in campground areas, unless you are camping at the site and have obtained a permit for overnight use.