Hoofbeats

March 2022

P.O. Box 1326, Twain Harte, CA 95383 

Prez Sez

Our daffodils are blooming and the horses are starting to shed their winter coats. But winter has made a comeback! That is a good thing, we certainly need the rain and snow. Zia, the new Border Collie pup, had a great time racing around playing with the fluffy white stuff!

We have some new rides and events this year and hope you will all be participating. The first rides are starting in April. The first one is a ride at Pardee, April 16th, led by Diana Moreci and the second ride is the Poker Ride at Peoria on April 30th led by John Watts.

Our new website (shown at right) should be up and running very soon. It will be more user friendly and easier to navigate. A huge Thank You to Diana Moreci, Linda Post, and Website Designer David Bellard for all their hard work getting the new website going.

Happy Trails!

Janine Smith
President 

Officers

President:
Janine Smith
208.581.3054

Vice President:
Kim Prout
909.437.5151

Secretary:
Kris Jordan
209.768.9419

Treasurer:
Helga Zuber
209.581.1798

Past President:
Roy Smith
209.728.7651

Directors
Linda Post
209.206.8375

Nancy Sheldon
209.206.0296

Myron McCoy
209.206.4043

Committee Chairs

Hoofbeats Newsletter:
Colleen Combes
650.387.5423
ccombes@pacbell.net

Membership:
Karen Rosasco

Scholarship:
Patty McEwen

THH Website:
Linda Post
Diana Moreci
209-533-8511
diana@SFRCsonora.com 

Next THH Meeting
Tuesday, April 5
Board meeting at 6:30 pm.
General meeting at 7 pm.
Location: Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, 19130 Rawhide Road, Jamestown CA 

Daffodils and Vaccinations

A serious outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1) at a Bay Area stable just two months ago is a reminder that it is time to start thinking about vaccinations for your horses.

Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is one of a large group of DNA viruses that causes potentially serious disease in horses and other species. EHV-1 has four forms, causing respiratory infection, neonatal infection, abortion, or neurological signs. The last form can cause a condition known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), which attacks the spinal cord and brain and can be fatal, as it was during the recent outbreak.

Annual equine vaccines generally include a combination vaccine that protects your horse from Tetanus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile virus. These are diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes, except in the case of tetanus which is found in the environment. Even if your horse is stabled alone, it can still be at risk.

Depending on your horse’s lifestyle and risks, your veterinarian may advise the following vaccinations. In California, these include the following:

  1. Vaccination for viral upper respiratory diseases – Rhinopneumonitis (caused by EHV 1 and EHV 4) and Influenza should be considered for horses who are transported and have nose-to-nose contact or shared water with strange horses. Immunity provided by vaccination is short-lived, so vaccinated horses should receive a booster every six months.
  2. Strangles intranasal vaccine should be considered for horses that have not had the disease before and who have a risk of coming into contact with the bacteria through nose-to-nose contact or shared water and equipment. Some horses will shed the bacteria even without showing any signs of disease.
  3. Rabies is considered a core vaccine because it is fatal and can be transmitted to humans from infected horses. It is spread by bats, raccoons, coyotes, and many other mammals.
  4. Owners should wait an additional few weeks after the vaccination or booster for the horse to be considered protected. Especially for horses receiving a a first-time vaccination. Plan to vaccinate well ahead of any events that you are attending.

Please have a conversation with your veterinarian about which vaccines your horse should receive and at which time of year. 

 

THH’s first ride of the year!

Come ride with us at Pardee Reservoir along the John Bull Trail. Trail length is 7.9 miles, 3-4 hours dependent on group size and speed. Stop for lunch at the Pardee overlook. The trail has some inclines and views of the lake on mostly fire roads. 

Ride out at 10:30.
• This is a members-only ride.
• Staging at Campo Seco Equestrian Trailhead, Valley Springs.
• Contact Diana Morceli at 209-533-8511 with questions! 

Directions:
From Sonora, the 40-mile drive takes about one hour via Hwy. 49 

From San Andreas take 12 W.
• In Valley Springs, turn right on Chestnut St.
• Then turn right on E. Daphne St. E. Daphne turns into Paloma Rd.
• Stay on Paloma until the Y in road, veer left onto Watertown Rd. Continue about 3 miles.
• When you see a large pond, turn right onto Campo Seco Rd., continue to Staging Area. 

Evacuation Of Livestock In Tuolumne Emergencies—Team ELITE

This is a group of dedicated volunteers that will offer livestock evacuation support to Animal Control when deployed through the Incident Command System. Facebook page. 

It is not too early to start thinking about the Twain Harte Horsemen’s High Ride. Add it to your calendar and see you there in July 

Twain Harte Horsemen 2022 Events*

*Events subject to change
DateEventChairParticipation
April 16PardeeDiane MoreciMembers
April 29Peoria Flat – Pre-RideJohn WattsMembers Only
April 30Peoria Flat – Poker RideJohn WattsPublic
May 7Mother Lode ParadeSandy WattsMembers
May 14Center Camp Work Day
and Ride		Kim ProutMembers Only
May 21New HoganDiana MoreciMembers
May 27 – 28Spring Yard SaleMembersPublic
June 4Trail Work Day and RideKim ProutMembers Only
June 11Drill Team Fun DayNancy BroceMembers Only
June 17 – 19Turkey Hill CampoutDiane MoreciMembers
June 25Herring Creek RideLinda PostPublic
July 1 – 5Eagle Meadow Pre-RideJohn WattsMembers Only
July 12 – 23High Ride Load, Haul,
and Set Up		Members Only
July 24 – 29High RidePublic
July 30 – 31High Ride Tear Down and Haul OutMembers Only
August 2High Ride Unload
(before meeting)		Members Only
August 13Members Ride, Venue TBDChris MasonMembers Only
August 20ComancheDiane MoreciMembers
September 10Arena Play DayNancy BroceMembers Only
September 23 – 25Member Ride & CampoutDave BroceMembers Only
October 8Drill Team Fun DayNancy BroceMembers Only
October 22Center Camp Work Day
and Ride		Kim ProutMembers Only
November 5Peoria or Red Hills RideTBDPublic
December 11BCHC Columbia ParadeSandy WattsMembers
December 16Christmas & Installation DinnerSandy WattsMembers Only
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