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Suddenly, September . . .
CLUB NEWS

Seranova off Hayes Road is our next ride on the Second Sunday of the month: September 12, 2010. There is a permit for camping. For the Club Luncheon: Please bring a side dish to go with the pizzas that one of our kind members is picking up for lunch after the ride and meeting. The Club is able to provide lunch due to their winning money for the Best Performance at the July 4th Parade in Brooksville. We hope to see you there!
The August Club Ride was at Lake Townsend Regional Park, Lake Lindsey Rd., Brooksville, FL. It was an iffy chance to decide to ride. There was rain everywhere, but on us. We heard thunder and waited 30 minutes, but no rain. There were 8 of us for the splendid, lucky ride. Our meeting was held under the pavilion and our Pres. was at a Horse Show, so our VP led the meeting. Discussed was our three responses from the horse rescues, ordering new t-shirts of just one color and our future rides (see below). If you know of others that want to ride a variety of trails, camp at fun places, please refer them to the website www.suncoasttrailriders.org. or a member. We want your support and to keep the Club going STRONG! 2010 STROFF Membership Fees are due. ($15 Single, $20 Family.) Please mail your Application to the P.O. Box or see board member for application at next meeting. We also ALWAYS welcome guests. Please join us for the ride old friends and new!

PAST RECENT RIDES:
Just a few words on past rides: The Club’s monthly optional ride was at Little River Recreation Area, Richloam Tract. It is way back in the woods, about 3.5 miles down a well kept dirt road. We had 5 riders and 5 horses. It was nice ride with a "little river", lakes and grassy trails. A good summer place to ride. Let’s go again.

NEWS:
If you want to assist with a workday, the Back Country Horsemen have scheduled two days in September to clean up Tillis Hill, Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus Tract. The dates are 9/11 and 9/25. Contact Horsewoman, Sally McDavid, ssmcdavid@gmail.com if you can help. Remember to get your permit at for SWFMD properties at www.watermatters.org/recreation. We have a new contact at SWFMD for Connor Preserve and Seranova. He is Shawn Woodard.
We have heard from the attorney re: avoidance of building a Croom dump. There is a delay, which is good. We can obtain more funds to handle the defense. There is a ride November 7, 2010, for the fight against the Croom landfill.  The ride will go out of Margaret and John Bushell’s ranch and will be a new track through private property in both Pasco and Hernando (approximately a 3 hour ride).  Please ask a board member if you are interested. It is $25.00 per ride.
At the Board Meeting on August 11, 2010, we discussed the Doe Lake Ride, the Poker Ride and horse rescues and bringing baked goods for purchase at the Poker Ride on October 31, 2010. There was a vote to have one colored T-shirt per year with the words STROFF and year on the front of the T-shirt and the first year will be RED. September's optional ride will be at the Greenway - Ross Paririe CAMPING: 9/24 9/26. Our next STROFF board meeting will be at Denny’s at the Flying J Truck Stop (corner of SR52 and I75N) on September 15, 2010. Please call a Board member to make sure of the date in case you want to attend.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
KATHY & BILL BISHOP ! ! !

CLASSIFIED ADS

HORSE BOARDING: Johanna & Gerald Trotter have two stalls open in Brooksville on their property. As you may know, trails lead directly off their property. Please contact them if you are interested. 352-799-7663.
ALL BREED PET SITTING "Loving & Gentle Pet Care" – Your pet's needs met in the comfort of their own home while you're away! Daily / Weekly care available. Contact our club member, Donna Parker, at (727) 863-3157.
HORSESHOE ART by Ridin'John – Paper towel holders, TP holders, clocks, wine bottle holders and special orders welcome too! These would make great gifts! Call 352-442-2737 or email: ridinjohn@msn.com
HORSE TRAILER: For Sale: '00 Cato Classic horse trailer. 4H w/ 10ft LQ. This trailer will hold big horses easily. 7X8X28. It has a full LQ including a generator, big fridge, large shower and awning. Rear ramp, side ramp, 1/2 mid tack. The horse area has stock sides w/plexiglass. This is a very versatile trailer and great if you drive your horses. $23,000.00 Conatct Tammy or Mike 813-995-3702 randemacres@verizon.net
HORSE FOR SALE: Beautiful 7 yr old palomino and white gelding, sweetheart, gaited, no kick, no bite, clips, loads, fantastic trail horse, loves people. Good for all riders. Forever good home only. $3,000. 727-442-6339 Pinellas County. Captain Suzanne Foster www.Gulfstream2charters.com
HORSE BOARDING: Suncoast Equine, Inc., located at Emerald Acres Ranch near Webster, is up and running. Services include:· Boarding(Stall and/or Pasture), Sensory Training, Mounted Law Enforcement training for F/PT sworn law enforcement officers, as well as non-sworn members of a law enforcement agency’s equestrian unit· Self Defense Tactics while on horseback· Equestrian Safety Education Classes; Turn-out and Exercise Service;Also Available:Riding Lessons· Horseback Riding, (Bring your own horse or lease one of ours);Horse Transportation; Our facility includes a new horse stable with grooming bay, 2-bay wash rack, tack building, feed building, 160X120 clay-base outdoor lighted riding arena, obstacle and sensory training area, and two beautiful oak covered pastures. The entire property is fenced with security access controls at the entrance. Our staff, which resides on the property, will care for your horses as if they were their own. For more information, please visit our website at www.suncoastequine.com.Mark Newby, President.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT – Effective October 1, 2009...In Florida, it is now required that all riders under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding on any public roads or trails.
Please remember that each rider must carry proof of a current negative Coggins test for your horse with you on the trails. Although we are rarely asked to show one, as responsible horse owners, we should be prepared.
Each guest riding with Suncoast Trail Riders must sign in with the trail boss before the ride leaves the trail head. We MUST have emergency information and a signed Hold Harmless Release Form. These forms are available at every club sponsored event from one of the officers.
See Dan Russell to purchase club T-shirts. A variety of sizes and colors are available. If you have any questions, please contact him at (727)389-0714.
If you are interested in purchasing a Suncoast Trail Riders ball cap, please check with Jorge Labrada. Price ($7-$8). Contact him at (863)430-2445.
REMEMBER: In case of a public forecast of extreme weather conditions in our area, club meetings and rides will be canceled for safety reasons. If in doubt, contact the Trail Boss for the final word.

 

President: Francine Alvarez (727)379-9218 alvareznpr@aol.com
Vice President: Tamara Labrada (863)815-3550 lableon@hotmail.com
Secretary: Traci McCracken (813)765-1720 traci35@verizon
Treasurer and Trail Boss: John Holzwart (352) 442-2737 ridinjohn@msn.com

Our club participates and hosts many activities throughout the year. We enjoy campouts, trail rides, moonlight rides, equestrian dinner shows, poker rides, parties, trail cleanups, guest speakers, volunteer work with the forestry service and SWFWMD, and we also attend local events as a group.

See the newsletter for information about our meetings.

FUTURE RIDES AND ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY, September 12, 2010: CLUB RIDE/MEETING AT SERANOVA. Serenova is located off SR52, just west of the Suncoast Parkway, at the corner of Hays Road in Hudson. Light at the intersection; Located on south side of 52. Look for the club banner. Go through the gate and follow the road back to the campground area. Be sure to close the gate! Plan to arrive by 9:00 am; ride out at 9:30 am. Please bring a covered dish to share and your own drinks and chairs. Camping is available the night before the ride. Contact Trail Boss, John Holzwart (352) 442-2737 for more info.

SATURDAYS in September: The Trotters invite members to participate in a trail ride off their property in Brooksville. If you are interested, please contact them directly for details and directions. Incidently, they have riding almost every weekend at their place, so they ask if you need a place to ride and want to join them, Call: (352) 799-7663. They have beautiful trails with creeks.

SATURDAY, September 25, 2010: Optional Club Ride 9:00 AM; Ride out at 9:30 AM; This month will be at Ross Prairie Campground on the Florida Greenway. Camping if you reserve: 352-732-2606. I-75, Belleview exit in Ocala, Exit #341 (CR 484); Go west on 484 approx. 10 miles. Turn left at stoplight onto Hwy. 200 and go South about 2 miles. Campground on left. Please call Ridinjohn for more info. If needed.

Serenova Park
Shangra-La	River Crossing Serenova Park
Arabian Nights	Withlacoochee River Lake Townsend Park
Greenway
Chasico Fiestia