K it C a r s o n R id in g C l u b

January 2016
Volume 77, Issue 1
Kit Carson Riding Club
AWA R D S D I N N E R 20 1 5
OUR 2016 ROYALTY IS ANNOUNCED!
OUR 2015 MEMBERS OF THE MONTH!
Avitia Family
(Robin, Michael, Audrey, Landon, Evelynb, Ethan, David)
Steven and Debbie Kitts
MEMBERS OF THE YEAR
Tom and Pam
Cobb
Lisa Anderson
January: Steve Stiltner
May: Lisa Anderson
September:Pam and Tom Cobb
February: Robert Willis
June:Amanda & Kelly Waliser
October: Deb Orozco
March: Barb Watts
July:Ross Isaacson
November: Cindy Williams
April: Mickey Althouse
August:Linda Moneymaker
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR CLUB!
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6:45pm Potluck
7:15pm General
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January Birthdays
Date Member
Date Member
1/5
Jerry Weed
1/18
Donald Dinwoodie
1/5
Michele Pyne
1/18
Suzanne Tibbits
1/7
Robert Rickgauer
1/19
Sean Frazee
1/7
Wes Taylor
1/20
Monika Eckmann
1/9
Joanne Creek
1/20
Sue Littlefield
1/11
Dawson Harrell
1/22
Celeste Warren
1/13
Liz Wheeler
1/25
Pam Cobb
1/13
Lissa Karls
1/25
Shelly Still
1/14
Amanda Lauing
1/26
Taylor Kapphan
1/16
Amy Still
1/27
Jim Armstrong
YOUTH GROUP
I would like to thank all the KCRC young people, parents and supporters
who helped make 2015 a successful start to what I hope will be a
longstanding addition to the KCRC calendar of events. When I look through
the photographs of our events I didn't quite realize just how much we did
and what fun we had.
Pony & Pizza
Trail of the Painted Ponies
Racing Paints
Team Games with Trephina
More Team Games
4th July Fun
Trail Practice
Trail Ride
English Style
Family Quiz
Fundraising Obstacle Course in Elizabeth for Drifters Heart of Hope
Volunteer Day at Spirit Keepers Equine Sanctuary
We will be reaching out to all our youth members and encourage them to
come along to a planning event that will be scheduled in the new year. We
are looking to increase the number of participants at each of our events, so
will be looking to our families with youth to help guide our activities. I am
really looking forward to seeing every one of your youth at the KCRC events
in 2016.
The goal of KCRC Youth Group is not to duplicate 4H or Pony Club, but to
help our young members to feel comfortable, make friends, have fun, and learn in a safe, inclusive non-competitive
environment. It has been rewarding to see our youth encouraged and mentored by positive role models, a big thank
you to Shiloh, Chris, Donna, Barb, Shelly, Deb, Jane, Cindy, Christine, Rosie, Clay, Trephina, Seth, Elaine, Tom & Pam
with your help we were able to achieve many of these things.
So what does 2016 hold for our youth group? It all depends on our membership interest; we will be looking to our
families with youth to help develop this years line up. Do you have ideas, please bring them to our planning session.
What you can be sure of is you have my ongoing support to continue scheduling and attending as many events as I can,
here are a few ideas; put YOUR thinking cap on and help us develop this years line up of events!!
Run a gymkhana
Have a Long Ear information day
Learn to drive
Try out different disciplines
Learn how to care better for our equine partners ( basic nutrition, hoof care, first aid)
Camp out
Rope a Steer
I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and safe 2016 and I look forward to riding alongside you throughout 2016.
Lisa
Youth Group Lead
Royalty Update
Hello Kit Carson Riding Club!
This is my last Snubbin Post update as your
2015 Queen. I'm sorry to say that. I've really enjoyed being Queen. It's opened up a
lot of doors for me and it was a great experience. I don't know what I'm going to
miss the most. I absolutely loved riding in
parades, meeting new people, going to
events I normally wouldn't go to. I adored
little kids coming up to me and asking me
questions (my favorite being, "Can I pet
the royal pony?"). Being Queen was amazing. I feel like it helped me in a lot of
ways; working on my public speaking, getting more comfortable with meeting new people, and Lord knows I learned how to do
my make up and hair-although that doesn't mean I ever learned to like it. Being Queen and representing this incredible
KCRC family meant a lot to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to do it.
I've been through a lot this year, with Extreme Cowboy Racing, the Extreme Mustang Makeover, being involved in the KCRC
Youth Group, and all my Royalty adventures. I'd like to thank you all for being there for me, and being so incredibly supportive. I'll
forever be thankful for you.
Our new Royalty is the amazing Madison Zachman (2016 KCRC Queen) and her adorable sister Makenzie Zachman (2016 KCRC
Princess). I've said it before and I'll say it again; these girls are incredible. Madison's tryout was simply awesome, her public
speech left me speechless. Makenzie's tryout was amazing as well, I was stunned by her, especially riding a horse she'd never ridden before, and riding it well. Their entire family is a joy to be around, and I'm always impressed with them every time I see
them.
I'm sad to say goodbye to the crown, but I'm confident that it's in perfectly capable hands. I'm excited to move to the next chapter of my life, and excited to help the new Royalty in their adventures next year.
I hope you all have a merry Christmas, and a good New Year.
Thank you for being such a
wonderful group of people,
I love you all.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Shiloh Sarah
2015 Kit Carson Riding Club
Queen
PARADES
And so the year ends for Parades in 2015. What a great
finish with the Festival of Lights Parade. For me it was
more like a gathering of friends I've come to treasure,
walking, riding and enjoying company once again. Sort of
bittersweet.
For the year of 2015:
Thank you to all who braved participating in your first
parades.
Thank you to all who helped with the float.
Thank you to all who pulled wagons, trailers, poop carts,
banners, flags and proud hearts.
Thank you to all who rode horses, ponies, wagons.
Thank you to all who walked carrying banners.
I am so proud of you. So proud of Kit Carson and you who represented us in the parades. Chris Sarah
GYMKHANA AND CONCESSION
This year’s Award Banquet was filled to the brim with Awards, not only for the performance of our Riders but for Volunteerism as well.
I wish to thank the following people for helping out with Gymkhana and Concessions this year, in total there were 190+ positions that were
filled by these wonderful Members – thank you!
Gage Ahner, Mickey Althouse, Manny Barnett, Elee Blacketer, Tom Cobb, Pam Cobb, Gus Daniels, Donna Delladio, Don Dinwoodie, Jeff Few,
Cindy Few, Coleen Francis, Heidi Frusetta, Elaine Gagne, Victoria Gentry, Sandy Hampton, Jerry Herring, Laura Hoff, Sydney Huval, Ross Isaacsonb, Robin Johnson, Tramayne Johnson, Johnny Karls, Kathleen Kenny, John Kneeman, Lorna Lang, Bill LaVoie, Bobbie LaVoie, Joni Mastin,
Kevin Mastin, Monica Miranda, Rosie Mitchell, Linda Moneymaker, Larry Murray, Mary Murray, Tyler Neiman, Debra Orozco, Christine
Posthumus, Gary Raymer, Summer Raymer, Tyler Rein, Ginna Sanders, Chris Sarah, Shiloh Sarah, Rick Sarah, Beckiy Schoff, Michael Sea, Ryan
Siple, Mary Beth Spurlock, Jessica Stanford, Grace Stanford, Jamie Stanford, Justice Stanford, Shelly Still, Steve Stiltner, Ginny Vinson, Amanda Wallister, Kelly Wallister, Jerry Weed, Charlene Weed, Cindy Williams, Renee Willis, Robert Willis, Melissa Wiseheart, Dan Yopp, John
Zachman, Morgan Zachman, Vivian Zazzaretti, Michelle Zoe
We were blessed by 5 people who gave EXCEPTIONAL time and energy to this year’s events:
Bill & Bobbie LaVoie with 11 events
Amanda & Kelly Wallister with 11 events
And the TOP Gymkhana & Concessions Volunteer is Ross Isaacson with over 13 events!
To Re-Cap the Year’s top runs:
Date
6-Jun
Barrels
rained out
20-Jun
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
27-Jun
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
11-Jul
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
18-Jul
Barrels
Event Director
Diana Stone
Natalie Harrel
Flags
75 up
Poles
25-Jul
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
Katie Lindgren
Megan Beddie
Vincent Wernsman
Laura Hoff
Michaela Nieman
Vincent Wernsman
Michaela Nieman
Drew Goldbach
Renee Willis
Tori Doven
Cindy Few
Tori Doven
Michaela Nieman
Chris Sarah
Kristen Wiseheart
Kristen Wiseheart
Kristen Wiseheart
Vincent Wernsman
Dan Yopp
Kristen Wiseheart
Drew Goldbach
Tori Doven
Tori Doven
Ross Isaacson
Megan Beddie
19-39
17.87
15-18
40 +
15-18
15-18
17.74
7.82
8.73
25.68
11 to 14
11 to 14
11 to 14
19 to 39
17.85
7.54
9.1
27.22
11 to 14
11 to 14
15 to 18
15 to 18
18.35
7.17
7.84
26.05
15 to 18
10 &
under
15 to 18
19 to39
17.99
15 to 18
19 to 39
15 to 18
11 to 14
18.76
6.86
9.09
29.14
8.99
9.34
24.59
1-Aug
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
8-Aug
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
15-Aug
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
29-Aug
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
12-Sep
Barrels
Flags
75 up
Poles
Ross Isaacson
Drew Goldbach
Vincent Wernsman
Tori Doven
Cindy Few
Amanda Wallister
Michaela Nieman
Vincent Wernsman
Michaela Nieman
Vincent Wernsman
Amanda Wallister
rained out
Steve Stiltner
Vincent Wernsman
Kevin Council
Kayla Nieman
Vincent Wernsman
Rosie Mitchell
Kayla Nieman
Vincent Wernsman
Megan Beddie
Alana Hardy
11 to 14
19 to 39
15 to 18
40 +
18.56
6.8
8.53
28.67
15 to 18
19 to 39
15 to 18
19 to 39
18.73
6.79
9.29
25.2
19 to 39
40 +
15 to 18
19 to 39
19.03
8.78
9.17
26.02
15 to 18
19 to 39
15 to 18
19 to 39
18.57
7.17
9.08
24.2
GYMKHANA AND CONCESSION
Fastest Times for the YEAR:
Barrels:
Flags:
75 Up & Back:
Poles:
Tori Doven 17.74
Vincent Wernsman 6.79
Tori Doven 7.84
Alana Hardy 24.20
High Point & Reserve High Point Awards:
10 & Under
High Point: Katie Lindgren
Reserve: Josie Council
11 to 14
High Point: Drew Goldbach
Reserve: Kimmy Lindgren
15 to 18
High Point: Michaela Nieman
Reserve: Megan Beedle
19 to 39
High Point: Vincent Wernsman
Reserve: Hillary Tomlin
40 & Over
High Point: Kevin Council
Reserve: Cindy Few
Highest Overall Points Earned for the Year:
Katie Lindgren with 180 points
MEMBER SERVICES
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If you are a new subscription also include a copy of your business card. Cost
is $1.00 per month/$12 for the year… or $50 a year for a 1/2 page.
MEMBERS IN NEED
If you know of a member in need, please
inform a board member!
MEMORIES FROM 2015
Kit Carson Riding Club
PO Box 88075
Colorado Springs 80908
Join us for our
General Membership meeting on:
Jan. 21st
6:30 potluck
7:15 meeting
Check out KCRC’s website for the
latest info on club activities!
www.KitCarsonRidingClub.com
Or check out our Facebook Page
Please remember to check the website, www.kitcarsonriding club.org, and
our Facebook Page for any changes, additions or cancellations.
Your 2016 Board of Directors
President-Dan Yopp
Vice President– Laura Hoff
Secretary-Elee Blacketer
Treasurer-Rosie Mitchell
495-8770
650-4759
659-3593
347-3211
Board At Large
Chris Sarah
Diana Stone
Christine Posthumus
Ginny Vinson
433-0399
683-7653
440-6208
TBD
Please no phone calls after 8 pm