August 2021 Luncheon at Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Members enjoyed a club catered BBQ luncheon and sharing stories at the Flying Horseshoe ranch on August 2nd, 2021
General News
A New Year, a New Start
Okay, so I’ve been AWOL for awhile, but with a new year and now that I’m retired, I’m going to try to be more consistent with keeping up here. I’m going to start with a batch of ride photos from 2014. Because my horse has been laid up, I myself haven’t been on too many …
June 29th Membership event at the Washington State Horse Park
Everybody knows that Kittitas Valley Trail Riders LOVE to ride! And everybody knows that KVTRiders LOVE to visit (and eat)!
Mid-winter News
It’s February, and club members continue to hunt out the drier, warmer environs east of the Valley. We’re all hoping that the weather will continue to improve, and we’ll get some club rides scheduled soon! Last night we had a busy meeting, with lots of spirited conversation, as we discussed club plans for the coming …
Diehards!
I guess if these guys can work up the energy to go for a ride on New Year’s Day, I can manage to put up a post to document it. Be on the lookout for your New Year’s edition of the Tailwind. We’ll see you at the Cattlemen’s next Thursday (guest speaker is Dr. Erin …
SNAKE! (and other updates)
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake This info was sent along by Nancy and John H. and was in response to an inquiry a neighbor had sent. [I was asked by J.] to email you, because she said you had some concerns about rattlesnakes on your property. I’d be happy to talk with you at any time about …
Let’s PLAY!
Although it wasn’t an “official” club event, this last Friday, several members accepted Debby J.’s invitation to come out to her place and practice on her growing collection of trail obstacles. [slideshow] Thanks! Debby, and good luck next weekend at ACTHA’s “Ride for the Mustangs”. P.S. The very next day, Barb B. and Fannie garnered …
An Important Heads UP!
John H. sent us this message. He has done some research and provides a link at the end to share the information he found. Thanks, John! On Wednesday morning, I was clearing a small irrigation ditch of baby cottonwoods, roses, and similar brush and encountered a clump of Water Hemlock. It was very healthy and …
Upcoming Events
President Barry sent this message: Big R Store of Union Gap will host a clinic this coming Saturday, June 4th, starting at 11:00 a.m. The clinic will be presented by Gary Brownell of the Queen Bee Ranch in Yakima (where we go for trail obstacle coursework). Gary will be doing groundwork and starting a colt …
Work Day in the Coal Mines–Updated
Barb B. sent me this heads up, and I’ve added info from John L. as well: Hello KVTRs. There will be a Coal Mines Trail Cleanup this coming Friday June 3. They will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Roslyn Riders Clubhouse on Hwy 903. NO HORSES–people with gloves and pruners only. Lunch will …