VOLUME XXXIX ISSUE II OCTOBER 2016

A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ALL VOLUNTEER, EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATION

Oct. 3rd Monday - General Meeting at Latin Mix Rest. 11368 SW 184 St. Speaker: Manny Alvarez. Oct. 7th-10th Friday thru Monday - Camping at Ocala Horse campout. Must RSVP to Andrea. 305-216-2461.

Oct. 15th Saturday - Redland 100 ride. TB: Sandy Fobb & Mike Maldonado. 26390 SW 147 Ave. Meet at 9:00 am, call Mike 305-331-7599 or Sandy 305-807-4903. Oc. 22nd Saturday - Redland 100 ride. TB: Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez.10 AM ride out. Meet at the trailhead on SW 136 St. and 187 Ave. near the canal. Pack a lunch. Call Sylvia 305-479-6640. Oct. 29th Saturday - Halloween ride. TB: Carolina & Nelson 3:00 pm. Costume Contest at 3:30. Ride out at 4:00 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE TRAIL RIDERS

FREEDOM WALK 2016

October 1st, 2016

Will be held at Robbie’s north pasture. 22390 SW 177 Ave.

7:30am to 1:00pm

TRAIL MANNERS

Good manners is the grease that helps people get along with each other avoiding friction. UNDER 16 MUST WEAR A HELMET. Be aware of the effect your actions have on oth-

ers, their horses and their property. Do not upset your co-rider’s horses. Ride at a quiet, controlled pace. NEVER PASS OTHERS AT A GALLOP. Keep a safe distance… don’t crowd others. STAY WITH A DISMOUNTED RIDER Respect the property of others. (ie: lawns, farm

fields, crops, groves, livestock, etc.) Leave gates as you found them: Open gates

should remain open. Closed gates should remain closed.

DO NOT PASS THE TRAIL BOSS or drop behind the drag rider.

Stay with the trail boss on the same side of the road. Do not split the road.

Clean up after your horse. Pick up manure or spread it depending on where you are. Do not clean your trailers out when you unload.

NO PROFANITY ON ANY SFTR EVENTS. REMEMBER! If you mind your manners others won’t mind when you and your horse return to ride.

HORSE CHARITIES

The SFTR donates to these charities once a year. These charities are badly in need of donations. Please try to send what you can to help them. Thanks from the SFTR.

South Fla. SPCA www.helpthehorses.com P.O. Box 924088 Homestead, Fl. 33092

Horse Protection Association of Florida www.HPAF.org 20690 NW 130 Ave. Micanopy, Fl. 32667

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. www.eiahorses.org 1840 NE 65 Ct. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33308

OFFICERS

ALL AREA CODES ARE 305 UNLESS STATED President Nelson Rodriguez 431-1895 neljersey@bellsouth.net Vice President Manny Alvarez 395-9343

. Treasurer Wayne Hershberger 206-1698 Secretary Carolina Puig-Rodriguez 342-3156

Board of Directors Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez 479-6640 Sandy Fobb 807-4903 Bonny George Jr. 233-1897 Mike Maldonado 331-7599 Augie Saavedra 582-1557

Alternates Domingo Hernandez 786-253-6639 Carrie Hershberger 206-0317

Camping Andrea Sante 216-2461 Emergency Management Sandy Fobb 807-4903 Funnel Cakes Carrie Hershberger 206-0317 Wayne Hershberger 206-1698 Hot-Line OPEN OPEN Historian Mike Maldonado 331-7599 Deda Maldonado Hurricane Stalls Debi Catarineau-Priest 274-7484 Membership Andrea Sante 216-2461 Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez Merchandise Debbie Brunson 505-7103 Newsletter Deda Maldonado sftr@watv.net 331-7599 Sandy Fobb Parades Debi Cat-Priest 775-1820 Craig Priest Programs Ben Kroner 245-2403 Public Relations / Facebook Manny Alvarez Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez Sunshine Cathy Rosenberg cathyrosenberg@comcast.net 915-2856 INFORMATION HOTLINE 446-7737 305-4-HORSES SFSPCA: Laurie Waggoner 825-8826 Printed by: Lumo Print 246-0003

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Dates and Places

Call the Hot-line for any cancellations (305) 4-HORSES 446-7737

Guest Passes are available for local trail rides. Each pass is $5.00 One pass per person per trailride is required for non-members. This pass is not available for any beach rides, Team Penning or Parades. All area codes are (305) unless otherwise stated. TB=Trail Boss

Saturday - SFTR Yard Sale. Come on out an join us! Adver tise it on your Facebook pages

or anywhere else you can.7:30AM to 1:00PM. 22390 SW 177 Ave. Just North of Robbie's Feed.

If you want a spot to sell your stuff, just show up! Members $5 Non-members $10. Hot dogs &

Sodas will be available for sale.

Monday - Latin Mix Rest. 11368 SW 184 St. 7:00 PM dinner , 8:00 PM meeting. Speaker :

Manny Alvarez

Friday thru Monday - Ocala Horse Park campout. Must RSVP to Andrea. 305-216-2461.

Primitive camping $5 night, Stalls $20 night, no tie-outs allowed.

Saturday - Boy Scout Spaghetti Ride. Tentative

Monday - Board Meeting at the Conference Room. Hosted by Mike Maldonado 7:00 PM

social, 8:00 PM meeting. RSVP to Mike at 305-331-7599.

Saturday - Redland 100 ride. TB: Sandy Fobb & Mike Maldonado. 26390 SW 147 Ave.

Meet at 9:00 AM, Ride out at 10:00 AM. Park on swale on 147 Ave or on 264 St. don’t

block the gates. Bring a side dish to share for after ride. Mike 305-331-7599 or Sandy 305-807-

4903.

Saturday - Redland 100 ride. TB: Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez. 10:00 AM ride out. Meet at the

trailhead on SW 136 St. and 187 Ave. near the canal. Pack a lunch. Call Sylvia 305-479-6640.

Saturday - Halloween Ride. TB: Car olina & Nelson Rodr iguez. Meet at 3:00 pm. Costume

Contest is at 3:30, make sure you dress up for some great prizes! Ride out at 4:00 pm. Dinner

after the ride, bring a side dish to share. RSVP to Carolina or Nelson 305-431-1895.

Saturday - Redland 100 ride. TB: Renee Reynolds . Ride will be star ting at Larry & Penny

Thompson Park to Black Point Marina. Arrive by 9:00 AM to register then 10:00 AM ride out.

Pack your own lunch. Trailers will be picked up after the ride. Call Renee at 305-338-8192.

SPEAKER SUGGESTIONS

Last year brought to us several great speakers to the general meetings. This year, we would like to hear from you. If you have any ideas for general meeting speakers or programs, call Ben Kroner at 305-245-2403 or email me at bdkshoe@bellsouth.net

We look forward to your input.

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

BOTTLE CAPS DONATIONS

Terry Schulte received the bottle caps and sent an e-mail thanking everyone at the club for collecting them. She asked us to continue to collect them and they do not all have to be white, you can collect different colors of bottle caps. Please let us all continue to help her build benches for schools. Hopefully with the next news-letter we will be able to send some pictures of the benches that they are making! Thank you all for your continued support. My thanks to Cesar Saavedra for sending out the package of the caps to Terry!

~Augie Saavedra

Hello Trail Riders, We had a great turn out for the Freedom Walk. Great to see everyone there, remembering a time that touch everyone of us. Thank you to everyone that help organize the event. Thank you to our Varela FFA group that help carry our banner and walk with us honoring this day. Thanks to all the Flag bearers - it was wonderful seeing all of the flags out on the parade a hot day but we did it and did it well. We have a lot of activities on our calender. Activities include an obstacle course, yard sale at Robbie's , and plenty of trail rides this October. This year Carolina and I will be hosting a afternoon Halloween ride on the 29th -so get your costumes ready- there will be a contest for the best costume and a menu that will continue as a tradi-tion- pulled pork. We will notify everyone on the time and address in Homestead. This information will be posted on our SFTR Facebook page. Please don't forget to renew your memberships and spread the news about our club. See you all on the trail, Nelson Rodriguez President

We have 149 family and single members that have joined or renewed for the year. Thank you very much!

Julie Shelton Miami, FL 33243 Susan Soderbergh St. Petersburg, FL Gale Steiner Miami, FL 33176

Cristy Torres Miami, FL 33186 Marlane Trujillo Homestead, FL 33030

MEMBER CARDS TAKE 6-8 WEEKS TO PROCESS.

SUNSHINE REPORT

We have condolences to send out to several SFTR members who have lost their pets or their riding buddies. Christy Torres sadly had to put Duke down in August. Michelle Byriel and Tim lost their beloved cat “Jim Beam” August 18th. Jennifer Dachton lost her “Momma dog.” Jennifer had rescued her years ago on Krome Avenue and gave her a loving home and found homes for her pups. Diane Patenaude lost Chewie at the age of 17. Chewie passed with his dad while Diane was in Maine. Congratulations are in order for Leyanes and Rolado Lopez on the birth of their new nephew Carlos! Debra, Raven & Erin Davis lost their kitty, Minion, to severe anemia. My team at work received a 50K grant to build a life skills gym at the University of Miami Hospital. The gym will help many of our patients get home more quickly and with more confidence after orthopedic or neurolog-ical surgery with increased ability to meet their needs after practicing the skills of daily living with their therapists. Take care everyone!

~Cathy Rosenberg Please email Cathy Rosenberg at cathyrosenberg@comcast.net or text her at 305-915-2856 if you need a card sent to a SFTR member.

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Alicia Medina Ana Crolla Beverly Burke Beverly Shank Catalina Rincon Cathy Rosenberg Cathy Zamora Charles McCormick Cynthia Gilbert Daniella Levine Cava Debbie Alvarez Denise Sanchez Douglas Mavarez Elena Ramos Gina Milhet Isabel Nottaro Jamiee Moniz Jane Buffington Javier Serrano Jeff Rosenberg Jodi Walters

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VIETNAM VETERANS FLAG ADDED TO OUR FIELD OF FLAGS

At the September General Meeting, the South Florida Trail Riders dedicated a new flag to join the Field of Flags we now carry in parades and other events. The new flag is the Flag of the Vietnam Veterans. It joins the American Flag, State Flag, POW/MIA Flag, Army Flag, Marines Flag, Navy Flag, Air Force Flag, Coast Guard Flag, and the SFTR Flag. This new flag was dedicated to SFTR friend and Vietnam Veteran Ralph West. Ralph and his wife Lois were on hand for the unfurling for the first time. Ralph served in combat and was wounded. Ralph rides horses, is a western artist, his-torian, and collector. He lives in Redland. Recently he and Lois single handedly made it possible to build and dedicate a memorial to all the Miami-Dade men and women killed in Vietnam. He also financed the pro-ject. Vietnam Veterans are sometimes referred to as the “Forgotten Veterans”. However, as far as the SFTR goes, they will never be forgot-ten. The Flag will be at the October general meeting to give everyone the opportunity to see this beautiful flag.

~Manny Alvarez Vice President

July 2017

SFTR Susan Soderbergh will host:Southeast Mule & Donkey Seminar, in Palm City, Fla; Oct. 1-2. She has invited all longear enthusiasts & SFTR to join in the educational seminars covering hoof trimming, vetting/gelding (DVM), dental care (EDT); communication/training, breeding (LC & AI); riding/driving, & hands-on ground-work. Special guest speaker, Liane Reimer, with Red Light Therapy! See Fb pg. for more info. Many SFTR are involved in the So. Fla. Horse Show Assn. at Tropical Park, and their activities will be: Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Champs. in May. Come out & support our Trail Rider friends as they show English & Western! Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez, in conjunction with the Dade Co. Fair, will have special discounted Fair tickets & ride passes available soon for SFTR members! We have also been asked to participate in a Parade of Breeds – riding, driving, & in-hand horses. Stay tuned for more info!!

Redland Grow Fest will be at the Spice Park, Oct. 15-16. This year's theme is “Bee Aware”. Come out and support our local farmers and enjoy the SFTR hitching rails! The Redland 100 Rides have returned, and Augie will over-see these exceptional events. We have 8 so far, but need 3-4 more. If you would like to host a ride, perhaps out of your barn to make it easy, con-tact Bonny George, Jr. 305-233-1897. Local Boy Scout Troop 69 is hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner, Sat. Oct 8, 256 St & 154 Ave, 4:30-7:30pm. $8adults. For tickets, contact Jeffrey, 305-799-9652. Help support our Redland's Scouts! Note- We are trying to plan a Spaghetti Ride to/from the dinner. Watch your email for details! Send in news topics, so we can include more mem-bers' info in our newsletter! ~Bonny George, Jr.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE PASTURE...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Freedom Walk 2016

As the SFTR tradition that it has become, once again we joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Homestead Post 4127 Sunday September 11 for a day of remembrance for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their families, and the hundreds of first responders who were also killed that day. Foremost in our minds as well, were the over 6,800 men and women of the Armed Forces killed since 2001 in the war against terrorism. We are doing our part to make sure these victims are not forgotten. This year we had 49 members check-in. thirty rode their horses (twelve carried flags. Six of the Juniors rode horses or ponies. Seven other Juniors walked the parade route. We also had the help from five members who assisted with ground support. Once again we also had the valuable help of the Felix Varela members of the Future Farmers of America. They were there early that day and assisted with various duties. They also walked the entire parade route and carried the SFTR Banner. SFTR members JC and Lynn Vina, of Vina Meat Distributors, donated 320 qt. lb. burgers to the VFW for the lunch after the parade. Other generous merchants donated pizza, ice cream, so-das, and water. Bonny George Jr., co-Trail Boss, and I would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Freedom Walk a great one. Our hats off for the VFW Auxiliary who did a magnificent job of coordinating the event. Auxiliary President Stephanie Rae, and Jodi Nerney are to be com-mended for this year’s Freedom Walk. Hope to see you at next year’s Freedom Walk.

~ Manny Alvarez Co-Trail Boss

ing took place in September. So far the fol-lowing people have come on board for this worthy and fun project: Megan Barnes, Mike Maldonado, Sylvia Cruz-Alvarez, Do-mingo Hernandez, David Ruiz (my co-Trail Boss), and Bonny George Jr. Jingle Bells Jaunt founder Carrie Hershberger will also be available to help in any way she can. Kegs South is fully committed to making this Toy Drive a successful one. They are giving us the boost we need to reach our goals. Dougie and Thunder Radio 100.3 will also play an integral role in helping us. To join the Christmas Toy Drive Commit-tee contact: Manny Alvarez, Trail Boss 305-395-9343 redlandtrail@aol.com or David Ruiz Co-Trail Boss, 305-989-3618. ~Manny Alvarez

The SFTR Annual Christmas Toy Drive will kick-off October 15, culminating with the tradi-tional Jingle Bells Jaunt on December 10. This year we are partnering with Kegs South of Homestead to collect at least 1,000 toys for needy children in the Homestead, Redland, Flor-ida City, Goulds, Naranja, Princeton, and other parts of South Dade. We are keeping it all local. The kick-off will be hosted by Kegs South, 27591 S. Dixie Hwy, Homestead. FL. The entire family is invited to this family friendly festive event featuring music, good food, raffles, auction, and a free Kegs South fa-mous hamburger for everyone bringing an un-wrapped, new toy with a minimum value of $10. We might get lucky and Santa may drop by to provide photo opportunities with all the children and adults in attendance. Dougie Hitchcock from Thunder Radio 100.3 FM will be broadcasting live from Kegs South that day and might bring his radio personality cow “Jezabelle” with him. The Christmas Toy Drive Committee needs helpers. We will have a short meeting in early October to coordinate our efforts. Our first meet-

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE TO KICK-OFF OCTOBER 15

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July 2017

TROPICAL PARK HURRICANE STALLS Yes, Hurricane Season is here and following are a few things to consider. First! Reserve your stalls with Debi Cat-Priest. When a Hurricane Watch goes into effect, the barn manager, Pablo Tejeda, will attempt to reach every-one to confirm that you will take possession of your stall. If unsuccessful, he will reassign your stall for that hurri-cane to someone else. Please call him either way at 305-554-7334 and leave a message. Your reservation fee per stall is $26.00. This reserves a stall for the 2016 Hurricane Season. Once a Hurricane Watch goes into effect and you take possession of your stall, on the 25th hour you will owe Miami-Dade County an additional daily fee, plus an additional $26.00 to re-reserve your stall for the remainder of the 2016 Season. Upon arrival, Pablo will need to see your Coggins papers. Suggested items are flashlight, buckets with clips for water, (muck buckets work), a fly mask, your name, horse’s name and phone #’s tapped to your stall doors, halter, written on your horse, etc. You can’t leave anything but your horse at Tropical Park. Depending on the storm’s estimated arrival, Miami-Dade County will lock the park gates. Once the Hurricane Watch is lifted, you have 48 hours to remove your horse. All stalls must be cleaned before leaving or an addi-tional charge per stall will be applied and you will be unable to reserve stalls in the future. Hope to see you on the trail – not at Tropical Park! Have a great summer! Debi Catarineau-Priest 305.274.7484

Contact for State of Florida Division of Animal Industry

“In Case of Horse Theft” They will contact the Ag stations across the state with your infor-

mation. (850) 410-0900

(850) 410-0946 FAX Another website to keep handy is the Stolen Horse Intl website:

www.netposse.com

Keep these important numbers handy. Put on your fridge!

PARADE TEAM NEWS

Veteran's Day Parade Our homestead veteran’s day parade is only a few weeks away on friday, Nov. 11th, and we hope to see lots of familiar and new faces! Like last year, we will be parking across from the VFW which hosts the 9/11 Memorial Walk. We would like to acknowledge our club’s own veterans by having them dress in uni-form for this parade. If you are already a part of our parade team, remember your parade tack and service uniform for this parade. Since this is an open parade, if you don’t have a parade or service uniform and want to join us, wear black pants, white long-sleeved button-down shirt and cowboy hat/helmet and please join us! If you love a parade but don't want to bring a horse, we can always use side-walkers! Team members wear your parade outfits and/or service uniforms and if you want to carry a flag please let me know. Arrive by 10:30am and the parade starts at 12pm. Meet at the field across from the vfw in homestead (601 NE 2nd Road,) south of Campbell Drive on US1. It will be your first street to the right about a block down. You will be turning a hard right on se 6th Ave. Drive down a short distance and you will see a field on your right. If you are driving from Krome, go to Campbell West pass the Busway and make your 2nd right turn. That will be NE 1st Road. Drive down a little ways and the parking area will be on your left. Make sure you park with the SFTR as we are sharing this field with other horse groups. We always have a great time and will enjoy lunch af-terward. Make sure you contact me so I know you are going to ride or volun-teer in this parade. We need at least 8 flag carri-ers in our team outfit. We hope to see you there! Debi & Craig 305-775-1820 Here is a list of the upcoming parades: Nov. 27th - Jr. Orange Bowl Dec. 4th - Parade of the Elves in South Miami

Quarter Horse • Gelding • Hestnut 4.1 hands • 1998 est. YOB

Badger is a victim of abandonment, malnutrition and neglect. He was found with Dawn on March 20, 2016. Check back soon for more information on him, has good ground manners, stands for the farrier, no problem with cross ties, and gets along well with oth-er horses. Under saddle he has a smooth trot and can-ter. 7/21/2016 UPDATE: His assessment is that he must have suffered abuse under saddle previously and has lost his trust in people. After Badger was worked with on the ground, he ultimately relaxed prior to be-ing ridden and did very nicely in his riding session Contact Laurie at Laurie@helpthehorses.com for adoption info. Donations can be made at www.helpthehorses.com

UPDATE ON JULY HORSE OF THE MONTH, “EVA” STILL LOOKING FOR A HOME!

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The award winning professional rawhide braider Pablo Lozano was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lozano relates his success to the time spent during childhood in the family ranch in Tandil, and his inquisitive nature about Argentina’s cultural legacy. Initially Lozano started creating small items such as bracelets and knife handles and selling them to friends. While he was building a reputation founded on solid work ethics, while perfect-ing techniques and constantly learning how to produce the highest quality rawhide gear. In 1985, Lozano began his career as a full-time rawhide braider. The tradition of rawhide braiding has a long history in Argenti-na and continues to evolve uninterrupted through generations. Rawhide braiding can be traced to Spain’s first attempt to colo-nize South America when the Spanish settlers brought shiploads of livestock from Europe to the Pampas, a vast region with an abundance of pastures and an ideal climate for livestock produc-tion. With the proliferation of livestock emerged the need for the Gaucho, the horseman of the Pampas, a skillful individual in all rural activities. Through the years the cattle ranches were built and proved to be productive establishments and as result the Gaucho handcrafted specialized gear to cope with the needs of the cattle industry by utilizing rawhide. This skills were safeguarded and hand down to future generations by word of mouth. Lozano was always observant and eager to learn rawhide braid-ing from the hire hands in his family’s ranch. At the age of 15, he noticed that one of his schoolmates had started learning how to braid and the youngster informed Lozano he was receiving in-struction from the late Don Luis Alberto Flores, who later became Lozano’s mentor. Moreover, Flores always encouraged Lozano to adhere to the tradition of excellence and to associate with like-minded people with high aspirations. Lozano regularly bounced ideas off and felt inspired by Flores, over time solidifying a life-long relationship. (Photo of Don Luis Alberto Flores by Daniel Sempe). Lozano’s inquisitive nature and ranching background launched him into creating fine gear for discerning horsemen and their horses, to compete in national shows, where Lozano’s traditional rawhide braided gear gained popularity. Lozano enjoyed a gradu-al evolution into custom braid work orders consisting of one-of-a-kind headstalls, reins, bosals, hobbles, cinchas, and reatas to name a few items. Lozano’s traditional handmade masterpieces are rec-ognized for its dependable use and unique beauty due to his com-mand of numerous rawhide braiding techniques and creative tal-ent, gained by a lifetime dedicated to his chosen profession. Lozano believes that rawhide gear is made to be used and his philosophy is that preparation of the hides is critical to guarantee top quality goods. Also, highlights that is the hide that dictates its application and not the braider. For Lozano it is a pre-requisite to start with quality hides for the best yield and cut no corners as the hides are being processed from their raw state to achieve the best possible rawhide. The goal is to handcraft the highest quality rawhide gear, because it’s an honor to continue the tradition by making the best goods. Tra-ditions continue to evolve as one blends ancient techniques with creativity to handcraft one-of-a-kind pieces without compromis-ing the function or durability, because as artist that will be one’s legacy. Lozano has participated in trade shows and exhibits throughout Argentina and has received numerous awards for his traditional

rawhide braiding since 1995, to include the best Braider of the Year 2007 in Argentina. Furthermore, Lozano has been recog-nized by the Academy of Western Artists (AWA) during their 20th Annual Will Rogers Awards, was selected Braider of the Year 2015. Lozano’s skill, talent and knowledge has helped training and mentoring several aspiring braiders from his shop in Tandil. Al-so, has assisted braiders from Australia, Brazil, Germany, Uru-guay and the United States during workshops. Braiders seek his advice and constructive criticism in Facebook, despite the idio-matic barriers. He starts his workshops by encouraging all partic-ipants to let him know what they would like to learn. And he encourages learning from someone who have already achieved success in the trade. He believes in the concept of apprenticeships and has had sev-eral apprentices as a means to educate and identify those that possess the skill and dedication required to execute the precise braiding that becomes a work of art, in an effort to safeguard the cultural legacy for future generations. Several of Lozano’s creations had been awarded “best of show” because his traditional rawhide showcases the skillful execution of numerous techniques, and excellence in craftsmanship. In 2004, thanks to the support of friends and fellow braiders Leland Hensley, Nate Wald and Mike Beaver, and under the aus-pice of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), was invited to participate in a braiding seminar at the National Cow-boy & Western Heritage Museum (NC&WHM) in Oklahoma City, OK. During the visit Lozano had the privilege to meet members of the TCAA present during the exhibit. He was im-pressed by their work, the member’s creativity, optimism and passion for the Western heritage. Lozano was also impressed by the partnerships forged between the TCAA and the NC&WHM, and their goal to preserve and promote the Western heritage with a focus in bit & spur making, saddle making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding. The alliance has generated interest in these trades and the TCAA. Upon return to Argentina Lozano started learning about the practical applications of the rawhide gear utilized by the Vaquer-os and their influence in the Western heritage. Lozano credits friends Leland Hensley and Nate Wald for their assistance which helped him gained an understanding of the applications of the gear utilized by horsemen in the United States. Subsequently, in 2008 Lozano applied and became a member of the TCAA, the organization that has been committed to the critical mission of safeguarding the Western Heritage and traditional trades through education. Lozano believes that “every artist is a craftsman, how-ever not all craftsmen are artist, they are separated by their crea-tivity”. He added that all members of the TCAA are artist that deserve credit not only for the one-of-a-kind artwork they create for the annual exhibit but for their contributions to the industry. Also, their role as educators in furtherance of their chosen trade is commendable, this will be the TCAA and its member’s legacy! Since 2009, when Lozano’s rawhide braid work was first ex-hibited in the TCAA show he has made an effort to create pieces in collaboration with fellow TCAA members, because he is pas-sionate about rawhide braiding and proud to be a member of the TCAA. Lozano would like his legacy to be the advancement of rawhide braiding for the enjoyment of future generations. ~Domingo Hernandez

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FOR SALE: 14 yr old bomb proof QH gelding, bay 16h, excellent beginner /husbands horse. $2500. Call 305-522-1204. FOR SALE: Full set up 55 gal. fish tank. Includes: aerator, tubing, wall bubbler, red coral w/large bubbler stone inside; 2 filters (each rated 50 gal) &10 extra cartridges. Black, blue, & pink gravel; 3 artificial plants & jelly fish. Hinged light canopy & stand, w/2 black lights. Can deliver for $300 or negotiate price if you pick up. Call: JJ, at 786-417-3901. FOR SALE: 6 Heavy Duty stall gates. Pics on request, $40 each. Located in Cocoa Fl 32927. Call Donna at 321-759-1605. FOR SALE: 15.3 Paint gelding. English, jumping or western & trails.$2,500 obo or would like to trade for a cowboy mounted shooting horse . Call Donna at 321-759-1605.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

SOUTH FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS, INC. (A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, ALL VOLUNTEER, EQUESTRIAN ORGANIZATION)

; NEW MEMBERSHIP ; RENEWAL ; ADDRESS CHANGE / FILE UPDATE ; FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($35.00 PER YEAR) ; SINGLE MEMBERSHIP ($30.00 PER YEAR) (Applicant Must Be 18 Years Of Age) ; DUAL MEMBERSHIP ($20.00 PER YEAR) Must be a full paying member of Broward SFTR Membership runs from Sept. 1st through Aug. 31st of each year.

TELEPHONE # 4-HORSES (446-7737)

a PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

NAME (1)___________________________ DOB ______ NAME (3) ________________________ DOB ______ NAME (2)___________________________ DOB ______ NAME (4) ________________________ DOB ______ ADDRESS _____________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS __________________________ CITY _______________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP _____________________ TELEPHONE (H)_______________________(W)______________________(CELL)______________________ OCCUPATION ______________________ DO YOU WANT YOUR PHONE NUMBER PUBLISHED? ; Y ; N NAME & DATE OF BIRTH OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS 1)____________________2)____________________ 3)_____________________________4)__________________________5)____________________________ HORSE INTERESTS: ; TRAIL RIDING, ; PARADES, ; CAMPING, ; SHOWS, ; BREEDING REFERRED BY? _______________________________ HOW MANY HORSES DO YOU HAVE? __________ DO YOU HAVE A TRAILER? ; YES ; NO, IF YES, WHAT IS THE TRAILER CAPACITY? ___________ WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO HELP TRANSPORT OTHERS? ; YES ; NO ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING ON A COMMITTEE? ; YES ; NO DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER BY EMAIL? ; YES Warning: Under Florida Law, An Equine Activity Sponsor or Equine Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To, Or The Death Of, A Participant in Equine Activities Resulting From The Inherent Risks of Equine Activities. (Florida Statutes 773.01 - 773.05). I will abide to club safety rules and give consideration to my fellow club members.

DATE ___________ SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_______________________________________________ Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. All listed names above must reside at the same address. PLEASE MAIL TO: SOUTH FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS, INC. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION P.O. Box 924946 Princeton, Florida 33092

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW PAYMENT TENDERED: ; CASH ; CHECK # _________________ AMOUNTS _____________ RECEIVED BY: __________________________ FORM APPL-2, REV.14, MARCH 2015

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