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Festive ride in sycamore grove park

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12/17/2022 sycamore grove ride


Please join us for a trail ride on December 17 at Sycamore Grove, 1051 Wetmore Road in Livermore. Be ready to ride about 11am, in case it’s cold.

Come with or without a Christmas decorated horse or jingle bells! The trails are usually good after a rain, but if it does rain the day of the ride, we will cancel.

It’s a fairly easy flat trail and a bit rocky.

Please RSVP to Deborah: 925 838-1116 (land line) or text 408 221-7123


Hope everyone is enjoying the cool weather and rain. Hoping to get us out of the drought!

Turkey 🦃 Ride

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CMDTRA AND SRVHA
TURKEY RIDE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2022

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CONCORD MT. DIABLO TRAIL RIDE
ASSOCIATION (CMDTRA) AND SAN RAMON VALLEY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION (SRVHA)
CO-SPONSORED ANNUAL TURKEY RIDE AND FEAST.

DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2022
TIME: RIDE--STAGE AT 10AM. RIDE OUT AT 10:30 FROM OPEN ARENA ABOVE CLUBHOUSE. DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF RIDERS WHO RSVP WE WILL SPLIT RIDES FOR VARIOUS DISTANCES AND TERRAIN. POTLUCK STYLE TURKEY DINNER SERVED AT 2:30 AT CLUBHOUSE, 1600 TRAIL RIDE ROAD, CLAYTON, CA 94517

CMDTRA WILL PROVIDE AND PREPARE THE TURKEY AND HAM.
SRVHA WILL PROVIDE THE DRESSING, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY.

PLEASE BRING A THANKSGIVING THEMED POTLUCK DISH TO SHARE FOR ABOUT 8 PEOPLE. (SUGGESTIONS: CRANBERRIES, SALAD, DESSERT, BREAD & BUTTER, VEGETABLE OR ?)
TRAILER PARKING PROVIDED AT TEMPORARY STALLS JUST INSIDE THE CMDTRA GATE (WEATHER PERMITTING). SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TO CLUBHOUSE PRIOR TO RIDE AND FOR RIDERS FROM THE TEMPORARY STALLS TO CLUBHOUSE AND BACK AFTER RIDE AND DINNER. CARS PARK ABOVE CLUBHOUSE.

NO HOST BAR AVAILABLE FOR WINE, BEER, COCKTAILS, SODA AND WATER.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE ALCOHOL TO THE CLUBHOUSE (REQUIREMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE).
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON RIDE OR IN CLUBHOUSE.
IF NOT RIDING, PLEASE COME UP AND JOIN US FOR THE TURKEY FEAST AT 2:30. COVID PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. SPACED SEATING, OUTSIDE SEATING AVAILABLE (WEATHER PERMITTING). VACCINATIONS RECOMMENDED. MASKS OPTIONAL.

PLEASE RSVP TO CHRIS BARNHART AT 925-787-9229 FOR BOTH RIDE AND DINNER
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT TURKEY RIDE AND FEAST WITH OUR FELLOW HORSE
CLUBS AND FRIENDS
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​Jack Brook Camping
Nice people,beautiful trail and delicious food !

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Del Valle Camping
Everyone had a great time

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Horse Camping at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore - June 10-13

Existing members and new members are welcome.


Details:


• $60 for up to three nights - for those who would like to come just for dinner and no camping, the cost is $10.
• Pipe Corrals for horses.
• Bathrooms and showers available.
• Main course dinner provided by club Friday and Saturday. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages.
• Admittance to campground is at 2pm on Friday - Depart by Noon on Monday.
• Horseless campers are welcome.
• Sorry, no dogs allowed.




Most trails are fire roads and gentle hills. A Friday morning ride will be organized for those who would like to ride before admittance into the campground.


RSVP by June 7th to Deborah Johnston at 925 838-1116 or johnston2bit@gmail.com

It was a great Reunion with good people, food and conversations.

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As a heartfelt thank you for sticking with us during such challenging times, our May 22ndSRVHA Reunion Event is now complimentary!
Join us with or without a horse.

Riders will stage at the large Diablo Foothills Parking Lot on Castle Rock Road in Walnut Creek at 9:30am and be ready to ride at 10:00am.
​If you don’t have a horse, no problem. Come for a complimentary lunch, laughs, and reconnect with friends.

​For more details and/or to RSVP … please contact Elizabeth Hudson at: e_hudson@comcast.net or (925) 286-7679

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May 22 - Reunion Lunch Ride to be held at a private residence in the Diablo Foothills. Bring your horse and ride, or come horseless and enjoy a lovely lunch with friends.


June 10 - 12 - Del Valle Horse Camping.


July 8 - 12 - Jack Brook Horse Camping.


It’s been a while since we’ve been able to gather as a group, but now we finally can! We are so looking forward to seeing all of you again and to start having fun together.


These are member only events, so if you haven’t joined yet, be sure to do so. We don’t want you to miss out on the fun!


Details will follow, but for now be sure to mark these dates on your calendar!



​Lovely Del Valle trail ride

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​Feb-19 Del Valle Regional Park Ride

San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Association will have a trail ride at Del Valle Regional Park near Livermore on Saturday, Feb. 19. Come on out so you and your horse can limber up and enjoy a nice ride.


The trails will be mostly fire roads. The route will be adjusted to suit conditions. If the park is damp from recent rains, we will ride an all weather road. If dry, there are plenty of choices.


We will eat lunch on the trail so remember to bring your halter and lunch.


Show up early enough to be ready to ride at 10:30.


Directions: Come into Livermore Valley going east on I-580 and take the Livermore Ave. exit. Turn right (south) on Livermore Ave. Go through town. Livermore Ave. will turn into Tesla Rd. Turn right onto Mines Rd. at the traffic signal. In roughly two miles, go straight. Mines Rd. will peel off to the left and you will be on Del Valle Rd. You will go up a long hill and then down the other side where you will pay an entrance fee at the kiosk. (A East Bay Regional Park pass will get you in. It is a good investment.)


Turn right immediately past the kiosk. Park in the Equestrian Parking lot in .2 miles.


Or you can try your navigator using "7000 Del Valle Rd." (I use Google Maps.)


Bob Cooper will lead the ride. If you have questions, please email at bobcooperhorse@gmail.com
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Christmas trail riding in Sycamore grove

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12/18 Sycamore Glove Trail Riding

​Please come join our trail ride this Saturday at Sycamore Grove, 1051 Wetmore Road, Livermore.

Sycamore Grove in Livermore is a fairly easy flat trail but a bit rocky.

Arrive at 10:00am for a 10:30am ride out.

Feel free to dress up and dress up your horse as well if you’d like!

No RSVP's by Friday Dec 17 noon or rain cancels the ride.

It was a wonderful obstacle clinic

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What a beautiful day and great trail riding in Garin Park

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9/18 Garin Park riding

Saturday, September 18 we will be riding Garin Park at 1320 Garin Road in Hayward. The road to get into the park is quite steep. Go through the entrance and then off to your left to the dirt parking lot at the top.
This is a fun park with some great views. There are hills and flat with nice footing through fire roads and single tracks.

Arrive by 10:00am for a 10:30am ride out. Bring a lunch for after if you like.

Please RSVP to sheree.peterson@gmail.com. No RSVPs by noon September 17 cancels the ride.

A lovely riding in Point Pinole

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Point Pinole riding on 8/14
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On Saturday, August 14 we will be riding Point Pinole located at 5551 Giant Hwy, Richmond.

This is a fun, flat park with plenty of parking. There are a few challenges, most of which are optional. We will need to go over a train bridge to get to the trails.

Arrive by 10:00am for a 10:30am ride out. Bring a lunch for after if you like.

Please RSVP to sheree.peterson@gmail.com. No RSVPs by noon August 13 cancels the ride.

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A BIG thank you to CMDTRA and SRVHA members for organizing and assisting with all of the important event details. We had a lot of fun!

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SRVHA/CMDTRA
HORSE CAMPING EVENT
IN CLAYTON, CA
7/23-25/2021

Please join us for a co-hosted campout at CMDTRA from Friday 7/23 at noon until Sunday, 7/25 at 3pm. This event is offered in place of the planned Poker Ride this year. This is a members only event put on by sister clubs SRVHA and CMDTRA. Bring your horse or just come and camp. Lots of trail riding and hiking available in Mt Diablo State Park. Maps or guided trail rides available. Location is close and convenient 2 miles east of Clayton, Ca off Marsh Creek road and Russelman Park Road.

This event will be great for seasoned campers and will also provide a fantastic opportunity for new horse campers, since they will have the support and assistance of those with horse camping experience.

We must have RSVP’s in by 7/17/21 so we can plan trailer parking and camping areas.
SRVHA members call Elizabeth Hudson at 925-286-7679 or email to e_hudson@comcast.net
CMDTRA members call Chris Barnhart at 925-787-9229 or email to peteb.chrisb@gmail.com

For horse camping:
Temporary stall corrals available on first come first served basis, or you can tie to your trailer. Group rides can be organized or ride/hike out on your own.Water available. Bring your own hay, water bucket, manure bucket and fork. All manure will be put into CMDTRA dump trailer.

For camping:
Sleep in your rig or pitch a tent. Potable water and portable toilets provided. THERE WILL BE NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. That means no portable BBQ’s, propane stoves, lanterns or fire pits. Self contained living quarter stoves are ok to use. No electricity or dump stations available. Battery lanterns ok. Hot showers available by clubhouse.

Please bring whatever food and drink you will need for the weekend. Clubhouse kitchen will be available for you to prepare your own breakfast and dinner. Coffee provided. Refrigerators, freezers for storage at clubhouse. Clubhouse BBQ will be available Friday and Saturday evenings if you want to bring something to cook. No potluck due to COVID restrictions. Please bring your own cups, dishes and utensils. Seating inside clubhouse or outside available for social dinners Friday and Saturday. Masks advised for non-vaccinated participants.

Camping Fee/Donation
$15.00 per night for horse and rider
$5.00 per night per camper (without horse)

Questions: Call or email Elizabeth or Chris (info above)
New memberships welcome.
Trail rider checklist: see www.TrailMeister.com
CMDTRA website CMDTRA.org
SRVHA website: SRVHA.weebly.com

Happy people on horses and mules
lunch ride to Clayton on 5/15

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MOMS ON MARES
(GENTS ON GELDINGS)
LUNCH RIDE TO CLAYTON
MAY 15, 2021

CMDTRA/SRVHA CO-SPONSORED EVENT
RSVP BY 5/12/21 (Chris Barnhart 925-787-9229 or peteb.chrisb@gmail.com)
RIDERS:
9:00 AM: STAGE AT CMDTRA TEMPORARY STALLS
9:30 AM: START RIDE TO CLAYTON
11:00/11:30 AM: ARRIVE IN CLAYTON
12:00 pm: LUNCH
1:00 PM: RIDE RETURNS TO CMDTRA
DETAILS:
Ride will go from CMDTRA down to Donner Canyon on single track trails. After Regency gate, ride will be on dirt and paved paths with possibility of hikers, runners, cyclists, strollers, dogs and vehicles nearby. We will ride through the center of town. Trails are rocky, so shoes or boots recommended and equines should be fit for return climb back to CMDTRA.
Depending on number of equines we will tie up in gravel parking lot behind the Clayton Club and/or in the gravel Clayton Corral behind La Veranda. There are tie rails in each location. There will be a 3 horse LQ trailer available for extra tie up area. Grass hay, carrots and water will be available.
Lunch can be purchased from a variety of restaurants in Clayton: Ed’s Mudville Grill, La Veranda, Skipolini’s Pizza, Groveside Bistro, Canesa’s Brooklyn Heros or you can pack your own lunch. If you drive to Clayton to enjoy lunch with the group please bring your own chair. CMDTRA will bring some tables and extra sanitized chairs as well. Please wear a mask.

The equines generate a lot of interest in the town of Clayton. We like to provide a positive experience for the public if they express a desire to learn about equines and we like to have an equine presence in Clayton several times a year.






4/24 Trailer loading clinic

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A wonderful day with our club members in Las Trampas
Our team has 9 horses and 2 mules, we received a lot of “Wow” while riding. Hikers and kids are intensely happy to see us.
Thanks everyone for joining us.we are looking forward to riding with you soon!

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Trail riding in Las Trampas on 4/17

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At long last, SRVHA will have a trail ride. We will ride up to Rocky Ridge from Las Trampas Regional Park on Bollinger Canyon Rd. We will have great 360 degree views and the hills will still be green with wild flowers. We will ride fire roads, single track and some steep hills with mostly gravel or dirt with a few rocky areas.
Bring masks and prepare to social distance appropriately.
Meet at 10:00 and ride out at 10:30 at the trail parking lot.
Directions: From San Ramon take Crow Canyon west. At a traffic signal just before a steep hill, turn right onto Bollinger Canyon Rd. Go five miles or so and park in the horse trailer parking area on the right.
Trail boss
: Sheree Peterson

Sycamore grove trail riding
​ on 3/20/2021

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Because of rain and wet conditions, this Saturday’sride March 20th, has changed from Garin Park to Sycamore Grove in Livermore. Same time arrive at 10am and ride at 10:30am.


SRVHA/CDMTRA EVENT
ON MARCH 14 2020

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5:30-6:30pm: Social
6:30pm:Dinner

7:00pm: Speakers
Dr. Brian Renner, DC
Sherry Seals, Bodyworxx


Address:1600 Trail Ride Rd. Clayton, CA 94517
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Thanks Chris, Larry and CMDTRA for putting such a great event!

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Sycamore Grove regional park ride on 12/28/2020
Thanks Bob for being our guide and bringing a delicious cake. It was a fun ride, every one enjoyed it!

SAN RAMON VALLEY HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH,2020
4:30PM-7:30PM

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Pot Luck Dinner - tri-tip provided by SRVHA

​RSVP to Victor Dequin at vicpdeq@sbcglobal.net or 925 330-1111 Please indicate with your RSVP what you will be bringing: (Appetizer, Side Dish or Dessert)
No host cash bar available for beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and water. Please do not bring in outside liquor to the clubhouse, per liquor license
requirements.

Location: Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association (CMDTRA) Clubhouse 1600 Trail Ride Road, Clayton
From 680 Danville area:
Proceed North on Hwy 680.
Exit 46B to Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Use right two lanes to turn onto Ygnacio Valley Road (east). Go about 4 miles.
Turn right onto Clayton Road (turns into Marsh Creek Road) Stay on main road, do not turn into town of Clayton).
Go 3.7 miles.
Turn right on Russelmann Park Road (just past run down ranch on right).
Proceed 1 mile up the hill. You will cross two cattle guards and go through an open gate. Proceed past horse barn. Turn right at the Y in road, follow ribbons up hill to clubhouse.


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We had such an amazing time in the annual holiday party !

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San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Association
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Day Ride - Saturday, December 28, 2019
Sycamore Grove Regional Park
Livermore


Ride Time 10:30
Lunch Time about 1:00 back at the trailers


Sycamore Grove is an all weather park just south of Livermore, run by the Livermore Area Park District (LARPD). The trails are mostly fire roads and many have gravel tread. Heavy rain before the ride is not a problem. Heavy rain the day of the ride will cancel.

Unfortunately, LARPD recently disallowed BBQ's in the parking lot, so we will gather after the ride for bring-your-own lunches. Also, bring chairs. I will bring a cake to celebrate the end of the year. See you there.

-Bob Cooper

Directions: Drive I-580 east from Dublin. Take the Livermore Ave. exit and turn right. Turn right onto Portola Ave. Turn Left at the next traffic signal onto North L Street. Go through town. North L Street turns into South L Street and then into Arroyo Rd. Turn right at a stop sign onto Wetmore Rd. Turn left into the park entrance. Parking is $7

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​San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Association
Famous Dinner Ride
at Diablo Ranch


Saturday, September 14, 2019
Music by The Mike and Carolynn Band!
Victor will be cooking Tri-tip and Chicken

Good Food; Good Fun

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I want to thank Joy for taking over updating the website. It has been fun. Best wishes to all. -Bob Cooper
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San Ramon Valley Horsemen’s Association
2019 BREAKFAST RIDE


Date: Sunday August 11, 2019
Time: 9am stage, 9:30am depart
Breakfast at 11:00am

Forty for Breakfast and Thirty Riders
We had a great time!
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San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Association Sponsored Event
Horse Camping at Jack Brook
July 18 - 22, 2019


If you have never been to Jack Brook Horse Camp before, this place has everything: horse paddocks, shady campsites, kitchen area, refrigerators, micro-waves, hot showers, and some of the most beautiful riding in California. This event books up fast.

We had a great time.
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Welcome to the San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Association, SRVHA.  Located in the beautiful San Ramon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are a club of riders and horse enthusiasts of all skill levels and disciplines.  

SRVHA offers weekday and weekend trail rides, camping trips, monthly socials and special events such as the popular moonlight dinner ride at scenic Diablo Ranch on Mt. Diablo.  View our Events Calendar to see all of our annual upcoming events.


Join the FUN!!!  See our Membership Page to become a member today.
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In April SRVHA rode out of Castle Rock Staging area, making a loop that ended coming down Pine Canyon with its 18 water crossings. The crossings were good practice for the horses and all did well.
(l to r) George Doddington, Bob Cooper, Liz Hudson, Elycia Fontaine, Karl Saarni.
April Ride on Mount Diablo
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April Ride on Mount Diablo. Pleasant lunch for all.
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April Ride, one of the creek crossings.
Some people brought campers to Jack Brooks. Others enjoys the scenery.
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Point Pinole Ride (l to r) Joy Qin, Sheree Peterson, Nancy, Elycia
Dinner Ride - Sunset at Diablo Ranch
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Board members and guest enjoying Breakfast - 2019.
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Group of Tri-City Horsemen enjoying Breakfast - 2019.
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President Victor cooking up some more eggs - 2019
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Riders leaving Diablo Ranch. Thank you to the Brumleve Family!
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Riders eating well at Jack Brooks

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Point Pinole Ride (l to r) Joy Qin, Sheree Peterson (in back), Nancy, Bob Cooper, Deborah Johnson, Christa Vindum
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