Golden State Versatility Ranch Horse Association

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Vol 5 No 3

Letter to Members – Bill Sanguinetti Says “Thank You” – Out West Spring Classic – AQHA Honors Fresnos Plain Peppy – Results Sun Circuit – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – One More Thing – Excessive Herd Help – Previous Golden State Member Passes Away

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Vol 5 No 2

Letter from the Editor – Luncheon, Membership Meeting & Awards – The Story of the 2023 Jr Horse – Three Tips From Barb Schulte – St Patrick’s Day Challenge – WOW Spring Classic – Western States Championship Show – Incentive Program – Back to Basics – Marketplace – Meme of the Month – Calendar

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Vol 5 No 1

Letter From Editor – Annual Membership & Awards Luncheon – Board Member Elections – St Patrick’s Day Versatility Challenge – New WSVRHA 2024 Rulebook – Show Schedule – Fundraising Committee Report – Second Utah Club Begun – Western States Championship Shows – The Marketplace – Calendar – Meme of the Month

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Vol 4 No 11

Golden State Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – 2024 Show Season – Membership Renewal & Eligibility – Show Awards, Freestyle, Cattle Drive – Nominate Persons for Our Board – Interested In Being a Show Secretary? – Errata – The Marketplace – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 10

Letter From the Editor – Fun in the Mountains: Inter-Mountain Versatility Ranch Horse Rendezvous – Results: WSVRHA Championship Shows – “Ticks” Can Add Up in Ranch Trail: Sign Up to Support the Rule Change Proposal – Zebra’s Stripes: A No-Fly Zone for Flies – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 9

Newsletter of the Golden State Versatility Ranch Horse Association OCTOBER 2023 Letter from the Editor Flying Hats: How Do You Keep Yours From Taking The Trip of Shame? Another Way To Learn: Scribing! Central Coast Fall Classic: Results New Newsletter Feature: The...

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Vol 4 No 8

Letter from the Editor – Two Point Penalties: Sandy Collier – Saddles & Treasures: Gilroy Consignment Store – Golden State Members at Silver State QHA: WS + NQHA=Fun – Clifford Horse Training Show: Results – Central Coast Fall Classic: Enter Now! – New Show, New Venue, Enter Now! Intermountain Ranch Versatility – Rendezvous – Western States Championship Show: Everyone Qualifies! – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 7

Letter from the Editor – The Economic Impact of Horses: American Horse Council Survey – Cinch Up Productions: Results – August Delight: Clifford Horse Training Show – Denim Shirts: New Branded Golden State Items – Western States Vegas Celebration: Incentive Awards – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 6

Letter from the Editor – Golden State At The AQHA World Show: Pictures & Results – Our Very Own Poet: Bev Sparrowk – July/August: Upcoming Shows – Western States Finals: Saddle Awards – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 5

Letter from the Editor – Need Help: Realistic Trail – Way Out West: Results – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic: Golden State Results – Barb Schulte Wisdom – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 4

Letter from the Editor – Letter We’d Like to Write – Western States Finals Incentive Award – Running T Round Up – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Do Buttons On Rawhide Reins Have a Purpose? – AQHA Versatility World Show – WS Saddle Awards – Calendar – Picture of the Month

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Vol 4 No 3

Letter from Editor – Sun Circuit – Rider Aches And Pains – CV Flood Recovery Fundraiser – Way-Out-West Spring Classic – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Quote of the Month – Calendar

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Vol 4 No 2

Letter from the Editor – Golden State Luncheon & Year End Award Winners – First Show of Season: Running T Spring Round Up – Golden State at Art of the Cowgirl – New Show, New Venue: Way Out West Spring Classic – Back to Basics Pictures of GS Members – New Rule: Yearly Amateur Eligibility – The Mystery Penalty Explained: “Out of Frame” – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 4 No 1

Letter from the Editor – Letter from President Kathy Torres – Rule Changes – Awards Luncheon – Changes to Score Sheets – Incentives Program – Memberships – Cutting Clinic at Rock Hedlund’s – AQHA Judges Training – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 11

Letter from the Editor – Annual Luncheon & Awards Banquet – Moving Cattle in Las Vegas – Western States Championship Show – Let’s Not Forget Socializing – Running T Ranch Round Up Results – Didja Know? – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 10

Letter from the Editor – Central Coast Fall Classic Results – Western States Championship Show – Wondering About Points? – Juni Fisher Concert – What Are Division Representatives? – Western States Handbook – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 9

Letter from the Editor – Juni Fisher Concert & Dinner – Ranch Riding Freestyle – Clifford Horse Training Show – San Luis Obispo GSVRHA Fall Classic – Winnemucca NVQHA/WS Show – Western States Championship Show – Carmel Valley Ranch Roundup – Cowboy Poet Shon Michel-Sopko – Quote of the Month – Calendar

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Vol 3 No 8

Letter from the Editor – Wisdom from Judge Bill Enk – Western States Championship Show – Are You “Ready” to Show? – Year End Saddle Awards – Clifford Horse Training Show in August – Cinch Up Productions Results – Profile: Suzanne Dorrance – Members Needs Survey Cowboy – Poet Baxter Black – Calendar

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Vol 3 No 7

Letter from the Editor – AQHA World Show – Corning Results – Golden State Youth – June Caption Contest – Clifford Show in Carmel Valley – Watsonville AQHA Show – Versatility in Nevada – Quote of the Month – Calendar

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Vol 3 No 6

Letter from the Editor – AQHA World Show – Sandy Collier Wisdom – Lots To Do in July – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Milpitas Clinic – CDFA Raises Fees – Calendar – Picture of the Month

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Vol 3 No 5

Letter from the Editor – Wisdom from Sandy Collier – New Fees for June Show – New Venue for Cinch Up Productions – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – AQHA/NRSHA World Show – Running T Roundup a Big Success – Google Link for Sharing Photos – There Are No Ties in Versatility – Errata – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 4

Letter from the Editor – Letter from the President – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Tony Agredano: A Picture in Positivity – Am I Ready To Enter A Show? – Handy Facts About Lameness – Moss Beach Clinic – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 3

Letter from the Editor – Letter from the President – New Board Members – NRCHA Vaquero Winner – Running T Roundup – Year End Awards – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 2

Letter from the Editor – First Show of 2022 – Big Bash A Big Success – Annual Summary from the President – Golden State Year End Awards – Member Interview – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 3 No 1

Letter from the President – Annual Luncheon & Awards – Introduction to Versatility Clinic – Wisdom from Sandy Collier – Cinch Up Productions: Scholarships For Youth – WSVRHA Year End Winners – Art of the Cowgirl – Quote of the Month

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Vol 2 No 10

Letter from the Editor – New Fall Classic – Golden State Joins 21st Century – Western States Finals – Save the Dates – New Western States Leadership – Western States Vests Available – Calendar – Quote of the Month

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Vol 2 No 9

Letter from President Kathy Torres – Western States VRHA Finals – Paso Playoffs Shines – A Special Moment – SB 287 Passed – Quote of the Month

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Vol 2 No 8

Letter from the Editor – Powerful moments at Peter Smoot Memorial – Peter Smoot Memorial Show Results – AQHA Honors GS Youth – Central Coast Fall Classic – The Western States VRH Finals, Las Vegas – First “You Be The Judge” Winner – Quote of the Month

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Newsletter: August 2021

Letter from the Editor – Peter Smoot Memorial Show – World Show in Guthrie, OK – You Be the Judge – September: Paso Pastures – Golden Hills Farm Show – 2021 Calendar – Quote of the Month

Newsletter: July 2021

Letter from the Editor – In Memory of Peter Smoot – AQHA VRH World Show – Western State Finals – Results: Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – From the Judge’s Perspective – Out and About: Bruce Blodgett – High School Rodeo Finals – State Bill 287 – 2021 Calendar – Quote of the Month

Newsletter: June 2021

Letter from the Editor – AQHA VRH World Show – Golden Hills Farm, Paso Robles – California State Bill 287 – Our Youth Are Busy – GS Contributor Jennifer Harden – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Our Members Have The Best Ideas! – Quote of the Month – 2021 Calendar

Newsletter: May 2021

Letter from the Editor – What Is the Judge Looking For? – GSVRHA Finances – Ione Running T Roundup – Central Coast Ranch Horse Classic – Quote of the Month

Newsletter: April 2021

Letter from the Editor – Youth Schooling Show – New WSVRHA Rules – Board Changes – Running T Round Up – QHEAC VRH Show – Understanding Division Eligibility Rules – Class A Licensing – Quote of the Month

McArthur Results Now Posted

Results from the Intermountain Ranch Versatility Rendezvous show held September 30 – October 1 in McArthur, CA are now posted and ready for you to view.

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