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July 2017
President - Kathy Williams (513) 702-0586 [email protected] *** Vice President - Larry Doelker (513) 422-8202 [email protected] Treasurer- Larry Doelker (513) 422-8202 [email protected] Secretary- Krista Hutzel 513-237-5093 [email protected] Sunshine Girl- Wanda Schuh (513) 863-0116 [email protected] Website- Jo Doelker 513-422-8202 [email protected]
Facebook- Michaela Ward (513) 313-0115 [email protected] Newsletter- Jo Doelker (513) 422-8202 [email protected]
Sebald Pk Leison Kimm Nicholay (513) 738-9000 [email protected]
State News Krista Hutzel 513-237-5093 [email protected] Trail Miles Judy Sheard 513-523-2982 [email protected]
Chapter Website: http//www.butlercountyohc.com Chapter Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/groups/136688539700999 OHC State Website: www.ohiohorsemanscouncil.com
Upcoming Events Aug. 4-6 - Wkend - Biggy Memorial Ride/Camping; Barkcamp State
Park; FMI: OHC State Website
Aug. 5 - Sat - Corn Roast/Day Ride; Miami Whitewater Wd Trails; ride early; eat @ 2pm; share dish & grill; FMI: Bob and Judy Leonard 812-655-3360
*Aug. 8 - Tue - BC OHC Horse Daze and Membership meeting; see page 1 for details - Very Important for HD planning
Aug.12 - Sat - Day Ride; 10:30 am; Hueston Woods; shady trails
Aug. 18-20 - Wkend - Medina Cty OHC State Ride; Cuyahoga Valley Nat Pk; FMI see state website
*Aug. 26 - Sat - Trail Clean up at Sebald Pk; prep for Horse Daze; 10 am to 2 pm; lunch provided; Kimm Nicolay 513-738-9000
Sept 1-4 - Wkend - Fairfield Cty OHC St. Ride; FMI: OHC State website
Sept 7 - Fri - Harvest Home Parade - TBD - FMI: Grace Hobbie 513-367-6108
Sept 12 - Tue - BCOHC Horse Daze and Membership meeting; see page 1 for details - Very Important for HD planning
Sept 15 - Fri - Set up Day for Horse Daze; 8 to 5 at Sebald Pk
Sept 16 - Sat - Horse Daze open 10 - 4
Please come at any time to lend a hand! We need hands!
All Horse Daze Meetings and Chapter Meetings are:
Day: The second Tuesday of each month
Place: Golden Dragon Restaurant, 86 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton. 45013 (in shopping plaza behind CVS pharmacy) ; meeting in rear private room past buffet area; come early to eat, eat during meeting, or not eat at all
Horse Daze Meeting - 6 - 7:00 with Metro presenting new information; un-finished business discussed at end of the Chapter meeting; everyone wel-come to stay and participate
Chapter Meeting - starts at 7:00 till done; Kathy Williams 513-702-0586
August 2017
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Minutes for Butler Co – OHC Meeting
Golden Dragon Restaurant – Hamilton, OH
Please review for accuracy. Minutes will be voted on for approval at the next meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by President Kathy Williams at Golden Dragon Restaurant, Hamilton, Ohio. We wel-
comed guests Matt Latham, Park Planner/Project Manager and Jason Shamblin, Deputy Director from MetroParks of Butler Coun-
ty, for a presentation about the Elk Creek Preliminary Master Plan and follow-up on notes provided by Debby Stewart from the
June meeting, and Beth Downs, Natural Resource Specialist from Butler Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Ms. Downs
works closely with MetroParks of Butler County and is planning remediation for erosion at Sebald. She is available as a resource
for manure management and regulations and will be a guest speaker on related topics at a future chapter meeting.
Minutes from the June meeting were previously printed in the newsletter for review.
A motion, by Kimm Nicolay and seconded by Harold Pope, to approve the minutes from the June meeting as presented in the
newsletter passed unanimously with no one abstaining.
Treasurer’s Report – (See handout) Copy of Treasurer’s report provided to Secretary for records. Account transfer to First Finan-
cial from Kemba is complete. Trail funds have been separated into a new savings account. Total of 55 members, including 16 sec-
ondary and 4 children.
Trail Miles – Judy Sheard volunteered
State News – Krista Hutzel
Chapter History Documentation 2017 forms and instructions have been saved/printed for Secretary to complete. Back
information needed, such as number of volunteers and hours, for events earlier this year. Use the state OHC form Event Sign-In
Sheet for remaining 2017 events and give copy to Secretary for history documents.
Upcoming State Rides: Aug 5-6 Gibby Memorial Ride – Barkcamp State Park and the 100 Mile Emerald Necklace End to
End Trail Ride started in Cleveland MetroParks
MetroParks Presentation – Kathy Williams requested that members hold questions and comments for chapter discussion follow-
ing the presentation. The Co-Liaisons had prepared questions and suggestions for the park (based on discussions at the June
meeting).
Matt Latham – Comments online now live through the end of the month. Matt presented the slides from the June 7, 2017 listen-
ing session with comments specific to horse trails added at the end. The Preliminary Master Plan (map 6/6/17) and presentation
slides are available online.
Matt asked members to give comments to Kathy so she can send to him for consideration in the final plan
This is the “what do you think” part of process, collecting feedback on preliminary plan
Master Plan will be used to guide phased park investment for 10+ years and obtain funds (grants/sponsorships)
Developing Final Master Plan in August
Park Board review for approval in September
Location: Great Miami Trail only 3-4 miles from Elk Creek Park
Total area: 795 acres = 340 acres (Sebald) + 455 acres (Meadow Ridge)
Historical overview
NOTE: This was a very important meeting concerning the planning for Elk Creek Metro Park. For those of you who
could not attend, these minutes should give you a good idea of the plans of the park and the concerns of BC OHC.
For those who were there, this should be a good review. Thank you Krista for such a great job!
August 2017
Meadow Ridge area subject to Clean OH Fund Deed restrictions – passive uses only
Prohibits new structures, except small restroom buildings
Sebald in 100-year flood plain causes limitations (i.e. fill dirt or raising elevation requires costly water study)
Master Plan goals based on: March listening session and online comments (+ site conditions and opportunities/challenges)
Amphitheater was #1 desired use from listening session, but is not part of plan because hillside for seating faces west. People
asking, so going to keep looking into it
Horseback Riding: #2 Listening Session; #1 Online
Master Plan Goals & Key Features:
Natural habitats – restore, preserve, enhance; maintain southern meadow in Sebald
Hierarchy of trails – various uses and lengths; minimal conflicts; 3 miles paved multi-use hike/bike, 5 miles new hiking
trails and 1.75 miles new horse trail
Unique experiences – lookout tower and tree canopy walkway (kept in mind proximity to horse trails)
Water-based recreation – expanding lake for kayaks etc.
Connect Sebald and Meadow Ridge areas – road and trails; add 2nd access
Convenient access – add pedestrian connections, currently lacking at Sebald
Enhance equestrian opportunities – (Matt said he heard there are other ideas, he’s fine with that and wants to hear them)
1.75 miles new trail; realignment of other horse trails, better surfacing and drainage; campground (aware there are
concerns with current location, which is fine, they will look at that too); add horse shelter and corral to Sebald
Take advantage of existing infrastructure – update restrooms; re-purpose existing barns and clubhouse as shelters; use
cart paths as trails when possible
Update/enhance amenities – flush restrooms; upgrade playgrounds; add dog park (cognizant that it would conflict with
horses, so want to separate) to curb current off-leash dog use at park
Consider long-term financial sustainability (planning major capital investments) – clubhouse renovation requires major
investment, not justified by use
Other considerations – guiding document for phased improvements over 10+ years; blue print for the future; Priority consider-
ation – greatest impact on park attractiveness/ usability for lowest cost; all depends on funding, grant sponsorship oppor-
tunities; be ready when opportunities come, so not making snap decisions; levy dollars are to keep parks clean, open and
safe, beyond that relies on partnerships (like OHC), sponsorships and grant funding
What was heard from Debby (June meeting):
Camping location – looking into a new location
Realignment of trails
Location of new trail through Meadow Ridge
Jump area – park could mow area low and OHC could bring in jumps
Corral – OHC doesn’t want; wouldn’t put it out there if we don’t want it
Taking all comments from Debby into consideration; aware there are strong feelings on trails
Trails – revised map to show a proposal and changes can be made; plans for trails not based on strong feelings; goal was to
provide a good riding experience (i.e. by eliminating paths close to one another, going back and forth on same land is re-
dundant; switchback – need both or get by with one? All on table for discussion.)
Mark changes on maps, Kathy can give them to Matt for consideration in final plan; changes don’t need to be too detailed,
there will be on-site considerations before building any trails
Would tear up cart path and use existing trails where possible
Co-Liaisons Q&A:
(Kris Green)
Why are some trails close to property line being moved?
Matt: Being “good neighbors” as a general practice and good trail riding experience, so riders aren’t looking into residential proper-
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ties; not a deal breaker to keep trails, no complaints received
Meadow Ridge trail – appreciate more trails; horses cover more ground so more trails spread out use; crosses multiple paths; bik-
ers don’t understand horses, could be dangerous. Suggested adding a Perimeter Trail too; good for scenery (people driving by
can see horses) and pine trees provide shade.
Campground – Dry Run Camping would feed all campers onto that trail, placing a lot of stress on it; road to access drive is on a hill
and dangerous for large trailers; Shelter 11 as an alternative has everything needed for primitive camping.
Matt: suggested creek area, for privacy among campers and day use
Kris: assured him that’s not a concern; other parks have day use and campers together
Can the current creek crossing remain? It’s a good crossing away from traffic, with wide, easy access, and the horses can drink.
Why is it being moved?
Matt: When it rains, the streams come up quick, even if raining north of the park.
Kimm: OHC riders are aware of flooding risks and prone to safety, trying not to leave hoof prints in bad weather. Ravine is not
crossable.
Matt: Need to build a bridge
Kris: Would be better to avoid costs and long-term maintenance of a new bridge when the current crossing is sufficient and ideal
for riders.
Beth Downs: inquired about a low water crossing in the plan
Matt: federal regulations in grants wouldn’t allow it; will consider leaving the crossing where it is
(Kimm Nicolay)
Bridle trails at Sebald were McClure’s vision 12 years ago, followed by many volunteer hours. It’s a great trail system. The Ison’s
were instrumental in building their vision 6 years ago to share a day of horses with the community. It’s an event that educates
and gives lasting memories to so many at Sebald Park and should continue.
Plan may interfere with Horse Daze
Dog park – concerned about dogs with horses at the park; potential for conflict with hikers using trails because they’re more shad-
ed, better to keep horse trails out of view of other users
Trail on the east needs water source; ponds aren’t safe for watering horses
Jason Shamblin – (Deputy Director) values OHC partnership; no purpose in discussing trails without OHC; committed to work with
OHC;
Handouts – Elk Creek Preliminary Master Plan Map REVISED 7/11/17 – Matt Latham, MPX
Announcements – Kathy Williams
Saturday, July 15th day ride (Twin Creeks) – CANCELED due to high creeks
Express your opinion to Metro Parks concerning the plans for the new Elk Creek Metro Park plans by going to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffBwryajO_jtg-qKSZ9AuF2Ws9rIdLo-38a0LYjJtoPol2bQ/viewform
A park map with proposed plans and a presentation are also located at this address which is found on the Metro park
web site: https://www.yourmetroparks.net/parks/elk-creek-metropark Dead line July 31st midnight!
August 2017
Horse Daze 2017 – July Update
Current Weather forecast: nice next five days. Hoping for a run like this mid-September
Food Booth decision – Dickey’s Barbeque, uses a trailer shack to provide sandwiches.
Menu to be announced. Vendor shares 10 % of profits, this money will be used to cover event costs.
BCOHC drink booth – Kathy and Mike Williams to chair this booth, located in shelter #11, bottled water.
Possibly selling a dry mix flavoring pouch at an additional.
Great ideas have surfaced to obtain donated water. Michaela Ward offered to investigate City of Hamilton
as a donor of bottled water.
August 26, Saturday, at Sebald Park - Horse Daze Preparation Day – 10 am – volunteers to:
Horse walk track – repairs and additional topping need applied.
MPX to assist with bobcat and dump bed atv.
Trees blocking path and shrub over growth need removal.
MPX to spray existing weeds on path.
High line post hardware needs installed. Step ladder work.
Need straight head hard rakes to smooth surface and spade shovels
Recruiting volunteers – I pitched H.D. needs at both Warren and Butler county fairs.
Announcements by Hamilton County OHC to remind their members.
A few previous years’ volunteers have confirmed their intentions to volunteer for 2017 HD
We need more horses and walkers!!
Mary Pope has graciously accepted the position of the Pony Walk Coordinator.
Tony Carpenter will return as Horse Walk Mounting Coordinator.
A few Square Dancers are also filling other volunteer positions.
Wanda Schuh is utilizing a horse information spread sheet to assist in horse volunteers.
Liability insurance purchase to be approved at August BCOHC meeting.
Keep up the good work!! Kimm
August 2017
A Couple More Coordinators are needed for HD Coordinators are horse knowledgeable people that agree to take on a specific responsibility for Horse Daze and carry it out with the help of volunteers. They do not need to be OHC members.
We need volunteers for this specific area:
*Horse Demo (assist Demonstration folks get parked in the planned spot and help set up stakes and
yellow rope around their area)
*Helmet Area (manage fitting helmets and line)
Also, it would be great to have a person (s) (horse knowledge not necessary) to supervise the helmet area of the Horse Ride area. The volunteers would fit helmets to the riders, collect them after the ride, and spray them before use on the next person. This supervisor would also control the movement of people onto the mounting wagons.
We have more Coordinators!!!
Thank you sooooo.. much for agreeing to take on the responsibilities of this area!!
Photo Booth -- Becky White Pony Ride Area -- Mary Pope
Mount/Dismount Area -- Tony Carpenter Pony Wagon Rides -- Judy Sheard
Straw Mt Coordinator -- being considered by a Boy Scout Troop
Our Wish List for Horse Daze *helmets - horse or bike type *3 4x8 plywood boards (1 will be cut)
Especially need child sizes (To support tunnel in Straw Mt)
*3” wide heavy duty cinch type straps *used horse shoes - bring to meetings
(To help hold the Straw Mt together) (will be used by Lance to make items)
New to our list:
Manure fork (close tines) Generator
Manure bucket or wheel barrel Canopies (10x10)
17 “ long clip boards (2 or 3) Card or 4’ tables
Mounting block (Photo B area)
Please write and tell Jo Doelker that you can loan any of these items, or
be sure to tell us at the next meeting. Thanks!
August 2017
Demonstrators for HD
In addition to ‘Vendors’ that display their product or service, we have always had folks that teach about the horse and give hands-on experience to the public. We have some wonderful people ready to come and share their knowledge but we can always use more!
We need your help in finding more people to teach about all the things to do with horses!
Some examples are:
Teach the parts of the hoof ; why it needs trimming and shoes
Teach the parts of the saddle and bridle
How fast can you label the parts of saddle ?
Can you put a bridle together correctly?
care of a saddle
how to saddle a horse/pony
how to groom a horse and why
Indian Paining of a horse
why does a horse act the way they do?
I’m sure other people can think of other interesting things for the kids to learn and experience. We need your help in finding these people and having them or you to call Kimm Nicolay at 513-738-9000.
I see a great opportunity for horse 4-H groups to decide to do a demonstration at H D and picking a
topic for developing a fun way for the public to learn and experience their demonstration!! They could even use the one that they play to create for the County Fair.
I’m sure that many of you know horse knowledgeable people who might want to create something for any of the above topics -- or -- a topic of their own. Please contact these people and us!!
WE DO HAVE: a veterinarian, 2 farriers , a Square Dance Caller and teachers, and Melanie of The Human Horse Connection. We will also be contacting folks who helped us last year to see if they will help again.
But we really do need your help to make this a great hands-on experience for all!
Important Dates for Horse Daze
Meetings before Horse Daze ---- August 8
September 12
Trail Work Day ------ August 26th (to prepare the horse walking path for HD)
If you have a garden rake (straight head) or a spade shovel, please bring it.
HD Set up Day ------ September 15 -- Many hands are needed to help set up the event for the
next day. Come any time from 8 AM to about 5.
August 2017
The Elk Creek Metro Park News
Metro Parks has had 2 ‘Listening Sessions’ for the public, sent a representative to the June Meeting to take back our comments, and during the July meeting, Matt, the Park Planner, give the 2nd Listening Ses-sion power point presentation again, made some comments on our concerns, and listened to more of our concerns . Now Metro is offering a chance for us individually to tell them (Online Input) what we like and don’t like about the proposed plan for the park.
We encourage you to go to this page (below) and express your opinion.
If you don’t know the issues, you can:
*Read the minutes in this issue
*See all the proposed changes and additions on the map provided at the site listed below
*Read the Second Listening Session Power Point presentation provided at the site below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffBwryajO_jtg-qKSZ9AuF2Ws9rIdLo-38a0LYjJtoPol2bQ/viewform
Also, you can reach this address by going to: https://www.yourmetroparks.net/
Then click on Metro Parks, then Elk Creek Park (but not the sub park names)
Go to the Public Listening Sessions paragraph and click on the link at end of paragraph
It seems that Horse Daze is all we talk about!
Yes, you are right. We do talk about it a lot at meetings and in the Newsletter, but that’s what is neces-
sary when an ambitious group of horsemen plan to put on such a GREAT EVENT as HORSE DAZE!!
Perhaps some folks don’t realize just how unique and great Horse Daze is. I don’t know of any other
group of horsemen that have found a way for children and adults to get a taste of how great it is to ride and
be around horses. That is unique and wonderful! You can tell that by how it’s grown the last few years.
We had 3,000 people two years ago when the weather was great. (That’s from 700 three years before)
But because it has also grown to a large event it takes a LOT of people to make it a great day for some
happy kids and their parents. So we’re giving all of you who are helping in some way a big Thank You!
If you haven’t found a way to help, please check out the lists of jobs on the sign up sheets and perhaps
you’ll find a job that suites you. The web addresses for them are on page 9 and 10 or go to BC OHC web site
for the hyper links. http://www.butlercountyohc.com/horse-daze---volunteers
OR you could just stop by on September 16 and check out the event. Bring your family/friends and enjoy
the day!
This “online input” is open ONLY until midnight July 31st!!!
Please Hurry!
August 2017
Ways to Reach the Sign-up Site
In order to Volunteer for Horse Daze There are 3 easy ways to get to the Sign-up web addresses when you are wanting to sign up your self, your horse, or telling a friend how to sign up.
1 - Go to BC OHC web site/ Horse Daze Volunteer page for link to the Metro page for Horse Daze volunteers
http://www.butlercountyohc.com/horse-daze---volunteers
2 - Look on the HD Volunteer hand out pages (this page and next). The addresses are on the bottom for you to input into phone or computer and QR codes are on the back to use with smart phone.
3 - Use your phone on the QR codes.
Attention Coordinators
As you know, we are putting together a list of all items
needed to make it possible for HD to happen. A while back
you were sent a letter asking that you start working on filling
out the Coordinators Request form as best you can and to bring it to the next meeting. We appreciate you
time and effort in this.
Please feel free to call me, Jo at 513-422-8202, with any questions that you have.
At this August 8th Horse Daze meeting (6:00) we will be working together to
finish each others forms and offering ways to make them more complete. We
will be answering questions that any of may have. Having a more complete form
will help to ensure that each Coordinator has all the items and volunteers that
they need.
If you need another copy of the Coordinators Request form, please go to the
BC OHC web site
http://www.butlercountyohc.com/horse-daze---volunteers
and on the HD Volunteers page you will find that form in 2 formats. The pdf for-
mat requires that you print out the form and fill it in by hand. The e-fill doc can
be filled out on the computer, saved and then printed and/ or sent by email. Turtle found on trail
August 2017
Please feel free to print this out and post it at stables, tack shops, graineries, etc.
in order to try to get more volunteers .
We especially need those who know a lot about horses!!
Thanks to Our Sponsors
August 2017
Jo Doelker
Butler County OHC
6226 Elk Creek Rd.
Middletown, OH 45042
Butler
County