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The Saddle and Sirloin Club
of Kansas City
HOOF BEATS
AUGUST 2020
Back to the Ranch
Ladies’ Fall Trail Ride Event at S&S
Thursday, September 24, 2020
8:30am - 8:00pm
Trail Ride
Board & Lawn Games
Lunch
Gymkhana
Wine & Cheese Tasting on the Trails
Dinner/Live Music
See details on the enclosed Registration Forms
*ALL CLUB EVENTS MENTIONED IN THIS
ISSUE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE or
CANCEL PER COVID-19
2020 Officers
President Arabian Nationals
Evan Howe
Vice President
Greg McDonald
Secretary
Sara Wasson Club Hours
Treasurer Curbside Carry-Out
Bob Marsh Thurs, Fri, Sat
Member-at-Large S
Caroline 11am-7:30pm
Spencer Hawerlander Sunday: 11-2pm
2020 Dining Rooms/Outside
Board of LUNCH & DINNER
Thurs, Fri, Sat
Directors
11-2pm/5:30-9pm
Evan Howe
Brunch/A La Carte
Greg McDonald Riley and Famliy
Sunday
Sara Wasson
Bob Marsh 11am-2pm
Kirstin Beyer 816.942.6900 Ext. 1
Deb DeBusk
Joe Rebein Stable & Lounge
Tom Frey and Outpost
Harold Marshall CLOSED
Chuck Jones Ribbons Won Until Further Notice
Spencer Hawerlander
Business Office
Tues - Fri
Reciprocal Clubs
8:30am - 4:30pm
Carriage Club Via phone/email
816.363.1310 Closed Monday
Loch Lloyd Country Club
816.322.1033
Shooting Sports
Friday 1-4pm
Natalie
Board of Saturday/Sunday
Directors
Meeting
Thursday, August 6
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Message from the President
As I write this we are now towards the end of July in what has been one of the most unique sum-
mers in the 80-year history of Saddle and Sirloin. The Board and Management continue to navigate
COVID guidelines and are doing our best to provide a safe and open environment for our members.
While this virus continues to spread throughout our town, I do kindly ask members to continue to fol-
low the protocols we have established in the barns for everyone’s safety. We have been very fortunate
that none of our members or employees have contacted the virus and we would like to keep it that way.
Even though many of our regular activities and events have been disrupted this year, I want the
membership to know that, as an organization, we continue to operate in a steady and stable manner.
We are in the process of adjusting our budget to take into account the changes that we have seen in
Food and Beverage and with the horse population. While we have lost out on some of our reve-
nue-producing events, we started the year out in such a strong position we are currently in very good
shape. We have very strong cash balances and have been able to reduce expenditures to match off
some of the lost revenue. The short of it is we are very strong financially and we will continue to be
so. We have a good cash position and we have upgraded much of our expensive equipment. We have
no debt and our horse population is on the rise. Also, we have been fortunate to build our member-
ship this summer with several new members. All in all, things continue to look good for our future!
The new maintenance building is now complete and it looks great! This building allows our maintenance
team to better store, maintain, repair, and operate our equipment. Furthermore, the replacement build-
ing (replacing the one that burnt down earlier this year) is also now being completed. This
five-bay building will allow us to easily keep all our valuable equipment inside and away
from the elements. We now have a complete maintenance complex that is first-rate in terms
of allowing our team to manage our property. We are set for many, many years to come.
I think I speak for everybody when I say “outdoor dining” has been a huge hit! Credit to Ashley and
Chef and the kitchen staff for making it work, and for Robbie who put up our lighting. The view and the
atmosphere are great outside. I know it can get a little warm out there on some evenings, but with some
shade, we can make it work. We should have some beautiful evenings late this summer and into early fall.
Just this week we had our most recent event - the loss of some nice trees near the clubhouse. We
were lucky that none of our buildings were damaged, but it must have been a pretty strong wind
to take down the trees that fell. I was sad to see that the top half of the old pine tree snapped off too.
As Summer winds down and we come into the Fall, let’s all hope that we can get back to our regular
social activities and our full calendar of horse shows and events. Finally, I want to thank the Mem-
bership for their patience and support during the past several months. We have the most unique club
in Kansas City and it has been that way for 80 years now and we will all continue it into the future!
Evan Howe
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Around the Barn...
We have several new members and new horses at the barns – be sure to introduce yourself and make
them feel welcome. Another reminder – please remember to get your winter sheets and blankets to the
Equine Laundry. If you want them clean and ready when you want to use them, now is the time to get
them to Kitty!
Be aware that there will be equipment and Robbie’s crew working to address the storm damage out on
the trails – this work could go on for the next several weeks.Please continue to use our spray disinfectant
and the hand sanitizer provided at each station throughout the equine complex – if you touch it, spray
it! We refill the bottles often, but if you need a refill, just let us know.
Stay safe and healthy,
Elise _______________________________________
Trainer Tip of the Month-Controlling Your Horse’s Body
Good horsemanship includes the ability to move your horse’s body backward, around, and sideways,
using primarily your legs. Contrary to popular belief, your hands are not a big part of controlling your
horse’s body.
To move your horse’s front end (turn on the haunches,) your legs hang straight down in what might be
called “neutral” position -- don’t move your leg ahead of the girth. Squeeze and release the pressure,
and your horse should rotate his shoulders around his hind end.
To move your horse sideways to the right (in a side pass), drop your LEFT leg back approximately 2
inches (not very much), and squeeze and release the pressure. To move your horse sideways to the
left, drop your RIGHT leg back, squeeze, and release. If your horse’s front end is moving
but his hind end is not, move your leg back just a little bit more for the squeeze and release.
To move your horse’s hind end to the right (turn on the forehand), drop your LEFT leg back two
MORE inches (from the side pass position) and squeeze and release. To move your horse’s hind
end to the left, drop your RIGHT leg back the additional 2 inches, squeeze and release. For each of
these maneuvers, all that your hands do is keep your horse’s neck straight. Keep your reins even,
keep your hands low and still, and apply even, gentle pressure on the reins so that he does not look to
the left or to the right while he is side-passing, turning on the haunches, or turning on the forehand.
To back your horse up, your legs are in the “neutral” position. Take hold of his mouth with even
pressure on each rein, squeeze lightly with your calves, and your horse should back straight
up; think of asking for the backup with your legs as if you were squeezing a tube of toothpaste.
Mark
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*Equine Events
Due to the pandemic concerns that we are still dealing with, the Club will not be hosting the UHCA
event scheduled for September 12-13. We hope to use that weekend to schedule a members-only cattle
event. Stay tuned for details!
We are still planning on the Equine Extravaganza to be held on October 22 – 24th. We will be publish-
ing the classes and signup sheets by October 1 – they should be posted outside the Stable Lounge in the
indoor arena.
Shelley Howe and Peggy Bruce, the Ladies’ Fall Trail Ride bosses, are planning on on-property Ladies’
Fall Ride Event, to be held on Thursday, September 24th. (See enclosed registration forms.)
The Men’s Fall Trail Ride is scheduled at this time for October 1-4. Scott Borman and Steve DeBusk are
your Trail Bosses. (See page 8 for details and watch your email for registration forms.)
Caroline Thomas, Riley Zschoche, and Natalie Lindmark all competed in the Arabian Youth and
Mid-Summer Nationals in Oklahoma City in July.
Natalie Lindmark: Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD Unanimous National Chamption with Saxton DGL.
Arabian English Pleasere JTD Elite National Champion with Saxton DGL. HA/AA Country Pleasure
Driving JTR National Chamption with CSP Rock On. HA/AA Country English Plesure JOTR 14-18
Top 10 with CSP Rock On. HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR Elite CH Top 10 with CSP Rock On.
Natalie Lindmark has her horses in training with Kiesner Training Center.
Enrique:
Unanimous National Champion halter gelding
Riley Zschoche: Reserve National Champion halter gelding JTH Top ten halter gelding JOTH Top ten
hunter pleasure JTR Top ten hunter pleasure JOTR
Cooking With Fire/Caroline Thomas
Top ten half Arabian hunter pleasure ATR Elite
Wynchester/Caroline Thomas
Top ten Equitation AT
Caroline Thomas
Mark
Natalie Lindmark Riley Zschoche
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Happy August Birthday!
Here’s a Treat for You!
Dine-In or Carry-Out for your complimentary
birthday entree this month!
Let us know you are celebrating when you place your order.
Emilia Barksdale Vickie McDonald
Lee Baty Jim Miller
Garry Calvin Robert Motley
Barbara Cason Tollie Myers
Melissa Cather Donald Nolan
Elayne Demetreon Molly Olson
Chuck Gordon Dixie Pollard
Elaine Fry Bill Powers
Scott Higgs Mary Ellen Purucker
Kelly Hokanson Jennfer Rogers
Al Hooker Tina Sheary
Carol Jones Susan Tremonti
Emily Kessler Susan Tullock
Jayson Kuti Sara Wasson
Andrea Lowe Susan Wolfe
Golden Horseshoe
Drawing Every Friday at 7:00 pm
You can win “Club Cash”
(to be used for Club Services/Events)
by being at the Club Friday Night
Must be present to win.
These members recently missed their chance to win:
June Beaver 7/10
Susan Tullock 7/17
Nicole Cassidy 7/24
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Food & Beverage
Half Price Wine by the Bottle -Thursday
DINING ROOMS+OUTSIDE SEATING: CURBSIDE PICK-UP
LUNCH/DINNER Thurs/Fri/Sat
11am-7:30pm
Dining Rooms/Outside Seating
Th/Fr/Sat Lunch 11:00-2:00 pm Sunday 11-2pm
Th/Fr/Sat Dinner 5:30-9:00 pm Call 816-942-6900 Ext. 1 to place your order.
Sunday 11:00-2:00 pm
Dinner Features are available for curbside
Enter/Exit the dining rooms through pickup from 11 am - 7:30 pm
the bar area doors with mask on. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
FRIED CHICKEN: 4 pm-7:30 pm
Outside seating is by the Fire Pit Call us when you get here, we will deliver
and limited on the South Patio. Please the order to your car.
Specify your seating choice when you
call in your reservation.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
(Seating is Limited to due to the current COVID-19 Restrictions.) Please give
the following information when making your reservation:
Name
# of people in party
Time
Inside/Outside
*Literary Lunch - 11:30
AUGUST 13 SEPTEMBER 10 OCTOBER 8
“The Girl with Seven “The Giver of Stars” “The Only Woman in the
Names” by Hyeonseo Lee by Jojo Moyes Room” by Marie Benedict,
The true story of a led by Karen Calvin led by Bev Hedrick
woman’s escape from
North Korea led by
Nancy Buchmann
Please RSVP for Lunch: NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
816-942-6900 Ext. 1 Questions or more
information:
csnorberg@yahoo.com
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Equine Extravaganza-SAVE THE DATES!
October 22-24
What is the Equine Extravaganza? Equine Extravaganza is a 3-day event for members designed to offer
learning opportunities in a wide variety of riding disciplines. Our own training staff as well as outside
clinicians hold clinics each morning and afternoon in classes such as Horsemanship patterns, Trail, Trailer
Loading, Gymnastics, Working Equitation, Obstacles, and more. In addition, “Lunch and Learns” each
day present outside speakers during the lunch hour.
How much does it cost? One fee of $185 covers as many clinics as you can handle each day, as well as the
Lunch and Learns, which are considered as classes and include lunch. Riders may take either 1 or 2 classes
for the price of $40 per class.
What level are the clinics? Are they Western or English? Most classes are structured by the clinicians to
accommodate novice, intermediate, and advanced riders in the same class, so classes are open to all levels
of riders unless otherwise indicated on the signup sheet. Signup sheets also indicate how many riders are
allowed into a particular class. Classes may be ridden in either Western or English tack and attire.
What if I’ve never done a class before? Riders are urged to sign up for everything they would like to try,
regardless of whether or not it is “your discipline.” The goals of Extravaganza are for riders to experience
new classes, try new things, refine their skills, make new friends, and have a fun learning experience with
your horse.
How do I sign up? Signup sheets and schedules will be posted in a designated area (yet to be determined).
We try hard to accommodate the choices of every rider, but signing up early is important. We have wait
lists for every class, so we can determine whether or not we need to open an additional session. If you
don’t know what a class is all about or don’t know if you should try it, talk to your trainer, to Mark, or to
Leslie Dunn. They are also available via text or email to help you get signed up, especially if you can’t get
there in person when signup sheets become available. There is also a “catalog” available with descriptions
of every class – if you would like a copy, ask Jeff Henderson or Leslie.
Stay tuned for further details on signup, course offerings, and Lunch and Learn plans. THIS IS A DO-
NOT-MISS EVENT for all riders – one of the favorite events of the riding season!
Leslie Dunn
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Outrider News & Events
You had to be there to believe it!!!! On one of the hottest and most humid days of July,
14 riders and 2 guests all agreed the morning ride hosted by Matthew and Susan Tullock was
amazingly comfortable (almost cool). The 600 acres owned by Kenneth and Ann Baum afforded
all the riders beautiful and varied riding through woods, pastures, and streams.
Our thanks to Matt and Susan for their “behind the scenes work” and their gracious hospitality.
AUGUST RIDES
Tuesday, August 4th
MOONLIGHT RIDE
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Bring your individual snacks & drinks
To Camille’s car (by Stable Lounge) to be transported to Bonfire Ridge
6:30 p.m. – Ride the S&S Trails to Bonfire Ridge
Enjoy your individual snacks
Ride back to barns in the moonlight.
Saturday, August 15th
9:00 a.m. – Ride the S&S Trails
SEPTEMBER RIDES
Off-Property on September 18-20
Flint Oak Ranch
If you are interested in riding at the Flint Oak Ranch
Call Camille Deer for room and horse pen reservations
Flint Oak is located east of Wichita (by Fredonia)
It is a 2 to 2 ½ hour drive to Flint Oak
Flint Oak has a beautiful lodge or LQ hookups are available
Their website is www.flintoak.com
Call Camille with any questions: 913-963-6938
David & Camille Deer
Outrider Captains
10Outrider to Tullock’s Property
Riding the wooded trails Vickie McDonald & Peggy Bruce
Unknown Rider - From Roper to Evil Knievel
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Patrol
2020 continues to be a difficult year for traditional activities including the parades in which the
Saddle and Sirloin Mounted Patrol planned to participate. The Johnson County Fair Parade that
was scheduled to take place on August 1 was canceled. As of this writing, the Overland Park
Fall Festival Parade is still on the calendar for September 26, though registration has not yet
been opened. Preparations for the Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade (one of our
favorites) scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020, are on hold. If you have any questions
concerning Patrol, please contact me.
Jim Poplinger
jpoplinger@kc.surewest.net 913-634-1732
2020 Parade Patrol Captain
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S&S Telephone Numbers 14401 Holmes Road
Main Line 816.942.6900 Kansas City, MO 64145
Ext. 1 Reservations
Fax 816.942.6924
Ext. 2 Kris Strecker
kris@saddleandsirloin.com
Member Services
Marketing Administrator
Ext. 3 Jeff Henderson
jeff@saddleandsirloin.com
General Manager
Ext. 4 Shari Nichols
shari@saddleandsirloin.com First Class Postage
Accounting
Ext. 5 Ashley Robards
ashley@saddleandsirloin.com TO:
Food & Beverage Manager
Ext. 6 Chef Marc Ritter
Elise Strand, Barn Manager
Return Postage Guaranteed
816.547.0602
elise@saddleandsirloin.com Further On Down the Trail...
Equestrian Program/Instructor
Manager-Mark Beeler *SEPTEMBER 2020
913.208.6382
mark@saddleandsirloin.com
Board Meeting - 3rd
1st Friday Shrimp - 4th
Shooting Sports-Russ Gardner
620-215-5478 Member Event - Dining Rms Closed - 5th
Literary Lunch - 10th
Reciprocal Clubs:
Carriage Club Bingo with the Kay’s - 12th
816-363-1310 Outrider - Flint Oak Ranch 18-20
Loch Lloyd Country Club Member Event-So. Dining Rm Closed
816-322-1022
Lunch- 19th
Website: Back the Ranch / LFTR Event - 24th
www.saddleandsirloin.com
Patrol - Overland Park Fall Festival - 26th
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/saddleandsirloin.com
Prime Rib Night + a la carte - 26th
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SaddleNSirloin
Mission Statement
To be a private equine Club that promotes
equestrian sports across all disciplines while
providing unique social and sporting oppor-
tunities, fostering fellowship among its
members, and honoring the Club’s tradition
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