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Scottsdale Saddle Club, Inc. The city's oldest and most active saddle club
P.O. Box 71425 Phoenix, AZ 85050 Site last updated on Saturday, July 5, 2008 |
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In 1974, an idea sparked to form an organization of and for horsemen in Scottsdale and the North Phoenix area. Sponsored by the City of Scottsdale, the group worked diligently to raise funds and gather materials to construct Scottsdale’s first “horse park and arena” on ground that had previously been set aside for a police shooting range. Upon completion of the arena, a grand opening ceremony was held and the facility was dedicated back to the City of Scottsdale to maintain. For seven years, we shared the park with snakes, spiders and other assorted desert dwellers. Progress and civilization eventually caught up with us (the north end of Scottsdale Airport’s newest runway passes through where our arena was), necessitating the 1981 dismantling of the facility. |
In November of 1982, we excitedly participated in the city’s ground breaking ceremony, and finally in May of 1983, the dedication of what has now become Horsemen’s Park at Westworld. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Land Reclamation, landlord of this property, could not allow the Club to use the facilities free of charge nor to pay a reduced rental fee. Thus, the Club lost it’s home in Scottsdale. We presently use Horse Lovers’ Park in Phoenix for our gymkhanas and shows. |
Gymkhanas 
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Horse Shows |
Until 2006 when the City of Scottsdale relieved us of trail patrol, SSC helped patrol and save dedicated trails through Scottsdale and establish new ones. We worked with the City of Scottsdale on a “Trail Patrol Program.” We are members of the Reach 11 project in Phoenix, and the Arizona State Horseman’s Association. Most of our members own their own horses, but this is not a requirement for membership. All club activities are planned to include all family members. Living in the “Valley of the Sun” gives us vast and varied opportunities for enjoyment and with just a suggestion followed by a few phone calls, we can get a function organized and off we go. |
On October 13, 2001, our drill team's inaugural performance was
for the Stonegate Arena Grand Opening. City of Scottsdale Mayor,
Mary Manross, was on hand to dedicate the arena to the Community.
The drill team performed the National Anthem with four American
flags, followed by a drill performance. City of Scottsdale Council
members were also on hand - and on horseback! - for the days events.
The Stonegate Equestrian Park is located at 120th Street and Mountain View Road.
The 24-acre park boasts miles of trails, two arenas - one with lights,
a warm-up pen, water troughs, horse trailer parking, a hitching rail, horseshoe pit,
shaded ramadas, a meeting room and a playground. The park is designed on a
first-come basis.
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Drill Team
City of Scottsdale
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