Welcome to C.S.H.A. Region 5

on 4/10/2008

Upcoming Region 5 Meetings
All members are encouraged to attend.
Club Presidents, if you cannot attend please send a representative to take this very important information back to your members.

C.S.H.A. Region 5 is part of the California State Horsemen's Association (C.S.H.A.) which is the largest non-breed horse organization in California and has been around since 1942. C.S.H.A. is a non-profit organization manned entirely by dedicated volunteers.

As the name implies CSHA encompasses all of California and promotes horses and horsemanship. The state is divided into "Regions" based on geographical areas. Region 5 is located across the bay from San Francisco and includes Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

The organization is involved in the preservation and building of trails, the advancement of equine health, legislation related to the horse industry, and many other areas.

CSHA also provides amateur competition to members and the opportunity to improve their skills through various programs. Select the following highlighted programs to discover more about them.

• Horsemastership
  
• C.S.H.A. Royalty Program
• English/Western High Point
• Gymkhana High Point (barrels & pole racing)
• Stock Competition (team penning & sorting)
• Trail Trials
• TRAP - Trail Riders Awards Program

What is CSHA doing in the Legislative arena? Check out the pending legislation at: CSHA Legislative Page

	So... just how do you join this great organization? Click here for a membership form, print it, complete it, and mail it. It is that simple!
	Check out our "Region Clubs" where Region 5 member clubs are highlighted and information provided as to what type of club, where & when meetings are held, etc.
	Region 5 Newsletters are available on-line! November 2004 Issue now available
	Calendar of activities within Region 5. Clubs, send in your calendars to have dates posted!
	Be part of Region 5's Photo Gallery!We are collecting photos of the activities in the Region. Include your pictures in our gallery! For more information click here!
	Something Special! is where we will feature things going on in Region 5 (or nearby) that are "Something Special"! Clubs let us know of your "Special Events".

Use the section on the side bar to see listings of Region 5 happening, approved shows and competitions.

Legislative Updates! Do you know what's going on?
For information on what C.S.H.A. is doing for YOU click here.

For more information about Region 5 or any of the shows E-mail us at: csharegion5@hotmail.com

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