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Equestrian Trails, Inc. Ofﬁ cial Publication of Equestrian Trails, Inc. Serving equestrians since 1944 Volume 14, Issue 12 December 2014

Inside this issue: Where’s the Party? Beach Fun with 8 Pg 10 Corral 357

Annual 9 Presidents Luncheon

2015 Convention 12 Dates

Special Olympics 13 World Equestrian Competition

Corral 14 - Fall 14 Drive ~ Trail of History

Kids’ Corner 20

Corral News 22

Upcoming Events High Point Shows Gymkhanas Trail Trials & Rides See pages 5-7 To Blanket or Not to Blanket?

Rosie Kraut, daughter of ETI staff, Michelle Kraut, ready for the holidays! ready for Michelle Kraut, daughter of ETI staff, Kraut, Rosie Pg 17

Dedicated to Equine Legislation, Good Horsemanship, and the Acquisition and Preservation of Trails, Open Space and Public Lands ETI Contact Info Equestrian Trails, Inc. www.etinational.com PRESIDENT: Bob Foster [email protected] (661) 309-7371 P.O. Box 1138 Acton, CA 93510 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Keelie Buck Phone: (818) 698-6200 [email protected] (805) 207-0218 Fax: (661) 269-2507 Ofﬁ ce Hours: 9:00 am—4:00 pm 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Sarah Williams [email protected] (213) 400-2168 Monday—Thursday (closed Fri)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Linda Fullerton Debbie Foster — Ofﬁ ce Manager, Web Master, Insur- [email protected] (818) 401-9089 ance, Jr. Ambassador Chair & Queen of All Things [email protected] NATIONAL TRAIL COORDINATOR: TBD Michelle Kraut — Membership/Ofﬁ ce Manager DEPUTY TRAIL COORDINATOR: Terry Kaiser [email protected] [email protected] (818) 262-0315 Sarah Williams - Magazine [email protected] AREA TRAIL COORDINATOR: Elaine Macdonald [email protected] (661) 946-1976 Contents BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3 MAU Update Area 3 (Corrals: 2, 3, 15, 35) Dottie Hilliard [email protected] (626) 335-7112 5 Coming Events Calendar 8 Beach Fun with Corral 357 and Area 4 (Corrals: 66, 70, 88, 103) VACANT A Friendly Reminder Area 5 (Corrals: 14, 65, 83, 99) Patty Hug pat- 10 National Holiday Party [email protected] (818) 367-2056 11 Heritage Junction at William S. Hart Park Area 6 (Corrals: 22, 36, 54) Ivy Murrillo 12 2015 ETI Horse Show & Convention [email protected] (626) 318-2503 13 Special Olympics World Equestrian Games Area 7 (Corrals: 10, 12, 20, 34, 38, 210) Terry 14 Corral 14 - Fall Drive ~ Trail of History Kaiser [email protected] (818) 262-0315 17 Does Your Horse Need a Blanket? Area 8 (Corrals: 37, 57, 118, 126) Stephen 20 Kid’s Corner Alvarez [email protected] (805) 625-3027 22 Corral News Area 9 (Corrals: 6, 43) Tom Kirsch tkirsch98@ 36 Photo Corner gmail.com (310) 871-9458 41 Storm Water Best Management Practices Area 11 (Corrals: 9, 21, 77, 86, 138, 777 ) 38 National Programs Karen Dagnan [email protected] (661) 268-8771 39 Announcements 40 Equestrian Area 12 (Corrals: 8, 357) Rick Balthaser [email protected] (949) 439-2414 Trails Foundation

Area 13 (At-large members) Irene Scott [email protected] (818) 744-1582

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President’s Message by Bob Foster

Outstanding! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to assist with a Los Angeles County Parks sponsored MAU training. It was great to see ETI represented by so many truly outstanding horse- man and horsewomen.

A new L.A. County Parks Training Liaison Ofﬁ cer, Debbie Pepe, along with Cindi Hawkins, Corral 3 and Jean Chadsey, MAU, organized a full day of rotating training stations that included sensory, parade formation and a special scenario to test the teams on what actions to take when faced with adverse encounters while on patrol.

These MAU teams consist of corral members or ETI members at large. Each MAU has a county park(s) as their responsibility. For instance, these men and women routinely ride Bonelli Park, Marshall Canyon, Whittier Narrows, Castaic Lake and Vasquez Park on their own dime. Our Bonelli Park team put in over 500 combined hours last year. They were followed closely by the other teams.

As a retired member of the Mounted Enforcement Detail with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, I can testify how helpful these teams are to each entity. When I worked in the ﬁ eld, I found these teams were eyes and ears. They passed on great information, and by their presence alone, they kept our parks safe. I enjoyed riding with these MAU teams. I was also asked to provide training to several of the MAU teams. I am grateful for this opportunity to carry on this service.

And speaking of our MAU teams, Corral 3 Walnut Creek MAU sponsored an Arena Challenge. I was there and witnessed a very fun day. Cindi Hawkins and her group organized a very challenging course. Everyone who participated had a great time. I heard nothing but praise for the course and venue.

As we enter into the Holiday Season, it would be easy to focus or get side tracked by all the chaos in our world today. But with hope and prayer, and with a lot of good work, let us focus on those around us that we love and make this season one of the best.

Steven Covey, a well know motivational speaker, has an illustration of two circles. There is a large circle with a smaller circle set inside of the large circle. And basically what he says is to put all the issues you have NO control of inside the large circle, but not inside the smaller circle. Inside the smaller circle, put in the issues you Do Have control of and focus your energy on these. Mr. Covey was referring to problems around us and not to get depressed on all the problems written inside the large circle but take control of the problems you have written inside the smaller circle. In my opinion these issues don’t have to be negative, they can be positive as well. For instance, I love my wife! I control how much love I give to her and how much energy I want to devote to her. Inside my circle I would write, in bold letters, my wife. Next to National Board Meeting “My Wife” I have written “Be Positive”. No one can make me positive, I choose to be. January 20 at 7pm Foothill Trails District With Thanksgiving here and Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza around the corner, it is my hope and prayer that these Holidays are good, safe and positive for all of us. Neighborhood Council Offi ce 9747 Weatland Ave. On behalf of Sarah and Keelie and the entire Executive Board, we wish you all a Happy (Corner of Wheatland & Sunland) Thanksgiving! And may your Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanza, be the best ever! Join us! ETI SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIRPERSONS ETI MOUNTED ASSISTANCE UNIT: Coordinator: Bill Naylor (213) 399-5309 [email protected] 2014 CONVENTION (July 24-27): Bob Foster (661) 309-7371 [email protected] CONVENTION GYMKHANA: Tracy Boldroff [email protected] 2014 JIM HESTER RIDE (April 25-28): ETI Offi ce (818) 698-6200 [email protected] 2014 SPRING RIDE (June 8-14): Kelli Land [email protected] /Jeanne Gonzalez [email protected] 2014 DEATH VALLEY RIDE (Nov. 2-8): Tom Kirsch (310) 871-9458 [email protected] ETI TRAIL RIDER AWARD PROGRAM (TRAP): Carol Elliott (760) 963-8209 [email protected] ETI TRAIL TRIALS PROGRAM: ETI Offi ce (818) 698-6200 [email protected] ETI HIGH POINT SHOW PROGRAM: Kim Estrada (818) 522-7048 [email protected] / Darian Binkley (805) 338-3532 [email protected] ETI HIGH POINT GYMKHANA PROGRAM: Tracy Boldroff [email protected] 3 Equestrian Trails, Inc. Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) Program Update This has been a great year for MAU. We have seen many changes not the least of which is with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. The County has appointed a new Coordinator, Deb- bie Pepe, to work with the volunteer MAUs that work out of regional Parks in the County. Debbie is a horse person with years of experience and has demonstrated considerable interest in improv- One of the recent changes is the implementation of a county- ing the MAU experience and how they work with the County. wide training and creating uniformity training and testing of volunteers. In November, participants from all fi ve County Units came together for training put on by the volunteer County Evaluators. Approximately 30 riders attended the training at Marshall Canyon Regional Park.

I want to thank all of you that have pitched in to help me over the last couple of years. I have indicated in previous articles Sharon and I have moved out of the area and will be giving up my position as ETI’s MAU Coordinator at the end of the year. Anyone out there interested in the position might want to let the ETI ofﬁ ce know.

If any of the above strikes a chord, you might wish to contact one of the existing MAUs or contact me to see if you could start an MAU in your area.

Bonelli MAU, www.BonelliMAU.org Marshall Canyon MAU, www.marshallcanyonmau.com Whittier Narrows MAU, www.wnmau.com North County MAU, [email protected] Walnut Creek MAU, [email protected]

Bill Naylor, ETI MAU Coordinator [email protected]

4 Volume 14, Issue 7 Equestrian Trails Inc. Coming Events Calendar April 18 Corral 777 NATIONAL CONTACTS May 16 Gymkhana Series, Agua Dulce Contact: July 18 DeBora Akin-Townson (661) 965-5864 www.etinational.com August 15 [email protected] (818) 698-6200 September 19 www.sweetwaterroughriders.com Fax (661) 269-2507 October 17 P.O. Box 1138, Acton CA 93510 PLAYDAYS Individual Corral Email addresses: Corral 210 [email protected] Circuit Shows Monthly play days third Sunday of each [email protected] month, Gibson Ranch, Sunland Con- Corral 6, Circuit Open Shows tact: Jeanette Provolt (818) 472-6537 2014 NATIONAL EVENTS Laramore Arena; Mira Loma, Jurupa [email protected] Call Gina (951) 681-4456 or [email protected] 2014 ETI Trail Rides, December 13 Drives, Events National Christmas Party Corral 8/Rolling Hills Estates Newhall Contact: Ofﬁ ce (818) 698-6200 English only. Held at Ernie Howlett Park. When a Corral plans a [email protected] Contact: Dan [email protected] ride at Vasquez Rocks, (310) 530-5618 www.eticorral8.com as a courtesy, please call 2015 NATIONAL EVENTS the Rangers Corral 35/Glendora (661) 268-0840 April 24 - 26 Belt Buckle Series Arena Challenge National Jim Hester Ride/Pioneertown (best two of three scores) Contact: DECEMBER Jean Chadsey (909) 967-2065 May 31 - June 7 [email protected] December 6/Corral 20 National Spring Ride Point Reyes Contact: Ho Ho Ride, Shadow Hills Contact: Kelli Land (818) 364-8751 horseqrtrs@ Corral 37/Thousand Oaks Linda Fullerton (818) 352-3693 yahoo.com or Jeanne Gonzalez (661) 259- Red Hat Cowgirl Buckle Series - 5 Shows [email protected] 7608 [email protected] -8:15am registration Contact: Sharyn Henry [email protected] December 6/Corral 138 November 2 - 6 Toys for Tots ride Contact: Kimberly National Death Valley Corral 57/Ojai Dwight (661) 478-2770 [email protected] Open Shows at Ojai’s Soule Park arena 2014 Season Contact: Rhonda (805) 798-1713 December 13 High Point Shows National Christmas Party Corral 118/Simi Horse Shows SVAC Western & English Shows. December 21/Corral 22 For High Point Show info Terry Simon (805) 522-3346 Trail Ride Christmas Ride, Grifﬁ th Park Contact: Kim Estrada (818) 522-7048 [email protected] Trail Boss: Paul Jacques Contact: [email protected] or Darian Binkley Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 (805) 338-3532 [email protected] CLINICS [email protected]

All ETI High Point Shows are PAC Corral 36 Riding Classes NON-ETI EVENTS approved. ETI High Point website can be Wed @ 9:30am Agoura Equestrian Center accessed from: www.ETInational.com with Karen Curtis Contact: Jeanne Wallace December 14/CA WDAA (818) 222-2560 Western Dressage Show, Hansen Dam Season over for 2014 Equestrian Center Contact: (818) 256-6080 GYMKHANAS [email protected] 2015 Gymkhana High Point Season Corral 21 JANUARY 2015 March 2015 - October 2015 Race for the Saddle Gymkhana Series. Gymkhana’s will January/Corral 21 High Point Program through Oct. run every 3rd Saturday of the month Tracy Horseback Obstacle Course Chair: Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 Boldroff (661) 607-5178 [email protected] or [email protected] or January 10/Corral 12 [email protected] [email protected] Trail Ride, Grifﬁ th Park Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 [email protected] 2015 Season Corral 43/Riverside Rancheros Gymkhana Call Nicole (909) 809-0789 March 21 5 Equestrian Trails, Inc. Equestrian Trails Inc. Coming Events Calendar January 11/Corral 22 March 21/Corral 21 April 26 / Corral 2 Doc Larsen and Bert Bonnett Chili Ride High Point Gymkhana Start 9am Contact: Western Pleasure Schooling Show, Rose Trail boss: Tiffanie Bailey Contact: Sharon Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 Bowl Riders, Pasadena. Contact: Julie Richardson (661) 268-0754 [email protected] Unamuno (626) 278-9450 [email protected] March 21 /Corral 22 MAY 2015 January 18/Corral 86 Day at the Races /Santa Anita Contact: Grifﬁ th Park Ride Contact: Irving Blank Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 May 2 - 3/Corral 22 (661) 268-0098 [email protected] [email protected] Acton ride Trail boss: Dwayne Gipson Con- tact: Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 January 25/Corral 12 March 21/Corral 357 [email protected] Driving Playday, Stetson Ranch, Sylmar Swallows Day Parade Contact: Rick Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 Balthaser (949) 709-2359 May 8-10/Corral 86 [email protected] [email protected] Rancho Oso Camp Trip Contact: Irving Blank (661) 268-0098 [email protected] FEBRUARY 2015 March 27 - 29/Corral 22 Pioneertown ride Trail boss: Kathleen May 16/Corral 21 February 8/Corral 22 Ungamrung Contact: Sharon Richardson High Point Gymkhana Start 9am Contact: Malibu/Paramount Ranch ride Trail boss: (661) 268-0754 [email protected] Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 Paul Jacques Contact: Sharon Richardson [email protected] (661) 268-0754 [email protected] March 28/Corral 357 Play day Contact: Rick Balthaser (949) May 30-31/Corral 357 February 10/Corral 12 709-2359 [email protected] Ride at Caspers/campout Contact: Rick Pizza Pig Out, Shakey’s, Sylmar Contact: Balthaser (949) 709-2359 Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 APRIL 2015 [email protected] [email protected] May 31 - June 6 February 14/Corral 86 April 5/Corral 86 National Spring Ride Point Reyes Contact: Santa Rosa Sweetheart Ride Contact: Larry’s Ride Contact: Irving Blank (661) Kelli Land (818) 364-8751 horseqrtrs@ Irving Blank (661) 268-0098 268-0098 [email protected] yahoo.com or Jeanne Gonzalez (661) 259- [email protected] 7608 [email protected] April 12/Corral 22 February 21/Corral 12 Vasquez Rocks/Maria Bonitas ride Contact: JUNE 2015 Trail Ride, Ahmanson Contact: Patty Hug Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 (818) 367-2056 [email protected] [email protected] June 20/Corral 357 Play day Contact: Rick Balthaser (949) February 22/Corral 22 April 17-19/Corral 86 709-2359 [email protected] Cheri Blue/Altadena ride Trail bosses: McCall Idyllwild Camp Trip Contact: Irving Kathleen Ungamrung/Ivy Murillo Contact: Blank (661) 268-0098 [email protected] June 27 - 28/Corral 22 Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 Inspiration Point (Wrightwood) Trail boss: [email protected] April 18/Corral 21 Billie McGuire Contact: Sharon Richardson High Point Gymkhana Start 9am Contact: (661) 268-0754 [email protected] MARCH 2015 Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 [email protected] JULY 2015 March 8/Corral 22 Wildwood/Santa Rosa ride Trail boss: Paul April 18/Corral 357 July 4/Corral 357 Jacques Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) Horsemanship Clinic Contact: Rick July 4th Parade/BBQ Contact: Rick 268-0754 [email protected] Balthaser (949) 709-2359 Balthaser (949) 709-2359 [email protected] [email protected] March 14/Corral 86 Beach Ride (Reine) Contact: Irving Blank April 24-26/Corral 12 July 11/Corral 86 (661) 268-0098 [email protected] Jim Hester Ride OR trail ride (location La Cabana early evening ride Contact: TBD) Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 Irving Blank (661) 268-0098 March 15/Corral 12 [email protected] [email protected] Trail Ride, Chatsworth Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 [email protected] April 24 - 26 July 12/Corral 22 National Jim Hester Ride/Pioneertown Golf Course Ride/Lakeview Terrace Trail boss: Tom Hill Sr. Contact: Sharon Richard- son (661) 268-0754 [email protected]

6 Volume 14, Issue 7 Equestrian Trails Inc. Coming Events Calendar July 14/Corral 12 December 12/Corral 86 Vet Clinic & Potluck Contact: Patty Hug OCTOBER 2015 Christmas Party Contact: Irving Blank (818) 367-2056 [email protected] (661) 268-0098 [email protected] October 1/Corral 22 Mt. Pinos trail ride Trail boss: Tiffanie July 18/Corral 21 December 20/Corral 21 Bailey Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) High Point Gymkhana Start 4pm Contact: Caroling and Holiday Celebration 268-0754 [email protected] Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 [email protected] December 20/Corral 22 October 4/Corral 86 Christmas Ride / Griffi th Park trail ride Brown’s Canyon Ride Contact: Irving July 19/Corral 12 Trail boss: Paul Jacques Contact: Sharon Blank (661) 268-0098 [email protected] Trail Ride, Mt. Pinos Contact: Patty Hug Richardson (661) 268-0754 (818) 367-2056 [email protected] [email protected] October 10 - 18/Corral 22 Bear Valley Springs Trail boss: Terry An- July 31 - August 2/Corral 22 dersen Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) NON-ETI EVENTS Wildhorse trail ride Trail boss: Billie Mc- 268-0754 [email protected] Guire Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) AVDR Gymkhana 268-0754 [email protected] Antelope Valley Desert Riders October 17/Corral 12 Contact: Doug (661) 944-6133 Trail Ride, Vasquez Rocks Contact: Patty [email protected] AUGUST 2015 Hug (818) 367-2056 [email protected] August 11/Corral 12 Carousel Ranch October 17/Corral 21 Ice Cream Social Contact: Patty Hug Therapeutic Riding Program High Point Gymkhana Start 9am Contact: (818) 367-2056 [email protected] (661) 268-8010 Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 [email protected] August 15/Corral 21 Compton Jr. Posse - Mayisha Akbar High Point Gymkhana (Dedicated to Kim’s Compton Jr. Posse Youth Eq. October 17/Corral 357 Breast Cancer walk) Start 4pm Contact: (310) 632-1247 www.jrposse.com Buckle Play day Contact: Rick Balthaser Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 (949) 709-2359 [email protected] [email protected] Dusty’s Riders October 23-25/Corral 86 August 17-24 or 24-31/Corral 12 Horse program for at-risk kids Live Oak Back Country Horsemen Horse Camping, Montana de Oro Contact: (323) 876-3079 www.dustysriders.org Contact: Irving Blank (661) 268-0098 Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 [email protected] [email protected] ELSA Experience.Learning.Support.w/Animals August 29/Corral 86 NOVEMBER 2015 Therapeutic riding program Early evening tailgate ride Contact: Irving (310) 403-966 www.elsainc.org November 2 - 6 Blank (661) 268-0098 [email protected] National Death Valley Hi-Desert Horsemen’s Assoc August 30 - September 7/Corral 22 Open Horse Shows Contact: Jean (661) November 8/Corral 86 Morro Bay/Montana de Oro State Park 943-6132 [email protected] Vasquez Fundraiser Contact: Irving Blank Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) 268- (661) 268-0098 [email protected] 0754 [email protected] Head’s Up Therapy on Horseback Nancy (818) 848-0870 November 15/Corral 22 www.headsuptherapy.com SEPTEMBER 2015 Le Chene trail ride Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 September 19/Corral 21 Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship [email protected] High Point Gymkhana Start 4pm Contact: program for disabled riders Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 (818) 700-2971 www.rideon.org November 22/Corral 12 [email protected] Turkey Ride, Placerita Cyn. to Olive View Shadow Hills Riding Club Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 September 26/Corral 12 Therapeutic Riding Program [email protected] Trail Ride, C22 Mulligan Stew Contact: Contact Johnny: (818) 352-2166 Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 www.shadowhillsridingclub.org [email protected] DECEMBER 2015 Team Sorting at Gibson Ranch December 5/Corral 12 September 26/Corral 22 2nd and 4th Saturdays Sign ups at 3:30, Holiday Party Contact: Patty Hug (818) Mulligan Stew Ride Contact: Sharon $15 entry fee Contract: (818) 951-4335 367-2056 [email protected] Richardson (661) 268-0754 www.gibsonranch.us [email protected] 7 Equestrian Trails, Inc. Beach Fun with Corral 357 by Rick Balthaser On Saturday, November 15, a dozen Corral 357 - Saddleback Canyon Riders trailered down to Imperial Beach for a wonderful day of riding and camaraderie. First, we had an hour scenic ride through winding single-track trails through a river- bed and bamboo tunnels that lead to the pristine and beautiful beach. One of the things that makes this ride interesting is that the beach liter- ally ends at the Mexican border. We spent the next hour and a half just having fun with our For variety, we took a different route back to our staging horses on area, and then wound the day down with a great lunch be- the beach; fore load- walking, ing up our well-exer- trotting, cised horses canter- and heading and ing back to galloping South Or- along the ange Coun- water's ty. It was edge. It defi nitely a was the great ride fi rst time and a great for many day, and I of our am sure we horses to will be doing it again next year. When we do, I will let you experience all know, and I hope that some of you will come on down the ocean, and join us! and they all seemed to have a slightly different take on just how scary the incoming waves were ...(most of the horses Rick Balthaser, President acclimated to the water and waves very quickly.) Corral 357 - Saddleback Canyon Riders A Friendly Reminder by Kimberly Dwight, Corral 138 A bunch of us met at Vasquez Rocks today. It's a HUGE arrived saddled (so did not need to tie) and they took off. parking lot. We parked in a row with plenty of space be- Maybe they just didn't think of it, thus this reminder. tween each rig so we could tie and saddle. Just as we were returning early afternoon, four more rigs pulled in. They were considerate and didn't drive in front of us while we were taking a picture with the big rock in the background. But then they SQUEEZED into every available space between our rigs. One of our new friends had come from Santa Inez and had to pull his rig forward so he could open his tack door!

So, this is just a brief reminder NOT to park so close. It's pretty obvious the rest of the parking lot could have been used. We would have said something but they 8 Volume 14, Issue 7 ETI’s Annual Presidents Luncheon

Saturday, January 17 at 10am Rose Bowl Riders Clubhouse Lower Hahamongna Watershed Park 4480 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena RSVP needed by RSVP to ETI Offi ce (818) 698-6200 January 12.

All ETI corral presidents along with one corral member are invited. As well as all area directors.

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HOWDY! YAWL Come on Down to the ETI National Holiday Party And Induction of ETI National Executive Board Officers

Bring your Friends and Family 9th Annual

Jr. th Date; Saturday, December 13 , 2014 Ambassador Cake Time: 5:30 pm Auction Place: Heritage Junction in William S. Hart Park 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321

CELEBRATION OF OUTSTANDING MEMBERS And SPONSOR OF THE YEAR *Contests for Corral with most members in attendance, Furthest distance traveled and Holiday Sweater Contest

BBQ Dinner (Vegetarian items available) Includes Soda, Water, Coffee Adults $15.00 Children 12 & under $10.00 PLEASE RSVP BY: November 28, 2014 to the ETI Office, P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510

Name: No Attending: Adult Child Phone: Email: Corral # Amount Included: $ Pmt. Type: Check # Cash: Credit Card: Visa MasterCard # Exp: Card Holder Signature: **Questions: Call Debbie ETI Office (818) 698-6200 or email: [email protected]**

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Mark Your Calendars!

Due to the Special Olympics World Games at LAEC, 2015 ETI National Horse Show and Convention is earlier next year.

See you June 25 - 28, 2015!

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VOLUNTEER JULY 25 – AUGUST 2, 2015 7,000 ATHLETES 177 COUNTRIES 25 SPORTS We need 30,000 volunteers! Help us get there!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION Help Volunteer for Special Olympics Athletes at the 2015 World Games

The Special Olympics World Games - being staged in Los Angeles July 25 - August 2, 2015 will be the largest humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015, and the single biggest event in Los Angeles since the

1984 Olympic Games. The Games will welcome 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches representing 177 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and an anticipated 500,000 spectators. The World Games will feature 25 Olympic style sports throughout the Los Angeles region including eight days of equestrian competition at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.

Join the Team

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship is managing the equestrian component of the World Games building on 20 years of experience mounting horse shows and serving the disabled. We are assembling a world-class team of horse professionals, volunteers and competition personnel. If you are interested in any aspect of this amazing experience, please contact us. For horse professionals this will be a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.

Join the Herd

Ride On will be bringing 20 of it’s safe, sound and show experienced horses to the Games and we are looking

for 60 more. One of the most challenging aspects of the entire undertaking will be to identify 80 safe, appropriate horses and match them with 140 athletes from 27 countries. Your horse will be treated as if it was one of our own and potential owners are welcome and encouraged to join us for the entire 8 day experience as a groom and show volunteer. The experience will begin with four days of horse matching and training followed by four days of competition. For more information about Ride On, its staff, horses and history please visit www.RideOn.org

The World is Coming. Are You?

Contact the Equestrian Competition Manager: [email protected] To Apply Or visit www.LA2015.org and click on the “Volunteer” button Equestrian Volunteers must register by March 1, 2015

www.LA2015.org www.rideon.org 13 Equestrian Trails, Inc. ETI Corral 14...Fall Drive ~ Trail of History by Jan Jensen

It was an eventful year for ETI Corral 14. We shared many from 52 at the 2000 census. wonderful drives but also had a few times of sadness with the passing of some of our members and friends. In order to start our second section, everything gets load- ed up and driven to Ashford Junction at the southern end Our fall drive consisted of two sections of a week long of Death Valley National Park. This section of the drive each. The ﬁ rst section was Pahrump, Nevada to Shosho- was a memorial drive in honor of our long time member ne, California approximately 50 miles. This is an incred- Bill Burt who passed away earlier in the year and Chuck ible drive that offers teamsters, swampers and support Caha, park employee, who passed away last summer as crew an amazing chance to be on the Old Spanish Trail. he was grading West Side Road.

We gather at Fred and Cathy Cressler’s…what a great We start the drive by passing Ashford Mill, a former min- place to camp. Tuesday, we started out with seven ing town settlement at an elevation of 121 feet below sea wagons and welcomed new teamsters and swampers to level. The original mill at the site was built in 1914 by their fi rst trip with us. Crossing the dry lake, we took a brothers named Ashford. The ore was processed here different route straight across to Old Spanish Trail high- from the Golden Treasure Mine fi ve miles to the east in way. Then on to our fi rst nights camp at ‘the tree’ we the Amargosa Range and processed for further smelting. call Spanish crossing camp. The weather was good, and We then turn onto West Side Road and continue on our after dinner we sat around the camp fi re sharing stories 50 mile journey. West Side Road follows the Death Valley of wagon trains and teamster of the past. Wednesday’s fl oor north along the foot of the Panamint Range. route ended at Resting Springs. Along West Side Road, we travel along many places of Our layover day is at Resting Springs. Resting Springs, history. One of the earliest successful mining operations now a private was the Harmony Borax Works, which was active from ranch, was the 1883 to 1888. The mill was famous not for its ore de- best campsite and posits, but for the Twenty Mule Team wagons used to most dependable transport the partially refi ned borax. In some areas, the water source be- wagon ruts still remain. tween Mountain Springs, southwest On Tuesday, our lunch break stops at Bennett-Arcane of Las Vegas, and Long Camp. Near this spot the Bennett-Arcane contin- the Mojave River. gent of the Death Valley Forty-Niners, emigrants from the It was here in the Mid-West seeking a shortcut to California gold fi elds were 1840’s that Chief stranded for a month and almost perished from starva- Tecopa, leader of tion. Two young companions, William Lewis Manley and the Southern Ne- John Rogers, made a heroic journey on foot to San Fer- vada tribe of the nando, returning with supplies and led the party to the Paiute in the Ash safety of San Francisquito Rancho near Newhall. Meadows and Pah- rump areas, and Our lay-over day is at Tule Springs. We all look forward to his warriors en- this day including all the livestock who take the day to lie gaged the expedi- in the warm sand and rest. We have several activities in- tion of Kit Carson and John C. Fremont. cluding a waffl e contest, various hiking opportunities, our annual auction of donated items and an evening potluck. The fi rst section ends at Shoshone, California, and we The potluck brings out many members of the Death Val- drive in during Shoshone's annual Old West Days in Sho- ley 49ers who are attending the encampment at Furnace shone Village. The town always welcomes the wagons Creek Ranch. We also host several entertainers who join and looks forward to visiting with the teamsters. Sho- us around the campfi re for an evening of western songs shone was founded in 1910 by Ralph Jacobus "Dad" and cowboy poetry. Fairbanks, a Death Valley businessman. The 14 population was 31 at the 2010 census, down The next morning we end our travels on West Side Road Volume 14, Issue 7 ETI Corral 14...Fall Drive ~ Trail of History by Jan Jensen by passing over Devil’s Golf Course, a large salt pan that night, we are quickly surrounded by anxious members was named after a line in the 1934 National Park Service of the encampment that want to know all about the trip guide book to Death Valley National Monument which and check out the wagons and livestock. For many, the stated that "Only the devil could play golf" on its surface, fi nal goal is to indulge in a nice (sometimes long) warm due to a rough texture from the large halite salt crystal shower, a meal at the local restaurant and another night formations. Through exploratory holes drilled by the Pa- of music and entertainment. cifi c Coast Borax Company, prior to Death Valley becom- ing a national monument in 1934, it was discovered that the salt and gravel beds of the Devil's Golf Course extend to a depth of more than 1,000 feet. Later studies suggest that in places the depth ranges up to 9,000 feet.

We then proceed a short distance on the highway to Des- olation Canyon. The livestock, teamsters, swampers and support crew are quickly returned to reality with tour bus- es and other vehicles passing our slow moving wagons.

The Death Valley Valle 49ers 49e s is an all-volunteer, all ol ntee non-pro non p oﬁ t organization that seeks to expand public awareness of Death Valley. The aim of the Death Valley 49ers is to foster appreciation of Death Valley as a rare desert en- vironment having unique natural and cultural histories. They have held their encampment yearly since 1949 and continue to encourage and support Corral 14 to maintain our wagon drive history.

*********************** Desolation Canyon offers spectacular views that spread out towards northern Death Valley. The north wall of the I am a ﬁ fth generation Californian and my great-great- canyon is a high, colorful mountain streaked with stark grandfather was one of the teamsters during the DV 1849 erosion canyons coming straight down the face. The Jayhawker wagon group. He is the only one in the group south side of the canyon is lower, eroded pastel-colored that made it out with his wagon and oxen. So, being on mud hills. There is almost no vegetation on the mud hills; the same route with Corral 14 and retracing the area he the only vegetation is a few scattered desert holly and and his family traveled (my great-grandmother was only some old dead stems of an annual that grew along the a child at the time) is pretty AMAZING! I am blessed to wash. This place really is desolate. We were fortunate be a part of this ongoing history. to have a full moon which lit up the sky and the canyon. Jan Jensen Friday morning, we hold our annual meeting and nomi- nate our board for the following year. We then travel PHOTOS: down the highway to Furnace Creek Inn parking lot and then work our way to Furnace Creek Ranch where many 1) Old Spanish Trail Marker at Resting Springs gather along the roadway to greet us and then we are 2) Wagons entering Desolation Canyon serenaded by Dave Stamey as we are welcomed “home” 3) Wagon Master Norm Noftsier and Mary Jo after our travels. After circling the wagons for the last Steele-Noftsier 15 Equestrian Trails, Inc. Deck your Great stocking nails with stuff ers! gorgeous nail wraps!

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Bonelli MAU Several of our members also participated in a fun-ﬁ lled and www.BonelliMAU.org sensory-challenging day at a Multi-unit MAU training held at Mounted Assistance Unit Marshall Canyon on November 15.

Bonelli MAU December Roundup

Past Events and Announcements:

Bonelli MAU had a busy November starting with our biennial election. We are proud to welcome and introduce the following incoming ofﬁ cers for the 2015-16 term:

Paul Maselbas – President Joyce Purcell – Vice President Winnie Gilbert - Treasurer Mindy Miracle – Secretary

Also in November, Bonelli MAU completed our ﬁ nal training and ﬁ nal quarterly ride of 2014. Members continued patrolling Bonelli Park’s sunny, dry trails.

Upcoming Events

Bonelli MAU will be participating with other MAU units in the Covina Holiday Parade on the evening of December 6 and the Glendora Holiday Parade with Corral 35 on the morning of December 13.

We will be holding our annual Holiday Potluck on December 7 at 4pm at the Frank G. Bonelli East Shore RV Park Recre- ation Center at 1440 Camper View Road in San Dimas, CA 91773. Members and guests are welcome to attend.

All upcoming events are posted on our website at http:// www.bonellimau.org/. Look for 2015 events to be posted soon!

Membership

Interested in joining us? See our detailed article in the April issue of Equestrian Trails or visit our website at http://www. bonellimau.org/ for more information.

Happy Holidays and Happy Trails,

Mindy Miracle, Secretary Bonelli MAU 22 Volume 14, Issue 7

Whittier Narrows MAU Corral 3 www.WNMAU.com Walnut Creek Mounted Assistance Unit Pres. Cindi Hawkins (909) 354-1613 The WNMAU is a volunteer unit made up of ETI members who wish to also volunteer for Los Angeles County Parks and Corral 3 Inaugural Arena Challenge November 8, Recreation and is based out of Whittier Narrows Regional Events and Ideas for Community Outreach Programs Park. Check the WNMAU web site for up to date information on the next meeting. Meetings are held the ﬁ rst Thursday Arena Challenge – Corral 3 hosted an Arena Challenge at the of each month. Bonelli Park East Arena on November 8 with great success.

We held our fall training and certiﬁ cation program and were Based on a Fall Theme, the obstacles were decorated with able to certify three new horse and rider combinations. Con- everything from mylar balloons to scarecrows. Special gratulations to Whitney Olsen, Klaus Pachmann, and Dan thanks go to Jean Chadsey, Corral 35, for her assistance in Grimes and welcome to the Unit. We also participated in the working with Corral 3 President Cindi Hawkins to coordinate countywide training held at Marshall Canyon where we were the many aspects for this inaugural event. With her help, able to interact with members of other units. We also had our ﬁ rst challenge was a great success. unit elections and Karen Thompson was elected as Presi- dent, Linda Osborn as VP, Joe Miraya as Treasurer, and Jani Olaerts as Secretary.

For current information on the WNMAU, go to www.WNMAU. com.

Bill Naylor, WNMAU Secretary [email protected]

Corral 2 Pasadena/San Gabriel/Altadena Pres. Thomas Lockhart (626) 794-7797 www.eticorral2.org Attached Corral 2 held a successful and enjoyable Western Schooling are a few Show in October. We are already planning our next show, to photos be held on Sunday April 26, 2015, at the Rose Bowl Riders show- facility in Pasadena. Watch our website at eticorral2.org for ing event more information, or call Julie Unamuno at (626) 278-9450. judges, co- Save the date! ordinators, obstacles, We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our long- and par- time President, Tom Lockhart, for his many years of service ticipants. to Corral 2. Tom will be stepping down for 2015, and Betsy Coles will take over as President. We also will have a new A more Trail Coordinator, Elizabeth Bour, who is already hard at work detailed on trail maintenance and preservation. We look forward to description an especially active year in 2015, with shows, trail rides, and will be pro- involvement in community trail and habitat preservation is- vided for sues in the West San Gabriel Valley. the January 2015 issue. Betsy Coles (And, yes, Martha, that is an

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Alpaca, ABOUT CORRAL #3 not a funny- As MAU members, we’re happy to see a noticeable improve- pony!) ment when patrolling the trails in this area. Corral 3 is primarily made up of Walnut Creek MAU volunteers as well as Com- area riders. Our meetings are held bi-monthly on the fi rst munity Thursday, April thru September at the Walnut Creek Snack Out- Bar in Bonelli Park at the Building/RR#E8 off Via Verde, just reach a stone’s throw from the Bonelli MAU training arena. Pro- posals Our emphasis is always to help Walnut Creek become a more – ETI desirable family venue, and cleaning up the area will also CORRAL have a greater positive impact for the homes neighboring 3/Wal- Walnut Creek. For more information, email Cindi Hawkins, nut Creek MAU event coordinators are still reviewing several President, at [email protected]. other options for Community Outreach programs, including Mustang-Spirit Rescue, Wounded Warrior, and Equine Ther- Charlie Hawkins, Secretary apy concepts. Thanks to Corral 3 VP Katie Farnsworth’s ef- [email protected] forts, we are happy to be able to donate to Dusty’s Riders just in time for Christmas! Corral 6 Windville Riders TRAIL & STAGING AREA CONDITIONS, WATER Riverside/Norco/Mira Loma/Corona/Jurupa Valley CROSSINGS, WARNING – TRAIL HAZARDS Pres. Michael Frederick (951) 688-3122 The Walnut Creek trail is in very good condition. Water levels www.eticorral6.info are fairly low, staging areas are clean, and the Reeder arena is being well maintained. Corral 8 Rolling Hills Estates/Rancho Palos A word of caution: there are a great deal of eucalyptus trees Verdes along the trail, and with the dry weather, there’s always a Pres. Susie Lytal possibility that branches can break. Should anyone notice (310) 488-4389 diffi culties or tricky areas, please advise Cindi or Charlie. www.eticorral8.com WALNUT CREEK – Trail Obstacle Course – ONGOING REVIEW Corral 9 Littlerock Trail Blazers With the Walnut Creek MAU & ETI Corral 3 moving this effort Pres. Ray Drasher along, as previously mentioned, the inclusion of various ob- (661) 944-4359 stacle training items will provide riders and their horses with www.eticorral9.org a variety of challenges to expand the capabilities of riding skills and problem-solving. Well, here we are almost ready for Thanksgiving. It has been a good year for corral rides with old rides and new WALNUT CREEK (PROVISIONAL) TRAIL MAP DEVEL- rides. We did some old rides such as the Chilly Chili ride, OPMENT – ONGOING the La Cabana ride, the Freeman Creek ride, and Lake Lopez ride. And we had a number of new riders come out for these MAU & ETI #3 members have developed an area trail map rides along with us old standbys. We also did a few new showing water crossings, alternate and secondary trails, rides again this year…we had the ride in Llano area put on by in addition to access and egress points that would be very newer members of the corral, also the Horseshoe Meadow helpful in the event of an emergency. The map has been ride which was an interesting ride with the weather chal- provided for review to LA County Trails personnel, as well as lenges, and fi nally a couple of us went and explored Mon- Bonelli Park personnel. Of course, at this point it’s strictly tana De Oro as a possible new ride next year. There may an unoffi cial effort, but it helps to put some perspective on be a new ride in the wilderness above Kernville this coming the region’s trails. (Keeping in mind that it is an unoffi cial year as we checked out parking for the moving house one of version, anyone who would like a copy should email Cindi: our members drive, and it looks like there’s at least one spot [email protected].) we can access, maybe two, so we may be able to ride from these areas next year also. 24 Volume 14, Issue 7

As I step down as President next year, I want to thank all Corral 15 the members that have helped me run this corral over the Marshall Canyon MAU last number of years. I would not have been able to do San Dimas/LaVerne area this without all your help over the years. And it these same Pres. Darlene McGrady people that will be running the corral for the next year which (909) 592-6477 will still allow it to gain in members and rides. So, this is marshallcanyonmau.com my last message to be done for the corral news since the new President will be taking this over in January. Goodbye Thank you, Debbie Pepe, for organizing our all unit training for now. on November 15 at the Fred Palmer Equestrian Center. The turnout was great! Thank you to all the MAU’s who par- Ray Drasher ticipated…Not only horse training but human training, also. Here are photos from the training. Corral 10 Lakeview Terrace Pres. Pam Miller Mitchell (818) 262-2846 www.freewebs.com/lvteticorral

Corral 12 Sylmar Vista Del Valle Pres. Patty Hug (818) 367-2056 www.eticorral12.com

Weather for our annual Turkey Ride on Saturday, November 22, just couldn’t have been nicer. Thanks to Kris Minzey for shuttling drivers back from Olive View staging area to Plac- erita Canyon for the start of the ride, and to Kelli Land for leading the ride. Such a beautiful, clear day made for amazing views of the San Fernando Valley. Jim Renze’s hot dogs, combined with plenty of potluck contributions, all made for a yummy lunch. What a delightful group to ride with and what a fun visit afterward.

Saturday, December 6, will be Corral 12’s holiday party, potluck dinner, holiday sweater/sweatshirt contest, and gift ex- change at the Riniker’s home.

We plan to attend the ETI National holiday party on Satur- day, December 13. Details are in the ETI National Magazine.

Corral 12’s ﬁ rst ride in 2015 will be on Saturday, January 10, at Grifﬁ th Park. Details will be in the December Corral 12 newsletter.

We will hold a Driving Playday at Stetson Ranch in Sylmar on Saturday, January 24.

Jeanne Catron-Gonzalez

Corral 14 Western Wagons Mojave Pres. Norm Noftsier (661) 270-1161 25 Equestrian Trails, Inc.

Corral 21 Newhall Trail Riders Castaic/Canyon Country Pres. Kristy Apodoca (661) 714-7550 www.corral21.org

Corral 21 - Star Members: The Grasso Girls

The Grasso Girls, Sable, Eden and Ariana, were new to the area, new to ETI, and new to gymkhana’s, at the start of the season.

Marshall Canyon MAU is actively looking for new members. We train at the Fred Palmer Equestrian Center in Marshall Canyon, plus we have many beautiful, tree-covered trails to ride. For information, please contact Darlene McGrady at (909) 592-6477 or email at [email protected].

If you would like to join our group or visit us, we meet the ﬁ rst Monday of each month at the Bonelli Park Conference Center in the campground at 7:00pm.

Merry Christmas, Pictured: Bullet, Ariana, Esperanza, Sable, Bliss, Eden Marshall Canyon MAU The girls jumped in with both feet and had an amazing sea- Corral 20 son. Not only did they move quickly from Novice to AA and Shadow Hills Rough Riders A, but they rode horses who, also, had never competed in a Pres. Becky Borquez gymkhana season. Even with these odd against them, they (818) 352-3634 won many ﬁ rst and second place ribbons. In the beginning www.eticorral20.com of the season, they struggled to complete patterns, but with dedication and practice, they conquered the patterns and Saturday, November 22, a group of us rode the beautiful began excelling. trails of Hansen Dam Recreation Area and had a lunch stop at Angeles National Golf Course before heading back home! Not only did they enjoy the season, but they also jumped in This is a great ride! If you haven’t utilized the corral at and helped with each and every gymkhana. Every month, the Golf Course (and the security camera inside so you can the girls were there to help prepare the arena the night be- check on your horses!), do it! fore. They spent many hours helping to ensure the arena was watered, leveled and prepared for proper safety for Please join us on Saturday, December 6, for our annual Ho- each event. Ho Ride! We’ll be meeting at Stonehurst Park on Wicks (at the horse arena) and will then carol around the neighbor- Sable, Eden and Arianna have made many friends in the Cor- hoods of Shadow Hills, returning to the park for some re- ral and are always up to inviting someone to ride with them. freshments. There will be a hay wagon for the non-riders! They have formed strong bonds with their horses and take PLEASE bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the Spark excellent care of them. Their love for their horses is obvi- of Love toy drive at our local ﬁ re station. Call Becky for more ous, even to a stranger. info at (818) 262-7764. Having the Grasso Girls in our Corral has been a pleasure. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our friends and neighbors! Give your horses an extra carrot! Corral 21 Christmas Caroling/Celebration and Spon- soring of the Elijah Green family, December 20, 2014 26 Becky Borquez Volume 14, Issue 7

Elijah is a 5 year old boy who was born with a rare gene that If you would like more information about our Corral or up- causes different cancers in his body. As a toddler, Elijah was coming rides and events, please visit our website www.cor- diagnosed with three different cancers. He had to undergo ral22.com. numerous surgeries, two stem-cell transplants and was in the hospital for 10 months. Elijah’s health must be con- Happy Trails! stantly monitored for new cancers requiring long tests and Ivy Murillo doctor visits. Our corral is sponsoring this wonderful family for our Holiday celebration. We are accepting donations to Corral 34 help purchase gifts…please consider having your corral help La Tuna Canyon with this benevolent opportunity. Pres. Jeanette Provolt (818) 951-2360 Other corrals are invited to attend our holiday festivities and be a part of the gift giving. We will be going Christmas Corral 35 caroling on horseback, and the party will follow. If your cor- Oak Canyon Riding Club ral would like to join us, please call Tracy Boldroff at (661) Glendora 607-5178 Pres. Dottie Hilliard (626) 335-7112 Jodi Grasso Members of Corral 35 will be donning their Christmas fi nery Corral 22 on Saturday, December 13 to strut their stuff in the Annual San Fernando Valley Riders Glendora Christmas Parade which steps off at 9:00am sharp. Pres. Sharon Richardson When we refer to fi nery, in this case, we mean “festive riding (661) 268-0754 attire”. Members “deck” the tails and manes with Jingle Bells, www.Corral22.com Poinsettias, buttons and bows, and other décor in keeping with the season. All members are invited to ride, pony, or The corral sends its deepest sympathies to our President hand walk their horses or ponies. Folks, who would rather Sharon Richardson in the loss of her husband John Richard- walk the route in support of the Corral, are also welcome to son. John was the treasurer of our corral for over 20 years join our entry. We are still looking for an appropriate wagon and a valued member. He was a wonderful man who was for these folks to ride in, but no guarantee at this time. My always smiling. He was loved and will be deeply missed. The advice…if you are walking, don’t wear your “dress up and go corral will never be the same without him. to town” boots. Our staging area is on the corner of Glen- dora Avenue and Bennett Street. Contact Dottie Hilliard for November 23: Challenger Park Ride in Simi Valley. This will more information at (626) 335-7112 or [email protected]. be a 4-5 hour ride with moderate inclines/declines, some single track trails and beautiful views. Horses should be Corral 35 is looking forward to our election of offi cers, our in shape. Please pack a lunch and bring a halter. For di- Christmas Party, and lots of new ideas for the year ahead. rections, please visit our website. Please contact Kathleen Ungamrung with questions ([email protected] or 626- With the fun and excitement of the parade, comes warm 590-6972). holiday wishes from Corral 35 to our entire fellow horse loving friends. Those who celebrate Christmas, are reminded December 21: Griffi th Park Christmas Ride. Meet at Mar- that, He whose birthday we celebrate, was born in a stable. tinez Arena. Arrive by 8am, in the saddle at 8:50am, ride Whatever your faith, celebrate the love of your fellow man leaves at 9am sharp. Hamburgers, potato salad and dessert and, of course, the love that you and your horse share for will be served at the lunch stop. Cost is $10.00 per person. each other. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Beverage tickets will be available for purchase prior to the Corral to yours!! ride. This ride is adults ONLY. Cash will not be accepted for the beverages at the lunch stop. Any beverage tick- Dottie Hilliard ets not used will gladly be refunded. For more information, please call Ivy at (626)676-7935 or ivyscrittercare@yahoo. com. Reservations are a MUST by Tuesday, December 17. Please send payments to Ivy Murillo: 17736 E. Brookport St. Covina, CA 91722. Releases MUST be completed before the ride. You can fi nd the releases on ETI’s website. A single event membership is required if you are not an ETI Mem- ber…$5 senior/$7 family. 27 Equestrian Trails, Inc.

Corral 36 from the Coastal Commission of their intent to ﬁ le a cease & Mountain Ridge Riders desist order will be under a tighter schedule to bring their fa- Agoura/Calabasas/Malibu/Monte Nido cilities into compliance than those who have never received Pres. Vikki Siemons such a notice. Remember we’re talking about those who (818) 400-0909 have no valid Coastal Development Permit.

Donald Wallace, Monte Nido If you have a valid permit, you don’t have to do anything. CCC Hearing, October 10 Also, if you can prove that your facility was installed prior to 1976, the effective date of the Coastal Act, then you are You may be among the many grandfathered in and don’t have to do anything (but not if neighbors who recently got a you’ve changed what was there prior to 1976). notice from the Coastal Com- mission about the fi nal accep- The new LCP is very complicated and involves a lot more tance of the L.A. County LCP than just horse facilities, so once we schedule this meet- and the Retained Jurisdiction ing I highly recommend that everyone who has unpermitted Appeal maps. Jeanne and I facilities - whether they are horse facilities or an addition to called Gina Natoli at County your house or a garage or whatever - attend the meeting. Planning to fi nd out what the notice means. Zev is currently spending his days packing up his offi ce. Sheila Kuehl takes offi ce right after Thanksgiving, so we’re Firstly, the Commission Execu- going to have to wait until after the holidays to let the dust tive Director is required to notify the Commission when the settle over there. Sheila needs to appoint her new Planning County completes adoption of all of the Commission amend- Deputy, and then that’s the person we would work with from ments and recommendations. He will formally notify the the Supervisor’s offi ce as well as County Regional Planning Commission at its meeting on the 10th in Newport Beach from [Richard] Bruckner’s offi ce. that the process is complete. That will complete the last procedural hurdle for the LCP. A date, time and location will be posted as soon as a meeting is arranged. Secondly, the Commission is required to prepare a map of all properties in the LCP where the Commission retains appeal At the Agoura Equestrian Park jurisdiction...basically, they retain appeal jurisdiction within Corral 36 Lessons - Instructor Karen Curtis 100’ of water, creeks, tidelands, etc. If your property con- tains or borders a creek, anybody can appeal your Coastal Lessons at the Agoura Equestri- Development Permit to the Commission for just cause. I am an Center, corner of Chesebro not personally worried about this provision as it is consistent Rd. and Driver Ave. sponsored throughout the Coastal Zone. by Corral 36, Wednesdays, horsemanship classes start at As of October 10, 2014, our long and diffi cult ordeal will be 9:30am - be warmed up and over. Of course, we must all request Coastal Development ready to ride. Cost is $10.00 Permits from L.A. County for any past or future “develop- per person, and you must sign ment” on our properties. Equestrians will have one year releases. Fun exercises using from October 10 to fi le for permits under the special eques- ground poles. All levels of rid- trian provisions of the LCP. ers and horses welcome. You are welcome to enroll any time during the year. Come join us. Please contact Jeanne Jo Powe from Monte Nido Wallace (818) 222-2560 for information and if you plan to attend. Plans to host a local community meeting with the County Planning Dept. & new Supervisor’s Offi ce Thank you.

Let them explain in detail the new program that allows The Monte Nido Fire Safe Council (MNFSC) and Mountains homeowners who have unpermitted horse facilities to bring Restoration Trust (MRT) hosted the fi rst Monte Nido Wildland those facilities into compliance. Fire Preparedness Fair Saturday October 18. The tented event was located at open space land preserved and man- There are different categories of people, and the process aged by MRT on Camino Colibri. Over 60 residents attended differs depending on which category you are in. the four-hour educational event, which gave participants op- For example, those people who received notices portunities to interface with the Fire Safe Council, County 28 Volume 14, Issue 7 and federal fi re planners, educators, and vendors that spe- …And they pass a water bill at cialize in fi re preparedness. the last election to dig a tunnel underneath [an] existing river, build more reservoirs yet it seems they forget where the rain comes from. …it isn’t the reservoirs; it’s the rain and snow. Hope they fi g- ure that out before they start digging or building... Doesn’t seem to be a problem if it rains, and they are full. Plenty for all of us.

Southern California is going to be in a mess. Even Lake Pow- ell at the Hoover Dam in Arizona-Nevada is real low. Time for every Indian tribe to come front and center. Need some serious RAIN Dances....

--Norm Dyche (former ETI Corral 63 member)

Los Angeles County Fire Assistant Chief, Forestry Division, African Horse Sickness vs Ebola J López, introduced participants to current fi re science that Via email from Kelly Persson 10/31/2014 shows safety and preparedness begins from the ‘house out.’ With all the talk and panic around the Community volunteer Becca Barkin, with the North Topanga Ebola “epidemic,”...I found this letter to Canyon Fire Safe Council (NTCFSC), expounded on Chief the Editor from a Veterinarian…very in- López’ remarks by adding her personal experiences as a can- teresting. Do you see the irony? yon resident in making her own home fi re safe. The present Ebola crisis in the world is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Fire of- frightening. I have submitted the fol- fi cials, including Fire Management Offi cer Derrek Hartman, lowing letter to the editor of the Lewis- Fire Biogeographer Robert Taylor, and Fire Information and ton Morning Tribune: Education Specialist Mike Wilson, were on hand to answer questions about fi re history, behavior, and preparedness. Editor, Lewiston Morning Tribune: Linda Horrell, with the Los Angeles County Volunteer Equine Response Team, engaged with the many horse owners of If I wish to import a horse into the United States from Liberia Monte Nido, giving tips for equine evacuation preparedness, or any African country other than Morocco, the horse needs staging, and emergency kits. Several vendors provided in- to undergo a 60 day quarantine period at a USDA approved formation on various fi re safety and emergency prepared- quarantine facility prior to mingling with the general popu- ness products. lation of horses in this country. Africa has a disease called African Horse Sickness that does not exist in the US; this is Funding for the Monte Nido Wildfi re Preparedness Fair was the way we have kept it out of this country. provided by a grant from the Community Assistance Pro- gram of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation African Horse Sickness does not cause disease in people, Area, National Park Service, Department of Interior, through only horses; our government has determined that it would the California Fire Safe Council. Contact Jo Powe, jopowe@ be devastating to the US horse industry if it were to come gmail.com, for more information about or how to become here. involved with the Monte Nido Fire Safe Council. Debbie Sharpton, Mountains Restoration Trust, can be reached at The United States (and virtually all other countries) require [email protected] with questions regarding the a myriad of tests and often quarantine prior to bringing in a Monte Nido fi re safe grant project. foreign animal.

--From the MRT Newsletter Press Release – November 7, I can’t legally cross state lines in the United States with a 2014, Courtesy Jo Powe horse or cow without a health certiﬁ cate signed by a USDA accredited veterinarian stating that the animal has been in- Hoover Dam at the end of Lake Meade, Arizona. spected and found free of infectious disease. In most cases blood tests are also required. In fact I can’t legally cross the AND THE WATER PROBLEM CONTINUES… Snake River and ride my horse in Idaho without a 29 Equestrian Trails, Inc. health certiﬁ cate and a negative blood test for Equine Infec- snobbery here. tious Anemia. I’m not complaining; the United States of America, the States In front are Dusty’s Riders (in white T shirts) girls from dis- of Idaho and Washington as well as the other 48 states take advantaged neighborhoods. Sarah Williams in black hat (of the health of our livestock very seriously, and we have a very ETI) is standing with them. Also, there is some of the Spe- good record at keeping foreign animal diseases out of our cial Olympic riders in red, plus the Pony Club kids in dark country. I am happy to do my part to maintain biosecurity in blue shirts. You can see how huge the group is...they go our animal population. all the way back into the Rotunda, with Councilman Tom LaBonge waving a Proclamation and swimming in the middle If I am a resident of Liberia incubating Ebola, to enter the of them all. United States all I need to do is present a valid visa, and lie when asked if I have been exposed to Ebola. Within hours --Lynn Brown (no quarantine required) I can be walking the streets of any city in the United States. Stephanie Abronson

I feel very fortunate to live in a country that values our ani- Corral 37 mals so highly. Conejo Riders, Thousand Oaks Pres. Ken Young David A. Rustebakke, DVM (805) 499-4970 www.eti37.org The L.A. Equine Advisory Committee (EAC) was created by the Los Angeles City Council. Each City Council member ap- Corral 38 pointed one representative from their district to the Commit- Griffi th Park Equestrians tee. It is a historic fi rst as Los Angeles has never had offi cial Burbank/Glendale representation to City Council. The EAC has done Day of Pres. Diana Hoch the Horse Celebrations at L.A. City Council for several years. (818) 841-6422 The bright orange shirt is ETI National President, Bob Fos- www.corral38eti.com ter; in bright turquoise is Lynn Brown from the LA Equine Advisory Committee. REMEMBER: Corral 38’s Christmas Caroling Ride will take place on December 21 on Sunday. Decorate your horses and yourself and join us. Non-riders welcome, trucks will be available for their transportation. We will meet at 1pm, on Allen Street, next to Bar S Stables. Bring donations of canned or packaged food to collect for Burbank Temporary Aid.

MARTINEZ ARENA: Martinez Arena is now open again, all redone. Please thank any maintenance person you see for their efforts.

This photo is a favorite as it is basically what all this was NEW PIPELINES TO BE DUG IN GRIFFITH PARK: The about...a wide diversity of races and abilities, all thrilled to Dept of Sanitation is building new pipes throughout the Park be there. It’s an important P.R. message to City Council for reclaimed water. It will provide water for the Merry Go about who is really out there loving and riding horses...no Round, also water for Vermont Canyon, the Bird Sanctuary and the Greek Theatre.

There will be some tunneling in the Park for laying the pipes. One big lay down area and tunneling project will be south of the Pony Rides. We are working now to ﬁ nd a way to keep the horse trail open during this process. It is expected that there will be a lot of dump trucks hauling out dirt from the tunnel digging. This project is likely to continue until 2018.

LAKRETZ BRIDGE OVER LA RIVER: After many false starts, it seems as though the LaKretz bridge is ready to 30 go. One of the problems was that the Army Corp of En- Volume 14, Issue 7 gineers required a more substantial base support for the English 14-18 bridge. This was to cost considerably more money that what Champion: Emily Tarantini (84 pts) the LaKretz budget had already allotted. After a long delay, there is now additional funding from Cal-Trans which closes English 19 and over the ﬁ nancial gap for building the bridge. Champion: Donna Wilke (119) Reserve: Miko Grestlie (119 pts) The LaKretz Bridge is to be a hiking/equestrian/bike bridge. It will cross the LA River, bikes to connect to the LA Bike Gaited Path, and hikers and equestrians to enter the Park at Tunnel Champion: Benancio ROdriquez (42 pts) # 1. According to the River Revitalization group, the bridge Reserve: Dana Kanstul (32 pts) is due to start construction in late Spring or early Summer, approximately May, 2015. Where there is no reserve placement, the next highest riders did not participate in more than one show. Divisions with no Army Corp will not permit building the footings for the bridge Champion or Reserves had no participants this year. in the winter, and the bridge cannot begin construction before the waterfowl nesting season in early spring. The prop- Lynn Brown er Permits are being signed and are processing now. Corral 43 I feel like the kid that cried “Wolf” as I have announced the Tri Valley Riders construction of this bridge many times only to have it stalled. Nuevo/Riverside/Norco/Hemet This time I am told that it is deﬁ nitely to begin in 2015. Pres. Melinda Huber-LaVallee GLENDALE BIKE BRIDGE: Public meetings continue re- (951) 780-1251 garding the style and the placement of the proposed Glen- dale Bike Bridge. There are three alternatives regarding Hey, riders! placement of the bridge, but opinions seem to be running toward choosing a location next to Ferraro Soccer Fields Thank you all for such a great year. We’ve had an amazingly near the off ramp to the Autry and the Zoo. successful year, and I’ve enjoyed getting to spend more time with all of you. BURBANK BIKE BRIDGE: Also, there is a Burbank Bike bridge funded and ready to go. This will be at Bob Hope Our last gymkhana couldn’t have gone better, and I can’t Drive/Johnny Carson Park. This bridge will cross the river help but believe it’s because it was dedicated to Jesse. He and will also cross an existing horse trail at the end of that was an amazing young cowboy, and it’s clear how many of park. Work on this bridge will begin in 2015. us he touched. Congratulations to all of our divisional high point and reserve riders, and a great job to EVERYONE for CORRAL 38 YEAR END HIGH POINT WINNERS: ending the year with awesome rides and no spills!

Walk/Trot 10 and under Our year-end awards banquet will be January 25 at 1:00pm Champion: Madysen Puetet (39 points) at Mill Creek Cattle Company Restaurant in Mentone. We Reserve: Mikayla Hausseler (36 pts) look forward to seeing you all after the holiday break and looking forward to the new season! Walk/Trot 11-13 Champion: Chance Leatherman (66 pts) Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Reserve: Brianna Regula (20) Happy Everything!

Walk/Trot 14-18 Nicole Champion: Corey Stein (51) Corral 54 Walk/Trot 19 and over Rocky Hill Riders, Chatsworth Champion: Susan Pfann (22) Pres. Mary Kaufman (818) 326-5772 Western 19 and Over www.etiCorral54.com Champion: Shelly Freed (179 pts) Reserve: Rebecca Stivers (131pts) Merry Christmas, to all. Hope everyone has a great holiday. We had our trail trial on November 2 at a new location. We English 13 and under were a little disappointed with the turn out, but Champion: Lucy Rose King (19) everyone said they had a great time. We let the 31 Equestrian Trails, Inc. winners pick their own prize. They seemed to like that. Corral 83 Tehachapi Mountain Riders Our Christmas party is on Friday the 5th of December. It Tehachapi will be held again at Rancho San Antonio Boys Home in Pres. Carolyn McIntyre Chatsworth. If you are interested in joining us the cost is (661) 822-9533 $25.00 at the door. Please call Lynn Leonard at (818) 709- 7433 to make reservations. Corral 86 Vasquez Vaqueros Chatsworth Corral 54 will be riding in the Holiday Parade on Aqua Dulce/Canyon Country/Acton December 14. It is a lot of fun, so if you want to join us, call Pres. Irving Blank Cindy Strauss at (818) 341-2239. (661) 268-0098 www.eti86.com Remember, all good children get ponies for Christmas! We had a great turnout for our camping trip to Lopez Lake, Cindy Strauss October 23-26. We fi lled the campground with 11 rigs. Even though the lake was low, we shared the area with a lot Corral 57 of fi shermen. We had good riding all weekend. Sespe Riders, Ojai Pres. Linda Dezeeuw Larry and Sharon Van Loon (805) 205-4816 [email protected] www.etiCorral57.org Corral 88 Corral 65 Tri Community Horsemen Kern Equestrian Riders, Bakersfi eld Phelan/Pinon Hills/Wrightwood Pres. Helen Ordway Pres. Eileen Martin (661) 201-8152 (760) 447-2069 www.corral88.org ETI Corral 65 held an Arena Trail Challenge with 12 obstacles on November 16. There were a total of 75 participants in fi ve Corral 99 different classes. Thanks to our judges for coming north to Tulare Country Joy Riders Bakersfi eld…Patty Hug, Jeanne Catron-Gonzalez, and Jane Tulare/Kaweah/Three Rivers/Visalia Geyer. It was a wonderful experience to have representa- Pres. Karen Tuttle tives from other Corrals interact with local Bakersfi eld horse people; there is always an opportunity to learn and grow if we are open minded. Corral 103 Hesperia Happy Horsemen Helen Ordway Hesperia/Apple Valley Pres. Craig Bost Corral 66 (760) 964-5020 Route 66 Riders, Barstow/Hinkley Pres. Beth Uzonyi Corral 118 (760) 255-4767 Simi Valley Pres. Dan Mayer Corral 70 (805) 581-3150 www.eti118.org Cross Road Riders Lucerne/Apple Valleyv HOLIDAY GIFTS Sue Purbaugh by Beth Haney (760) 953-8556 With a sparkle of spur and twinkle of eye, we’re all busy Corral 77 shopping Saugus Saddle Club for treats and trinkets to buy. Saugus/Castaic/Valencia Pres. Liz Ekeberg We peer through catalogs fi lled to the brim (661) 297-7669 with saddles and bridles 32 and blankets with matching trim. Volume 14, Issue 7

Fancy and new is just in time we intend Corral 126 and hunt for choice bargains Santa Clara Valley Equestrian Riders and shiny baubles on trend. Fillmore/Santa Paula Pres. Danelle Williams But out in the barn beneath starlight so bright (805) 644-7094 the horses are quiet www.eti126.org and settled in for the night. Corral 138 Coats are well curried and brushed to perfection Barrel Springs Riders with manes and tails gleaming Antelope Valley/Palmdale from hand combing each section. Pres. Kimberly Dwight (661) 478-2770 Good feed and fresh water and the best of care www.eti138.com is the least we must do for every horse, to be fair. Corral 138 is still excited about the fact that our shelter was Carrots by the bunch or an apple or two, ﬁ nished and we had a ribbon cutting ceremony with the City a small lump of sugar of Palmdale to celebrate. We’re planning to have concrete as treats are nice things to do. tables installed before our Trail Trial in the spring.

But we must not forget that buckets of love from one special person is what every horse dreams of.

Sharing a trust that only true partners know we head out together, through both the high and the low.

And whether we ride or walk alongside, this bond is a Great Gift only a HORSE can provide.

NEWS FLASH! Our Christmas Toy ride is Saturday, December 6, from La- All of our Corral 118 shows for 2015 will be NATIONAL HIGH Cabana restaurant in Acton. Just bring an unwrapped toy POINT SHOWS ! ! ! and come ride with us. You’re welcome to stay for lunch See you at the In-Gate at the beautiful Gateway/Arroyo afterwards. Equestrian Center in Simi Valley! We have several new ides planned for next year, just not 2015 Horse Show Schedule sure of the dates yet. We’ll probably repeat our pot luck April 12 - Season Opener obstacle day that we held a few years ago. Each person May 17 brings a pot luck dish for the lunch and an obstacle; for a June 7 small fee you can practice all you want. Teresa Spencer has June 12 - Rain Date (rain?!?!) offered to chair another Cowboy Challenge. We’ll try a box August 30 lunch auction ride, too. Riders of all levels and from all Cor- October 4 rals are welcome.

Stay up to date with all the news and happenings by check- Kimberly Dwight ing our website at www.eti118.org ETI Corral 138 Barrel Springs Riders

Have the Merriest, Happiest, Best-est Christmas & Holiday Corral 210 Season! And a Bright & Shiny New Year! Sunland Riders Sunland/Gibson Ranch Here’s to dashing and prancing and Pres. Jeanette Provolt . . . Good riding ‘til next time! (818) 951-2360 Beth Haney 33 Equestrian Trails, Inc.

Corral 357 Corral 777 Saddleback Canyon Riders Sweet Water Rough Riders Trabuco Canyon/Orange County Acton/Aqua Dulce Pres. Rick Balthaser Pres. Richard Villasenor (949) 439-2414 (661) 810-8971 www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com www.sweetwaterroughriders.com

ETI 357 (Saddleback Canyon Riders) will ride in the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade again this Christmas season. Please contact Jimmy Iacono by November 15 if you would like to participate (949 459-7742). Starting time TBA.

Month end event on Saturday December 27. 10:00 a.m. at O’Neill Park. Contact Terry Roberts (714) 620-4740.

Thank you,

Patti Gomez Secretary, Corral 357

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Photo Corner

Santa Dusty of Dusty‛s Riders wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! Photo submitted by Sarah Williams, ETI 2nd Vice President

Do you have a photo you‛d like to share? To submit, please send photo and crecreditdit ininfofo to: [email protected]@sbcglobal.net.

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37 Equestrian Trails, Inc. ETI National Programs Gymkhana High Point Series Trail Rider Award Program was initiated in 2010. The pro- (TRAP) keeps computerized logs gram is based on CA Gymkha- on how many hours members are na Assoc. (CGA) rules. Open riding. In this day and age, when to all age riders in all Corrals. trails are giving way to housing Chairperson is Tracy Boldroff developments, it is crucial that re- ([email protected]). cords be kept on trail usage. ETI Corrals in all ar- Contact her to join the High Point Gymkhana eas are fi nding themselves having to defend their Program or to have your Corral hold a High Point riding areas more and more against encroaching Gymkhana or become the chair. civilization. On several occasions, TRAP records have been instrumental in maintaining trail access. Horse Shows ETI has a National High Point Circuit. High Point Chairs are Kim Estrada [(818) ETI TRAP acknowledges hours in the saddle with 522-7048 or rockbacknzip@aol. shoulder patches & pins that can be attached com and Darian Binkley (805) almost anywhere. The fee to join TRAP is only 338-3532 or darian.binkley@ $12.00 (you must maintain current ETI member- gmail.com. Non-ETI members can ship); then the TRAP membership is maintained participate in our ETI High Point each year for only $6.00. You will start by re- Shows. But to be a part of the ceiving the TRAP main shoulder patch and your National High Point Circuit you must be an ETI log sheets. As you achieve the hour goals addi- member and sign up for your classes. You may tional patches will be sent to you. Carol Elliott is sign up any time. Your points will only be included the TRAP chair. Please contact (760) 963-8209 or once you have joined the High Point Circuit. The [email protected]. new circuit starts February 3. Trail Trials: An ETI Sanctioned Trail Trial con- The Junior Ambassador Program is open to sists of a trail ride, usually averaging between two all ETI youth age 7 to 21. Boys are welcome for and three hours, with trail ob- the Prince and King catego- stacles along the way. Obsta- ry. Applications for the pro- cles are natural, or simulate gram may be obtained by naturally occurring conditions calling Debbie Foster at the for the horse and rider to ne- ETI Offi ce (818) 698-6200 gotiate. We now have a DVD or [email protected]. The completed from a clinic demonstrating obstacles and tips to forms are due back in the offi ce in May 1st with compete or put on a Trail Trial. It is important all fees, sponsors, autobiography and pictures. to remember that the people doing the judging This is a great way for our youth to represent at sanctioned Trail Trial event are volunteers fol- their Corral and ETI. Participants volunteer their lowing the rulebook and are doing thwe best they time at several mandatory events as well as many can. Safety, control, and common sense are the horse shows; trail trials, parades, trail dedications, number one priorities for all ETI sanctioned Trail quarterly dinner meetings and fun events just for Trials. Trail Trials are open to ETI members and the Junior Ambassador Court such as the retreat! Non-members. There are three divisions: Juniors Contact Debbie or any of the girls who have par- for youth 14 years (as of Jan. 1st) and under; ticipated for more info on the fun activities. Novice and Open. Please contact the ETI offi ce at (818) 698-6200 [email protected].

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ETI MEMB ERSHIP APPLICATION All ETI rides and events require that participants complete both sides of the Name (last):______First______Corral______* ETI Waiver and Release. Mailing Address:______Spouse:______City: ______State: ______Zip:______Non members must complete a Phone:______Occupation:______Single Event form and pay $5.00 for an individual for the day or weekend-camp- Email Address: ______ing membership. $3.00 of this is to be ______Junior (under 18) Birthdate ______Dues Paid______sent with the forms back to the ETI of- ﬁ ce. A family membership for the event ______Adult (over 18) Dues Paid______is $7.00; $5.00 goes to the ETI ofﬁ ce.

______Family Sr “ ______Jr. # ______Dues Paid______The Waivers/Release as well as Single New ______Renew ______or Changing from Corral # ______to Corral # ______Event forms need to be received at the Signature: ______Date:______ETI ofﬁ ce within two weeks of event. Parent’s signature if Junior only membership-under 18 * CHECK Please send me information for a Corral in my area. ETI (818) 698-6200 39 Mark Your Calendars! Due to Special Olympics at the LAEC, ETI’s National Convention & Horse Show Is there someone in your corral who always goes beyone the call of will be one month earlier! duty? Shines above the rest?

Consider nominating them for “ETI’s Star Performer”. See you Just send an email stating why they deserve to be recognized to: June 25 - 28, 2015! [email protected]

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Equestrian Trails Foundation Equestrian Trails, Inc. is a non-proﬁ t organization, but not a 501(c)(3), public beneﬁ t corporation. What this means is that donations to ETI are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Businesses who “donate” are actually advertising or doing business promotion, which they may deduct as an ordinary business expense.

When ETI was originally founded during World War II, it was a public benefi t corporation, but over the last 50 years or so, the organization evolved until the IRS re-classifi ed us as non-profi t social club like a Masonic lodge, or a Chamber of Commerce.

In 2004 a new corporation was formed called Equestrian Trails Foundation with additional board members, Robert Foster and Katie Twohy. On June 9, 2004, we received approval from the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Initially, the Foundation will handle primarily educational and trail preservation issues. We are now accepting donations.

If you have any questions about donations to the Foundation, please leave a message for me at the ETI ofﬁ ce (818) 698-6200 and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Anyone wishing to make a donation toward building the horse camp in Reagan Equestrian Campground may do so at this time. Please make your check payable to ETI Foundation and send to the ETI Ofﬁ ce: P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510. If you want your donation to be used only for the campground, please write “Reagan Equestrian Campground” on your check.