Equestrian Trails, Inc. Serving Equestrians Since 1944 Volume 13, Issue 12 December 2013

Equestrian Trails, Inc . Official Publication of Equestrian Trails, Inc. Serving equestrians since 1944 Volume 13, Issue 12 December 2013

Inside this issue: 2014 Trail 9 Trial Dates Corral 14 Fall 10 Drive for Larry Wilburn 100 Mules 12 Walk 7 Things to 16 Teach Your Trail Horse Members 22 Weigh In Kid’s Corner 23

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Photo by Lisa Fisher Pg 8 Dedicated to Equine Legislation, Good Horsemanship, and the Acquisition and Preservation of Trails, Open Space and Public Lands ETI Contact Info Equestrian Trails Inc. PRESIDENT: Bob Foster www.etinational.com [email protected] (661) 309-7371 P.O. Box 1138 Acton, CA 93510 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Keelie Buck Phone: (818) 698-6200 [email protected] (805) 524-4486 Fax: (661) 269-2507 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Sarah Williams Office Hours: 9:00 am—4:00 pm [email protected] (213) 400-2168 Monday—Thursday (closed Fri)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Linda Debbie Foster — Office Manager, Web Master, Fullerton [email protected] Insurance, Jr. Ambassador Chair & Queen of All (818) 401-9089 Things [email protected]

NATIONAL TRAIL COORDINATOR: TBD Ann Trussell — Membership — (661) 713-2358 cell

DEPUTY TRAIL COORDINATOR: Terry Kaiser [email protected] [email protected] (818) 262-0315 Sarah Williams - Magazine [email protected] AREA TRAIL COORDINATOR: Elaine Macdonald [email protected] Contents (661) 946-1976 4 MAU Update BOARD OF DIRECTORS Area 3 (Corrals: 2, 15, 35) Dottie Hilliard 5 Coming Events Calendar [email protected] (626) 335-7112 8 National Holiday Party Area 4 (Corrals: 66, 70, 88, 103) Ginger 9 2014 Trail Trials Miller [email protected] (760) 987-7778 10 Corral 14’s Fall Drive Dedicated to Larry Wilburn

Area 5 (Corrals: 14, 49, 65, 83, 99) Patty 12 100 Mules Walk Hug [email protected] (818) 367-2056 16 7 Things To Teach Your Trail Horse

Area 6 (Corrals: 22, 36, 54) Debbie 18 Photo Corner DiMascio [email protected] 20 LA County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Hiking Plan Area 7 (Corrals: 10, 12, 20, 34, 38, 210) 22 Members Weigh In Terry Kaiser [email protected] (818) 262-0315 23 Kids’ Corner

Area 8 (Corrals: 37, 57, 118, 126) Stephen 24 Corral News Alvarez [email protected] (805) 625-3027 36 Storm Water Management

Area 9 (Corrals: 6, 43, 50) Tom Kirsch 37 Emergency Planning for your Horse [email protected] (310) 871-9458 38 National Programs Area 11 (Corrals: 9, 21, 77, 86, 138, 777 ) Karen Dagnan [email protected] 39 Announcements (661) 268-8771 40 Equestrian Trails Foundation Area 12 (Corrals: 8, 357) Rick Balthaser [email protected] (949) 439-2414

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

Page 2 Volume 13, Issue 12 President’s Message by Bob Foster I just got back from ETI’s annual Death Valley Ride. Had an outstanding time! I’m the assistant cook to Walt Conner who told me he starting cooking for this ride 20 years ago. One day, he will pass the spatula to me, and then I will have the power of the grill for the next 20 years. That’s a lot of burgers…

As part of the cook crew, I was up at 3:45am to get the coffee ready, and we finished dinner dishes around 8:30pm. That left me with some time to ponder a little used, but very important resource to the longevity of not only to this organization but others as well, the youth.

“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.” Samuel Ullman

Youth is not necessarily age, but the freshness of ideas, the motivation of a new goal and a view with a new look. Debbie Foster, our Junior Ambassador Chair, routinely encourages ideas and uses whatever chance she can in developing leadership from her court, every year. Her co-chairs are now adult former queens from past courts. Our yearly convention show has had the Western, English and Trail arenas chaired and run by past Ambassadors. Current Ambassadors can be found at any number of events helping and earning service hours.

With relativity to age, my generation (the older one) is much different in some ways when compared to today’s generation. So much of this generation’s time is spent with high technology computers and cell phones. We are talking about a generation that has all but lost letter writing skills and rarely talks to anyone face-to-face anymore. Kids today have cell phones in which they can watch TV all day if they choose and their battery stays charged.

Our equine way of life might seem boring to one who is programmed with the expectation of speed and instant gratification. We must draw upon our experiences that created the desire to join the equine world…A world in which nothing else mattered but the horse/mule/pony that we rode. A time spent trail riding, horse showing, horse camping or whatever it was - it was awesome. I don’t National Board care how many Gene Autry movies you watch. It is not the same as riding on a real Meeting live and breathing mount. Join us January 23, 2014, 7pm Get the youth of your corral involved. Give them ownership for their ideas by Foothill Trails District accepting and implementing any ideas that work for the betterment of the corral. Neighborhood Council Office Ownership breeds motivation and accountability which leads to a want-to attitude. 9747 Wheatland Ave. (Corner of Wheatland & Sunland) Bob 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] / Kit Duarte [email protected] 2014 JIM HESTER RIDE (April 25-28): 2014 SPRING RIDE (June 1-7): Kelli Land 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 Office (818) 698-6200 [email protected] ETI HIGH POINT SHOW PROGRAM: Bob Foster (661) 309-7371 [email protected]

ETI HIGH POINT GYMKHANA PROGRAM: Tracy Boldroff [email protected] Page 3 Equestrian Trails, Inc . Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) Program Update ETI As stated in last month article, I Angeles County, and as more information becomes MAU took the LART (Large Animal available, I will share it with you. Rescue Team) training hosted by the Orange County Equestrian At this time of year I would like to wish all of you a Coalition in Yorba Linda. This consisted of an great holiday season and a prosperous New Year. evening class and a morning practical. About 40 Bonelli MAU, www.BonelliMAU.org equestrians took advantage of the training. Next week, we will be making a trek to San Juan Marshall Canyon MAU, Capistrano to do our photo IDs. I have always been www.marshallcanyonmau.com a fan of getting additional training when it is available, and in this case, those that get this Whittier Narrows MAU, training will be able to help other equestrians who www.wnmau.com might need the help in an North County MAU, emergency. It is [email protected] my understanding Walnut Creek MAU, that a similar [email protected] group is putting together a Bill Naylor, ETI MAU Coordinator program for the [email protected] west end of Los Ssem.eku.edu

ETI Presidents Luncheon

Saturday, January 18 at 10:00am

Rose Bowl Riders Clubhouse Lower Hahamongna Watershed Park 4750 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena, CA

All ETI Corral Presidents and one board member as well as all area directors are invited. RSVP needed by January 13.

Page 4 Volume 13, Issue 12 Equestrian Trails Inc. Coming Events Calendar NATIONAL EVENTS Corral 70 Gymkhanas 2nd Sat of each December 1/Corral 38 month March 9 – Nov Lucerne Valley. www.etinational.com High Point Horse Show - Martinez Arena, Contact: Michelle Williams (760) 265-5075 (818) 698-6200 Burbank Contact: Mary O’Brien or Sue Purbaugh at (760) 953-8556 Fax (661) 269-2507 (818) 352-4230 P.O. Box 1138, Acton CA 93510 High Point Program through Sept. 2013 ETI Trail Rides, Chair: Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178 Drives, Events Email addresses: [email protected] [email protected] When a Corral plans a [email protected] 2013 Gymkhana ride at Vasquez Rocks, [email protected] High Point Season as a courtesy, please call the Rangers (661) 2013 National events: 268-0840 Season finished December 14 Corral 6, Circuit Open Shows DECEMBER ETI NATIONAL Holiday Party Laramore Arena; Mira Loma, Jurupa Call Gina (951) 681-4456 or December 1/Corral 38 2014 NATIONAL EVENTS High Point Horse Show - Martinez Arena, Individual Corral Burbank Contact: Mary O’Brien April 25 – 28 Circuit Shows (818) 352-4230 Jim Hester Ride [email protected] December 7/Corral 20 May 9 – 11 Ho Ho Ride, Hansen Dam/Shadow Hills Jr. Ambassador Camping Corral 8/Rolling Hills Estates Trail Boss: Linda Fullerton (818) 352-3693 English only. Held at Ernie Howlett Park. [email protected] Contact: Dan [email protected] June 1 - 7 (310) 530-5618 www.eticorral8.com December 7/Corral 357 Spring Ride Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade Contact by

Corral 37 Nov 15 Contact: Jimmy I June 22/Jr. Ambassador Red Hat Cowgirl Buckle Series Shows 7- (949) 459-7742 High Point Show 8am registration Contact: Sharyn Henry [email protected] December 12/Corral 37 July 13 Gymkhana Awards Day Contact: John Invitational Trail Trial Corral 50/Gavilan Hills ETI Buckle Reed [email protected] Contact: Linda (951) 940-0054 July 23 - 27 [email protected] December 14 National Convention ETI NATIONAL Holiday Party Corral 57/Ojai November 2 - 8 Open Shows at Ojai’s Soule Park arena December 14/Corral 22 Death Valley Double Point Show/Costume Contest Christmas Party/Agua Dulce Call Rhonda (805) 798-1713 Al Pechulis, Host Contact: Sharon November 16/Jr. Ambassador Richardson (661) 268-0754 High Point Show Corral 118/Simi Horse Shows [email protected] SVAC Western & English Shows. December 13 Contact: Terry (805) 522-3346 December 14/Corral 138 National Christmas Party www.eti118.org Christmas Toys for Tots ride Contact: Kimberly [email protected] 2013 Season CLINICS December 15/Corral 22 High Point Shows Corral 36 Riding Classes Griffith Park Christmas Ride Contact: Wed @ 9:30am Agoura Equestrian Center For High Point Show info Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 with Allison Miller-Betancourt Contact: Contact: Bob Foster (661) 309-7371 [email protected] Jeanne Wallace (818) 222-2560 [email protected]

All ETI High Point Shows are PAC GYMKHANAS approved. ETI High Point website can Corral 43/Riverside Rancheros be accessed from: Gymkhana Call Nicole (909) 809-0789 www.ETInational.com Page 5 Equestrian Trails, Inc . Equestrian Trails Inc. Coming Events Calendar

December 15/Corral 50 Head’s Up Therapy on Horseback July 13 Potluck & Buckle Series Awards OR RAIN Nancy (818) 848-0870 Invitational Trail Trial DATE for November 10 Show. Contacts: www.headsuptherapy.com Linda Morris (951) -940--0054; Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship July 23 - 27 [email protected] program for disabled riders National Convention (818) 700-2971 www.rideon.org December 15/Corral 86 August 3/Corral 118 Christmas Party Contact: Irving Blank Shadow Hills Riding Club High Point Show (661) 268-0098 [email protected] Therapeutic Riding Program Contact Johnny: (818) 352-2166 September 7/Corral 118 December 22/Corral 22 www.shadowhillsridingclub.org/ High Point Show Christmas Ride/Griffith Park Trail Boss: Paul Jacques Contact: Sharon Team Sorting at Gibson Ranch September 21/Corral 38 Richardson (661) 268-0754 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 5pm, $15 entry High Point Show [email protected] fee Contract: (818) 951-4335 www.gibsonranch.us October 5/Corral 118 December 22/Corral 38 High Point Show Christmas Caroling-Burbank 2014 HIGHLIGHTS October 12/Corral 118 March 16/Corral 20 December 28/Corral 357 High Point Show Trail Trial Month End Ride 10am O'Neill Park T.C. Contact: Terry 949-620-4740 October 12/Corral 35 & 15 March 30/Jr. Ambassador Trail Trial NON-ETI EVENTS Trail Trial

October 26/Corral 54 On-going Event April 6/Corral 118 Trail Trial Shadow Hills Equestrian Center trail ride High Point Show

in Hansen Dam and a ranch style dinner October 26/Corral 38 every Saturday night from 5:00-7:00pm April 13/Corral 54 Halloween Play Day (summer hrs) Reservations: Trail Trial

[email protected] April 25 – 28 November 2 - 8 February 15, 2014 Jim Hester Ride Death Valley Sweetheart Obstacle Challenge CSHA, Region 12, Anaheim Eq. Center Contact: May 4/Corral 118 November 16/Jr. Ambassador Bill Naylor (213) 399-5309 High Point Show High Point Show

AVDR Gymkhana May 4/Corral 138 December 13 Antelope Valley Desert Riders Trail Trial National Christmas Party Contact: Doug

(661) 944-6133 [email protected] May 4/Corral 118 December 22/Corral 22

High Point Show Ho-Ho Ride Carousel Ranch

Therapeutic Riding Program May 18/Corral 38 (661) 268-8010 High Point Show

Dusty’s Riders June 1/Corral 118 Horse program for at-risk kids High Point Show www.dustysriders.org

Hi-Desert Horsemen's Assoc June 1 - 7 Open Horse Shows Contact: Jean Spring Ride (661) 943-6132 [email protected] June 8/Corral 118 Jr. Posse - Mayisha Akbar High Point Show Compton Jr. Posse Youth Eq. (310) 632-1247 www.jrposse.com June 22/Jr. Ambassador High Point Show Page 6 Volume 13, Issue 12

Have old horse calendars & don’t know what to do with them?? RECYCLE THEM! Dusty’s Riders laminates picture with horse anatomy and uses them in the program. Each kid gets to pick out their favorite one to take home so they go through calendars like And the angels CRAZY! Please donate your old (or a new) horse calendar by bringing them to the President’s lunch (Jan. 18), Horse Expo (Feb 7 - 9) or appeared with mail them. Email Sarah for mailing address at tidings of great [email protected]. joy...

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The complete Trail Trial Guide From planning to Set Up to Implementation to Judging and, of course, including . . . How To Win!

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Included with the DVD are entry forms, tally sheets, judges scoring sheets and completed samples

This DVD explains how to interpret Trail Trial rules.

To order mail $23.00 to: ETI National, P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510

Produced by Cynthia Shaheen , for a preview go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=epNGL1pikHo

March 16/Corral 20 July 13 Trail Trial Invitational Trail Trial 2014 March 30/Jr. Ambassador October 12/Corral 35 & 15 Trail Trial Trail Trial Trail April 13/Corral 54 October 26/Corral 54 Trail Trial Trail Trial

May 4/Corral 138 Trials Trail Trial

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Wait! An ETI Membership! The gift that gives all year long!

Contact the ETI office at (818) 698- 6200 for more info.

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Corral 14: Fall Drive Dedicated to Larry Wilburn by Mary Jo Steele

ETI CORRAL 14 WESTERN WAGONS Friday evening the early arrivals shared stories and FALL DRIVE DEDICIATED TO LARRY WILBURN dinner, with a warm breeze drifting across the desert. SEPTEMBER 2013 - FELDER RANCH, LANCASTER, CA. The sound of sprinkler lines watering the hay field next to us was a calming sound and seemed to say all was right This drive was dedicated to our long time Corral member with our world. Looking up and seeing green alfalfa in and good friend Larry Wilburn. Larry was killed doing the middle of September when there is only brown what he loved to do. In addition to enjoying the leisurely everywhere else is a refreshing site and seemed to rejoin pace of driving or riding his mules, Larry loved to ride my senses with nature. We were able to stake our motorcycles - FAST. He was killed in a motorcycle animals in the Felder’s roping arena and felt secure that accident in Arizona this last spring. A good friend of his they could not get out. Well, never take that for arranged for his favorite cake to be made – in New York - granted! Something spooked Larry Jacobs’s team. After and shipped out here for the potluck dinner after the pulling their stakes, they found the OTHER gate that was drive. We will all miss Larry and hope his wife Georgia not closed yet. So the story unfolded as a dark night, will continue to be an active member of our corral. slight breeze and trying to follow hoof prints out across the desert by flashlight. The scrub brush is just high enough to look maybe, sorta, kinda look like an escaped Halflinger! Some of us walked, some drove trucks looking for the escapees. It came down to stopping and listening for where the few dogs in the area were barking. Sue and Kevin, while walking, were able to locate Rusty and Rose. When approached, they seemed to say. “Ok, we had our fun, but can we go home now?” No injuries were incurred, and the horses were staked out in the roping arena with BOTH gates firmly shut. Larry reported that the horses pulled so hard they bent the stakes and ripped the rings out of their hobbles. Good thing something gave before the horses legs did. Rusty and Rose were fit and ready to go the next day, driving along like nothing Larry and Georgia Wilburn in the wagon he built happened. Larry Jacobs started training his new swamper on this drive. Margie Macke, who recently moved here Our hosts for the fall drive were Sheri and Bill Felder. from Madera, passed the swamper test with flying colors They graciously opened there roping arena and while experiencing her first wagon train. surrounding area for our campsite.

If I had to describe the weekend in one word, it would be HOT!

Friday afternoon saw the arrival of Jim and Julie Porter and friends from Onyx. The Porters brought two more wagons with them. Robert McLaughlin drove a single while wife Rose rode as outrider. These folks like to enjoy their wagon time in parades and wagons trains. Joe and Brenda Smith brought their draft mule Ripple. This was Ripple’s first trip away from home, but you would not have known that by the way she acted…Not a ripple in the whole drive. Jim and Julie’s daughter Jessica invited boyfriend Matt Wiley to come on the drive. We hope he enjoyed his experience. Bob Cronk pulled in Larry Jacobs and swamper Margie Macke with Friday with his donkey Dusty. They came from Pahrump Halflinger team, Rusty and Rose (or the escapees) to share our adventure.

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Saturday morning saw the arrival of more wagons. We to get Bob through. Each wagon in turn approached and pulled out about 9am with outriders Katie Christman and eventually crossed the ocean. Linda Elder scouting the way. We went east from 60th street towards a horizon that is so flat is supports the After arriving back at camp, we cared for animals and myth about the world being flat. We saw many desert consumed some electrolytes ourselves since the bushes in yellow and bronze colors that remind us that temperature was in the three digit range. Our potluck is God gives us beauty even at the end of summer. While always delicious, and this time was no exception. rolling along, we were stopped by a pickup that had tracked us down to deliver some late arrivals. Karen Sunday morning Norm fixed his traditional cowboy Johns and her daughter and granddaughters had gotten breakfast and was joined by others who wanted to share lost trying to find our camp but said it was not all bad. their favorites. Jon Mettle brought some very special They ended up on the musical road on the west side of sausage that is an eating delight, in addition to Mara’s Lancaster and were delighted with the experience. As homemade coffee cake. If asked to pick which is the always, Karen and family will make lemonade out of better meal, the pot luck or breakfast, it would be a tie in lemons. Driving past the Van Dam Diary Sudan hay fields my book. gave stark relief to the desert sands. A few outlaw Carol Helyer and Mara Wada along with Jeanne Gordon sprinklers provided a warm up for the trail obstacles that arrived in time for breakfast and saddled up for a ride. were ahead. One of the exciting parts of the drive was Jeanne and Mara ride mammoth jacks. What a sight to when we saw 2,000 Holstein cows stampeding toward us see them under saddle not to mention the patience it over Bandini Mountain! (This description from Wendy takes to train them. Carol rode out first on her white Bailey) Her horse with the donkeys following. They headed for the team of famed water crossing of the prior day explaining it was mules, getting too hot to try for the dairy experience. Everyone being else had used up their energy on Saturday so after a good black and breakfast we cleaned up camp, packed up and said our white like goodbyes hoping to see everyone at the next event. the cows, did not Thanks for reading this and hope you enjoyed it. Until trust that next time – Remember…Speak your mind but ride a fast the fence horse! would hold those Mary Jo Steele cows in. Secretary, Corral 14 Western Wagons It is an awesome sight to see that many Holsteins at a dead run heading towards us. The ground shook and the dust was so bad we were hard put to see the wagon ahead. After Norm serving Larry’s getting clear of the dust cloud, I looked out the side of cake at dinner the wagon and reported to Norm, “Guess everyone is o.k. I don’t see any runaway teams heading for Apple Valley!” It took a while for heartbeats to come back to normal, and after a short pause, we proceeded on to lunch. We enjoyed lunch at a deserted homestead swapping stories and exploring the old buildings. It was sad to see a nice place being ravaged by vandals and reclaimed by the desert…A reminder that we are truly just a blink of an eye in the overall picture.

The drive back was free of any serious trail obstacles until we got to THE WATER!!!! One of the pipes in a hayfield had leaked and created a good sized water crossing that of course to these desert animals looked more like the Pacific Ocean! Bob Cronk was certain Dusty would not approve of trying to swim thru this wide ocean of maybe Getting ready for “Wagons Ho”! three feet across, but Dusty was a hero and did manage Page 11 Equestrian Trails, Inc .

Mules Pack to the Future by Louis Sahagun L.A. Times, October 19, 2013 Mules pack to the future monthlong journey. CALIFORNIA "Yeah," she said with a smile, "I'm riding all the way to 100 of the animals set off on a 240-mile trek to L.A." commemorate the centennial of the Los Angeles The trek began with brays and cheers at the Aqueduct and the beasts of burden used to help aqueduct's main diversion dam, about 10 miles north build it. of the community of Independence, where more than October 19, 2013|Louis Sahagun 100 people gathered to take in the spectacle. Most were associated with Bon's Metabolic Studio or non- LONE PINE, CALIF. — It was billed as a mobile art profits that have received donations from the project designed to enhance appreciation for the Los Annenberg Foundation, where Bon is a trustee. Angeles Aqueduct on its 100th birthday and for the equine forces that helped build it: On Friday, 100 Also on hand were officials from the Los Angeles mules set out on a 240-mile plod from the eastern Department of Water and Power, which granted Sierra to the City of Angels. permission for the mule train to walk alongside the aqueduct system, and a few locals who wanted to see But in a region that is famous for offering pack mule what all the commotion was about. excursions into the alpine wilderness, many residents and merchants in the Owens Valley communities Wearing blue jeans, cowboy boots, a straw hat and straddling U.S. 395 viewed the parade as little more long gray scarves curling in the breeze behind her, Bon than a curiosity. raised eyebrows as she posed for photographers.

"I never did get the point," Kathleen New, president of "Who ... is she supposed to be?" one woman asked. the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, said of the mule "Lauren of Arabia," mused a man standing nearby. train expected to amble through her town Sunday. "I'm not excited about seeing mules -- I've seen millions of A steady pace is essential to ensure that the mules around here." procession -- scheduled to traverse vast sage plains and dozens of cities -- reaches its final destination, the "Maybe it'll attract more attention when it gets down to Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Griffith Park, on Nov. the Los Angeles area," she said. 11. This is a place, after all, that has been steeped in Jennifer Roeser, co-owner of the McGee Creek Pack acrimony over the aqueduct since the early 1900s, Station in Mammoth Lakes, nodded toward the animals when Los Angeles had agents pose as farmers and and smiled. "All these mules come with lots of ranchers to buy up land and water rights in the Owens experience in rough and tough country, and are also Valley. The aqueduct system -- constructed to slake accustomed to city streets and automobile traffic the thirst of the growing metropolis 200 miles to the horns." south -- dried up Owens Lake and drained natural springs that fed fish hatcheries and farmland. Bon has described the mule train as a prelude to another high-profile project: winning permission to Titled "100 Mules Walking the Los Angeles Aqueduct," build a 70-foot wheel that would draw water out of the the project is the brainchild of artist Lauren Bon, Los Angeles River to create a shady retreat for the granddaughter of the late publishing magnate and public north of Chinatown. philanthropist Walter Annenberg. -- Sitting tall in the saddle on a mule named Emma, Bon led the parade of pack animals, wranglers and a [email protected] handful of guest riders as it set out on the first leg of a

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On the centenary of the opening of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, Lauren Bon and the Metabolic Studio will perform "One Hundred Mules Walking the Los Angeles Aqueduct," a commemorative artist action to connect Los Angeles to its water source. This performative parade of 100 mules will traverse the 240 miles of pipelines and canals that bring water from the Eastern Sierras through a gravity-fed system t...o Los Angeles, passing through three counties and nearly 50 communities along the way. Mule power shaped the modern West and was a primary force in constructing the aqueduct, an engineering feat that took only seven years to complete despite the rough terrain.

The parade will take nearly a month, with public events planned in Bishop, Manzanar, the Owens Dry Lake Bed, Pine Canyon, Neenach, The Cascades, Hansen Dam, and Griffith Park. It will culminate in a Veterans Day Parade down Western Avenue in Glendale to welcome the mules into the City of Los Angeles on November 11, 2013, followed by a ceremony at the Equidome to celebrate our country’s equine labor force—the mule. (Info from 100 Hundred Mules Facebook page)

Photo: Ranger Albert Torres One Hundred Mules Walking the Los Angeles Aqueduct

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Photo: Ranger Albert Torres

Photo: Lisa Fisher

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…should always be on your mind! Remember… It’s ALWAYS FIRE Season & Earthquake Season in Southern California

“What Do I Do With My Horse in Fire, Flood and/or Earthquake?”

It is now available to anyone …everyone…on line through the ETI Join ETI Today! national website at www.etinational.com. Tell all your Want to be a new member? friends where to find this treasured Become part of an equine organization that covers all tool. It’s FREE! You are also disciplines & has TONS of fun. welcome to add this item to be downloaded on other club or Family atmosphere with events for equestrian organization’s websites. all ages! Or you can print as many copies as Call the ETI office for a Corral contact you wish for yourself and your person or check out the Corral News to friends. find a corral that suits your needs. Page 15 Equestrian Trails, Inc .

7 Things to Teach Your Trail Horse by Dee McVicker February 2013 Issue #425 Make the most of your trail outing this season spend time building any by revisiting a few basic training exercises horse’s confidence. Trail now. challenge competitions and Tips 1 through 4 can be found in the ETI play days are great for November issue on pages 40 and 41. desensitizing the horse and exposing him to new stimuli in 5. Teach your horse to: a controlled setting. In Overcome his flight addition, Woods suggests establishing a relaxation instinct. One day you’ll cue, such as a pat on your horse’s withers or a slight be ambling along the trail lift of one rein as a “Come back to me” or “It’s OK” and, in the blink of an eye, cue as one more measure of control should your you’ll come across a bear horse’s world turn upside down while ambling down or deer or, more likely, a the trail. bush with fangs. Your horse’s split-second 6. Teach your horse to: Maintain his reaction should be to stop, independence from other horses. If your horse not bolt, and to wait for is friendly with his herdmates, that’s fine. But if he’s your cue. “If I can wriggle glued to the tail of the horse in front of him, that’s the rein, and his ear comes around as if to say, ‘Yes, I’m here,’ that’s good. But if I try to wriggle my rein or touch him with my leg and he doesn’t move, that’s not good,” says Field, explaining that a refusal to move is almost as bad as a bolt---and, in fact, is a precursor to a bolt. “Anybody who has started young horses knows that the longer the horse takes to take his first step, the more he is going to come apart not. Likewise, if one horse in the group trots, your when he does because he’s stored up energy,” he horse shouldn’t have to trot, too. explains. Seemingly little issues like these can become Of course you can’t expect that your trail horse will dangerous quickly if you’re separated from the group never spook, but you’ll want to teach him not to for any reason or if one horse bolts or starts acting overreact when he does. “He is going to spook at out and your horse follows suit. “So often these some time, so the question is how big is his reaction horses live in small spaces, and they’re not used to and how long is it going to be before he’s OK with horses coming and going. If their riders don’t it?” says Field. Simple observation can tell you a lot fundamentally have the leadership to keep these about how a horse reacts to new stimuli. Is he horses with them, they lose control,” says Field. explosive without warning? Or does he take things in stride? Does he get worked up slowly and remain in To find out where your horse falls on the a heightened state of alert for a long period? Or herd-bound spectrum, both trainers suggest does he snort, approach the object of concern and watching him interact with his herd or taking him return to a more relaxed state within no time? out for a ride alone. Does he call out to other horses or balk when leaving the property alone? Does he Easygoing horses who quickly recover from surprises feed off the energy of other horses in the pasture? make the best mounts for trail riding. But it’s wise to Does he readily back down when challenged by the herd? Or is he overly bossy? Page 16 Volume 13, Issue 12

An insecure horse is more likely to be herd-bound horse’s zone of comfort around a familiar trailhead than a more confident one, but aggressive horses or arena to help him gain confidence and adjust to also exhibit a related behavior---a tendency to be new environments. bossy or pushy toward other horses, according to Woods. There’s one last thing you’ll want your trail horse to have, but it’s not something you teach with lessons He suggests exercises such as gradually lengthening or exercises: It’s a good attitude. A good attitude the distance between you and other riders and trumps all other desirable characteristics in a trail keeping the horse’s attention on you at all times, horse simply because with the right attitude, he is which is at the heart of all herd-bound issues. “The more inclined to load willingly, get along with other reason he’s looking to other horses is because he horses, and keep his cool during times of doesn’t trust you, and that’s the number-one thing excitement and uncertainty. you need to develop in a good trail horse,” says Woods. A good attitude means he’s confident in his abilities as a trail horse and he’s enjoying the ride to the 7. Teach your horse to: Head out as eagerly as extent that any horse can. he heads home. A good trail horse has to be able to go anywhere without No doubt, your horse has already let you know his issue. He won’t jig, grow feelings on the matter. If he’s difficult to catch, balks anxious, or bolt for the or pins his ears at the merest suggestion that you’ll barn at the first sign you’re be saddling up for a trail ride, he could be telling you turning for home. he doesn’t like his job and it might be time to reconsider his trail prospects. But if he nickers to Barn-sour horses typically you when you hook up the trailer, greets you at the lack confidence and have gate, and practically puts on his halter himself when many of the same you go to catch him, you can be fairly certain he tendencies as the herd- likes to trail ride. bound horse, and they may even be attached to A trail horse with this kind of attitude is worth his their herdmates as well as to familiar surroundings. weight in gold.

Horses who are more curious by nature or have been exposed to different environments early on are more likely to adjust to the novelty of trail riding, while habitually barn-sour horses are more predisposed to be anxious in new settings and situations, according to Field. He says that many horses fall somewhere between these two extremes and simply need more exposure to new and different surroundings before they make confident mounts.

“A lot of horses live in 10- by 10-foot pens, and suddenly they’re put out on the side of a mountain somewhere with little or no preparation whatsoever. Photos: You have to be willing to prepare them for trail #1 - oneinabillionconsulting.blogspot.com; #2 - riding like you would any other activity,” says Field, goldenhills.com; #3 - horseclicks.com; #4 - who advises ponying a young horse with a more sundancetrail.com experienced, confident horse when possible.

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It never hurts to start early to get the new horse ready to wear his Santa hat! The photo was taken in August. Morgan/cross sport horse, Ollie, and Susie Figley. Corral 88. Do you have a photo you’d like to share? To submit, please send photo and credit info to [email protected].

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The rangers would like to get all missing and damaged trail signage fixed. So, anytime you are out riding or hiking in the Angeles National forest and notice missing or damaged trail signs or locations where signage is needed, please let Dennis Merkel, CPRP, FPO, know by either emailing ([email protected]) or calling (818 899-1900, Ext 229) him. Also, per Randy Hammock, “taking a photo with your cell phone with geotagging turned on will not only show the sign but will also contain location where the photo was taken. This will reduce any misunderstanding.” Thanks for your help!

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Chris Crane and her mare Poco at Corral 65's arena challenge in November. Photo taken and submitted by Margaret Scott of Shot In Time.

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Members Weigh In What do you want Santa to bring? Hoping that Santa will bring me a pair harness for Ziggy n Christopher, my darling miniature horses, father n son. Susie Figley, Corral 88 What did your horse teach you this year?

"I have a very reactive mare that needed me to actually "be" with her in order for us to connect. She taught me to be still and in the moment with her instead of always thinking about other stuff and being in a hurry. When I'm able to do this she is really with me. When I'm not, she'll let me know, and she's not subtle about it. I find that I can use this ability to be quiet and in the moment with people as well as horses and it helps me to be a better listener." Carolyn McIntyre, Corral 83

My horses taught me to be grateful for their kindness this year...To my friends, my self and to strangers, two and four legged. Winged, or with hair. I am reminded daily to be truly thankful! Susie Figley, Corral 88

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Bonelli MAU Corral 2 www.BonelliMAU.org Pasadena/San Gabriel/Altadena Mounted Assistance Unit Pres. Thomas Lockhart (626) 644-4112

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 Corral 6 and Recreation and is based out of Whittier Narrows Windville Riders Regional Park. Check the WNMAU web site for up to date Riverside/Norco/Mira Loma/Corona/Jurupa Valley information on the next meeting. Meetings are held the Pres. Michael Frederick first Thursday of each month. Our December meeting will (951) 688-3122 be a dinner meeting and a chance to celebrate the www.eticorral6.info holidays. We finished our Fall Training and Certification last month Corral 8 and now have two new certified MAU members: Klaus Rolling Hills Estates/Rancho Palos Verdes Packman and Joe Miraya. We welcome both of them to Pres. Dan Wallace the Unit and look forward to their participation. (310) 530-5618 www.eticorral8.com It seems like we just finished one fishing event at the park and here we go with Fishing with Santa in December. Corral 9 This is a very popular event for the Park. Littlerock Trail Blazers Pres. Ray Drasher Sharon Chandler, Karen Thompson and I will be going to (661) 944-4359 San Juan Capistrano shortly to obtain our IDs for LART www.eticorral9.org (Large Animal Response Team) after we completed the mandatory classroom training and practical test. I hope Corral 10 more of our unit will be able to take this training in the Lakeview Terrace future. Pres. Pam Miller Mitchell One last note, the County of Los Angeles has been looking (818) 262-2846 for a new concessionaire for the Whittier Narrows www.freewebs.com/lvteticorral Equestrian Center as the current contract ends early next year. As I understand it, they are looking for someone to Corral 12 operate it for a period of two to three years while the Sylmar Vista Del Valle County makes major facility improvements. Also, the Pres. Patty Hug facility improvements at Horseman’s Park are nearing (818) 367-2056 completion which is good news for horsemen. www.eticorral12.com

For current information on the WNMAU, go to Corral 12’s recent driving playday was blessed with www.WNMAU.com. beautiful weather and lots of friendly driving participants Bill Naylor, WNMAU Secretary who made it so fun to work this event. Ya gotta love [email protected] driving people! The day before, it looked iffy whether Page 24 we’d even be able to have it because Sylmar actually got Volume 13, Issue 12 rain, but it seemed to be exactly the right amount to firm calendars!!! up the driving surface in the new driving arena at Stetson Ranch Equestrian Park. Marshall Canyon MAU is actively looking for new members. We train at the Fred Palmer Equestrian Center Corral 12’s holiday party will be at Dave & Diane Riniker’s in Marshall Canyon, plus we have many beautiful, tree- house in Sylmar on December 7. covered trails to ride. For information, please contact Darlene McGrady at (909) 592-6477 or email at We normally join Corral 20 for their HoHo Ride, but their [email protected]. ride isn’t a trail ride this year. We decided to ride out of Gabrielino at 10:00am on Sunday, December 8, and do If you would like to join our group or visit us, we meet the the Doc Larsen loop up over the mountain to Tujunga first Monday of each month at the Bonelli Park Conference wash and back to Gabrielino (or in reverse). Depending Center in the campground at 7:00pm. on who attends, we might eat lunch back at the rigs or at Angeles Golf Course. Thank you, Julie Sandona We have no general meeting in December, so the next general meeting will be next year on Tuesday, January 14. Corral 20 The photo is my favorite lucky shot from the recent 52nd Shadow Hills Rough Riders Annual ETI Death Valley Pres. Becky Borquez R i d e i n e a r l y (818) 352-3634 November. The baby www.eticorral20.com was so darned cute! I saw 10 wild burros this Corral 21 (Formerly 69) t r i p , i n c l u d i n g 2 Newhall Trail Riders babies. It was so Castaic/Canyon Country exciting and unusual to Pres. Kit Duarte see so many of these shy (661) 252-9229 beasties. www.corral21.org

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San Fernando Valley Riders Corral 14 Pres. Sharon Richardson Western Wagons Mojave (661) 268-0754 Pres. Norm Noftsier www.Corral22.com (661) 270-1161 We received a commendation from Michael Antonovich for Corral 15 our assistance at the 2013 Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride. Mashall Canyon MAU Thank you to our members that volunteered their help. San Dimas/LaVerne area Pres. Darlene McGrady We had two great rides this month: (909) 592-6477 marshallcanyonmau.com

Marshall Canyon MAU wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will be having our Christmas party on December 6 at Casa del Rey in San Dimas and continuing our patrol rides in December in Marshall Canyon. We are constantly reminding all bicycle riders to yield to horses and hikers, and they are very receptive The Mt. Pinos ride was full of high adventure, gorgeous and respectful to us. scenery and wonderful camaraderie by all who rode with Tiffany Bailey and Paul Anderson in Frazier Park for the MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Next year’s annual fundraiser will Wine and Cheese Ride. The skies were brilliant blue, not be April 4 - 6 at the Fred Palmer Equestrian Center, and a cloud to be seen, and a light breeze greeted us as we the rainout date will be April 11 - 13, so mark your Page 25 Equestrian Trails, Inc . prepared to saddle up. Our little group headed out along December 14 is our Annual Christmas Party. This party is well groomed trails overlooking breathtaking vistas open to all full members and their guests. stretching out for miles. The path soon dropped down along the side of a mountain and out of the cool wind, December 22 is our Christmas Ride. This will be our 45th with amazing views at every switchback, as we worked Annual Christmas Ride open to adults only. our way through groves of huge old pine trees with gigantic twisted branches reaching almost to the ground. If you would like more information about our Corral or our Tiffany and Paul led us to Sheep Camp where we tied our upcoming rides, please visit our website horses and set up our wine and cheese feast, complete www.corral22.com. Flyers for our rides can be found on with a serving table! Everyone was impressed by the the website. spread of different cheeses, meats and wines and appreciated the warmth of the sun in this beautiful, Ivy Murillo protected glen. Special thanks again to Tiffany and Paul for being the best guides/hosts!!!!! Corral 34 La Tuna Canyon Pres. Jeanette Provolt (818) 951-2360

Corral 35 Oak Canyon Riding Club Glendora Pres. Dottie Hilliard (626) 335-7112

In the flurry of the Season, Corral 35 kicked up some drifts of their own with a very informative and entertaining program presented by our own Corral 35 member, Dr. Mike Peralez, DVM. At our November Board of Directors and Membership Meeting, we were privileged to have Dr. The Malibu Creek State Park ride led by Paul Jacques Mike as our featured speaker. His presentation on Equine (Polo Paul) was beautiful! Paul was joined by Pam, Paula, Immunization and Vaccinations was a highlight of this past Rachel, Walt and Cheri from Norco and Palos Verde areas. year of Wednesday night meeting programs. We will take The skies were absolutely clear as we began our ascent this opportunity to publicly express our thanks to Dr. Mike into the Santa Monica Mountains along narrow, winding for all of his work and time in preparing this program. It trails with heavy brush and lots of tree. The rest of the was great! ride took us up and down steep, rocky terrain, through winding, tree-lined trails and across rolling, grassy hills, Preceding Dr. Peralez, our meeting agenda included an crossing Mulholland Drive two more times before we took exchange of ideas and plans for the coming year and the a detour down a valley to the set for the TV show MASH, nomination and election of new officers for the next event which still had a couple of the old vehicles and the famous filled year. However, we have one exciting event to sign post with all the different directions to far off places. participate in this year, and that is the Annual Glendora Before we reached the trailers, we rode into the western Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, December 14. All set for Paramount and cruised through the dirt streets and members are invited to join in and ride their horse, walk old wooden buildings which are still used for TV and film. their horse, pony a horse, walk the route with their dogs Thank you Paul for a wonderful ride! or without dogs, and drive a tractor or wagon. Dress is festive riding wear. Tie a bow or bell on your horse and November 21 is our General Meeting and will be held at Mi have fun. Step off is 9:00 from our staging area at the Casitas in Sunland. corner of Bennett and Glendora Avenues. Call me for more information at (626) 335-7112 or email me at November 24 is the Simi Valley Ride led by Tom Smart. [email protected]. This will be a 5 hour ride through Challenger Park and the Punch Bowl trail overlooking Simi Valley. There will be Have a wonder filled and Blessed Holiday Season and Ride moderate inclines/declines. Horses should be in shape. On!

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Corral 36 hours of both volunteer and paid labor is required each Mountain Ridge Riders season. Some of you may not know that Jeanne Wallace Agoura/Calabasas/Malibu/Monte Nido has headed up the trail maintenance for years and works Pres. Holly Kessler tirelessly to keep the creek crossings and path ways (818) 225-0569 passable by dog walkers, hikers, runners and horse riders. She organizes crews and collects funds to stay on top of THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Have you made your the never ending growth of foliage and erosion that reservation for our 2013 HOLIDAY PARTY on Tuesday creeps up each year. There are a number of neighbors December 3rd? Door Prizes & Auction items who dutifully give money to pay for this work regularly. They deserve a big thank you, but I want to broaden the Offering for Auction from The Nature of Wildworks scope. Outreach program for your family, friends, school, or organization. We bring the animals to you! Meet some Over the years, volunteers for trail clearing have dwindled animals you might see in your own backyard or from to the rare few who are dedicated to our trail exotic lands. Includes small Hootie-kin stuffed owl. Many system. Paying for a crew has become the more effective other wonderful donations for Door Prizes. way to tackle this task. In order to keep our trails open, they need continuous work. Jeanne just used the last of This is my last President’s Message – the very her funds to clear the trail from Will Smiths Gate along the last! Though I will remain on the Board of Directors and Cold Creek Trail. It will take 1 to 2 more days to complete continue to help with all the Corral business, at least I the loop and funds are depleted. A crew of five for one won’t have our editor nagging me anymore. full day costs $550. Whether you walk the trails or not, they are a valuable part of our neighborhood. I am It is my pleasure to announce the members of our Board hoping to stir the pot and get some new donors to help of Directors for 2014: President, Vikki Siemons; Vice keep this asset viable. Please drop off any donation to President, Susan Carr; Secretary, Catherine Keith; and our Jeanne Wallace at 1710 Cold Canyon Rd. Her home Treasurer, Jeff Davidson, continues this critical job of phone is (818) 222-2560 if you have any questions. The taking care of our finances. Also returning to the Board more we can collect the more trails we can keep clear. are Debbie DiMascio, Nona Green, the team of Kimberly & Derek Gustafson, and me, Holly Kessler. Our newly Thanks to Jeanne for heading this elected and newest neighbor is up. Heather Faucher. Sincerely, Heather and her husband, Tom, Sherry DaSilva moved to Monte Nido mid-July with their son, Brice, who is in HAS YOUR HORSETRAILER BEEN SERVICED IN THE high school. Their elder son, LAST 6 MONTHS? Max is away at college. An avid FIRE SEASON IS STILL UPON US! BUT…You may want to trail rider, Heather and her be certain that your horse trailer is in top working order – Palomino Paint Quarter Horse service it just after we’ve had a good rainfall. Be sure to mare, Cloud, are out on the trails not only have a thorough SAFETY check, but also check almost daily. Heather also wheel bearings, brakes, electrical connections, and t e a c h e s y o g a i n t h e TIRES. Tires on horse trailers wear on the side walls, not neighborhood. Heather Faucher and Cloud. necessarily on the tread. If the sidewalls are cracked, you Photo by Stephanie Abronson may need to replace your tires. Be sure to protect your tires from sun damage, too. The undercarriage of your I also wish to welcome our new ETI Area 6 Representative trailer must also be examined, plus all clamps, bolts and Ivy Murillo, a member of ETI Corral 22. welds holding your hitch to your tow vehicle.

Holly Kessler, After our first good rain is a good time to do this 2012-2013 President, ETI Corral 36 important maintenance on your horse trailer and tow vehicle. Local Trails –2013 - Monte Nido Trails Fund

Monte Nido is unique in many ways; one of our special qualities is our network of trails available to all our neighbors. In order to keep those tails useable, many Page 27 Equestrian Trails, Inc .

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS MOUNTED and watch training with or without your horse so you can VOLUNTEER PATROL see what it's all about!

Do you love trail riding in our local parks? Do you want to You can visit our web site at: http://samo-vip.org/. improve your trail skills and knowledge about our beautiful Please contact Debbie DiMascio if you have any questions, Santa Monica Mountains? National Recreation Area? Do and I will do my best to answer them or direct you to the you have access to a right person. [email protected] truck and trailer to transport your horse? PIERCE COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER If you said YES to these questions or have Team Penning & Ranch Sorting friends or family mem- Nov. 9 & 10 bers that would, please let them know about the Santa Monica Mountains Mounted Volunteer Patrol.

Why not start your New Year in 2014 with something that is enjoyable, educational, and a great opportunity to give something back by helping park visitors and our Park Rangers (who need us as extra eyes and ears out there)? We are a group of dedicated equestrians that ride and Working cattle above. 2 guys hard at work prepping the patrol all of the parklands in the SMMNRA. We are affili- arenas – Tom Webb on the tractor & Ron Wechsler driving ated with State Parks, National Parks, and the MRCA the Pierce water truck. (Mountains, Recreation and Conservation Author- It was great ity). You are required to qualify with your horse once to see the every 12 months and must attend a minimum of 3 train- parking areas ings + 1 approval/qualification per year. There are train- full of rigs ings offered once each month so it is very easy to attend hauling in just 3 of them (with your horse). You are asked to patrol horses & 80 hours a year + at least 20 hours of training. That's cattle. We’ve only about 8 hours a month. been waiting The Mounted Patrol trains at Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park (an NPS site) where we have a large arena to ride in. Trainings consist of mounted drill/formation work, improvement of riding skills and basic horse training a long skills, desensitization to objects, self-defense from horse- time for back, and scenario practice. We are taught by an this to excellent instructor who is a retired Ventura Co. Mounted happen Sheriff. This is a GREAT opportunity to learn and educate on a yourself and your horse and get to know our amazing regular parklands - all at no cost to you. basis Photos by Stephanie Abronson In the beginning, there is some classroom training to learn the policies of State Parks, NPS, and MRCA. You will be Equine Studies Classes - L.A. Pierce College offers trained to use the park service radios (which are required horse husbandry & riding classes. Sign up for spring when patrolling), and you will be issued a uniform to wear classes. Don’t forget the extension riding classes. when patrolling. You must stay current in CPR and First Schedule Info: (818) 719-6404 OR to get an application Aid by renewing your certification every 2 years. and apply.

Our training schedule will be in place soon for 2014. We Contact: Pierce College - (818) 719-6401; or go to typically meet on the first weekend of each month. Come www.piercecollege.edu/schedules. Equine Science classes, contact Paddy Warner (818) 710-4253. Leave a message. Page 28 Volume 13, Issue 12

Pierce Extension Program also had two combined Western English shows.

Riding classes scheduled for spring. For details, call We are excited to announce that our membership has (818) 719-6425 www.extension.piercecollege.edu. dramatically increased in 2013, with more than 150% increase in membership since the first quarter of the HORSEBACK RIDING-BEGINNING (16 yrs. & up) A year!! fundamental class in English & Western riding designed to teach horseback riding to students with little or no The Conejo Riders Drill team has a new Drillmaster, previous experience. Instructor: Rod Bergen Andrea Caldwell, who has previously run drill team and has many years of experience with drill and many other HORSEBACK RIDING-BEGINNING II (16 yrs. & up) equine disciplines. We have also added many new Drill Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Beginning I team members including Sarah McQuaid, Christine Horseback riding class at McQuaid, Eva Bogaardt, Sareet Foster, Galadriel Campero, Pierce College within the last Andrei Thorne, in addition to returning members including three years and approval of Anastasia Park vonSimun, Aubree Conklin, Kimmie Maglos, the instructor. Instructor: Rod and Michaela Crispin. We welcome additional members. Bergen. If you are interested, please come out to a practice on Tuesday nights at the Conejo Creek Equestrian Park at 6 HORSEBACK RIDING – to warm up, and practice at 6:30. CONTINUING (16 yrs. & up) Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Beginning I Drill team was excited to perform at the Arabian Horse Horseback riding class at Pierce College within the last 3 Show Association Conejo Valley chapter’s Halloween years and approval of the instructor. Instructor: Rod exhibitor show in Simi Valley. We presented the colors Bergen. and demonstrating a drill. Thanks Aubree Conklin for getting all the music together! BEGINNING RIDING CLASS This class is for anyone wanting to learn how to handle and ride a horse. You will On October 12, our Drill Team performed the Presentation learn from the ground up how to catch, halter, lead, of the Colors and a Drill for the reopening and groom, tack and untack, steer, stop, and back a horse. rededication of the Santa Rosa Park equestrian center. Instructor: Betina Loudermilk. Two nice photos were published in the Ventura County Star Sunday Edition! In addition, three young ladies from CONTINUING RIDING CLASS This class is for anyone Corral 37 wowed the crowd with their gymkhana who has taken any of the horseback riding classes at demonstration. Thank you Christine McQuaid for Pierce College. The class will progress your knowledge providing the students, setting up the arena, providing the further in horse handling and riding skills. Instructor: horses, and running the demonstration! Betina Loudermilk.

MOUNTED DRILL TEAM An introductory class that will teach riders with some riding skill, how to ride in drill formation and learn the skills necessary to perform a mounted drill. Prerequisite: Must have taken either LAPC class section #621 or Rod Bergen’s community riding class. Instructor: Betina Loudermilk.

Stephanie Abronson

Corral 37 Conejo Riders, Thousand Oaks Pres. Barbara Kloster (805) 499-4970 www.eti37.org

Fall is in the air! We had our first real rains and we are excited. We had a few busy months! In September, we had a well attended Jumping Clinic. Our Gymkhana series Day of the Horse Drill Team continued with one in October and one in November! We Page 29 Equestrian Trails, Inc .

Walk/Trot 12-17 Champion - Bleu Stroud on Zoom Zoom Zippo Res Champ - Stella Golden on Zippin N Holy

Walk/Trot 18 & Over ATR Champion - Miki Greslie-Christ on Once A Pawnee Time Res Champ - Jill Richardson on Jackpot

Western Open Champion - Tracy Opp on Mr Lean and Go Res Champ - Hannah Nandor on Liberty Belle

Western 14 & Under Champion - Hannah Nandor on Liberty Belle Res Champ - Makayla Cozatt on Bellas Blue Cloud

Western 15 & Over ATR Champion - Caitlan Mongiello on Cajun Res Champ - Lynne Tepper on Bigfoot

For the November 3 show, our last Red Hat Cowgirl show of the year: Santa Rosa Park Rededication Walk/Trot 11 & Under Sharyn Henry says: “The show in September was such a Champion - Taylor VonLanken and Sassys Sni success because of the people that helped at the show! Res Champ - Isabella Loza and Shania Twang Without our volunteers, it wouldn't be possible as one person can only do so much!!! A heartfelt thank you to Walk/Trot 12-17 JT, Aaron, Brandon, Marie, Tracy, Christine, Sarah, Annie, Champion - Anna Levine and Three D Vision Raina, Anastasia, Alexandria, Galadrial, Tiffany and Ken.” Res Champ - bleu Stroud and Zoom Zoom Zippo

A huge thank you to our judges, Mark Stinson and Lisa Walk/Trot 18 & Over ATR Hehr. Both of them were fantastic with the participants Champion - Miki Greslie-Christ and Once A Pawnee Time... and a treat to work with! Res Champ - Lynne Tepper and Bigfoot

Here are the day-end highpoint results…. English 14 & Under Champion - Shelby Joice and No Way Jose English Open Res Champ - Cathryn Feezer and Huey Hubertson Champion - Angela LoCasio on Upon My Side

Res Champ - Miki Greslie-Christ on DM Night Cinderella English 15 & Over ATR

Champion - Juliet Lowrie and Designated Pretty English 14 & Under Res Champ - Kaelyn Feistal and Paint Me Paizley Champion - Cate Feezor on Huey Hubertson

Res Champ - Sophia Michelson on Annie English OPEN

Champion - Angie LoCasio and Bam Bam I am English 15 & Over ATR Res Champ - Miki Greslie-Christ and DM Night Cinderella Champion - Madelyn Harmon on Rondee

Res Champ - Kaelyn Feistel on Paint Me Paizley Western 14 & Under

Champion - Makayla Cozatt and Bellas Blue Cloud Walk/Trot 11 & Under Res Champ - Hannah Nandor and Liberty Belle Champion - Taylor Von Lanken on Snip

Res Champ - Katie Cook on MJG Gun & Hollywood Western 15 & Over ATR

Champion - Caitlan Mongiello and Cajun Res Champ - Jacob Sipos and Maverick

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Western OPEN TRAIL NEWS Champion - Tracy Opp and Mr Lean & Go Res Champ - Makayla Cozatt and Bellas Blue Cloud At a recent meeting of the Park Resource Board, it was announced that the next phase of DWP construction and tunneling project will begin in December 2013. Work is progressing nicely on the watering system and other arena improvements. Thanks, CRPD!! DWP will be tunneling a sewer line that will begin under Martinez Arena parking area, will pass under Tunnel 9 Ann, Simun, PsyD (the tunnel as you enter the park itself) and proceed

under Travel Town. DWP says that the tunneling machine Corral 38 will be very deep underground and should produce no Griffith Park Equestrians vibrations on the surface of the trail. Burbank/Glendale Pres. Diana Hoch The Headworks tanks are to be completed in November (818) 841-6422 2014. They will hold Silverlake Reservoir and Ivanhoe www.corral38eti.com Reservoir.

MERRY CHRISTMAS There has been rumor of a Chromium 6 contamination at Headworks, but I am assured that this issue has been Sunday, December 1 is our next date for Corral 38s’ cleared by the California Dept. of Health. Christmas High Point Horse Show, the last of the year. There is no rain date. The judge for our December show We had a great Halloween Costume contest and Playday is Nancy Harvey, with Ted Lange judging the trail at Martinez this year. Enjoy the photos. classes in the grove next to Martinez Arena. In this show, we will kick off with Western classes in the morning in the main arena. There will be trail classes held in the grove from 10am till 2pm. English classes will be held in the afternoon. There will be jumping classes. To avoid confusion or miss a class, exhibitors should check the progress of the Western classes the day of the show. The contact phone number to check will be on the premium.

To speed up the running of the classes, Corral 38 is limiting the tack change time to one minute. Entrants requesting a tack change will need to have the tack at the ring, rather than taking the horse back to the trailer. When we have very large classes, we’ll bring in the next class to line up while the last of the judging of the current class is taking place center ring. Hopefully this will give greater efficiency to both the riders and the running of the show itself. For further information and pre-entries, go to our spiffy website at www.Eticorral38.com. Corral 38 prides itself on running an organized show, with excellent judges, neat ribbons and awards and homemade food by Harriet’s Cowgirl Up Cafe. Come and participate for a good day showing your horses.

********************* Our Christmas Caroling Ride will be held on Sunday, December 22. 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 Lynn Brown canned or packaged food to collect for Burbank Temporary Aid. Page 31 Equestrian Trails, Inc .

Corral 43 their horses had fun bobbing for apples. It was a lot of Tri Valley Riders hard work for such a poor turnout. Lynn Leonard did a Nuevo/Riverside/Norco/Hemet great job picking the trail and marking the route. We had Pres. Ingrid Clare 30 riders and some of those were schooling. At the end (951) 789-2740 of the day, we only made $100.00. That was too much work for so little money. Hi, riders. November’s trail ride was on the 10th with Marilyn Ruzicka leading the ride from Park to Park in Chatsworth. We had Well, the 2013 gymkhana season is officially in the books, eight riders that showed up for a beautiful two hour ride and I believe it was one of our best years yet. The all- over the mountains to Oak Park. We all had a very nice barrels November show was full of excitement and a time in perfect weather. sense of accomplishment for everyone involved as we celebrated the end to our season. This year, we've Our Christmas party will be held again at Rancho San welcomed back families and members from past years, Antonio Boys Home at 21000 Plummer in Chatsworth on gained new individuals and families to our club, and December 6. We will be doing our “steal a gift” watched as riders and their horses improved as a team. exchange. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year so successful, and we hope to see you all back in February. If you have any questions, please call Diane at (805) 581- For the first time ever, Tri-Valley Riders will participate in 0560. the City of Perris annual Christmas parade December 14. We welcome all of you to participate. We will have both a Cindy Strauss float to ride on or you can ride horseback. This is a great way to become more involved with our local Corral 57 community! We will have our year-end awards banquet Sespe Riders, Ojai Sunday, January 26 with details coming in emails soon. If Pres. Anne Carnathan you haven't already, be sure to join our Facebook group (805) 646-9788 for announcements both to and from other riders and www.etiCorral57.org board members. I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and remember horses are family too, so Corral 57 finished off their last show of the season with a make sure to give them extra holiday treats. :) resounding success! It was a beautiful day, and both horses and riders were in good spirits. Corral 57 is still Nicole selling raffle tickets at $10.00 as we will give away two brand new western saddles with breastplates and head Corral 50 stalls included with each beautiful saddle. We are calling our raffle “Saddles for Sand” as we are raising funds to Gavilan Giddy-ups! put new sand in our show arena. Perris/Riverside Pres. Linda Morris Many of our Corral 57 want a new western Saddle from (951) 940-0054 Santa, and of course, lots of goodies for their four legged www.eticorral50.com best friend.

Corral 54 One Corral 57 rider stated that she learned from her horse Rocky Hill Riders, Chatsworth to live life more simply and to eat more grains and Pres. Mary Kaufman veggies. Hopefully Santa likes Zucchini bread with his (818) 326-5772 milk. :) www.etiCorral54.com Shannon Bowman Happy holidays to all. It seems like they are all coming at warp speed. Corral 65 Kern Equestrian Riders, Bakersfield On October 27, we had our annual Fall Trail Trials in Pres. Helen Ordway Chatsworth. It was a beautiful day with no wind and (661) 201-8152 sunny. The few riders that came had a great time, and Corral 65 held its first Arena Trail Challenge on November Page 32 17, 2013. It was a great day with good time had by all. Volume 13, Issue 12

At the time of this deadline, information & pictures were Corral 77 not available to me, so be looking for a complete article Saugus Saddle Club with a list of winners & pictures in the January ETI Saugus/Castaic/Valencia newsletter. Pres. Liz Ekeberg (661) 297-7669 Michelle Kern Corral 83 Corral 66 Tehachapi Mountain Riders Route 66 Riders, Barstow/Hinkley Tehachapi Pres. Beth Uzonyi Pres. Carolyn McIntyre (760) 255-4767 (661) 822-9533

October 19 was our annual Peggy Sues charity ride. We November’s lunch ride was an easy stroll around the golf had 12 riders and more for lunch. The weather was beau- course at Stallion Springs. We parked our rigs next to tiful. With a little help from Jean Bredelis, 7 year old Drew P-Dubbs restaurant and came back for lunch about two Mansfield made it on his first Peggy Sues ride. The grand hours later where we were greeted by at least as many total collected on this charity ride for the Barstow Humane non-riders for lunch. Society was $800. Congratulations, and good job everyone! Unfortunately, the Last Chance Canyon ride on November 21, which was supposed to be our last chance for good November 2 was the last trail ride of the year held at weather before winter set in, did not turn out to be so Copper City Road, north of Barstow. The weather was pleasant. Six riders set out from Tehachapi in the rain beautiful, and our trail boss Alvin Atsye, riding his new that morning firmly believing that it would be dry down horse Aspen, took everyone on a new trail which everyone the hill, as it usually is in the desert locations. However, just loved. Thank you, Alvin, for scouting out a new after riding out under beautiful skies and stopping for scenic trail. Ward Blackwell won the ride prize which was lunch after a couple of hours, the ride back was a Ride for Free pass for the next trail ride. accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail! Riders had to load their horses with hail pounding on the roofs of their At our November general meeting, we conducted elections trailers. These were not wimpy trail riders, and my hat for officers for the 2014 year. The same board was voted goes off to them for attempting this ride! in with the exception of the Treasurer, which is now Cindy Franey. Thank you, Cindy, for filling in the rest of 2013 Barry and Sheri Leslie and Linda and Joe Wells have for Star Ott. installed a second hitching rail at the Horsethief Golf Course restaurant and a third rail is on order. This December 10 will be our Christmas Party and end of year provides us with another place to stop off for lunch during awards presentation at the Idle Spurs Steakhouse in our rides, and it appears that Corral 83 really likes to get Barstow at 6pm. We will be collecting money and dinner together to eat. The best part about this location is that it selections up through December 6. The dinner will be $16 is along the route of our most popular Stallion Springs per person. Contact me if you want to make a reservation trails. at (760) 255-4767. See you at the party! I look forward to seeing Corral 83 at our holiday potluck at Beth Uzonyi/President my place on December 3. Happy Holidays everyone and [email protected] may we be blessed with rain but not on our ride days! Corral 70 Carolyn McIntyre Cross Road Riders President, Corral 83 Lucerne/Apple Valley Michelle Williams (760) 265-5075 Sue Purbaugh (760) 953-8556

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Corral 86 bite of pie before I heard Santa’s sleigh bells jingling Vasquez Vaqueros overhead! Dear Rudolph, can you and the team fly one Aqua Dulce/Canyon Country/Acton more lap around up there in the night sky before landing Pres. Irving Blank on my roof? There’s so much to do! (661) 268-0098 www.eti86.com But true to form, our Horse Show Committee barely broke gait! Proceeding at full gallop, they have already secured On November 16, we had our "progressive" lunch/dinner dates for the 2014 season! There will be (5) Horse Shows ride. Ten riders met at Irving and Ronaye's where we had - with all the fun and prizes that Corral 118 is known for! hors d'oeuvres, then we saddled up and rode around for 2 All shows will be held in Simi Valley. Mark your calendars hours in Vasquez Rocks, ending up at Maria Bonita's now! Restaurant for lunch. Four other corral members joined us 2014 Horse Shows for lunch, two who had ridden into the park trying to find April 6 June 8 October 12 us. I guess we were too fast, because somewhere along May 4 September 7 the trail, we missed them. After lunch, some of us rode back and the rest trailered back to Irving and Ronaye's for With the first show not until April, everyone will have dessert. Everyone had a great time. plenty of time to attend the Annual AWARDS BANQUET - February 16, 2014. Besides celebrating all the Larry and Sharon VanLoon, accomplishments and awards of our 2013 Horse Show [email protected] winners, the newly-elected Corral 118 Officers and Board Members will be introduced and installed. Welcome and Corral 88 Congratulations to all! This party always rates a big Tri Community Horsemen cheer. Come join our own Winners Circle at the Awards Phelan/Pinon Hills/Wrightwood Banquet! For complete election results, check our Pres. Eileen Martin monthly newsletter or go to our website at (760) 447-2069 www.eti118.org. There are still opportunities to serve www.corral88.org and extra hands are always needed.

Corral 99 Get Back in Riding Shape - In fact, we have several options for the perfect post-holiday weight loss program. Tulare Country Joy Riders It’s called . . . wait for it - VOLUNTEERING! The “Show Tulare/Kaweah/Three Rivers/Visalia Crew Diet” is rich in exercise, high in fresh air, packed Pres. Karen Tuttle with satisfaction. You will grunt and groan your way back (559) 688-8871 into your skinny (riding) jeans! The “Executive Choice www.eticorral99.com Diet” uses the committee system to fulfill your daily Corral 103 requirements for teamwork and innovation, which burn a Hesperia Happy Horsemen lot of brain cells. And we all know how much those Hesperia/Apple Valley weigh! If you want more information on our events or Pres. Lou Griggs opportunities to help YOUR Corral, go to (760) 247-0330 www.eti118.org.

Corral 118 Have a joyous and peaceful Holiday Season! Merry Simi Valley Award Circuit Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year! Simi Valley Pres. Donna Rhodes “Where would we be, what would we be - without our (805) 794-5556 horses?” Good riding until next time. www.eti118.org Beth Haney

Whoa, whoa, WWHHHOOOAAAA! Corral 126 Here we are - snortin’ and slidin’ right smack into the Santa Clara Valley Equestrian Riders HOLIDAYS! Hope everyone got a chance to taste the Fillmore/Santa Paula turkey and trimmings! I know I barely swallowed that last Pres. Danelle Williams (805) 644-7094 www.eti126.org Page 34 Volume 13, Issue 12

Corral 357 Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday Saddleback Canyon Riders season. Please remember those less fortunate and our Trabuco Canyon/Orange County service men and women overseas, and do something to Pres. Rick Balthaser make their holidays special as well. Merry Christmas to all (949) 439-2414 and Best Wishes for the New Year! www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com Danelle Williams We have had an exciting year down here in the great Orange County. Due to the tireless effort of our extreme Corral 138 event coordinator Mr. Jimmy Iacono, we hosted three Play Barrel Springs Riders Days for our club and community, and proudly Antelope Valley/Palmdale represented our club in two local parades. We have one Pres. Kimberly Dwight more to go in December as we ride together in the (661) 478-2770 Laguna Niguel Christmas Parade. For five consecutive www.eti138.com years, Jimmy I, as he is affectionately known, has really given his all to the events that we as Corral 357 have Our Corral had two great rides in November. On become so accustomed to and have learned so much November 9, we had a "cart" ride. Pam Witte drove her from. We have learned how to follow orders, how to keep mini Buster with her cart and eight of us followed right time during the play day events, how to make the crowd behind, or in front or next to them. It was a great laugh with the announcer antics and sound effects, how to learning ride in the Littlerock desert. Then, we had a pot BBQ world famous ETI burgers on a budget, and how to luck lunch at Pam and Ron's lovely home. show the youth in our club and our neighborhood how to trust their horse to take them through the obstacles. We November 16 was our third annual Mescal Creek ride in have learned how to work together as a team since it Llano. We had 26 riders from three or four different takes many boots on the ground to pull off these events. Corrals. I think next year we'll split the ride in two groups We have made it possible for kids and adults alike to ride so the slower riders at the end aren't constantly trying to in parades and dress their horses up in theme attire. It's catch up with the faster riders. We had a 50/50 raffle, just been a great year, and we wish Jimmy I the best as and many riders brought their lunch and stayed to he takes on the chair of VP for our corral. We welcome chat. Although it had been predicted to be windy that Evelyn Ortega as the newest member of our board as she Saturday, we had a gorgeous day. will assume the role of Event Director. Be sure to check Our next ride is December 14, our seventh annual out our November newsletter on our website. There in the Christmas Toy ride. We're meeting at Vincent arena this President's Message you will read about another fun event year. If you'd like to join us, please bring an unwrapped we were part of in November. It was the first time for our toy for a needy child as well as your completed waiver and club to participate in this local crowd pleaser, but I don't release so we can ride at 10:00. Last year the fire think it will be the last. We have more exciting events department actually came and picked up the toys. Let's lined up for 2014 and would love to have some of our hope it's an uneventful day for everyone, and we see them fellow Corral's join us. Keep an eye out on our website as again this year. our calendar unfolds. We wish our entire extended ETI family a very wonderful and safe Christmas and a happy Our original Corral secretary who helped start this Corral New Year. five years ago has moved to Washington after her husband died last summer. We all wish Sharon Fricke Debbie Kelly, Scribe well. www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com

Kimberly Dwight Corral 777 Corral 210 Sweet Water Rough Riders Sunland Riders Acton/Aqua Dulce Sunland/Gibson Ranch Pres. Richard Villasenor Pres. Jeanette Provolt (661) 810-8971 (818) 951-2360 www.sweetwaterroughriders.com

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Page 37 Equestrian Trails, Inc . ETI National Programs Gymkhana High Point Series Trail Rider Award Program was initiated in 2010. The (TRAP) keeps computerized logs program is based on CA on how many hours members are Gymkhana Assoc. (CGA) rules. riding. In this day and age, when Open to all age riders in all trails are giving way to housing Corrals. Chairperson is Tracy developments, it is crucial that Boldroff ([email protected]). Contact her records be kept on trail usage. ETI Corrals in all to join the High Point Gymkhana Program or to have areas are finding themselves having to defend their your Corral hold a High Point Gymkhana or become riding areas more and more against encroaching the chair. civilization. On several occasions, TRAP records have been instrumental in maintaining trail access.

Horse Shows ETI has a National ETI TRAP acknowledges hours in the saddle with High Point Circuit. High Point Chairs shoulder patches & pins that can be attached almost are Stacie Wight who can be anywhere. The fee to join TRAP is only $12.00 (you reached at (805) 732-3113 or must maintain current ETI membership); then the [email protected] and Kim TRAP membership is maintained each year for only Estrada (818) 522-7048 or $6.00. You will start by receiving the TRAP main [email protected]. Non-ETI members can par- shoulder patch and your log sheets. As you achieve ticipate in our ETI High Point Shows. But to be a the hour goals additional patches will be sent to you. part of the National High Point Circuit you must be Carol Elliott is the TRAP chair. Please contact an ETI member and sign up for your classes. You [email protected] or (760) 963-8209. may sign up any time. Your points will only be included once you have joined the High Point Circuit. The new circuit starts February 3. Trail Trials: An ETI Sanctioned Trail Trial consists of a trail ride, usually averaging between two and three hours, The Junior Ambassador Program is open to all with trail obstacles along the ETI youth age 7 to 21. Boys way. Obstacles are natural, or are welcome for the Prince simulate naturally occurring a n d K i n g c a t e g o r y . conditions for the horse and Applications for the program rider to negotiate. We now may be obtained by calling have a DVD from a clinic demonstrating obstacles Debbie Foster at the ETI and tips to compete or put on a Trail Trial. It is Office (818) 698-6200 or [email protected]. The important to remember that the people doing the completed forms are due back in the office in May judging at sanctioned Trail Trial event are volunteers 1st with all fees, sponsors, autobiography and following the rulebook and are doing the best they pictures. This is a great way for our youth to can. Safety, control, and common sense are the represent their Corral and ETI. Participants number one priorities for all ETI sanctioned Trail volunteer their time at several mandatory events as Trials. Trail Trials are open to ETI members and well as many horse shows; trail trials, parades, trail Non-members. There are three divisions: Juniors dedications, quarterly dinner meetings and fun for youth 14 years (as of Jan. 1st) and under; events just for the Junior Ambassador Court such as Novice and Open. the retreat! Contact Debbie or any of the girls who have participated for more info on the fun activities.

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Please Check Cards For Completeness And Legibility. Box 1138 Acton, CA 93510. Change must include zip and Corral number. Change must be in the office by the 10th of the month to assure delivery of Oftentimes the information on the cards is hard to read. the next month’s issue. The post office will not forward copies unless you Membership fees are due on the member’s anniversary provide extra postage. If change is not made with the ETI office, your date. Please notify members a month in advance of their magazine could be delayed getting to your new address for three to six months. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Equestrian Trails Inc. P.O. anniversary date and send them a Membership Box 1138 Acton, CA 93510. Application card to complete and return to your Corral. NOT RECEIVING YOUR MAGAZINE? 1. Please check with the ETI Office to If they renew late, 90 days or more, their anniversary make sure your membership is current. 2. Change of address, see above. 3. date will change. Anyone who does not have current If the Office says you are not current, check to see if your Corral has membership must pay single event fees at events. processed your membership and has sent it in. 4. If this is all correct and the Office is printing a label for you, please check with your local Post Office. Send cards in A.S.A.P. Don’t hold them. For Single Since we mail “periodical” (second class), the Post Office can hold this mail from 3-5 days. Since we are newsprint, sometimes we get mixed up with the membership, list only the person applying for weekly supermarket sales flyers. It helps to let your Postman or the Post membership and no one else. Office know that you are not receiving your mail.

Basic membership amounts are Family $50; Senior $35; Junior All ETI rides and events require that $30. Some Corrals charge additional amounts. Please contact a participants complete both sides of Corral or send to ETI P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510 the ETI Waiver and Release.

ETI MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Non members must complete a Name (last):______First______Corral______* Single Event form and pay $5.00 for Mailing Address:______Spouse:______an individual for the day or weekend- City: ______State: ______Zip:______camping membership. $3.00 of this is Phone:______Occupation:______Email Address: ______to be sent with the forms back to the ______Junior (under 18) Birthdate ______Dues Paid______ETI office. A family membership for the event is $7.00; $5.00 goes to the ______Adult (over 18) Dues Paid______ETI office. ______Family Sr “ ______Jr. # ______Dues Paid______New ______Renew ______or Changing from Corral # ______to Corral # ______The Waivers/Release as well as Signature: ______Date:______Single Event forms need to be Parent’s signature if Junior only membership-under 18 received at the ETI office within two * CHECK Please send me information for a Corral in my area. ETI (818) 698-6200 weeks of event.

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Is there someone in your corral who always goes Merry Christmas beyond the call or duty? Shines above the rest? We highlight an ETI member Happy Chanukah as the monthly “Star Performer”. To nominate someone, send Feliz Navidad an email stating why they deserve to be recognized to Sarah at: Happy Kwanza [email protected]. Happy Holidays Make sure to “like” us on facebook! Search for “Equestrian And a wonderful New Year! Trails, Inc”.

Equestrian Trails Foundation Equestrian Trails, Inc. is a non-profit organization, but not a 501(c)(3), public benefit 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 benefit corporation, but over the last 50 years or so, the organization evolved until the IRS re-classified us as non-profit 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 office (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 Office: 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.