Equestrian Trails, Inc.

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Equestrian Trails, Inc .
Official Publication of Equestrian Trails, Inc.
Serving equestrians since 1944
Volume 14, Issue 4
My Memories of Bill, Corral 14
Pg 12
Who’s Who in 2014?
Connie Austin and Nutmeg crossing a wooden bridge during MAU Certification Training in 2008
Pg 18
April 2014
Inside this
issue:
Corral 54 Trail
Trial/Poker Rd
10
Corral 138
Trail Trial
11
2014 Spring
Ride,
Cuyamaca
14
2014 Jim
Hester Ride
15
Corral 103
23
Hesperia Lakes
Poker Ride
Corral 35
26
Arena Trail
Trial Challenge
TRAP Rider
Hours
33
Upcoming
Events

High Point Shows

Gymkhanas

Trail Trials & Rides
See pages 5-10
Connie Austin...Cornerstone
of Bonelli MAU Retires Pg 16
Dedicated to Equine Legislation, Good Horsemanship, and the
Acquisition and Preservation of Trails, Open Space and Public Lands
ETI Contact Info
PRESIDENT: Bob Foster
[email protected] (661) 309-7371
Equestrian Trails Inc.
www.etinational.org
2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Sarah Williams
P.O. Box 1138
Acton, CA 93510
Phone:
(818) 698-6200
Fax:
(661) 269-2507
Office Hours:
9:00 am—4:00 pm
Monday—Thursday (closed Fri)
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Linda
Fullerton [email protected]
(818) 401-9089
Debbie Foster — Office Manager, Web Master,
Insurance, Jr. Ambassador Chair & Queen of All
Things [email protected]
NATIONAL TRAIL COORDINATOR: TBD
Ann Trussell — Membership — (661) 713-2358 cell
[email protected]
1st VICE PRESIDENT: Keelie Buck
[email protected]
(805) 524-4486
DEPUTY TRAIL COORDINATOR: Terry Kaiser
AREA TRAIL COORDINATOR: Elaine
Macdonald [email protected]
(661) 946-1976
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sarah Williams - Magazine [email protected]
Contents
4 MAU Update
5 Coming Events Calendar
Area 3 (Corrals: 2, 15, 35) Dottie Hilliard
10 Corral 54 Trail Trial & Poker Ride
Area 4 (Corrals: 66, 70, 88, 103) VACANT
12 My Memories of Bill, Corral 14
Area 5 (Corrals: 14, 49, 65, 83, 99) Patty
Hug [email protected] (818) 367-2056
13 2014 Fiesta Charity Spectacular
Area 6 (Corrals: 22, 36, 54) Ivy Murrillo
[email protected]
15 2014 Jim Hester Ride Entry Form
Area 7 (Corrals: 10, 12, 20, 34, 38, 210)
Terry Kaiser [email protected] (818)
262-0315
18 2014 Roster Corral Officer Directory
Area 8 (Corrals: 37, 57, 118, 126) Stephen
Alvarez [email protected] (805) 625-3027
25 2014 - 2015 Jr. Ambassador Contest
Area 9 (Corrals: 6, 43, 50) Tom Kirsch
27 Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride
Area 11 (Corrals: 9, 21, 77, 86, 138, 777 )
Karen Dagnan [email protected]
(661) 268-8771
29 2014 National High Point Show Information
11 Corral 138 Trail Trial
14 2014 Spring Ride at Cuyamaca Entry Form
16 Connie Austin, Bonelli MAU
23 Corral 103 Hesperia Lakes Poker Ride
24 Why I Love the Jr. Ambassador Program
26 Corral 35 Arena Trail Trial Obstacle Challenge
28 2014 National High Point Show Schedule
32 TRAP Awards Program, Riders Hours & Form
36 Photo Corner
Area 12 (Corrals: 8, 357) Rick Balthaser
38 Kids’ Corner
Area 13 (At-large members) Irene Scott
52 Storm water Management Practices
40 Corral News
53 Equine Evacuation Form & Info
54 National Programs
55 Announcements
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56 Equestrian Trails Foundation
Volume 14, Issue 4
President’s Message
by Bob Foster
“He moved like a dancer, which is not surprising; a horse is a beautiful
animal, but it is perhaps most remarkable because it moves as if it
always hears music.” ȸ Mark Helprin, Winter's Tale
Okay, without turning in my Cowboy card, I do admit I like to read
inspirational quotes. When I read this quote by Mark Helprin, my mind
suddenly went back to a time just after I had graduated from high
school. On this particular day, two friends and I had horse camped in
the wash area in the Santa Clarita Valley. We woke to the sounds of chains clanging. Yes, there they
went, all three of our horses, “dancing” away from us. Two of the horses had untied themselves and
decided to get breakfast elsewhere, and my horse, which was hobbled, went with them. It was the chain
from her hobbles that woke us.
Of course we had a good laugh…after we caught them.
As the summer approaches, ETI will be in full throttle and offers so many opportunities to truly enjoy your
horse or mule. Come out and take advantage of ETI National or any one of our ETI Corrals if you would
like to participate in any one of the horse shows, trail trials, gymkhanas, wagon drives and/or cart driving.
Please refer to our website at www.etinational.com for our yearly calendar.
ETI National offers its annual Jim Hester ride next month. This is a weekend horse camp with guided
rides to be held on April. 25 - 27. This ride is being filled now. See the application for this ride on our
website.
There is so much work, time and effort into making ETI work. From the
corral level to National, no one is paid which is even more fantastic
considering all that ETI provides. I don’t doubt that the amount of
volunteer hours is easily in the thousands. From the bottom of my heart, I
want to thank every member who has stepped up to make ETI one of the
best horse/mule organizations in the United States. I also would like to
send out an open invitation to everyone not a member to check out ETI
and see if you would like to join our family.
National Board
Meeting
April 15 at 7pm
Foothill Trails District
Neighborhood Council Office
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): ETI Office (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 Office (818) 698-6200 [email protected]
ETI HIGH POINT SHOW PROGRAM: Kim Estrada (818) 522-7048 [email protected] / Darian Binkley (805)
338-3532 [email protected]
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ETI HIGH POINT GYMKHANA PROGRAM: Tracy Boldroff [email protected]
Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) Program Update
ETI
MAU
At the risk of repeating myself, I will
restate the objectives of MAU here
because we continue to have new
readers of the ETI newsletter, and
although this may be old hat for many of you, I need
to use this space to educate our new readers as well as
our seasoned readers.
As I understand it, MAU was created to assist local
jurisdictions to patrol and report trail problems. Over
time, this has evolved into MAU providing emergency
assistance to trail users who may be having problems
and to provide assistance in trail maintenance and
cleanup. The MAU also gets requests to assist on
major rides to work as outriders to help with novice
riders.
To this end, MAU members go through training in CRP,
First Aid, horsemanship, jurisdiction policies, and
procedures. Each MAU establishes a training schedule
for its members to improve their skill set.
If any of the above strikes a chord with you, you might
wish to contact one of the existing MAUs or contact me
to see if you could start an MAU in your area.
Need Your
Help With
Trail Signs
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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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]
Volume 14, Issue 4
NATIONAL EVENTS
www.etinational.com
(818) 698-6200
Fax (661) 269-2507
P.O. Box 1138, Acton CA 93510
Email addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
2014 NATIONAL EVENTS
April 25 – 27
Jim Hester Ride
June 8 - 14
29th AnnualSpring Ride, Cuyamaca
July 13
Invitational Trail Trial
July 24 - 27
National Convention, LAEC
July 26
ETI Convention National Driving Show
November 2 - 8
Death Valley
Coming Events Calendar
June 8/Corral 118
High Point Show Simi Valley Contact:
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
June 22/Jr. Ambassador
High Point Show Martinez Arena,
Burbank Contact: Debbie Foster (661)
July 24- 27
National Convention & Double High Point
Show Contact: ( 818) 698-6200
[email protected]
September 7/Corral 118
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
High Point Horse Show - Martinez Arena,
Burbank Contact: Mary O’Brien
(818) 352-4230
November 2/Corral 37
High Point Show, Conejo Creek Equestrian
Park, Thousand Oaks
8:15am reg Contact: Sharyn Henry (805)
December 13
National Christmas Party
November 16/Jr. Ambassador
High Point Show Thousand Oaks Contact:
Debbie Foster (661) 309-7371
[email protected]
2014 Season
High Point Shows
2014 Gymkhana
High Point Season
For High Point Show info
Contact: Kim Estrada (818) 5227048 [email protected] or
Darian Binkley (805) 338-3532
[email protected]
High Point Program through Oct.
Chair: Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178
[email protected] or
[email protected]
All ETI High Point Shows are PAC
approved. ETI High Point website can
be accessed from:
www.ETInational.com
April 6/Corral 118
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
May 18/Corral 38
(818) 352-4230
2014 Season
Oak Creek Corral, Canyon Country
9am start
April 5 (NEW DATE)
May 24
July 12
July 25 (Convention)
August 30 (NEW DATE)
September 27
October 11 (NEW DATE)
Individual Corral
Circuit Shows
Corral 6, Circuit Open Shows
Laramore Arena; Mira Loma, Jurupa
Call Gina (951) 681-4456 or
[email protected]
Corral 8/Rolling Hills Estates
English only. Held at Ernie Howlett Park.
Contact: Dan
[email protected]
(310) 530-5618 www.eticorral8.com
Corral 35/Glendora
Belt Buckle Series Arena Challenge (best
two of three scores) Contact: Jean
Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected]
Corral 37/Thousand Oaks
Red Hat Cowgirl Buckle Series - 5 Shows 8:15am registration Contact: Sharyn
Henry [email protected]
Corral 57/Ojai
Open Shows at Ojai’s Soule Park arena
Contact: Rhonda (805) 798-1713
Corral 118/Simi Horse Shows
SVAC Western & English Shows.
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
CLINICS
Corral 36 Riding Classes
Wed @ 9:30am Agoura Equestrian Center
with Allison Miller-Betancourt Contact:
Jeanne Wallace (818) 222-2560
GYMKHANAS
Corral 43/Riverside Rancheros
Gymkhana Call Nicole (909) 809-0789
Corral 70
Gymkhanas 2nd Sat of each month March
9 – Nov Lucerne Valley. Contact:
Michelle Williams (760) 265-5075 or Sue
Purbaugh at (760) 953-8556
Corral 777
Gymkhana Series, Agua Dulce Contact:
DeBora Akin-Townson (661) 965-5864
[email protected]
www.sweetwaterroughriders.com
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PLAYDAYS
APRIL
Corral 210
Monthly play days third Sunday of each
month, Gibson Ranch, Sunland Contact:
Jeanette Provolt (818) 472-6537
[email protected]
April 1-3/Corral 83
Lone Pine, Alabama Hills Contact: Carol
Hellyer (661) 821-0631
[email protected]
DRIVING
June 21/Corral 12
Driving Play Day, Stetson Ranch
Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056
[email protected]
July 26
ETI Convention National Driving Show
Contact: ETI OFFICE (818) 698-6200
TRAIL TRIALS
April 13/Corral 54
Trail Trial - Chatwsorth
Contact: Charlotte Brodie (818) 892-3862
[email protected]
May 4/Corral 138
Trail Trial, Antelope Valley Contact:
Kimberly Dwight (661) 478-2770
[email protected]
July 13
Invitational Trail Trial Contact: (818)
April 4-6/Corral 15
MAU Fundraiser campout, Fred Palmer
Equestrian Center in La Verne Contact:
Darlene McGrady (909) 592-6477
[email protected]
April 5/Corral 21
High Point Gymkhana Oak Creek Corral,
Canyon Country 9am start
Contact: Tracy Boldroff (818) 607-5178
[email protected]
April 5/Corral 35
Buckle Series Arena Challenge (rain
day April 19), Glendora Contact: Jean
Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected]
April 5/Corral 138
Saddleback Butte State Park Poker Ride
Rain date April 6. Proceeds toward
horse amenities. Contact: Elaine Macdonald (661) 946-1976
[email protected]
April 5 & 6/Corral 14
Spring Weekend Drive - Moonraker
Ranch, Mojave Contact: Norm Noftsier
(661) 270-1161
October 18/Corral 35 & 15
Trail Trials – Marshall Canyon Contact:
Jean Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected] or Darlene McGrady
(909) 592-6477 [email protected]
April 6/Corral 57
October 26/Corral 54
Trail Trials - Location TBD
Contact: Mary Kaufman (818) 326-5772
[email protected]
April 6/Corral 118
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
2013 ETI Trail Rides,
Drives, Events
April 12/Corral 20
Ride through the Poppies, Antelope Valley
Contact: Joe Dohmen (818) 352-1651
When a Corral plans a
ride at Vasquez Rocks,
as a courtesy, please
call the Rangers (661)
268-0840
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April 13/Corral 22
Trail Ride Vasquez Rocks, Maria Monitas
Contact: Sharon Richardson (661) 2680754 [email protected]
April 13/Corral 54
Trail Trial - Chatsworth
Contact: Charlotte Brodie (818) 892-3862
[email protected]
April 19/Corral 86
Larry’s Crown Valley/Red Rover Trail Ride,
Acton – includes free lunch
Contact:
Irving Blank (661) 268-0098
[email protected]
April 19/Corral 66 & 103
Trail ride/camp-Mojave NarrowsVictorville Contact: Beth (760) 255-4767
April 25 – 27
Jim Hester Ride Contact: (818) 698-6200
[email protected]
April 27/Corral 2
Western Pleasure Schooling Show, Rose
Bowl Riders, Pasadena Contact: Julie
Unamuno (626) 278-9450
April 27/Corral 103
Hesperia Lake Poker Ride Contact:
Kerri Walton (909) 954-7316
[email protected]
April 27/Corral 9
Poppy Ride Contact: Anita Martin (661)
944-4732
April 27/Corral 37
Red Hat Cowgirl Buckle Show, Conejo
Creek Equestrian Park, Thousand Oaks
April 27/Corral 777
[email protected]
MAY
May 3-4/Corral 103
Pipes Canyon Ride, Pioneer Town
Contact: Kerri Walton (909) 954-7316
[email protected]
May 4/Corral 57
May 4/Corral 118
Non High Point Show Simi Valley Contact:
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
Volume 14, Issue 4
May 4/Corral 138
Trail Trial, Antelope Valley Contact:
Kimberly Dwight (661) 478-2770
[email protected]
June 8- 14
Spring Ride, Cuyamaca,CA Contact: Kelli
Land [email protected] / Jeanne
Catron-Gonzalez [email protected]
May 10/Corral 20
Cheseboro Canyon, Agoura Hills Contact:
Terry Kaiser (818) 262-0315
June 8/Corral 57
May 11 – May 16/Corral 14
Lone Pine to Bishop Wagon Train
Contact: Norm Noftsier (661) 270-1161
June 8/Corral 118
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
May 17/Corral 35
Buckle Series Arena Challenge, Glendora
Contact: Jean Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected]
May 17/Corral 86
Vasquez Rocks Trail & Poker Ride
Contact: Irving Blank (661) 268-0098
[email protected]
May 18/Corral 22
Trail Ride Malibu Trail Boss: Lorie Morris
May 18/Corral 38
(818) 352-4230
May 18/Corral 777
[email protected]
May 24/Corral 21
[email protected]
May 24/Corral 103
Wildwood Canyon Ride, Yucaipa Contact:
[email protected]
May 31/Corral 66
Trail ride-Lazy Lizard-Lucerne Valley
Contact: Beth (760) 255-4767
June 14/Corral 35
Buckle Series Arena Challenge, Glendora
Contact: Jean Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected]
June 20-22/Corral 9
Freeman Creek Ride Contact: Anita Martin (661) 944-4732 or Ray Drasher (661)
944-4359
JULY
July 12/Corral 21
[email protected]
July 12/Corral 103
Deep Creek Evening Ride Contact:
[email protected]
July 13
Invitational Trail Trial Contact:
July 13/Corral 22
Golf Course Ride, Lakeview Terrace Trail
Boss: Tom Hill, Sr. Contact: Sharon
Richardson (661) 268-0754
[email protected]
June 21/Corral 12
Driving Play Day, Stetson Ranch
Contact: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056
[email protected]
July 13/Corral 37
June 21/Corral 20
Marshall Canyon, San Dimas Contact:
Becky Borquez (818) 262-2264
[email protected]
July 19/Corral 86
Tammy’s Tailgate (porch) Trail Ride, early
evening, Acton Contact: Irving Blank
June 21/Corral 22
Trail Ride Inspiration Point, Wrightwood
Trail Boss: Susan Jackson Contact:
Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754 [email protected]
July 24- 27
National Convention & Double High Point
Show Contact: ( 818) 698-6200
[email protected]
June 21 & 22/Corral 66 & 103
Trail ride/camp/BBQ Hesperia LakesHesperia with ECH/ETI Corral 103
Contact: Bob Teran (760) 881-8838
June 21/Corral 86
Hansen Dam Trail Ride Contact:
Irving Blank (661) 268-0098
[email protected]
JUNE
High Point Show Martinez Arena,
Burbank Contact: Debbie Foster (661)
June 7/Corral 103
Hills’ Ride, Hesperia Lake to Pam & Phil
Hills’ Contact: Kerri Walton (909) 9547316 [email protected]
June 22/Corral 777
[email protected]
July 27/Corral 777
[email protected]
July 31 - August 3/Corral 138
High Sierra Ride at Black Rock in the
Golden trout wilderness. Self contained
three day ride. Contact: Elaine Macdonald
AUGUST
August 6-10/Corral 66
Campout Heart Bar campground-Big Bear Contact: Beth
(760) 255-4767
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August 6-11/Corral 20
Montana de Oro, Los Osos (Morro Bay)
Contact: Becky Borquez (818) 262-7764
[email protected]
August 9/Corral 103
Johnnie Miller Ride, Summit Valley
Contact:
[email protected]
August 24/Corral 777
[email protected]
August 24 – September 1/Corral 22
Morro Bay, Montana de Oro State Park
August 29-September 1/Corral 103
Big Pine Flats Ride Contact:
[email protected]
August 30/Corral 21
[email protected]
SEPTEMBER
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
September 12-15/Corral 9
Lopez Lake ride Contact: Anita Martin
(661) 944-4732
Cook off at the DSJ Ranch Contact:
[email protected]
Arroyo Seco, Pasadena Contact: Linda
Fullerton (818) 352-3693
[email protected]
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September 20 & 21/Corral 14
Fall Drive - Location TBD Contact: Norm
Noftsier (661) 270-1161
(818) 352-4230
Trail ride Mojave Forks-Summit Valley
Contact: Beth (760) 255-4767
[email protected]
Mulligan Stew Ride Trail Boss: Doran
Sharff Contact: Sharon Richardson (661)
[email protected]
OCTOBER
ECH Memorial Ride, Hesperia Lake
Contact: Kerri Walton (909) 954-7316
[email protected]
[email protected]
Division Trail Ride Contact: Irving Blank
Non-High Point Show Simi Valley Contact:
Terry Simon (805) 522-3346
[email protected]
October 17-19/Corral 103
Westward Ho Ride Contact:
Kerri
Walton (909) 954-7316
[email protected]
MAU Training, Fred Palmer Equestrian
Center Marshall Canyon Contact: Darlene
McGrady (909) 592-6477
[email protected]
October 18/Corral 35 & 15
Trail Trials – Marshall Canyon Contact:
Jean Chadsey (909) 967-2065
[email protected] or Darlene McGrady
Annual Peggy Sue charity ride Barstow
Contact: Beth (760) 255-4767
Trail Trials - Location TBD
Contact: Mary Kaufman (818) 326-5772
[email protected]
October 5/Corral 57
Halloween Play Day Martinez Arena,
(818) 352-4230
Trail Ride Mojave Narrows Trail Boss:
Tiffanie Bailey
Contact: Sharon
[email protected]
[email protected]
Caspers Wilderness Park, San Juan
Capistrano (OC) Contact: Nikki
Ahten (818) 273-4384
[email protected]
October 27 – 31/Corral 14
Pahrump to Shoshone Wagon Train
Contact: Norm Noftsier (661) 270-1161
Volume 14, Issue 4
NOVEMBER
Mescal Creek Ride and 50/50 raffle. Contact: Elaine Macdonald (661) 946-1976
[email protected]
November 2 – 7/Corral 14
Death Valley Wagon Train Contact: Norm
Noftsier (661) 270-1161
High Point Show, Conejo Creek Eq
Park, Thousand Oaks 8:15am reg
Contact: Sharyn Henry (805) 795-6493
[email protected]
November 2 - 8
Death Valley Contact: Tom Kirsch
November 7-9/Corral 103
Lake Perris Ride Contact: Kerri Walton
(909) 954-7316
[email protected]
Trail ride Red Rock State Park-Cantil
Contact: Beth (760) 255-4767
Angeles National Golf Course, Ride and
lunch, Sunland Contact: Nikki Ahten (818)
November 16/Jr. Ambassador
High Point Show Thousand Oaks
Contact: Debbie Foster (661) 309-7371
[email protected]
Trail Ride Simi Valley Trail Boss: Tom
Smart Contact: Sharon Richardson (661)
DECEMBER
December 6/Corral 20
Ho Ho Ride, Shadow Hills Contact: Linda
Fullerton (818) 352-3693
[email protected]
December 13
National Christmas Party
Trail Ride Christmas Ride, Griffith Park
Trail Boss: Paul Jacques Contact: Sharon
[email protected]
Ho-Ho Ride
NON-ETI EVENTS
On-going Event
Shadow Hills Eq Center trail ride, Hansen
Dam and a ranch style dinner every Sat
night from 5:00-7:00pm (summer hrs)
Reservations:
[email protected]
April 11 - 14
Buck Brannaman Clinic, Pierce College
Contact: Sally Sandor (323) 662-8085
[email protected]
April 26/CA WDAA
Western Dressage Show, Creek Hollow
Ranch, Ramona Contact:
[email protected]
May 11/CA WDAA
Western Dressage Show, Hansen Dam
Equestrian Center Contact: (818) 2566080 [email protected]
May 31/CA WDAA
[email protected]
June 1/CA WDAA
Western Dressage Show, Camelot Eq
Center, Butte Valley Contact:
[email protected]
June 22/CA WDAA
Western Dressage Show, Bear Valley
Springs Eq Center, Tehachapi Contact:
(661) 821-6323
www.tehachapidressage.org
June 28/CA WDAA
[email protected]
June 29/CA WDAA
July 11-13 or July 25-27
COWBOY BUCKET LIST ADVENTURE
Authentic Cowboy Camping and Cow
Gathering Weekend Experience, Yosemite
National Park Contact: Michele (559) 7607055 [email protected]
May 18 - Chatsworth 11th Annual
Day of the Horse Celebration
11am-3pm. Stoney Point Ranch - 10861
Andora, Chatsworth 91311. Various
Exhibitions, Vendors, Food on Premises &
Crafts. Featuring Charityville Jail Western
Re-Enactment & Living History Team,
Valley Vaulters, Conejo Valley Riders and
a special performance by Jorge
Valenzuela with Julia Mann. Contact:
Mary Kaufman (818) 326-5772
August 2/CA WDAA
[email protected]
May 18
Antonovich Trail Ride - Frank G. Bonelli
Regional Park, San Dimas Contact:
Vincent Pedroza (909) 599-8411
[email protected]
August 24/CA WDAA
(661) 821-6323
May 25/CA WDAA
Springs Eq Center, Tehachapi Contact: (661) 821-6323
August 31/CA WDAA
Equestrian Center Contact: (818)
July 27/CA WDAA
(661) 821-6323
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September 6/CA WDAA
[email protected]
September 7/CA WDAA
[email protected]
October 4/CA WDAA
[email protected]
October 5/CA WDAA
October 11/CA WDAA
[email protected]
October 25
Antonovich Trail Ride - Marshall Canyon
Regional Park, LaVerne Contact:
Vincent Pedroza (909) 599-8411
[email protected]
November 8/CA WDAA
[email protected]
December 14/CA WDAA
AVDR Gymkhana
Antelope Valley Desert Riders
Contact: Doug (661) 944-6133
[email protected]
Carousel Ranch
Therapeutic Riding Program
(661) 268-8010
Compton Jr. Posse - Mayisha Akbar
Compton Jr. Posse Youth Eq.
(310) 632-1247 www.jrposse.com
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Dusty’s Riders
Horse program for at-risk kids
www.dustysriders.org
Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship
program for disabled riders
(818) 700-2971 www.rideon.org
ELSA
Experience.Learning.Support.w/Animals
Therapeutic riding program
(310) 403-966 www.elsainc.org
Shadow Hills Riding Club
Therapeutic Riding Program
Contact Johnny: (818) 352-2166
www.shadowhillsridingclub.org/
Hi-Desert Horsemen's Assoc
Open Horse Shows Contact: Jean
Team Sorting at Gibson Ranch
Feb, Mar & Apr 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Sign ups at 1:30, $15 entry fee Contract:
(818) 951-4335 www.gibsonranch.us
Head’s Up Therapy on Horseback
Nancy (818) 848-0870
www.headsuptherapy.com
Volume 14, Issue 4
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My Memories of Bill
There is one outstanding rule in doing wagon trains.
Whether your problem is needing cooking oil, patching a
wagon so it can make it into camp, or helping with a sick
horse or mule, you learn to depend on one another. I
think this is why Corral 14 has become a family to me
more than just a club. There is a closer bond woven in
the fabric of our group as the miles surrender to the
turning of the wheels. So, when we lose a member of
our family, we all feel the pain of lose.
Bill Burt was a long time member of our wagon family. I
don't have any number to give you, but Bill along with his
long time companion and swamper Irene Sylvester (Bill
always referred to her as Miss Irene) were part of the
core group that has helped keep the wagon train alive.
by Mary Jo Steele, Corral 14
Bill was a tough, stoic old style fella. He was kind to his
animals and always there with a helping hand when
needed. He was one who our pioneer ancestors would
have claimed as their own.
I'm certain anyone who has wagon trained with Bill will
have their own memories that will be shared around the
campfires for a long time to come.
Bill, we were proud to know you, and I hope heaven has
wagon trains!
Burt at Furnace Creek Inn, Death Valley Drive
Burt, Irene, Molly & Red
Burt and Irene, Death Valley Drive
Bill was always up for an adventure be it with a team and
wagon or a 5th wheel RV trailer. Norm and I have
traveled with them for more miles than I care to count.
When traveling together, we would ask him where he
wanted to stop, etc…Bill’s refrain was always "whatever
you want to do; we'll just follow you".
On the wagon trains, often they were right behind us.
Norm would ask me how Bill was doing. I would look
back and report "Well, Bill is napping (lines slack in his
hands), and Miss Irene is reading.” His two big mules
Molly and Red just followed along, stopping if we did and
waking Bill up with a start.
One of the funniest stories I remember is when we went
to a dance after a wagon train. Now remember Bill could
not hear at all. Bill asked Miss Irene if she wanted to
dance. Irene said "Bill, you can't hear the music." He
responded with "that's ok, Miss Irene, I can feel the beat
through my feet." and dance they did!
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Burt and Irene relaxing at camp
Volume 14, Issue 4
The complete Trail Trial Guide
From planning to Set Up to Implementation to
Judging and, of course, including . . . How To Win!
Instructional DVD filmed at a Trail Trial Clinic
Learn how to maneuver through obstacles encountered at Trail Trials!
Everything you wanted to know about Trail Trials but were afraid to ask!
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
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Volume 14, Issue 4
34th Annual ETI
JIM HESTER
BLACK ROCK-EQUESTRIAN CAMP GROUND
In Joshua Tree National Park
Date: April 25-27, 2014
Directions:
138 East; 18 East; 15 North; Exit D St. Turn Right – D St. becomes the 18. Continue on
18 until it becomes 247. Take 247 across highway 62. Hwy 247 becomes Joshua Lane. Turn right on
San Marino Dr. which becomes Black Rock Canyon Rd. Follow to Camp Ground..
2 Rides each day - 1 Gaited and 1 Flat both Saturday and Sunday
Portable stalls, tie lines or tie to trailers only. Bring your own hose.
$18.00 PER NIGHT PER PERSON
RESERVATION DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2014
NOTICE: $10.00 LATE FEE charged if turned in after this date, NO EXCEPTIONS!
For more info, contact the ETI Office 818 698-6200 or
[email protected]
Reservations: Please make checks payable to ETI Jim Hester Ride.
Mail to: ETI Office P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510
NAME:
ETI Member Yes___No___ Corral #
ADDRESS:
CITY:
EMAIL:
PHONE #:
RIDE & DRY CAMPING NO. Person(s)
PAYMENT: CHECK #
VISA
ZIP:
MC
AMOUNT:
NO.:
NO. Nights: Friday
Saturday
CREDIT CARD:
Exp Date:
CARD HOLDER SIGNATURE:
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Connie Austin - A Cornerstone for the Bonelli MAU
Retires after almost 20 years of Service
by Mindy Miracle
A cornerstone for the Bonelli MAU Retires after
almost 20 years of dedicated service.
With heavy hearts but
multitudes of memories
and infinite thanks, the
Bonelli Park Mounted
Assistance Unit (Bonelli
MAU) wishes happy
trails to one of their
long-time
members
and contributor of
hundreds of volunteer
hours over the past
twenty years, Connie
Austin.
Connie Austin was
raised a farm girl and is
a
de vo ted
w i fe,
mother, grandmother,
educator, administrator, nurturer of people and animals, and an inspiration to
all she meets. Raised on a 150 acre Shetland Pony Farm
in the Rowland Heights/Diamond Bar/La Puente area,
Connie grew up one of five siblings on the Far Hills Ranch
on Brea
Canyon Cutoff. Anyone growing up in the
area in the 50s-60s-70s may well remember visiting the
ranch on the weekends to play with ponies. The farm
also included horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and a working
dairy farm. Connie developed her love of animals, of
people, and of serving others at a very young age.
Watching and assisting in the care of animals growing
up, Connie always knew she wanted to be a nurse. She
attended Mt. San Antonio College, earning her Associate
of Science (AS) Degree in pre-nursing studies then went
on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Registered
Nursing from Point Loma Nazarene University and her RN
credentials.
After nursing for a few years, Connie
returned to college, this time to Cal State University, Los
Angeles (CSULA), for her Masters of Arts (MA) in
Education and her Masters in Science (MS) in Nursing
Education. Thus began a twenty-five year career as an
Associate Professor in Nursing at Azusa Pacific University
(APU). In 2006, Connie left APU to become the Dean of
Health Sciences and Nursing at Rio Hondo College.
During her time at APU, Connie also raised two children,
a son, Mark, and a daughter, Lisa. She also began lookPage 16
ing for volunteer opportunities to give back even more to
the community in which she lived. Connie joined the
Bonelli MAU in 1994, after reading an article about the
unit in a local newspaper. She attended a monthly meeting to learn more about the volunteer opportunity,
became committed, and over the next twenty years
made substantial contributions to the unit. Connie first
certified in October 1995 on Autumn, a registered
American Standardbred horse originally trained for cart
racing. Connie owned Autumn for 28 years, since
Autumn was a three year old until Autumn’s passing in
2012 at the age of 31. Autumn was a trusted and able
equine companion, ridden and serving in the MAU until
her death. She could just as readily be seen patrolling
the Boy Scout Jamboree or Jazz Festival at Bonelli Park
as packing around the grandkids.
In addition to certifying on Autumn, Connie owns and
certified on three additional mounts. Connie is certified
on a now 18 year old double-registered palomino quarter
horse mare, Nugget, and on Nugget’s baby, a 2006
AQHA registered horse, Nutmeg. Connie is most recently
certified on her appropriately-named mare “Saving
Grace,” a now approximately 18 year old horse that
Connie and her husband, Mike Miller, rescued in 2010.
Regular monthly patrols, participation in quarterly rides,
camping outings, and patrolling major events at Bonelli
Park, still wasn’t enough for Connie. She has also held
several volunteer positions of responsibility within the
Bonelli MAU over the years. Serving in the role of
President for two terms spanning five years and the role
of secretary for three years, Connie had the opportunity
to influence the culture, the growth, and the direction of
the unit. When the opportunity arose ten years ago,
Connie stepped up and volunteered as an evaluator,
leading monthly member trainings, ensuring member
safety, and certifying horse/rider teams.
If all this were not enough, Connie also volunteered with
the Los Angeles County Sheriff Equestrian Volunteer on
Patrol, City of Industry, as both a member and an
evaluator, for more than 10 years while also serving and
volunteering with Bonelli MAU. She earned the LA Sheriff
Department Certificate of Equestrian Excellence in
December 2003. Connie has also been a member of ETI
throughout the past 20 years.
Connie met her husband, Mike Miller, one night while
dancing at Montanas. They are celebrating their fifth
anniversary this month. Mike didn’t know much about
horses when he met Connie except for participating in a
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Connie Austin - A Cornerstone for the Bonelli MAU
Retires after almost 20 years of Service
by Mindy Miracle
led dude ranch trail ride or two. Not only did Mike fall in
love with Connie, but he got roped into the equestrian
lifestyle as well. Mike joined the Bonelli MAU and
certified on Saving Grace. Being a truck driver by trade,
Mike also leads our Bonelli MAU annual trailer rodeo,
whereby our members learn safety, inspection, and
driving techniques related to our trucks and horse
trailers. Mike and Connie sold their horse property in
Covina last year and moved to a 2.5 acre ranch in Perris,
CA.
Connie will best be remembered for the impact she has
had on people’s lives, people from within our unit, other
MAU units, and the public in general. She is the
consummate horsewoman. On one memorable Big Bear
camping outing, it started to rain. Connie unpacked her
poncho and put it on, never losing control of the reins or
of her horse. Unbeknownst to her, a fellow MAU
member videotaped the entire episode, a testament to
her skill and professionalism. Connie is also well known
in our unit for her uncanny sense of direction. When you
trail ride with “GPS by Connie” you will most certainly
never get lost. On one outing, a member who is
“directionally-challenged” kept asking Connie, “Are you
sure you know where we are going? Are you sure we
are not lost?” Sure enough, the riders made it back
safely, and the member will always be grateful for the
amount of confidence she built due to Connie’s directional influence.
friendship.
We wish you the best, Connie and Mike...From all of us
at the Bonelli MAU!
MAU members Bob Hardcastle, Rose Dickinson, Mike Miller,
Connie Austin, Michelle Campbell, Dave O’Brien, and Denise
Andre, patrolling the Boy Scout Jamboree in 2010
Connie is grateful for the many opportunities to provide
“PR on horseback” over the years, having the ability to
stop and allow the public to get to know our horses and
educate them on the equestrian lifestyle. She is grateful
for the opportunity to positively influence and encourage
fellow MAU members in trainings and evaluations. She is
thankful that she did not encounter any huge incidents in
the hundreds of volunteer hours she served LA County,
and she is “honored and blessed by all the fantastic
people she has met and befriended through the years.”
Connie, we are honored and blessed as well.
In preparing for this article Connie commented, “Once a
teacher, always a teacher!” She further commented, “I
have met so many wonderful people…Lifelong friends.
The best part of MAU is the meetings, the camping, and
the like-minded friends that are dedicated horse people
and enjoy the same things I do.” Although Connie is
closing her chapter in Bonelli MAU, she is looking forward
to volunteer opportunities near her new home in Perris,
CA, and whatever the next chapter of her life holds in
store. Connie, you will always have our respect and
Bonelli Park JazzFest West Patrol - Mike Miller on Autumn and
Connie Austin on Nugget in 2011
********************************
Photos courtesy of Connie Austin and Mark Campbell
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Equestrian Trail Inc.
2014 Roster Corral Officer Directory
The current information will be valid until the election of new Corral officers in December of each year. A new directory will be
printed each March.
KEY
BBQ: Barbecue; C: Clinics; CO: Campout; CTR: Competitive Trail Rides; D: Drives; DA: Disaster Aid;
DD: Dinner Dance; DR: Dressage; DT: Drill Teams; EE: Equine Evacuation; ER: Endurance Rides;
G: Gymkhana; HR: Horse Rescue; HS: Horse Shows; MAU: Mounted Assistance Unit; P: Parades;
PL: Playdays; PR: Poker Rides; S: Seminars; TR: Trail Rides; TT: Trail Trials; XC: Christmas Caroling
Corral 2
Corral 8
Location: Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel
www.eticorral8.com
President: Thomas Lockhart (626) 794-7797
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estate
V.P.: Julie Unamuno (626) 355-3152
President/Scribe: Susie Lytal (310) 488-4389
Secretary: Dianne Domingo-Foraste (626) 524-2727
V.P.: Jenny Van Hagen (310) 713-7620
Membership/Scribe: Betsy Cole (626) 403-4573
Secretary: Natalie Mindor (310) 750-6612
Treasurer: Pricilla Benson (626) 798-5110
Membership: Tara Hastey (310) 833-3411
General meeting: 3 Wed monthly, 7:30pm at Burger
various locations
Treasurer: Dan Wallace (310) 530-5618
KEY: HS, TR
General meeting: 2nd Tuesday after show, 7pm
rd
Delegate: Liz Youngling (203) 216-6031
KEY: HS, DD
Corral 3
Location: Walnut Creek
Corral 9 - LITTLEROCK TRAILBLAZERS
President: Cindi Hawkins (909) 354-1613
www.eticorral9.org
V.P./Membership: Kathlynn Farnsworth (951) 7333201
President/Scribe: Ray Drasher (661) 944-4359
Secretary/Scribe: Charlie Hawkins (909) 762-7219
Secretary: Anita Martin (661) 944-4732
Treasurer: Sharon O’Brien (909) 262-9121
Deleg/Trail Coord: Caren Hennessey (951) 318-7827
General meeting: 1st Thurs monthly at Bonelli Park
KEY: MAU, TR
V.P./Newsletter: Dennis Hosack (661) 773-1885
Membership: Diane Jaegers (661) 947-6153
Treasurer: Pam Hosack (661) 433-1207
General meeting: 1st Tuesday monthly, 7pm, Littlerock
Grill, Hwy 138
KEY: BBQ, CO, P, PR, TR, XC
Corral 6 - THE WINDVILLE RIDERS
www.eticorral6.info
Corral 10 - THE FOOTHILLERS
Location: Corona, Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Norco
www.freewebs.com/lvteticorral
President: Michael Frederick (909) 687-2846
Location: Lakeview Terrace
V.P.: Gina Stubna (951) 681-4456
President: Pam Miller (818) 899-2011
Secretary: Stacy Burris (951) 332-6868
V.P./Delegate: Marcus Raphael
Treasurer: Cheryl LaJoie (951) 533-2276
Membership/Treasurer: Debbie Bordeaux
Membership: Brittany LaJoie (951) 415-8098
Delegate: Mickey Galindo
KEY: HS
Trail Coordinator: Debbie Peterson
Scribe: Liz Petrello
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Corral 12 - SYLMAR VISTA DEL VALLE
Corral 21 - NEWHALL TRAIL RIDERS
www.corral12.com
www.newhalltrailriders.com
Pres/Member: Patty Hug (818) 367-2056
Location: Canyon Country, Castaic
V.P.: Kelly O’Connell (626) 794-3228
President/Scribe: Kristy Apodaca (661) 714-7550
Secretary/Newsletter: Diane Riniker (818) 362-6700
V.P.: Patti & Virginia Padilla (818) 201-6188
Treasurer: Kelli Land (818) 472-2943
Secretary: Rita Shuster (818) 262-1871
Delegate/Scribe: Jeanne Gonzalez (661) 259-7608
Member/Treasurer: Dani Patriarca (818) 618-6297
nd
General meeting: 2
Tuesday, 7:30 Sylmar
Delegate: Christine Boldroff (661) 505-3703
KEY: C, CO, DA, DR, EE, HR, HS, P, TR, TT
ETI Coordinator: Tracy Boldroff (661) 607-5178
Corral 14 - WESTERN WAGONS
General meeting: 4th Saturday, monthly, 2:30pm, Oak
Creek Corral
www.CORRAL14.com
Location: Mojave
President: Norm Noftsier (661) 270-1161
V.P.: Kevin Martzolf (760) 662-6102
KEY: BBQ, C, CO, G, HR, P, PR, TR, XC
Corral 22 - SAN FERNANDO VALLEY RIDERS
www.corral22.com
Sec/Scribe: Mary Jo Steele Noftsier (661) 270-1161
Presisent: Sharon Richardson (661) 268-0754
Treasure: Sue Martzolf (760) 662-6102
V.P.: Kathleen Ungamrung (626) 405-0044
KEY: Two wagon drives in spring; three in fall, various
parades and Death Valley 49ers Encampment Nov.
Membership: Gwen Allen (661) 269-0465
Secretary/Scribe: Ivy Murillo (626) 318-2503
Treasurer: John Richardson (661) 268-0754
Corral 15 - MARSHALL CANYON MAU
Trail Coordinator: Tiffanie Bailey (818) 352-1690
www.marshallcanyonmau.com
Delegate: Paul Jacques (805) 386-4354
President/Delegate: Darlene McGrady (909) 592-6477
Newsletter: Mary Timmer (626) 298-6465
V.P.: Walt Coursey (951) 733-7954
General meeting: Thursday, bi-monthly, Mia Casitas
Restaurant in Sunland
Sec/News/Scribe: Julie Sandona (909) 593-0417
Treasurer/Membership: Kim Packer (626) 374-9911
Trail Coordinator: Heather Cosner (909) 981-7884
KEY: BBQ, CO, PR, TR
General meeting: 1st Monday, monthly, 7:00pm at
Bonelli Park
Corral 34 - LA TUNA CANYON
KEY: CO, EE, MAU, P, TR, TT
Pres/Newsletter: Jeanette Provolt (818) 951-2360
Location: La Tuna Canyon
V.P./Secretary: Miki Greslie (818) 767-2537
Corral 20 - SHADOW HILLS ROUGHRIDERS
Treasurer: Cheryl Greslie (818) 767-5722
www.eticorral20.com
Membership: Jonnie Greslie (818) 768-0758
President: Becky Borquez (818) 262-7764
KEY: BBQ, PL, TR, XC, brunch ride
V.P.: Nikki Ahten (818) 273-4384
Secretary: Randy Hammock (818) 612-7421
Treasurer: Antoinette Dohmen (818) 352-1651
Membership: Susan Kaiser (818) 353-4682
Trail Coordinator: Deb Mader
General meeting: Last Wednesday, monthly, 7pm
KEY: C, CO, DD, TR, TT, XC
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Corral 35 - OAK CANYON RIDING CLUB
Corral 38 - GRIFFITH PARK EQUESTRIANS
Location: Glendora
www.corral38eti.com
Pres/News/Scribe: Dottie Hilliard (626) 335-7112
Location: Burbank, Glendale
V.P.: Jane Sigona (909) 593-8500
President: Diana Hoch (818) 841-6422
Secretary: Lisa Fosselman (909) 599-9511
V.P./Trail Coord/Scribe: Lynn Brown (323) 876-6858
Membership/Treasurer: Becky Pike (909) 305-1537
Secretary/Newsletter: Sarah Williams (323) 876-3079
Delegate: Keith Hilliard (626) 335-7112
Treasurer/Membership/Delegate: Harriet
Livingstone (818) 768-0470
Trail Coordinator: Sue Brezina (626) 335-1446
General meeting: 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7:00pm,
Corral 35 Clubhouse
KEY: HS, PL, XC, Easter Service in Griffith Park
KEY: BBQ, C, CO, CTR, EE, HS, HR, MAU, P, S, TR,
Trails Day in Apr & Nov, Earth Day, Glendora Day LA Fair,
Pony Camp, July 4th and Christmas Parade
Corral 43 - TRI-VALLEY RIDERS
Corral 36 - MOUNTAIN RIDGE RIDERS
eticorral36.yuku.com
Location: Calabasas, Malibu, Monte Nido
President: Vikki Siemons (818) 400-0909
V.P.: Susan Carr (818) 876-0642
Secretary: Catherine Keith (818) 312-5722
Membership: Kimberly Gustafson (818) 222-9633
Treasurer: Jeffrey Davidson (818) 716-0991
Trail Coordinator: Jeanne Wallace (818) 222-2560
Newsletter: Stephanie Abronson (818) 222-7669
Scribe: Heather Faucher (443) 996-2053
General meeting with guest speakers: 1st Tuesday,
monthly, 7:00pm
KEY: BBQ, C, PL, S, TR
Corral 37 - CONEJO RIDERS
www.eti37.org
Location: Thousand Oaks
President: Carol Conklin (818) 309-7755
V.P.: Christine McQuaid (805) 328-0121
Sec/Delegate/Scribe: Ann Simun (310) 478-8888
General meeting: Thursdays, monthly, 7:00pm
KEY: DT, G, HS, TR
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trivalleyriders.org
Location: Hemet, Norco, Nuevo, Riverside
President: Melinda Huber-LaVallee (951) 780-1251
V.P.: Lyn Morris (951) 780-7208
Sec/Newsletter: Sally Gremminger (951) 719-5898
Treasurer: Shelly Wooldridge (951) 295-2997
Membership/Scribe: Nicole Gunkel (909) 809-0789
Delegate: Ingrid Clare (951) 789-2740
General meeting: Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm, Cactus
Cantina Restaurant, Riverside
KEY: BBQ, G
Corral 54 - ROCKY HILLS RIDERS
www.eticorral54.com
Location: Chatsworth
President/Newsletter: Mary Kaufman (818) 326-5772
V.P.: Bill UpdeGraff (818) 516-0302
Secretary: Marilyn Ruzicka (818) 882-7724
Membership: Dorothy Allison (818) 727-0956
Treasurer: Lynn Leonard (818) 709-7433
Trail Coordinator: Charlotte Brodie (818) 892-3862
Newsletter: Shira Bass (310) 848-5240
General meeting: 3rd Tuesday, quarterly, call President
KEY: C, P, PL, TR, TT
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Corral 57 - SESPE RIDERS
Corral 77 - SAUGUS SADDLE CLUB
www.eticorral57.org
Location: Castaic, Saugus, Valencia
Location: Ojai
Pres/Delegate/Scribe: Liz Ekeberg (661) 297-7669
President: Linda Dezeeuw (805) 205-4816
V.P.: Kelly White (661) 607-1622
V.P.: Debbie Luna (805) 320-3846 & Denise Nicholson
(805) 798-2944
Secretary: Brooks Muir (661) 294-1934
Secretary: Erika Taylor (805) 901-4820
Treasurer: Jill Sallaire (661) 297-7768
Membership: Lisa Hildebrand
Treasurer: David Johnson (805) 646-2565
Trail Boss: Helen Miller (805) 290-5111
Delegate: Toni Johnson (805) 646-2565
Newsletter: Kristi Troyna
General meeting: 1st Tuesday, monthly, call President
Membership: Lisa McKeown (661) 257-2372
Trail Coordinator: Scott Pointer (661) 513-0267
General meeting: 1st Monday, monthly, 6:30pm, Don-eBrook farms
KEY: BBQ, C, G, HS, TR, XC Breakfast, Poker Ride,
Trail Clean-up
Corral 83 - TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN RIDERS
Corral 65 - KERN EQUESTRIAN RIDERS
Location: Tehachapi
Location: Bakersfield
President /Scribe: Carolyn McIntyre (661) 822-9533
Pres/Newsletter: Helen Ordway (661) 201-8152
V.P.: Sheri Leslie (661) 822-1207
V.P.: Alberta Dougherty (661) 808-8595
Secretary: Doris Lora (661) 822-0648
Scretary/Scribe: Sandy Orloff (661) 330-5885
Membership: Laurie Rude-Betts (661) 821-1904
Treasurer/Members: Michelle Kern (661) 979-3584
Treasurer: Sunny Cooper (661) 821-1071
rd
Gen meeting: 3 Wed, monthly, 7pm, Ellis Island Pizza
Newsletter: Peggy Bergman-Smith (661) 821-9019
Trail Coordinator: Caroline Helllyer (661) 821-0361
Corral 66 - ROUTE 66 RIDERS
General meeting: 1st Tuesday, 6pm monthly, call Pres
Location: Barstow, Hinkley
KEY: PR, TR
Pres/Delegate/Scribe: Beth Uzonyi (760) 255-4767
V.P.: Jeanette Hayhurst (760) 252-8060
Corral 86 - VASQUEZ VAQUEROS
Secretary: Diane Bubier (760) 252-3018
www.eti86.com
Members: Nora Moran & Paula Fairbanks (760) 2533363
Location: Acton, Aqua Dulce, Canyon Country
Treasurer: Cindy Franey (760) 590-7330
V.P.: Trisha Hawker (661) 269-5320
Trail Coordinator: Gail Seebold
Newsletter: Denise Knapp (760) 217-4918
General meeting: 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm,
Excelsior Charter School, Barstow
KEY: C, CO, P, TR
Corral 70 - CROSS ROADS RIDERS
President: Irving Blank (661) 268-0098
Secretary: Sharon Van Loon (661) 816-9000
Members/Treasurer: Cindy Alleman (661) 269-4971
Delegate: Karen Dagnan (661) 768-8771
Newsletter: Larry Van Loon (661) 816-9000
General meeting: 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30pm, call
President for member’s home
KEY: BBQ, CO, PL, TR
Location: Apple Valley, Lucerne Valley
2014 Information TBD
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Corral 88 - TRI COMMUNITY HORSEMEN
www.corral88.org
Corral 126 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY
EQUESTRIAN RIDERS
Location: Phelan, Pinon Hills, Wrightwood
www.eti126.org
President: Eileen Martin (760) 810-1046
Location: Fillmore, Santa Paula
V.P./Newsletter: Alberta Crigler (760) 868-3316
President/Scribe: Danelle Williams (805) 644-7094
Secretary: Kris Stanton (760) 964-6685
V.P.: Taurie Banks (805) 551-9244
Treasurer: Carrie Gregory (760) 490-9876
Secretary: Stephen Alvarez (805) 625-3027
Membership: Judy Tilch (760) 792-3105
Membership: Jackie Ramboldt (805) 607-6348
Delegate: Kristyn Pineda (760) 810-3048
Treasurer: David Buck (805) 484-1491
General meeting: 4 Thursday, monthly, 7pm, Phelan
Delegate: Mark Stone (805) 484-1491
KEY: BBQ, CTR, DR, PL, TR
General meeting: 1st Monday, monthly, 6:30pm,
Logsdon’s Restaurant
Corral 99 - TULARE COUNTY JOY RIDERS
KEY: G, HS, PR, XC, Annual Fillmore & Western
Railway Halloween Dinner trains in October
th
www.eticorral99.com
Location: Tulare/Kaweah/Three Rivers/Visalia
President: Karen Tuttle (559) 688-8871
V.P.: Fred Schmall, Jr. (559) 732-1222
Secretary: Joanne Boswell (559) 561-2218
Membership: Heidi Rossow (559) 219-3097
Treasurer: Ginnie Rhyman (559) 732-5304
General meeting: 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm at
Kowloon Chinese Restaurant, Visalia
KEY: DR, TR, TT
Corral 103 - HESPERIA HAPPY HORSEMEN
Location: Apple Valley, Hesperia
President: Kerri Walton (909) 949-1704
V.P.: Craig Bost (760) 964-5020
Secretary/Newsletter: Alicia Griggs (760) 217-1214
Membership: Barbara Walton (909) 831-0398
Treasurer: Dawn Walker (760) 961-7879
General meeting: 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30pm,
Pasco’s Pizza, Hesperia
KEY: CO, TR, Westward Ho
Corral 118 - SIMI VALLEY AWARDS CIRCUIT
www.eti118.org
Location: Simi Valley
2014 Information TBD
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Corral 138 - BARREL SPRINGS RIDERS
www.eti138.com
Location: Antelope Valley, Palmdale
President/Newsletter/Scribe: Kimberly Dwight
(661) 478-2770
V.P.: Marcy Watton (818) 300-7333
Secretary: Bobbie De la Fuente (661) 492-6675
Membership/Treasurer: Sue Winthers (661) 268-1145
Delegate: Diane Garten (616) 256-3230
Trail Coordinator: Elaine Macdonald (661) 946-1976
General meeting: 2nd Thursday, monthly, call President
KEY: BBQ, C, EE, HS, MAU, PL, PR, S, TR, TT
Corral 210 - SUNLAND RIDERS
Location: Sunland/Gibson Ranch
President/Treasurer/Newsletter/Scribe: Jeanette
Provolt (818) 951-2360
Membership: Jill Olson (818) 219-5982
Delegate: Mary Louise Eckman (818) 795-5754
General meeting: 2nd Sunday, monthly, 4pm, Gibson
Ranch
KEY: BBQ, C, DT, G, P, PL, TR, “Ride For A Cure”
fundraisers
Volume 14, Issue 4
2014 Roster Corral Officer
Directory
Corral 357 - SADDLEBACK CANYON RIDERS
www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com
Location: Trabuco Canyon, Orange County
President/Delegate: Rick Balthaser (949) 709-2359
V.P.: Jim Iacono (949) 459-7742
Secretary: Patti Gomez (949) 888-1604
Membership: Kristen Holden (949) 444-1990
Treasurer: Vicki Iacono (949) 459-7742
Trail Boss: Terry Roberts (949) 620-4740
Scribe: Debbie Kelly (949) 244-0670
General meeting: 2nd Thursday, monthly,
7pm, Varies
KEY: BBQ, C, CO, DA, EE, HR, P, PL, S,
TR, Swallows 4th of July Parade, Buckle
Playday
Corral 777 – SWEET WATER
ROUGH RIDERS
Location: Acton/Agua Dulce
President: Rich Villasenor (661) 8108187
V.P.: Phil Culotta (661) 268-8971
Secretary: Charise Parker-Nicholson
(323) 215-5535
Treasurer: ReNee Warren (818) 4009214
Membership: Kelly Wadsworth (866)
816-6400
Delegate/Scribe: DeBoraha AkinTownson (661) 965-5864
General meeting: 1st Tuesday, monthly,
7pm, Aqua Dulce
KEY: G, C
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Why I Love the Jr. Ambassadors’ Program
by Megan Kitcko, 2013—2014 1st Junior Miss
As Junior Ambassadors, we all work pretty hard during Convention and horse shows. We all really enjoy
helping and watching people show their horses as much as riding in them. The other part of the Jr.
Ambassador program is to get together and make friendships. We do many fun things and raise money for
ETI and raise awareness for the horse trails. In December, we had a sleepover and decorated cakes to
auction at the ETI Christmas Party. Last month, we got together and went to Medieval Times and Knott's
Berry Farm. Medieval Times was so much fun cheering for our team while watching the knights joust and
eating with our hands. We had our picture taken with "The King"! At Knott's Berry Farm, we went on all the
roller coaster rides, even the crazy ones. We laughed as we ran through the park and joked with each other
while we waited in line. All of the girls had a great time together, but we missed our Queen Mum, Debbie
Foster. These are some special memories that I have been making with my girlfriends here in ETI. If you
are thinking about becoming a part of the Jr. Ambassadors, I would like to encourage you to join.
Shelby Joice, Rylee Lambert, Brianna Bodmer, Emily
Webber, Azelyn Cameron, Megan Kitcko and Lauren Hiesl
working on Oreo Snowman cupcakes.
2014 Court Sarah Webber, Emily Webber, Megan Kitcko, Shelby
Joice, Rylee Lambert, Brittany Apodaca, Rene Apodaca
enjoying bonding time.
Megan Kitcko presenting Roxanne Greene with the
Driving Champion ribbon as Trish Demers presents the
trophy at last year’s National Driving Competition.
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Back row: Rene Apodaca, Emily Webber; Front row: MeganKitcko,
Sarah Webber, Shelby Joice, Rylee Lambert
Volume 14, Issue 4
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Volume 14, Issue 4
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ETI NATIONAL HIGH POINT NEW SEASON
March 2014 - December 2014
April 6/Corral 118
May 18/Corral 38
June 8/Corral 118
High Point Show-
High Point Horse Show
High Point Show-
Simi Valley
Martinez Arena, Burbank
Simi Valley
Contact: Terry Simon
Contact: Mary O’Brien
(818) 522-3346
(818) 352-4230
(818) 522-3346
[email protected]
Contact: Debbie Foster
(661) 309-7371
[email protected]
[email protected]
July 25-27/National Horse
Show: Convention
LAEC, Burbank
(661) 309-7371
[email protected]
Sept. 7/Corral 118
High Point ShowSimi Valley
(818) 522-3346
[email protected]
Sept. 21/Corral 38
Nov. 2/Corral 37
Nov. 16/Jr. Ambassador
High Point Show
Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks
Contact: Mary O’Brien
Contact Sharyn Henry
(818) 352-4230
[email protected]
(661) 309-7371
[email protected]
For More Info Regarding High
Point Program:
Contact:
Chair: Kim Estrada
(818) 522-7048
Co-Chair: Darian Binkley
(805) 338-3532
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Photos Courtesy of:
Shotintime.com
Volume 14, Issue 4
Equestrian Trails, Inc. High Point Program
ETI NATIONAL HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT
2014 Registration Form
ONE FORM PER HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION
(Forms WILL NOT be accepted without proof of payment)
RIDER Name:
D.O.B.
Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
CA
Zip:
Email:
Fax:
Name of Equine:
Age:
Equine Owner:
Breed:
Stallion
Gelding
Mare
You must enclose proof of age and equine registration papers, if applicable.
ETI Corral #:
Membership Expiration Date:
PLEASE PRINT (must be completely filled out)
Class #
Class Name
E
W
Amount
Must participate in at least 5 of the scheduled 11 shows in your selected class to be eligible for year-end award.
The fee for the year is $15.00 per class or 6 classes for $75.00
Individual Classes:
x
$15.00 = $
=
$75.00 = $
Classes:
6
Total = $
ETI National High Point Rule Books may be obtained on line @ www.etinational.com
or from ETI National Office at a cost of $5.00.
For information or questions, please contact:
Kim Estrada, High Point Chair, at (818) 522-7048 or [email protected]
Darian Binkley, High Point Co-Chair, at (805) 338-3532 or [email protected]
Make checks out to “ETI National High Point Program”
Mail entry forms & checks to Kim Estrada, 16668 Knollwood Dr, Granada Hills, CA 91344
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ETI NATIONAL HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT
2014 Class List - Sign up now
1. Leadline Equitation E/W 7 & Under « ¤
HALTER
2. Showmanship in Hand E/W 13 & Under «
3. Showmanship in Hand E/W 14 – 18 «
4. Showmanship in Hand E/W 19 & Over ATR «
5. Halter Open «I
6. Halter Mare «I
7. Halter Gelding «I
8. Halter Color «I
ENGLISH
9. Country Pleasure English 13 & Under « ʎ
10. Country Pleasure English 14 – 18 « ʎ
11. Country Pleasure English 19 & Over ATR « ʎ
12. Country Pleasure English Open « ʎ
13. Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under
14. Hunt Seat Equitation 14 – 18
15. Hunt Seat Equitation 19 & Over ATR
16. Hunt Seat Equitation Open
17. Hunt Seat Pleasure 13 & Under
18. Hunt Seat Pleasure 14 – 18
19. Hunt Seat Pleasure 19 & 0ver ATR
20. Hunt Seat Pleasure Open
21. Hunt Seat Pleasure 1st & 2nd Year Green
Open ±
22. Hunter Under Saddle Open
23. English Equitation Open »
24. English Pleasure Open »
25. Obedience English Open »
26. Pony Equitation Open
27. Pony Pleasure Open
JUMPING
28. Pony Hunter Hack 1'6” – 2' Open
29. Pony Equitation Over Fences 1’6”' – 2' Open
30. Pony Working Hunters, 1’6” – 2' Open
31. Hunter Hack 1'6” – 2' Open
32. Trot Crossrail Equitation over Fences 1'6” –
2’ Open ʉ
33. Trot Crossrail Hunters, 1'6”- 2’ Open ʉ
34. Crossrail Equitation over Fences 1'6” – 2’
Open ʉ
35. Crossrail Hunters, 1'6”- 2’ Open ʉ
36. Equitation Over Fences 2' – 2'3” Open
37. Working Hunters, 2' – 2'3” Open
38. Jumpers, 2’- 2’3” Open
39. Jumpers, 2’3”- 2’6” Open
40. Jumpers, 2’6”- 2’9” Open
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WESTERN
41. Country Pleasure Western 13 & Under « ʎ
42. Country Pleasure Western 14 – 18 « ʎ
43. Country Pleasure Western 19 & Over ATR « ʎ
44. Country Pleasure Western Open « ʎ
45. Western Equitation 13 & Under
46. Western Equitation 14 – 18
47. Western Equitation 19 & Over ATR
48. Western Equitation Open
49. Western Horsemanship Open- ATR
50. Western Pleasure 13 & Under
51. Western Pleasure 14 – 18
52. Western Pleasure 19 & Over ATR
53. Western Pleasure Open
54. Western Pleasure 1st & 2nd Year Green Open ±
55. Obedience Western Open
56. Reining 1st & 2nd Year Green
57. Reining Amateur
58. Reining Open
WALK-TROT
59. Walk/Trot Equitation E/W 10 & Under «»
60. Walk/Trot Equitation E/W 11 – 13 « »
61. Walk/Trot Equitation E/W 14 – 18 « »
62. Walk/Trot Equitation E/W 19 & Over ATR «»
63. Walk/Trot Horsemanship E/W Open ATR « »
64. Walk/Trot Pleasure E/W 10 & Under « »
65. Walk/Trot Pleasure E/W 11 – 13 « »
66. Walk/Trot Pleasure E/W 14 – 18 « »
67. Walk/Trot Pleasure E/W 19 & Over ATR « »
68. Walk/Trot Obedience E/W Open « »
TRAIL
69. Leadline Trail E/W 7 & Under « ¤
70. Trail Horse Walk/Trot E/W 10 & Under «
71. Trail Horse Walk/Trot E/W 11-13 «
72. Trail Horse Walk/Trot E/W 14 - 18 «
73. Trail Horse Walk/Trot E/W 19 & Over ATR
74. Trail Horse E/W 13 & Under «
75. Trail Horse E/W 14 – 18 «
76. Trail Horse E/W 19 & Over ATR «
77. Trail Horse E/W Open «
78. Trail Horse E/W 1st & 2nd Year Green Open « ±
New High Point Horse Show Circuit
Starts in January and concludes in December
Chair: Kim Estrada (818) 522-7048
[email protected]
Co-Chair: Darian Binkley (805) 338-3532
[email protected]
Volume 14, Issue 4
ETI High Point Show Circuit
2014 Division Highpoints
English 13 & Under
2, 9, 13, 17, 74
English 14 – 18
3, 10, 14, 18, 75
English 19 & Over ATR
4, 11, 15, 19, 76
English Open
12, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 77
Western 13 & Under
2, 41, 45, 50, 74
Western 14 – 18
3, 42, 46, 51, 75
Western 19 & Over ATR
4, 43, 44, 52, 76
Western Open
44, 48, 49, 53, 55, 58, 77
Walk/Trot E/W
10 & Under
Walk/Trot E/W
11-13
Walk/Trot E/W
14 – 18
Walk/Trot E/W
19 & Over ATR
2, 59, 63, 64, 68, 70
2, 60, 63, 65, 68, 71
3, 61, 63, 66, 68, 72
4, 62, 63, 67, 68, 73
Halter Open (All Halter classes combined for Overall
Award) 5, 6, 7, 8
Mule Open Award for Best Mule Overall
(Walk/Trot, English or Western)
Must participate in at least 5 of the scheduled 11 shows in your selected class to be eligible for year-end award.
Must enter 3 of the classes in a division to qualify.
ATR: Amateur to Ride 18 & Over
E/W: English & Western
«
I

Check English or Western on application when signing up. Change of tack and attire start points over.
Halter class entry is based on the horse; owner may assign someone as the handler for these classes.
Walk/Trot may enter Country Pleasure, Trot Crossrails, Halter, W/T Trail, and Showmanship.
Walk/Trot may NOT enter leadline or loping/cantering classes.
Ż
May not enter any other Over Fences/Jumping classes, except pony classes when offered. Trot Crossrail must
be taken at the trot. Crossrail fences must be taken at the canter. Riders may not enter all Crossrail classes.
Riders either enter the Trot Crossrail classes or the regular Crossrail classes.
±
1st & 2nd Year Green horses only.
ƀ
Show chair may offer either as listed or combined E/W.
¤ May not enter any none leadline class.
» Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat or Side Saddle accepted.
ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MAY NOT HANDLE OR SHOW A STALLION WHILE ON SHOW GROUNDS
* NO REFUNDS WITHOUT VET CERTIFICATE *
Conducted under USEF and ETI High Point Program Rules, but Management Rules take precedence.
Decision of Judge is final.
No one under 18 years of age may handle or show a stallion.
No switching of numbers or horses will be allowed.
Unsportsmanship like conduct will result in disqualification.
Abuse of horses will result in disqualification and removal from show grounds.
Classes with 3 or less entrants may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of show management.
All mounted Hunt Seat riders must be wearing an ASTM approved helmet while on the show grounds.
For High Point of the Day you must maintain either Western or English attire for all classes.
I understand that as a competitor it is up to me to know all of the rules contained in this
rulebook and will ask questions if I do not understand a particular rule or rules.
Competitor Signature
Horse Owner Signature
Parent or Guardian Signature, if under 18
Date of Application
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ETI Trail Rider Award Program (TRAP)
by Carol Elliott
TRAP was started in 1982 as a
fun way for E.T.I. trail riders to
document trail usage while
keeping track of hours in the
saddle.
Over the years, there have been many
opportunities for E.T.I. to utilize these records while
working with communities and parks in preserving and
establishing trails. TRAP riders record the trails and
areas they ride on a Rider Log. Additional information
noted is number of riders in the party, whether the
trail is multi-use (bikes and/or hikers) and number of
hours ridden. All of this information can be compiled
and provided to park and community planners to show
that, yes, we are riding the trails and that trails and
open space for horseback riding, hiking and mountain
biking are worth preserving. As the rider’s hours
increase, awards are given at intervals of 100 hours,
200 hours, 500 hours, 750 hours, 1000 hours, 1500
hours and on up. These awards are chevron patches
with the hourly levels stitched in colored embroidery.
Many riders attach their chevrons to hats, jackets,
saddle pads, saddle bags and breast collars. The
brightly colored chevrons are a conversation starter
out on the trail and that in turn promotes discussion
about trail use and keeping the trails available.
and send as an email attachment. Email me for an
online log sheet.
If you have an interest in joining TRAP for the first
time, give it a try. We need you, plus, watching your
hours add up can be a
bit addicting - an
addiction that is good for
you, your horse and trail
preservation.
If you
have questions or want
additional information,
you may email me,
telephone
or
text
message.
Happy Trails!
Carol Elliott
(760) 963-8209
[email protected]
I wish to thank all TRAP riders for their dedication to
recording trail use! Some of the TRAP riders have
been in this program for many years and have
thousands of hours. Other riders are just getting
started. All TRAP riders - new and old timers contribute to the database of our trail usage.
Recording our hours in the saddle is a fun way to set
riding goals and receive recognition along the way.
In this issue of the E.T.I. Magazine, you will find a
listing of the TRAP riders and their hours as of March
15, 2014. Please note that ½ hour increments have
been left off of this listing so it would fit on the page.
Riders, you have not lost your ½ hour; it is still in the
records. In looking over the list, if you find any errors,
please contact me, and I will get them corrected. If
you have participated in TRAP in the past and would
like to join again, I can retrieve your hours from
before, and you can get started right away.
We now have TRAP log sheets available online if you
prefer to enter your hours on your computer or laptop
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Erica Balsam, Corral 38, and Lil Sneaker (selfie photo) at a
Trail Trial they won last year.
Volume 14, Issue 4
ETI TRAP Riders Hours as of 3/15/14
5000+ HOURS
BevAnn Moisi
Donna Eddy
Lynn Brown
Patt French
Erica Balsam
Heather Skopik
Jeanne C. Gonzalez
Gwen Allen
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
22
22
38
22
38
13
12
22
11,410
8,480
7,691
6,243
5,922
5,740
5,057
5,010
4500+HOURS
Ray Sims
Corral 11
4,577
4000+ HOURS
Charlotte Brodie
Ray Drasher
Corral 54
Corral 9
4,467
4,126
3500+HOURS
Kaitlin Elliott
Stephanie Abronson
Corral 13
Corral 36
3,906
3,530
3000+HOURS
No riders
2500+ HOURS
Pamela Ronning
Kat Ungamrung
Marilyn Bridger
Corral 83
Corral 22
Corral 83
2,901
2,675
2,506
2000+ HOURS
Kimberly Dwight
Janet Drasher
Corral 138
Corral 9
2,254
2,105
1000+ HOUR
Gil Gonzalez
Carol Elliott
Carol LaCorte
Blondie Bacal
Pat Duncker
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
12
13
36
22
9
1,468
1,386
1,318
1,317
1,086
750+ HOURS
Arleigh Ronning
Maureen Levitt
Corral 83
Corral 54
833
801
500+HOURS
Jeannette Welling
Barbara West
Bill Naylor
Jane Sigona
Sharon Chandler
Pat Fish
Joyce Purcell
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
37
22
13
35
13
57
13
732
696
599
594
568
551
551
200+ HOURS
Randy Oglesby
Evelyn Ortega
Helene Schubert
Sue Winthers
Emily Stratton
Shirley Stratton
Jim Schicht
Terri Meadows
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
20
357
63
138
36
36
357
118
481
454
430
378
373
321
314
305
100+ HOURS
Diane Etchells
Linda Elder
Kerrilyn Walton
Dawn Ajax
Mary Jo Steele
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
Corral
103
14
103
138
14
198
132
132
127
121
NEW RIDERS
Cindi Hawkins
Charlie Hawkins
Kim Packer
Corral 3
Corral 3
Corral 15
1500+HOURS
No riders
Donna Eddy, Corral 22, on her favorite horse Canteloupe at
the ETI Death Valley Ride some years ago.
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Trail Rider Award Program
T. R. A. P.
In its 32nd Year!
It’s TRAP! What is “TRAP” you ask?
TRAP is ETI’s Trail Rider Award Program!
What does it do?
A heck of a lot more than it sounds!
If you have any questions about the TRAP Program,
call TRAP Chairperson Carol Elliott, (760) 963-8209.
All completed logs and CHECKS should be sent to Carol
Elliott: 6990 Ord View Rd; Apple Valley Ca 92308.
[email protected]
All your TRAP dues of $6.00 are due in January.
ETI TRAP keeps computerized logs on how many
hours members are riding and where.
In this day and age, when trails are giving way to
housing developments, it is crucial that records be kept
on trail usage.
ETI Corrals in all areas are finding themselves
having to defend their riding areas more and more
against encroaching civilization. On several occasions,
TRAP records have been instrumental in maintaining
trail access.
When a Corral calls ETI TRAP and identifies a
specific problem area, TRAP not only provides them
with actual riding statistics of usage, but TRAP
members are notified to increase usage and support in
that particular area.
Documentation from ‘trail logs’ turned in by TRAP
members are proof that trails are being used by
equestrians.
ETI TRAP acknowledges hours in the saddle with
shoulder patches and pins that can be attached almost
anywhere.
Lest we offend the “cart” people, TRAP also counts
those non-arena hours of driving time spent on the
trails.
How much does all this cost? It’s cheap!!! The fee
to join TRAP is only $12.00 (you must maintain current
ETI membership); then the TRAP membership is
maintained each year for only $6.00.
You will start by receiving the TRAP main shoulder
patch (about the size of a police patch), and your log
sheets. As you hit the hour goals (100, 200, 500, etc.),
additional patches will be sent to you. When you reach
the higher levels, your hours will be acknowledged with
pins instead of patches.
Why should the Show people get all the awards?
TRAIL RIDER AWARD
Program application
Name_____________________________________________________________Corral #_________________
Address______________________________________________City__________________________________
State_____ Zip__________ Phone(______)________________Email_________________________________
New $12. ______ Renew $6. ______ ALL DUE January 1 or NOW
Send with Check, Money Order or Credit Card info______________________________________________
NEW Mail to: Carol Elliott, ETI TRAP; 6990 Ord View Rd; Apple Valley CA, 92308
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Steve
Photo Credit:
Ford
Volume 14, Issue 4
Join the Party!
Start your OWN corral!
Be our next new corral!
How? Contact the ETI office at
(818) 698-6200 ([email protected])
to see how easy it is.
Join ETI Today!
Want to be a new member?
Become part of an equine organization that covers all
disciplines & has TONS of fun.
Family atmosphere with events for
all ages!
Call the ETI office for a Corral contact
person or check out the Corral News to
find a corral that suits your needs.
…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
national
website
at
www.etinational.com. Tell all your
friends where to find this treasured
tool.
It’s FREE!
You are also
welcome to add this item to be
downloaded on other club or
equestrian organization’s websites.
Or you can print as many copies as
you wish for yourself and your
friends.
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Photo Corner
Corral 103's Valentine's Ride on February 15. The ride was out of the Bost Ranch in Apple Valley, CA.
The three girls in the photo are the exchange students that Kerri Walton (president) and her mom,
Barbara Walton (board member/ membership) are hosting for the 2013-2014 school year. From left
to right, they are Lucie (Czech Republic), Amalie (Norway) and Anna (France). All three girls attend
high school in Hesperia. They all ride horses back home and have attended most of the ETI rides
during their stay. When they came to America in August of 2013, it was the first time they had
ridden in western saddles! All three are awesome riders and are so much fun to have as part of our
club. Photo submitted by Kerri Walton
Do you have a photo you’d like to share? To submit, please send photo and credit info to
[email protected].
Contact the ETI office for Stickers
(818) 698-6200 or
[email protected]
ETI Bell logo
Small 3” x 4” for inside
vehicle window $3.00
8” X 10” for gate or trailer
$6.00
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Got Trails? Stickers
$5.00
Available in White or
Black
Volume 14, Issue 4
Photo Corner
The kids from Corral 21! Photos
submitted by Teresa Wekid, Corral 21
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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Answer on page 51
Thanks to “The Giant Book of Horsefun by Lee Smith-Moir
Kids’ Corner
Volume 14, Issue 4
Kids’ Corner
Happy Easter
www.coloringpagesabc.com
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Corral News
Please email your scribe news. The deadline is the 15th of the month.
Please send to [email protected]
Bonelli MAU
www.BonelliMAU.org
Mounted Assistance Unit
Bonelli MAU Spring Roundup
With warmer weather upon us and as hikers and bikers
and equestrians dust off their gear and once again hit the
LA County Trails, Bonelli MAU is gearing up for an
activity-packed Spring season. We are looking forward to
member training, spring cleaning, trailer rodeo, quarterly
rides, first aid training and recertification, revision of the
MOU with LA County, and to the Antonvich Ride coming to
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park this spring.
Bonelli MAU News
The Bonelli MAU staging arena was closed in March due to
construction of a new Sheriff modular building adjacent to
the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Headquarters
office. There will be construction work going on here for
the next several months and the contractor will be storing
equipment at the bottom of the hill at the entrance of the
West MAU arena. In order to avoid any potential hazards,
the Superintendant of Bonelli Regional Park is asking all
equestrian units avoid using the West arena until further
notice. Equestrian units or trail riders may stage at the
East MAU arena across the street from the Bonelli
Equestrian Center, outside the gates of the Bonelli Equestrian Center, the West Maintenance yard, or the North
Shore Staging areas. There are many equestrian access
points just outside the gates of Bonelli Park, allowing you
access on horseback without requiring park admission
fees.
In addition, the Bonelli MAU training and after training
ride scheduled for March 9 training was rescheduled to
April 13 due to rains in early March affecting arena and
trail conditions.
Several Bonelli MAU members attended the first
H.E.A.R.T. volunteer training in February, contributing
almost 40 volunteer hours to this worthy cause.
Bonelli MAU was honored to be invited and several of our
members attended the North American Mounted Unit
Commander’s Association (NAMUCA) held February 26 –
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March 2 at the City of
Industry
Expo
Center. The training
was hosted by the Los
Angeles
County
Sheriff’s Department,
Mounted
Enforcement Detail, the
LASD Parks Bureau
Mounted
Enforcement Detail, and the
Los
Angeles Police
Department’s Metropolitan Mounted “E” Platoon. Participants and over eighty mounts hailed from all over the
United States as well as internationally, from continents as
far flung as Asia, Australia, and South America to attend
this five day practical and classroom training event.
Some of the skills covered in the three-day practical
training included many ground work, sensory, and course
work covered by our local MAU trainings. Other skills
training of significant value to our Bonelli MAU member
participants included formation work, tactical dismounting,
vehicle and pedestrian stops, and crowd control. The
training also included fun and team building activities such
as jousting, relay races, and team penning.
It was really great to note how well the Bonelli and
Walnut Creek MAU certified horse/rider teams did
alongside the law enforcement mounts.
The calm
demeanor of our teams really speaks to the caliber of our
MAU training regimen and the LA County MAU certification
program. Special congratulations go out to our Bonelli
MAU member Gail Bohlander who led and won a fourmember team penning challenge with two participants
from Taiwan
and one from
the
Florida
P o l i c e
Department.
About
the
B o n e l l i
M o u n t e d
Assistance
Unit excerpted
from
our
w e b s i t e
Volume 14, Issue 4
homepage, www.bonellimau.org:
Q. What does the Bonell Park MAU do?
Q. What is a Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU)?
A. In addition to patrolling the trails on horseback, reporting on trail conditions, and assisting park visitors, Bonelli Park Administration also appreciates
Bonelli MAU's assistance and participation during key
events at the park, but HEY, any reason to ride is a
great one...Right!! Examples would be the semiannual Antonovich Trail Dusters Rides, Jazz Fest West
at Bonelli, Boy Scout Jamborees, and other special
events. Events like these are why we train several
times a year. Ask any of our members, our regular
trainings, patrols, and group rides pay off!
A. "MAU members are not peace officers, and should not
become physically involved in any problems observed
on park property". *
"The MAU is a volunteer organization under the supervision of County of Los Angeles Department of Parks
and Recreation Volunteer Program. The purpose of the
MAU is to patrol the trails on horseback and to ensure
the safety of all users by reporting any hazards or
dangerous situations found in the park or on the trail
system. The MAU also assists park visitors in their
efforts to enjoy their leisure time during their visits." *
* County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation 2012
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Q. What is the Bonelli MAU?
A. The Bonelli MAU not only patrols their own "Home
Park”, the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas,
California, but they may patrol other regional parks, at
no cost, within Los Angeles County. The Bonelli MAU
has its own personality just like any volunteer organization. The Bonelli MAU is very socially active and in addition
to
the
regularly scheduled Bonelli MAU
activities
at
Bonelli
P ark,
some members
may spend weekends riding &
camping at various locations all
around Southern
and Central California.
Q. Are there requirements to join Bonelli MAU?
A. Yes, there are requirements to join and to remain a
member of Our Unit. Each Member must pass the LA
County Parks Volunteer screening and application process, complete an Orientation Ride, process the proper
paperwork, and certify on their horse as a team. Once
certified, there are additional requirements to remain a
member of Bonelli MAU. Members must participate in
regularly scheduled events, attend regular meetings,
patrol a required number of hours per month, participate in training, participate in group rides, maintain an
ETI membership in good standing, hold current First
Aid & CPR certification, and maintain current LA County
Parks Volunteer ID.
Q. How do I learn more?
A. Learn more about us at our website,
www.bonellimau.org. We look forward to seeing you
at one of our meetings, one of our activities, our out
on the trails!
Happy Trails,
Mindy Miracle, Secretary
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, Mounted Assistance Unit
Whittier Narrows MAU
www.WNMAU.com
Mounted Assistance Unit
What a way to start of a new year. President Sharon
Chandler and Secretary Bill Naylor volunteered to help
Dusty’s Riders at the Horse Expo in Pomona. Many ETI
members volunteered to help them with their annual fund
raiser. Plans are also underway for the spring training
and certification Program, which starts April 12, for members to hone their patrol skills or certify to be able to patrol the County trails and Parks as a member of the MAU.
We have also been advised the County is reviewing our
proposal to put a trail and obstacle course at Whittier Narrows.
As a side note several of us received some emergency
response training this last month with the Los Angeles
County Fire Department in horse rescue using helicopters
and USAR equipment. What a great experience.
The WNMAU is a volunteer unit made up of ETI members
who wish to also volunteer for Los Angeles County Parks
and Recreation and is based out of Whittier Narrows Regional Park. Check the WNMAU web site for up to date
information on the next meeting. Meetings are held the
first Thursday of each month.
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For current information
www.WNMAU.com.
on
the
WNMAU,
go
to
Bill Naylor, WNMAU Secretary
[email protected]
Walnut Creek
Pres. Cindi Hawkins
(909) 354-1613
Corral 3 President, Member Attend NAMUCA (North
American Mounted Unit Commander’s Association) 2014
Training & Conference
Corral 2
Pasadena/San Gabriel/Altadena
Pres. Thomas Lockhart
(626) 794-7797
Are you looking for a safe, sane, inexpensive yet fun place
to expose your green horse or beginner rider -of any age!
- to the fun of horse show participation? Look no further
then Corral 2. We will be holding the first of our semiannual Western Schooling Shows on Sunday, April 27. As
with our previous shows, it will be at Rose Bowl
Riders. Those of you who have attended our shows know
what a supportive, low-key horse show experience we
provide. Want to know more? Read on!
Corral 2 is so happy to announce that we are now 21st
century participants: We have our own website! Whether
you have questions about ETI's oldest active Corral or
want to download the horse show premium check us out
at: eticorral2.org.
Don't want to end on a sad note, so I won't. Instead of
writing about Corral 2's Liz Blackwelder's death, let's
instead write about her life. And, was there ever anyone
more alive than Liz? Anyone who ever met her will never
forget her enthusiasm, her laugh, her interest in so many
things: gardens, penmanship, horses, family, dogs, cats
but especially pertinent to us, trail riders, was her interest,
commitment and enthusiasm for maintaining our open,
wild space and the trails that give us access to it. She put
her money where her mouth was, too. Her very generous
donation was the seed that resulted in water and rest
facilities at Cherry Canyon's "Ultimate Destination". She
was a founding member of the La Canada-Flintridge Trails
Council. Ninety-three years old and younger of heart than
some twenty-year olds I know. Liz, it was a privilege to
know you.
Priscilla Benson
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Corral 3
ETI CORRAL 3 President Cindi Hawkins, and Member Mary
Kennedy, attended the 2014 training that involved over
100 riders. The 5-day training event was held at the City
of Industry complex, and involved a wide range of
activities that included formation riding, crowd control
techniques, search & rescue, first aid, and other sessions
(including working cattle).
Participants received a wide range of instruction and
suggestions on dealing with dangerous, unruly crowds,
basic horse emergency medical supplies, personal first aid
& survival kits. Riding was a challenge due to the size and
nature of the group, and desensitizing played a large role
in working situations. Members from other countries
participated, many of whom could not bring their own
mounts and were riding horses made available to them for
the exercises.
Cindi and Mary will be making a follow-up report to the
Corral for ideas on what our members can do to help
further the goals of the unit, enhance the safety of horse
and rider, and provide additional services to the
community.
WOUNDED WARRIOR Project Implementation
Member Joanne Kellar is communicating with the local
Wounded Warrior Program Coordinator, to learn how our
Corral can get involved in helping with rehabilitation of
U.S. Military personnel wounded during overseas
deployments. More information should be available for the
next meeting. We look forward to getting involved in this
worthwhile endeavor.
WALNUT CREEK – Trail Obstacle Course
Suggestions welcome on Obstacle Course creation. We’re
working with Park and Trails supervisors to ensure and
hope to get this program off the drawing board and on
the ground by the Fall. The Walnut Creek MAU has
acquired construction materials and is planning to
introduce an obstacle course in the Reeder arena area,
which will be strategically placed off-trail to take
advantage of tree and slope locations…and blend in with
the environment. Cindi Hawkins (President, ETI Corral 3
& Walnut Creek MAU) is managing the effort and
researching obstacle variations.
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With the Walnut Creek MAU & ETI Corral 3 moving this
effort along, as previously mentioned, the inclusion of
various obstacle training items will provide riders and their
horses with a variety of challenges to expand the
capabilities of riding skills and problem-solving.
graffiti, clean-up necessities, and suggestions on
improvement of the trails. Email comments to Cindi or
Charlie Hawkins, and they will get immediate attention.
WALNUT CREEK TRAIL MAP DEVELOPMENT – ONGOING
As always our focus will be on keeping the trails safe and
enjoyable. We’re continuing to make an impact on
improvements in Walnut Creek this summer. As MAU
volunteers as well, we’re happy to see a noticeable
improvement when patrolling the trails in this area.
Walnut Creek ETI Corral 3 is primarily made up of Walnut
Creek MAU volunteers as well as area riders.
Our
meetings are held bi-monthly on the first Thursday, April
thru September at the Walnut Creek Snack Bar in Bonelli
Park at the Building/RR#E8 off Via Verde, just a stone’s
throw from the Bonelli MAU training arena.
MAU & ETI #3 members have developed an area trail map
showing water crossings, alternate and secondary trails, in
addition to access and egress points that would be very
helpful in the event of an emergency. The map has been
provided for review to LA County Trails personnel, as well
as Bonelli Park personnel. Of course, at this point it’s
strictly an unofficial effort, but it helps to put some
perspective on the region’s trails. (Keeping in mind that it
is an unofficial version, anyone who would like a copy
should email Cindi: [email protected].)
Park personnel are doing a great job maintaining the
picnic area that is just yards east of the Reeder arena.
Picnic tables and hitching posts are located conveniently
for riders who would like to take a break, relax, and have
something to eat before setting back out on the trail.
With the heat still showing up from time-to-time, Walnut
Creek offers a great shade-filled ‘ride and relaxation’
venue!
REMIND ALL PARK GUESTS TO KEEP DOGS ON A LEASH
Many visitors think their dogs are well-trained, but several
incidents continue to occur. Loose dogs continue to be a
problem. Remind hikers there are leash laws, and ETI
members should keep their canine trail-ride companions
leashed as well, to set an example for others.
WALNUT CREEK OFFERS THE PERFECT SPRING RIDE,
AND YOUR INPUT IS WELCOME!
As many who ride this trail already know with the tree
canopy and resulting shade for much of the ride, the
Walnut Creek ‘Mike D Antonovich Trail’ is the perfect ride
for warm days. Several rocky areas along and in the
creek were cleared by Park personnel last year. With
these great improvements, it adds to the enjoyment of
equestrians and hikers alike. Creek water levels are still
fairly low, and offer mostly mild-to-moderate challenges
for horse and rider.
As noted above, the Walnut Creek MAU & ETI #3 officers
and members have (provisional) trail-mapping completed,
including staging areas and access-&-exit points. (Maps
are available for interested riders.)
As usual, we encourage ETI members riding the trail
system to report items of interest, including trail hazards,
ABOUT CORRAL #3
Our emphasis is always to help Walnut Creek become a
more desirable family venue, and cleaning up the area will
also have a greater positive impact for the homes
neighboring Walnut Creek. For more information, email
[email protected].
Charlie Hawkins
[email protected]
Corral 6
Windville Riders
Riverside/Norco/Mira Loma/Corona/Jurupa Valley
Pres. Michael Frederick
(951) 688-3122
www.eticorral6.info
Corral 8
Rolling Hills Estates/Rancho Palos Verdes
Pres. Susie Lytal
(310) 488-4389
www.eticorral8.com
Corral 9
Littlerock Trail Blazers
Pres. Ray Drasher
(661) 944-4359
www.eticorral9.org
Last month’s La Cabana ride turned out perfect with 16
riders and a great lunch. We have the Hansen Dam ride
this month on the 23rd which I pre-rode and have a trail
set up. It will be a bit of a trail trial on a couple parts due
to the rain and extra water, but that's what I consider real
trail riding when you need to watch where you are riding
so you don't get knocked off the horse or have him
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tripping. Course, I won't take riders through the deep
water and soft sand I found…that would really freak them
out.
Check our schedules as we have added a few new rides
that they may be of interest to you, at eticorral9.org or on
face book ETI Corral 9.
Ray Drasher
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
Corral 14
Western Wagons Mojave
Pres. Norm Noftsier
(661) 270-1161
Corral 15
Marshall Canyon MAU
San Dimas/LaVerne area
Pres. Darlene McGrady
(909) 592-6477
marshallcanyonmau.com
Marshall Canyon has been experiencing a large population
of bikers, hikers and joggers on weekends. We continue
to remind bikers of trail etiquette. Although many are
courteous to equine, they still need to be courteous to
hikers and joggers. We encourage all of our fellow MAU
units and horseback riders to remind bikers of trail
etiquette when visiting Marshall Canyon.
We had a wonderful turnout for our training in February,
and we welcome our new recruit Valorie Thomas, who we
voted in on March 3 as our newest member. Valorie and
her horse Tango completed their training hours and
passed the test! Congratulations!
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, treecovered 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
first Monday of each month at the Bonelli Park Conference
Center in the campground at 7:00pm.
Thank you,
Julie Sandona
Corral 20
Shadow Hills Rough Riders
Pres. Becky Borquez
(818) 352-3634
www.eticorral20.com
We were sorry to have to cancel our Trail Trials scheduled
for March 16. After the few days' heavy rain, the trails
were dangerous and full of fallen branches and
debris. We just didn't have enough time to get a clean-up
crew together to go out and do maintenance. We hope to
re-schedule for the fall. The new date will be publicized
as soon as we have it!
Now that we have longer days, we hope to have some
trail clearing days scheduled very soon. If anyone is
interested in volunteering to help, we would be most
grateful!
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Happy Trails - stay safe out there!!!
Becky Borquez
Corral 20 President
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Corral 21
Corral 22
Newhall Trail Riders
Castaic/Canyon Country
Pres. Kristy Apodoca
(661) 714-7550
www.corral21.org
San Fernando Valley Riders
Pres. Sharon Richardson
(661) 268-0754
www.Corral22.com
Gymkhana Run for The Saddle Series
April 5
May 24
July 12
August 30
Sept 27
October 11
Our series offers an environment that allows beginners to
feel comfortable and yet is competitive for those who are
experienced and accomplished riders. Opportunity for
lessons in leadership and friendship through a variety of
equine activities, helping with the Mike Antonovich ride,
participating in the Newhall 4th of July parade, Camping
Trip to Rancho Oso, Hosting Convention Buckle Series
Gymkhana, Run for the Saddle Series Gymkhana,
Christmas Caroling on Horseback.
Our February ride was The 8th Annual Cheri Blue Ride.
Cheri was a longtime member of Corral 22, a wonderful
horsewoman and a dear friend to many. Twenty-five
riders set off from Rose Bowl Riders located in the Lower
Hahamonga Watershed Park in Pasadena for a three hour
ride. The weather was perfect - clear and sunny but not
too hot. We rode the Flint Canyon Trail which takes you
along the Arroyo, through the beautiful residential areas
of La Canada, onto
Cherry
Canyon
Trail, up to Liz's
Loop and stopped
at
Ultimate
Destination for a
toast to Cheri Blue
a n d
L i z
Blackwelder.
Amazing Gymkhana
Prizes
W h e n
w e
returned to RBR,
thirty
guests
enjoyed a tasty
brunch
of
scrambled eggs,
omelets,
bacon,
s a u s a g e ,
potatoes, various fruit and
pastries, orange juice and
coffee. Our 50/50 drawing was won by member
Antoinette
Dohmen.
Many thanks to Lea
Tanasale for setting up
Great Friends
Rita Shuster
the clubhouse and
receiving the catered
food and quite a few
22er's that helped Kat
and I clean-up the
clubhouse. I was trail
boss and my partner in
crime,
Kathleen
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Ungamrung, was drag rider. We would like to extend a
special thanks to Rose Bowl Riders for donating the use of
their facility for this event every year. Cheri was also a
RBR member and would have been thrilled that we honored her memory there.
Our March ride at Wildwood was met with gorgeous
weather and great company. We gathered at the Santa
Rosa Park Equestrian area. The recent storm had cleared
out a lot of
dust, leaving
great footing
and filling the
numerous
w a t e r
crossings with
fresh
water
that the horses
enjoyed.
A total of 17
riders headed
out, including
s e v e r a l
non-members
who
are
thinking
of
joining Corral
22. We rode for several miles through easy dirt trails,
crossing the river several times and admired the green
grassy banks and beautiful trees for shade.
After a gradual climb, we enjoyed a cool breeze and a
panoramic view of Thousand Oaks. We then proceeded
down through a housing area and across a road, then
worked our way down a gentle descent through scrub
oaks for several miles down into another valley, following
the river to the waterfall. About 5 minutes from the falls
was a large, shady picnic area complete with hitching
posts, barbecues, picnic tables and even bathrooms with
flushing toilets and fresh water. After a short respite, we
mounted up for the last leg of the ride, which was only 45
minutes before reaching home base.
Thanks to Polo Paul for leading a great ride and to
everyone who participated!
UPCOMING RIDES!
April 13: Vasquez Rocks/Maria Bonitas. Staging area for
this ride is located at Vasquez Rocks County Park in Agua
Dulce. As you enter the park, continue to the large
parking area at the end of the road. This is a beautiful
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scenic ride so bring your camera! The ride is 3 hours with
moderate hills and water crossings. Afterwards, we will
trailer over to Maria Bonita's which is a 5 minute drive for
lunch. Please contact Sharon Richardson if you need
directions and to let her know you are coming so she can
make reservations for the restaurant. Please call (661)
350-7261 or email [email protected]. Hope you will
join us!
April 26-28: ETI Jim Hester Ride - you can find out more
information about this ride in the ETI magazine.
May 18: Malibu Ride.
month.
More information to follow next
If you would like more information about our Corral or
upcoming rides and events, please visit our website
www.corral22.com.
Corral 34
Happy Trails!
Ivy Murillo
La Tuna Canyon
Pres. Jeanette Provolt
(818) 951-2360
Corral 35
Oak Canyon Riding Club
Glendora
Pres. Dottie Hilliard
(626) 335-7112
It looks like Spring has sprung with her usual wonderful
displays of sunshine, wildflowers, and great riding
weather! My son, in Idaho, is still shoveling snow to make
a path to his corrals to feed and using a hammer to break
the ice on the water barrels. We may have wild fires and
mud slides, but Glendora feels pretty good to these old
bones. Along with the stirring of new life brought on by
springtime, comes the excitement of new horse related
activities on the calendar.
Corral 35 is presenting an Arena Trail Trial Obstacle
Challenge Buckle Series at their Glendora Arena, starting
with the first event on April 5. This is a series consisting
of three separate event dates. These dates are April 5,
May 17, and June 14, 2014. Contact Jean Chadsey for
details at (909) 967-2065. (See flyer on page 26.)
As usual, several other events will be happening in our
area on the same day, April 5. San Dimas and Glendora
will be involved in Trail Clean-Up Day in their cities, and
some of our members are in leadership roles in their
communities. We are proud of our commitment to service
and appreciate the hometown efforts to help equestrians.
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In celebration of Earth Day, April 26, Corral 35 is teaming
up with the Glendora Trails Council and presenting a
display booth, as well as a Corral 35 information booth
and a hands on experience with a real live horse named
Sera’.
Stop by and say, “Howdy” to Sera’ as she
nonchalantly grazes on the front lawn of City Hall.
Recently, Corral 35 hosted the Dalton Canyon Hot Shots, a
firefighting crew, as a thank you for their hard work in the
Colby Fire. They gave a demonstration of the use of ATVs
and the training required in their use in fire work.
The mounted posse of the San Dimas Sherriff’s division
used our facility for a day of testing of new recruits last
weekend, and it was also a very interesting and
entertaining event. We love to see the variety of activities
taking place at our Equestrian Park.
Take time to smell the Orange blossoms, and ride safe.
Dottie Hilliard
Corral 36
Mountain Ridge Riders
Agoura/Calabasas/Malibu/Monte Nido
Pres. Vikki Siemons
(818) 400-0909
Corral 37
Conejo Riders, Thousand Oaks
Pres. Barbara Kloster
(805) 499-4970
www.eti37.org
Corral 38
Griffith Park Equestrians
Burbank/Glendale
Pres. Diana Hoch
(818) 841-6422
www.corral38eti.com
Corral 38 wants to remind you to attend our Easter
Bonnet Contest on April 20. It will be an equine fashion
show.
We'll meet at Easter Field at 9am for a
nondenominational Easter Service, to be followed by the
bonnet contest and Easter egg hunt for the children and
games on horseback at 9:30am.
We give prizes
for Funniest Bonnet, Most Original Bonnet, Prettiest
Bonnet, etc. Our games on horseback will include the
favorites like egg and spoon, the ring toss, musical cones,
water glass and others. See you there. Coffee and
doughnuts will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Mark your Calendars. Our next High Point show is May 18
at Martinez Arena. Our Judge will be Nancy Harvey. We
are approved for Arabian, Appaloosa Horse and PAC.
Entries start at 7am.
Corral 38 runs 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.
February 27, at the Griffith Park Resource Board meeting,
Lynn Brown, Corral 38 Trail Coordinator, was awarded a
beautiful Commendation plaque from the City Of Los
Angeles.
Lynn was appointed by both Councilman
LaBonge and by L.A. Rec. and Parks as the only
equestrian on the group to the Griffith Park Master Plan
Working Group for the next 25 years. She served for over
3 years in monthly meetings.
It was a wonderful
opportunity for her to meet and make friends with other
concerned Park users that she would never have met
otherwise. These friendly contacts formed alliances for
future trail issues. Hikers, equestrians, nature lovers and
others have the same concerns about trail access and safe
trail use.
Together we presented a much stronger
coalition than simply the voices of equestrians.
IMPORTANT TRAIL UPDATES
Beginning on March 15, DWP will be doing to construction
work on Zoo Drive, next to the Live Steamers. The Trail
will be rerouted at the gateway to Rattlesnake. Riders will
cross the street next to the former equestrian parking lot
and will be riding into the grass park. You’ll follow a trail
marked with cones and tape and be able to access
Rattlesnake easily. Return the same way. This will be
from March 15 to June 1.
Also, another heads up. Beginning on March 15, a
tunneling project will begin.
It will go from the
Headworks site, pass underneath the Martinez Arena
parking lot, pass under Tunnel 9 and continue through
Travel Town. The tunneling machine is about 70 feet
underground and moves very slowly. It is not expected
that any vibrations will be felt by the horses crossing over
the area. No prospected date as to when it will be
finished.
Good news for equestrians trailering in to ride on the
park.
The traditional parking across from the Live
Steamers on Zoo Drive will be reopened soon. DWP has
finished their work and are packing up equipment. The
parking lot across from Martinez Arena will also remain as
alternative parking.
Lynn Brown
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Corral 43
We hope you've all been enjoying the warm weather! See
you in a few weeks!
Tri Valley Riders
Nuevo/Riverside/Norco/Hemet
Pres. Melinda Huber-LaVallee
(951) 780-1251
Nicole Gunkel
Corral 54
Hi, everyone! Quite the show we had in March! Thank
you to everyone who volunteered during the day and
Rocky Hill Riders, Chatsworth
Pres. Mary Kaufman
(818) 326-5772
www.etiCorral54.com
It’s starting to feel like spring with the time change. It
is so nice to have that extra hour at the end of the day
but not so nice to get up in the dark.
Charlotte Brodie is sooooo busy with meetings to save our
trails, but she has found time to set up two great
rides. The first one is on March 30 at 1:00pm.
helped each other
when
needed!
Although we had
several spills, the
important thing is
nobody was in-
jured too seriously and were/will
be back in the saddle soon! Please
remember our date change for the
April gymkhana which is now
scheduled for Sunday, April 6. We
have
some
exciting
announcements to make, so you
won't want to miss it!!
The Mavericks will be hosting the always popular bunny
race at the next show, and they encourage everyone to
participate! It's always exciting to have the noon-event as
a fun break during the day.
Tickets for our May BBQ fundraiser featuring Smokin
Willie's amazing food will also be available for purchase
starting at the April show.
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It is a ride with our Councilmember Mitchell
Englander. We are also looking forward to having Mayor
Eric Garcetti join us on the ride. We will meet at 10661
Andora Ave. in Chatsworth. If you have any questions,
call Charlotte Brodie at (818) 892-3862 and please RSVP
to Megan Cottier at (818) 882-8445. After the ride,
refreshments will be served.
The next ride will be our trail trials in Chatsworth.
Charlotte has mapped out a great trail for us to enjoy. It
will be held on April 13. Directions: From the 118
Freeway
Exit at Topanga Canyon Blvd., westbound go right
towards the hill turning right onto Mayan Drive
(eastbound turn left towards the hill and turn right onto
Mayan Dr.)
After going around a couple curves, the staging area is on
your left. Hope to see you there.
On May 11, we will be having our 11th Day or the Horse at
Stoney Point Ranch in Chatsworth. So many vendors and
exhibits will there for your entertainment. There is
something for everyone.
Cindy Strauss
Corral 57
Sespe Riders, Ojai
Pres. Linda Dezeeuw
(805) 205-4816
www.etiCorral57.org
Corral 57 is getting ready to start off its 2014 show
season on April 6 at Soule Park in Ojai. Come join us for
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a fun day of horsin' around. We will have high point
events, Western and English, Trail course, Gymkhana, and
for our newest and youngest riders a lunchtime lead line
class.
Please check our website for Premiums and be sure to
send in your paperwork early for a discount on class
fees. eticorral57.org
Looking forward to seeing both new and familiar faces at
the show!
Shannon Bowman
Corral 65
Kern Equestrian Riders, Bakersfield
Pres. Helen Ordway
(661) 201-8152
Corral 66
Route 66 Riders, Barstow/Hinkley
Pres. Beth Uzonyi
(760) 255-4767
Our February 22 and 23 event was a training clinic at my
house with Ewa Vaars, a previous ETI member who
moved to Nevada. Saturday's class of six started out
learning three basic ground skills and then graduating to
the saddle either Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Sunday's
class of seven practiced the skills we learned on Saturday
and worked on individual problems. One accomplishment
was getting Diane Bubier's horse Blaze, 17, into the trailer
twice in one weekend - he had never been in a trailer
before (and didn't want to get in either). Jeanette
Hayhurst gets some credit for that one, too. Our auditors
had a great time watching and taking pictures, too.
Anyone that missed it, missed a great opportunity, and
the weather couldn't have been nicer!
Corral 70
Cross Road Riders
Lucerne/Apple Valley
Sue Purbaugh (760) 953-8556
Corral 77
Saugus Saddle Club
Saugus/Castaic/Valencia
Pres. Liz Ekeberg
(661) 297-7669
Corral 83
Tehachapi Mountain Riders
Tehachapi
Pres. Carolyn McIntyre
(661) 822-9533
Eight of us went out on a ride in our local
hills in March and thoroughly enjoyed the weather, trails
and views of Cummings Valley. It was such a beautiful
day that I had to include a picture showing off our valley
and mountains along with a rear view of our ride leader,
Linda Wells. The trails are quiet and wide and stretch
from Cummings Valley to Stallion Springs, but this time we
kept to a loop that was a fairly easy 21/2 hour ride that
started and ended in the valley. We got a glimpse of a
bobcat while on the trail but often see elk if we’re lucky.
March 22 will have been our Newberry Springs trail ride.
Hopefully with the March rain that we had, it will provide
us with some desert flowers in bloom.
April 12 is our veterinarian clinic with Dr. Ron Lenhert and
also chiropractor Susie Figley here at my house. We will
take sign ups at the March meeting or call me (760) 2554767.
April 19 is our Mojave Narrows ride in Victorville. Plan on
spending the night, Friday 18.
See you out on the trail.
Beth Uzonyi/President
A group of us are looking forward to heading out on the
trails of Alabama Hills, near Lone Pine in April. It will be
about a three hour drive as we caravan north on Hwy 14
and, for most of us, it will be our first experience on these
trails. I can’t wait for this ride and lots more to come as
long as this amazing weather holds up.
Carolyn McIntyre
President, Corral 83
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Corral 86
Vasquez Vaqueros
Aqua Dulce/Canyon Country/Acton
Pres. Irving Blank
(661) 268-0098
www.eti86.com
On March 9, 25 riders met in Lavery Canyon for a trail
ride. There was plenty of parking, it was a warm day, and
we rode for two hours on good trails and roads through
hills and canyons. There were no water crossings or
bridges on this ride. The only scary thing was an empty
blue water tank used for movie filming, but most of the
horses didn't even look at it. Sixteen of us trailered to Le
Chene French Restaurant for brunch following the ride.
continued
camaraderie.
Our
next event
will be a
clinic
on
e q u i n e
nutrition.
Upcoming Events
May/June Camping trip - TBD on place and date
November 2014 - Fundraiser date and place TBD ride
October Camping trip - place and date TBD
More information to come.
Larry and Sharon Van Loon
[email protected]
Corral 88
Tri Community Horsemen
Phelan/Pinon Hills/Wrightwood
Pres. Eileen Martin
(760) 447-2069
www.corral88.org
Corral 99
Tulare Country Joy Riders
Tulare/Kaweah/Three Rivers/Visalia
Pres. Karen Tuttle
(559) 688-8871
www.eticorral99.com
Our Spring Ride was Sunday, March 9, at Kincaid Cove at
Lake Success near Porterville, CA. We had seven riders,
and all seemed to
have
a
great
time. This was a
good first of the
year ride as it was
an easy ride over
dirt roads.
After
the ride, we
enjoyed our sack
lunches and the
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Karen Tuttle
President, Corral 99
Corral 103
Hesperia Happy Horsemen
Hesperia/Apple Valley
Pres. Kerri Walton
(909) 954-7613
Hello from Corral 103! Even though we are still early in
the year, we are three for three with great rides, awesome
weather and great company! We are joined by familiar
faces along with new faces at every ride. Our Facebook
page is receiving new "likes" almost daily. Hopefully our
membership and participation will be on a steady
climb upward throughout the year! Please check out our
poker ride flyer on page 23 and consider joining us!!
Kerri Walton
Corral 118
Simi Valley Award Circuit
Simi Valley
Pres. Donna Rhodes
(805) 794-5556
www.eti118.org
Volume 14, Issue 4
Corral 210
Corral 126
Santa Clara Valley Equestrian Riders
Fillmore/Santa Paula
Pres. Danelle Williams
(805) 644-7094
www.eti126.org
Sunland Riders
Sunland/Gibson Ranch
Pres. Jeanette Provolt
(818) 951-2360
Corral 138
Saddleback Canyon Riders
Trabuco Canyon/Orange County
Pres. Rick Balthaser
(949) 439-2414
www.saddlebackcanyonriders.com
Corral 357
Barrel Springs Riders
Antelope Valley/Palmdale
Pres. Kimberly Dwight
(661) 478-2770
www.eti138.com
Many of our Corral 138 members joined Corral 86 for their
ride from Sleepy Valley early in March. It was a wonderful
ride with 25 total. Several of us have been back since
then.
April is a very busy month for us; we have something
scheduled every weekend.
Corral 777
Sweet Water Rough Riders
Acton/Aqua Dulce
Pres. Richard Villasenor
(661) 810-8971
April 5 is our ride at Saddleback Buttes in east
Lancaster.
Please
contact
Elaine
at
[email protected] or (661) 946-1976.
April 13 - Corral 54 - many of us will compete in the
Chatsworth Trail Trials.
April 19 - Teresa Spencer has organized a trailering clinic
with Bob Horrell. Please contact Teresa at (818) 269-8505
or [email protected] to RSVP. There's only time/room
for ten.
We have a new location for our Corral 138 trail ride on
April 26. Corral 138 Juniper Hills-Pearblossom will be led
by [email protected] (661) 202-0877
Our own Trail Trial is May 4, and I've been making sure all
the judges have ridden the course and have seen a variety
of horse go through their obstacle. We are awarding
beautiful buckles to first place and ribbons to tenth. There
will be a raffle, and we'll have TEAMS.
Any
four competitors can sign up as a team. Each pays an
additional $5 towards the jackpot. The team members
can be in different divisions and don't even have to ride
together. Just another way to have fun and split the
jackpot! Unlike poker, you must sign up before you ride.
There is a flyer in this magazine on page 11. It really
helps if you preregister, that's why you're given a free
lunch.
Kimberly Dwight
Answer to Kid’s Corner (pg 38):
Suzy will ride Kirby
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Volume 14, Issue 4
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ETI National Programs
Gymkhana High Point Series
was initiated in 2010. The
program is based on CA
Gymkhana Assoc. (CGA) rules.
Open to all age
riders in all
Corrals. Chairperson is Tracy
Boldroff ([email protected]). Contact her
to join the High Point Gymkhana Program or to have
your Corral hold a High Point Gymkhana or become
the chair.
Horse Shows
ETI has a National High Point
Circuit. High Point Chairs are Kim Estrada [(818)
522-7048 [email protected]]
and Darian Binkley [(805) 338-3532
[email protected]].
NonETI members can participate in our
ETI High Point Shows. But to be a
part of the National High Point
Circuit you must be an ETI member
and sign up for your classes. You may sign up any
time. Your points will only be included once you
have joined the High Point Circuit. The new circuit
starts March 2.
The Junior Ambassador Program is open to all
ETI youth age 7 to 21. Boys
are welcome for the Prince
and
King
category.
Applications for the program
may be obtained by calling
Debbie Foster at the ETI
Office (818) 698-6200 or [email protected]. The
completed forms are due back in the office in May
1st with all fees, sponsors, autobiography and
pictures. This is a great way for our youth to
represent their Corral and ETI.
Participants
volunteer their time at several mandatory events as
well as many horse shows; trail trials, parades, trail
dedications, quarterly dinner meetings and fun
events just for the Junior Ambassador Court such as
the retreat! Contact Debbie or any of the girls who
have participated for more info on the fun activities.
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Trail Rider Award Program
(TRAP) keeps computerized logs
on how many hours members are
riding. In this day and age, when
trails are giving way to housing
developments, it is crucial that
records be kept on trail usage. ETI Corrals in all
areas are finding themselves having to defend their
riding areas more and more against encroaching
civilization. On several occasions, TRAP records
have been instrumental in maintaining trail access.
ETI TRAP acknowledges hours in the saddle with
shoulder patches & pins that can be attached almost
anywhere. The fee to join TRAP is only $12.00 (you
must maintain current ETI membership); then the
TRAP membership is maintained each year for only
$6.00. You will start by receiving the TRAP main
shoulder patch and your log sheets. As you achieve
the hour goals additional patches will be sent to you.
Carol Elliott is the TRAP chair. Please contact
[email protected] or (760) 963-8209.
Trail Trials: An ETI Sanctioned Trail Trial consists
of a trail ride, usually averaging
between two and three hours,
with trail obstacles along the
way. Obstacles are natural, or
simulate naturally occurring
conditions for the horse and
rider to negotiate. We now
have a DVD from a clinic demonstrating obstacles
and tips to compete or put on a Trail Trial. It is
important to remember that the people doing the
judging at sanctioned Trail Trial event are volunteers
following the rulebook and are doing the best they
can. Safety, control, and common sense are the
number one priorities for all ETI sanctioned Trail
Trials. Trail Trials are open to ETI members and
Non-members. There are three divisions: Juniors
for youth 14 years (as of Jan. 1st) and under;
Novice and Open.
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Be sure to use the standard cards and not paper forms.
If you need more cards please let us know.
Please Check Cards For Completeness And Legibility.
Oftentimes the information on the cards is hard to read.
Membership fees are due on the member’s anniversary
date. Please notify members a month in advance of their
anniversary date and send them a Membership
Application card to complete and return to your Corral.
If they renew late, 90 days or more, their anniversary
date will change. Anyone who does not have current
membership must pay single event fees at events.
Send cards in A.S.A.P. Don’t hold them. For Single
membership, list only the person applying for
membership and no one else.
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS (ISSN 00139831) 178160 is published bi-monthly by
Equestrian Trails Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the Acquisition
and Preservation of Trails, Good Horsemanship, and Equine Legislation.
Organized in 1944. Office of the publication is located at 2880 Sacramento
Ave Acton, CA 93510. Printed by Wright Color Graphics, Sun Valley, CA.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send old address as well as new one to ETI ~ P.O.
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
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NOT RECEIVING YOUR MAGAZINE? 1. Please check with the ETI Office to
make sure your membership is current. 2. Change of address, see above. 3.
If the Office says you are not current, check to see if your Corral has
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Office is printing a label for you, please check with your local Post Office.
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
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Office know that you are not receiving your mail.
Basic membership amounts are Family $50; Senior $35; Junior
$30. Some Corrals charge additional amounts. Please contact a
Corral or send to ETI P.O. Box 1138, Acton, CA 93510
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Name (last):___________________________ First__________________ Corral_______ *
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Please send me information for a Corral in my area. ETI (818) 698-6200
All ETI rides and events require that
participants complete both sides of
the ETI Waiver and Release.
Non members must complete a
Single Event form and pay $5.00 for
an individual for the day or weekendcamping membership. $3.00 of this is
to be sent with the forms back to the
ETI office. A family membership for
the event is $7.00; $5.00 goes to the
ETI office.
The Waivers/Release as well as
Single Event forms need to be
received at the ETI office within two
weeks of event.
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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.