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1 February 2016 Page 1 ETI Corral 22 February 2016 President: Kathleen Ungamrung PO Box Simi Valley, Ca (626) thaikat@hotmail.com Treasurer: Antoinette Dohmen Wheatland Ave. Shadow Hills, CA jadohmen@icloud.com Vice President Ivy Murillo E Brookport St. Covina, Ca ivyscrittercare@yahoo.com Membership Secretary: Craig Tognazinni 8927 Hierba Rd. Agua Dulce, Ca ShamrockTRanch@msn.com Secretary / Scribe Pamela Patterson 7654 Bradley Rd. Somis, CA montanamulerider@gmail. com Past President: Sharon Richardson 8907 Hierba Road Agua Dulce, CA (661) ridinwcruz@gmail.com COMING EVENTS February 7 Malibu Creek Ride / Malibu Creek State Park / flyer page 11 February 28 Cheri Blue Ride / La Canada / flyer page 12 March 6 Wildwood Ride / Santa Rosa / flyer page 13 March 19 Day at the Races / Santa Anita Racetrack / flyer page 14 March 24 General Meeting / Mi Casita in Sunland Page Ride Schedule A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Dedicated to equine Legislation, Good Horsemanship, the Acquisition and Preservation of Trails

2 February 2016 Page 2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hi Everyone, Our first ride of the year, the 7th Memorial Doc Larsen & Bert Bonnett Chili Ride was a huge success! Special thanks to Tiffanie Bailey and Paul Anderson for leading the ride and clearing the trails. The rides wouldn't be what they are without our loyal volunteers: Walt Connor, Bill & Tina Pollard (chili and fixings), Mary Timmer (check-in/corn bread), Pam Patterson (corn bread), and Antoinette Dohmen (clean up). Thank you to Allan Johnson and the San Fernando Rangers for providing the accommodations for the chili ride. February 7th is the Malibu Creek/Paramount Ranch ride led by Paul Jacques. This will be about a 5 hour ride, including lunch followed by a visit to the movie ranch. February 28th is the 10th Anniversary of the Cheri Blue Brunch Ride. Please join us for a hour ride through Cherry Canyon and Liz's Loop followed by a catered lunch at Rose Bowl Riders. March 6th is the Wildwood Ride in Santa Rosa. Please RSVP to Paul Jacques. March 19th is the Day at the Races! Each ticket includes a delicious buffet, a program, valet parking, and a private betting area. Please RSVP by February 17th. See you on the trail, Kat

3 February 2016 Page 3 WHAT S NEW IN 22 News:. GREAT NEWS!!!! The City Council voted unanimously to prohibit bicycles from crossing the Mariposa Equestrian Bridge in Burbank! Thank you to everyone that called or ed the City Council. The City Council voted unanimously to prohibit bikes ridden, pushed or carried across the bridge. Your speaking up was critical and I hope you will continue to participate in our community democracy- Emily Emily Gabel Luddy Burbank Council Member Recoveries:. Past president Sharon Richardson is recovering from back surgery, below is a message from her: First, I would like to thank everyone for the lovely get well card! On Jan. 14th 2016, I had minimally invasive laser surgery on my back with world renowned John C. Chiu, M.D., FRCS located in Thousand Oaks, Ca. I was going to go to the Arizona Laser Back Institute, however this was turning out to be very complicated. I found DR. Chiu on line and was very excited to find the worlds leading laser surgeon so close! I met with him and his outstanding staff and set up the surgery date. Dr. Chiu made seven corrections on my back. I am healing and every day I am making progress.i was going to have the conventional back surgery which would have taken a year to recover. Not being able to ride for a yearwas not acceptable. I have been told by Dr. Chiu that I will be able to ride in three months. Thanks to Tina Pollard and Karla Weber who helped me through this surgery. If you wish to contact me and ask questions about Dr. Chiu, I would be happy to answer them. Sharon ( location Thousand Oaks ) John C. Chiu M.D. Losses:. Cindy Tognazzini's mom passed away last week. We're sorry for your loss Cindy. Our prayers are with you and your family. HIT THE TRAIL February 7 / Malibu Creek Ride/ Malibu Creek State Park / see flyer page 11 February 28 / Cheri Blue Memorial Ride / Altadena / see flyer page 12 March 6 / Wildwood / Santa Rosa / see flyer page 13 March 19 / Day at the Races / Santa Anita Racetrack / see flyer page 14 March 24 / General Meeting / Mi Casita in Sunland 2016 Ride Schedule Page 15

4 February 2016 Page 4 Equestrians take the lead against bicyclists in Mariposa Chad GarlandContact Reporter In March 1939, the opening of a narrow bridge across the Los Angeles River from Burbank to Griffith Park was heralded by fanfare a high school band and a horse show that brought together horse riders and hikers. Representatives of the "outdoor-minded" citizens of Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles to whom the structure was presented, both those afoot and bestride steeds, joined hands at the center of the Mariposa Street Bridge, according to a Los Angeles Times article from the time. Nearly 76 years later, however, the suspension bridge is at the center of a fight that has pitted "horse people" in Burbank's Rancho area and elsewhere against a type of bipedal bridge user: bicyclists. Now, a little more than a month after introducing an ordinance to ban cycling across the bridge, the Burbank City Council is poised to ban even the possession of bikes on it. The original ordinance, passed unanimously on Dec. 14, had been backed by equestrians and would have restricted the bridge only to those afoot or on horseback which would include cyclists walking or carrying their bikes. Several cyclists viewed it as a fair compromise and said it would allow them to cross into Los Angeles, where they believe they're allowed to ride. However, the equestrians weren't pleased to learn that the term "pedestrian" includes anyone on foot, even those accompanied by their two-wheeled conveyances. "We thought we were safe," said Jay Geisenheimer, a Rancho resident and Realtor who said she was at the December meeting and has touted Burbank's horse-friendliness to prospective home buyers. "Who would have thought that that would mean walking or pushing a bike would be OK? Bicycles are dangerous to horses this is a fact, period." In past several weeks, equestrians have mounted a campaign to lobby the council to ban even the possession of bikes on the bridge, which they say is a "bridge to nowhere" for bike riders because, they say, bikes aren't allowed on the L.A. side. Many have met with council members privately, some at the bridge, to discuss their concerns. Councilman Will Rogers, the only council member who did not meet with the equestrians to discuss the ordinance after the December council meeting, said that he visited the bridge to see how many cyclists use it, but did not see any during three visits last weekend. This week, during a meeting where the council was set to vote on the original ordinance for a second time to put it into effect and to ban bicycle riding on the bridge, equestrians filled the chambers. More than 40 people spoke before the council, many citing safety concerns and telling them "horses and bikes don't mix." More than 100 also sent s. Bicycles among many things including dust, leaves and joggers spook horses and endanger riders of both bike and beast, the equestrians said, warning of liability issues for the city."even the most well-trained [horse] can easily spook over things that seem, to us, innocuous: a stray plastic bag blowing in the breeze, the sound of a car horn," wrote Deborah Valenta, in a Jan. 22 to council members.in past several weeks, equestrians have mounted a campaign to lobby the council to ban even the possession of bikes on the bridge, which they say is a bridge to nowhere for bike riders.the Mariposa Street Bridge is their only access to Griffith Park, the horse riders said, but bicyclists have many more places they're already able to ride and more to come. "Why do they need our little bit?" Geisenheimer asked the council, referring to the bridge. Raising hoots and hollers from the audience, she added: "I have never heard of a group of equestrians get together and say, 'Oh, let's go riding on Chandler Bikeway.'" Continued on next page

5 February 2016 Page 5 Equestrians take the lead against bicyclists in Mariposa In a city staff report presented in December, Ken Johnson, Burbank's assistant public works director, said that while signs on the bridge indicate bicycles are not allowed, they are no official signs and the regulations for enforcing such restrictions were not in the Burbank Municipal Code. The purpose of the original ordinance was to add a restriction against bike riding. Mary Dickson, speaking on behalf of the pedestrian and bicyclist advocacy group Walk Bike Burbank, was one of only two members of the public to voice concerns about banning bikes completely. Dickson advocated for shared use, but said she thought the original ordinance was consistent with the rules in Griffith Park, since both bar bike riding. Patrick Joyce, a senior park ranger on the Los Angeles side of the river, said bicycles are allowed in Griffith Park and people walking or carrying bikes are considered pedestrians even on the bridle paths restricted for hikers and equestrians. Joyce also said that bicycles and horse riders cross paths further down the river with few incidents at the Glendale Narrows, near DreamWorks. He said that plans to extend the Los Angeles River Bike Path further up the river toward the Mariposa Street Bridge means cyclists and equestrians will have to work out their differences. "At some point, they'll have to come to an agreement," Joyce said. The Burbank City Council had considered the possibility in December of restricting the bridge to horse riders and hikers only, but City Atty. Amy Albano said she was uncertain how the city would differentiate "hiker" from other pedestrians. Some council members said this week they were confused as to whether they could have banned bikes from the bridge. This week, Albano said she was comfortable with the stronger restrictions, on the basis of the council's findings that there were safety concerns and after visiting the 7-foot-wide bridge herself. In the end, the council unanimously agreed to scrap the original ordinance and asked for a new one that would ban bikes altogether at the bridge. "You cannot mix bicycles and horseback riders together," said Mayor Bob Frutos. It's not clear how the bike ban will be enforced. The amended ordinance will be reintroduced in a meeting set for Feb. 9. Until then, city code allows cyclists to walk, or pedal, their bikes across the bridge. Article and photos courtesy of LA Times

6 February 2016 Page 6 Opinions N such Experience Can Change the Heart Last year I acquired Onyx, calm black Arabian gelding, to enable me to ride in group rides. Unfortunately however, my plan has been delayed due to injuries caused when riding solo last July I encountered a speeding mountain biker on a blind curve over here in Quigley Canyon. The bicyclist saw us from above and says he crashed his bike to avoid my horse and I at the curve. My horse did a 180 and I was catapulted out of the saddle, flying downhill onto the hard ground. Onyx ran about 40 feet down the hill and waited for me. To his credit, the bicyclist -- who manages a bicycle shop -- did offer me first aid as well as a discount for a future purchase! The rider that I am, I did get back in the saddle to finish my ride. However that was short lived as I started to go into shock due to the injuries I didn't know I had. I dismounted and eventually made it leading my horse down the hill and towards home while talking to Ric on the cellphone as he was on his way over to meet me. Because I fainted by my house, an ambulance was called. Yahoo to my first ambulance ride and all that I heard in the hospital was "she fell off her horse.". Yes I fell off my horse but that was caused by the mountain biker which seemed to fall on deaf ears. I gave up and surrendered to the diagnosis that I suffered from a broken ankle and contusion to the right hip. Though am recovered from the broken ankle, am still paying the price of a pinched nerve which sometimes is aggravated when I ride my horses. This too shall pass. My takeaway on all this. Horses and bicycles are not a good fit, especially on blind curves in mountainous terrain! Guess that about sums it up! Happy trails, Linda Tarnoff A Christmas Party History Hi Everyone, I wanted to give you a little history on our Corral 22 Christmas parties. Eight years ago I wanted to do something special for our members. So I decided to give a Christmas party in my barn! I had the inside of the barn painted and really spruced up. With the help of many members, our Christmas party came to life. One problem, it was freezing cold! We had the barn party for two years in a row. Then one day I was invited to see Al Pechulis's basement. Upon seeing this huge, beautiful, unfinished basement, the choir sang! I asked Al if we could use his basement for our Christmas party and the answer was " of course!" "Yes!" Through the years we've had the help of many members. I'll start with Al, Kristina and Tomas Pechulis, John Richardson, Doran Sharff, Bill and Tina Pollard, Joe and Antoinette Dohmen, Dwayne Gipson, Craig and Cindy Tognizzini and Claire Andersen. Forgive me if I forgot someone. This Christmas party took five days to put on. (1) Decorate and then we dine on lasagne, salad, dessert and wine and assorted drinks. (2) Another trip to the basement to make sure of the set up.(3) The Party itself (4) breakdown the decorations (5) cleanup the basement. So you can see the party was a lot of work but well worth it and it was done with love. This gave Al the incentive to finish his basement. In his basement is an incredible bar all hand crafted by Al, along with too many amenities to mention. Thank you to everyone who helped to decorate and turn Al's basement into a Christmas wonderland. Special thanks to Al Pechulis! Happy Trails, Sharon

7 February 2016 Page 7 General Meeting Our General Meeting will be Thursday, March 24 Please come join us! The location will be at; Mi Casitas 8069 Foothill Blvd; Sunland Dinner at 6PM. Meeting starts at 7PM Free dinner to the member that brings the most guests to the next meeting! 2016 Corral 22 Slate of Officers: President: Kathleen Ungamrung Vice President/Area 6 Director: Ivy Murillo Treasurer: Antoinette Dohmen Recording Secretary / Scribe: Pamela Patterson Membership Secretary: Craig Tognazzini Delegate: Paul Jacques Alternate Delegate: Bill Pollard Trail Coordinator: Tiffanie Bailey Past President: Sharon Richardson Thank you to our wonderful Officers who volunteer to keep this Corral alive! Board Members: Tina Pollard Paul Anderson Craig Tognazzini Tom Smart Gwen Allen getting photo bombed whilst conducting the election New Corral 22 Board of Officers being sworn in to office

8 February 2016 Page 8 Horsin around Doc Larsen-Bert Bonnet Chili Ride Doc Larsen/Bert Bonnet Chile Ride The 2016 Doc Larsen Bert Bonnet Memorial Chili Ride was a success despite the threat of rain and slick trails. About 25 people, including some non-riders enjoyed a great social event to remember two very influential people. Tiffanie Bailey led a delightful two hour ride through the Little and Big Tujunga Washes, over creeks and through woods. The ride concluded at Ranger Park where two types of fabulous tasting chili, beans or no beans, corn bread and beverages were served. The meal was delicious, the company, amiable. A special thanks to Tiffanie Bailey and Paul Anderson for leading the ride and clearing the trails of trees! Also a very big thank you to our cook crew, Walt Connor and Bill and Tina Pollard, they are amazing! Thanks to Pamela Patterson and Mary Timmer for corn bread and to Antoinette Dohmen and several others for helping with the clean up. Last of all let s thank our host, Allan Johnson and the San Fernando Rangers for allowing us to use their wonderful facility. Mary Timmer

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10 February 2016 Page 10 CLASSIFIED Large dry pastures available for layups, RnR, and retired horses only. Caretaker on property 24/7, troughs cleaned and pastures harrowed every week. Located in Somis, $250/mo. includes hay twice daily, alfalfa or grass. Contact Paul Jacques at or FALLIS SADDLES FOR SALE 15 seat square skirts Rose pattern - rear cinch - 4 stirrups 1 latigo & 1 billet - silver conchos rope strap - new strings - silver-laced rope edge fork & cantle silver horn cap with bronze horse head $ seat round skirts Columbine pattern breast collar 2 latigos - 3 stirrups buckstitching on fork & skirts rope strap - 6 silver conchos on saddle and leather saddle bags $ Ruth Gerson ruthgerson@aol.com

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