LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Horse Council (LCHC) started its second year with an updated website, enhanced journal and calendar of events and its first membership renewal drive.
Special events for 2012 include a “Fiesta of the Horse” on June 30, offering a colorful variety of horse presentations and entertainment inspired by local equestrians and volunteers.
Coming this fall, the council will present the “Renaissance of the Horse” in conjunction with the Kelseyville Pear Festival on Sept. 29. Both venues will be family-oriented and designed for those who want to learn about horses in the community, as well as horse enthusiasts. Each event will include demonstrations and presentations from a multitude of horse breeds and disciplines. Details will be available at www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com.
The next LCHC general meeting is 6 p.m. April 19 at the Yacht Club in Lakeport, featuring an informational presentation by John Valentine and Peter Windrem on the topic of insurance and liability related to horse keeping. The meeting is free and open to the public.
On May 11, 12 and 13, council members will camp at Stewarts Ranch Horse camp and ride trails at Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Make reservations by calling 415-663-1362.
Email Karen at greymare56@gmail.com for more information.
The horse council was founded in October 2010 with the goal of creating a unified voice for equestrian interests, promoting the local equine industry, recreation and education.
Members consist of approximately 100 people, families and organizations from across Lake County and neighboring counties.
Council committees are actively involved in local trail development and maintenance as well as advocating for horse owners and the horse industry in Lake County.
For more information on the council and local equestrian events, visit www.lakecountyhorse council.com, find Lake County Horse Council on Facebook or contact Carol Biggs, council president, at carol-biggs@ sbcglobal.net.
