COBB — The Friends of Boggs Mountain will host the Wag, Walk and Wride at Boggs, an event for equestrians, mountain bikes, hikers and dog walkers on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Boggs Mountain Horse Camp.
The Lake-Mendo Unit of the Backcountry Horsemen of California (BCHC) will kick off the event by demonstrating how to pack stock animals for the back country, talk about work that”s done in wilderness areas and discuss responsibilities of equestrians and why horses and other stock animals need special consideration on shared trails.
Students from Clear Lake and Kelseyville high schools bike teams will then discuss and demonstrate proper trail etiquette and involve equestrians, hikers and dog walkers in their presentation.
Special guest Sarah Reid, state trails chair of the California State Horseman”s Association, will discuss multi-user trail successes in Annadel State Park and elsewhere in Sonoma County.
Prizes for participation will be awarded to people and animals and refreshments will be available.
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Leashed, socialized dogs are welcome, as are horses and their riders who have some multi-use trail experience.
For information, contact Gigi Stahl at 809-5299 or fobmtn@gmail.com.
In case of inclement weather, visit www.boggsmountain.org for any cancellation notices.
