October 2015
LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS!!!! Please share!
EQUESTRIAN SUPPORT AND COMMENT NEEDED FOR NORTH COW MOUNTAIN
The wonderful trails at Boggs mountain are on indefinite closure. Where will we ride next year? At this particular time (before Oct.
24), the Ukiah office of the BLM is asking for comments on formulating an updated recreation plan for Cow Mountain (both South Cow OHV and North Cow- Glen Eden trail).
It is essential that the equestrian community show continued support for equestrian use, and share opinions for continued maintenance, new loop trails, and any other concerns to the BLM before the end of October. BLM is stating that user safety is a
priority, as well as maintenance.
Please send your comments to < samathews@blm.gov > ASAP. For more information, contact Sarah Mathews, BLM outdoor recreation planner, at (707) 468-4051.
BLM_CA_COWSCOPING@blm.gov.
Here is some additional information and background:
@The Glen Eden Trail on the Lake County side was formed through a partnership and contract between the Clear Lake Horsemen, private landowners and the BLM. The first two miles of the trail run up private property. The landowners granted a trail easement to the BLM that is for EQUESTRIAN and HIKERS ONLY. This easement was attached to the parcels in 1988, and recorded with the County of Lake, with the BLM being granted access for maintenance.
@BLM has periodically run their SWECO Trailcat up the Glen Eden trail to grade, recut and install water bars on the trail. They’ve also done much brushing back and clearing of downfall along the trail. The Glen Eden Trail runs up to the top of the ridge overlooking Ukiah, where one can access the fire road and ride to Mayacamas camp, which has a water trough. Currently, the trail past goat rock to the top of the ridge is brushed in badly and has fallen trees from the cow mountain fire. It needs clearing. Concerns and comments in the past have included the problem of introduced feral pigs (which have churned up areas around the water troughs and oak woodlands), more maintenance needed, loop, and additional miles of trail needed, and illegal speeding bicycles.
It is essential that the equestrian public take the time to write a brief letter to the contact above and share concerns and support for equestrian use on this trail. Again, with Boggs Mt. State Demonstration Forest being closed indefinitely, and possibly areas of Cache Creek affected by recent fires, it is even more important to show support for equestrian use on North Cow mountain.
LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS!!!! Please share!
EQUESTRIAN SUPPORT AND COMMENT NEEDED FOR NORTH COW MOUNTAIN
The wonderful trails at Boggs mountain are on indefinite closure. Where will we ride next year? At this particular time (before Oct.
24), the Ukiah office of the BLM is asking for comments on formulating an updated recreation plan for Cow Mountain (both South Cow OHV and North Cow- Glen Eden trail).
It is essential that the equestrian community show continued support for equestrian use, and share opinions for continued maintenance, new loop trails, and any other concerns to the BLM before the end of October. BLM is stating that user safety is a
priority, as well as maintenance.
Please send your comments to < samathews@blm.gov > ASAP. For more information, contact Sarah Mathews, BLM outdoor recreation planner, at (707) 468-4051.
BLM_CA_COWSCOPING@blm.gov.
Here is some additional information and background:
@The Glen Eden Trail on the Lake County side was formed through a partnership and contract between the Clear Lake Horsemen, private landowners and the BLM. The first two miles of the trail run up private property. The landowners granted a trail easement to the BLM that is for EQUESTRIAN and HIKERS ONLY. This easement was attached to the parcels in 1988, and recorded with the County of Lake, with the BLM being granted access for maintenance.
@BLM has periodically run their SWECO Trailcat up the Glen Eden trail to grade, recut and install water bars on the trail. They’ve also done much brushing back and clearing of downfall along the trail. The Glen Eden Trail runs up to the top of the ridge overlooking Ukiah, where one can access the fire road and ride to Mayacamas camp, which has a water trough. Currently, the trail past goat rock to the top of the ridge is brushed in badly and has fallen trees from the cow mountain fire. It needs clearing. Concerns and comments in the past have included the problem of introduced feral pigs (which have churned up areas around the water troughs and oak woodlands), more maintenance needed, loop, and additional miles of trail needed, and illegal speeding bicycles.
It is essential that the equestrian public take the time to write a brief letter to the contact above and share concerns and support for equestrian use on this trail. Again, with Boggs Mt. State Demonstration Forest being closed indefinitely, and possibly areas of Cache Creek affected by recent fires, it is even more important to show support for equestrian use on North Cow mountain.
LEAP combines expertise, action to safeguard animals during fires
SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2013 JOHN LINDBLOM
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This is an above-normal year for wildfires, which does not bode well for Lake County, with its expanse of rangeland and combustible brush. But the county can take a certain amount of comfort in knowing that, thanks to Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection, it is prepared for what may lie ahead. LEAP, as the fully trained all-volunteer organization is known, functions as a safeguard for animals, ranging from house pets to horses in the event of a major fire. Click here for entire article. |
Horse Council Supports Trail Safety Standards
Thursday, April 13, 2017
In April 2017, the Lake County Horse Council Board of Directors voted to adopt Trail Safety Guidelines . |
Equine Herpes Virus Status
Friday, 13 January 2012
See the California Department of Food and Agriculture website for the latest status. Two new cases in Monterey and San Diego Counties in March 2012. |
Lake County Zoning Ordinance Amendment will impact horsekeepers
Lake County Planning staff is working with the Horse Council to draft amendments to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance that affect all who keep horses. The Horse Council wants your input regarding improvements and changes that the LCHC membership will be developing with County planning staff over the next few months. Your involvement and input in the process is critical to the development of a comprehensive ordinance that reflects our rights as horse keepers as well as establishes minimum criteria for the well being of our horses while considering impacts on the environment and our neighbors. Please email your input to Mary Jane Fagalde at
oopsranchminis@msn.com
Please pass this information on to anyone who might be interested.
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