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NEWSLENEWSLENEWSLENEWSLENEWSLETTTTTTERTERTERTERTER298th Edition • December, 2018
MERRYCHRISTMAS
HO! HO! HO!
SecretaryDiane [email protected] [email protected]
Inter. Past PresidentKimberlie [email protected] CoordinatorVicki [email protected]
Fundraising CommitteeLisa & Jay [email protected] & HistorianDiane [email protected]
PresidentElana [email protected] PresidentLisa [email protected]
ParliamentarianKris [email protected]
Web WranglerSusan [email protected]
See Cowboy Russell... Continued on page 9
By Kimberlie Hall, RRT Past President
Years had passed. Then the phone call came to me.Oh know. I don’t need another horse (I know some ofyou are laughing with me and some are laughing at me).I already found what I was looking for and I didn’t wanther in the first place. Well, conversations were had andnegotiations were made and well, I never asked her nameand I didn’t pay much for her - thus her name “Casino.”What a huge gamble and you all know what happens atthe Casino - you lose your money.
Well, I must tell you that from needing to be sedatedto have her feet worked on, to having to be roped to becaught - to re-educating her that fly spray was her friendand that people were not bad. Russell and I have workedwith this horrible little creature with a single goal inmind. The 2019 Spark of Love Toy Drive Parade.WHAT??? Yes, most of you had already concluded thatI was crazy - so crazy I am.
This gorgeous little hateful creature, accepted the saddle
Beginnnings, Endingsand Gambling
Well folks... its time now to pass thetorch to someone else to write thesefront page articles... Bitter sweet...
I am so happy that a creative young mind will be bringingyou the monthly greetings. Since this is my last front pagearticle - well I am going to make it personal...
The story of Casino and hercowboy Russell Grace
Casino is a gorgeous little pinto mare that lived nextdoor to Russell for years. She suffered from a fly allergythat made her eyes swell, turn red and run through thewhole fly season. She lived in a 12 x 12 out door stall,with out a turn out. Casino was mean. She would just assoon kick you head off as look at you. Trying to catchher was a death defying act, as you were greeted withflat back ears and the constant “real” threat that sheintended to kill you.
Truly, a horse I would classify as dangerous. I wasinvited to purchase her 2 years ago. Of course I declined.I am not crazy... oh wait... you guys know me... perhapsI am crazy.
So time passed. I found another horse I wanted to workwith that did not appear to want to kill me. Then thephone call came, Russell’s neighbor yelled over thefence to have Russell (or his roommate) find the “ladythat wanted to buy the mare.”
Kim on Prissy Pants and Russell on Casino.
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Renewl Due in December 2018Reminder... Don’t forget to send in your
Dues or this will be your Last RRT Newsletter!
Riverside Recreational Trails continues to growand grow we are happy to welcome you to RRT!
Janet BackerKathy EdgarGina KonasBerta Pinon
Robert Southern
Welcometo
RRT
Renewal Coming Up in January 2019
To All Our RRT Member’sin December & January
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dec. 11 - RRT General Meeting JoJo’s Pizza Kitchen
Board Meeting to follow
Dec. 15 - RRT Christmas Party, Potluck & Gift Exchangeat Helma’s House in Norco - See Flyer(Saturday Evening)
JUST A HEADS-UP FOR 2019RRT Calendar will be posted in January, 2019
Jan. 1 - Lake Perris New Year’s Day Ride & Chili Potluck(Tuesday) - Optional CampoverOPEN RIDE Kimberlie Hall
Jan. 8 - RRT General Meeting JoJo’s Pizza Kitchen
Feb. 12 - RRT General Meeting JoJo’s Pizza Kitchen
Feb. 16 - Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea Hills(Saturday) Helma Bernardini
2018 Calendar ofEvents
I’ll Help I’llSign Up
OK We will needvolunteer’s to TrailBoss Rides in 2019
Give Vicki Voss a Callto sign up at...909.938.8890
Trail Bosses Needed
*TBN - Trail Boss Needed • OPEN RIDE - Bring your Friends
OPTIONAL CAMPOVER -Call and Make Your Own Reservations for a Campsite
We will be taking Nominations andvoting for the RRT 2019Officers at the Decembermeeting. Mark yourcalendar & join us atthe RRT meeting & vote.If you would like to volunteer for acommittee position like Prize Ride,Trail Coordinator, etc. let Elana know.
Valerie BurtBill HarrisonRobert LaurenceRon McCoy
DeAnne NevarezThe Olivas FamilyElana Riedel
Joy BruceJay & Lisa Murphy
Connie NelsonValeri Sexton
Craig & Diane Thorpe
Becky Hageman Jim & Marty Salzbrunn
RRT Editor would like to have you on ourBirthday list. Please send to RRT Editor [email protected] or call 951.359.8333
happyBirthday
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Riverside Recreational Trails was once again pleased to participate in theJurupa Valley Adopt-A-Family Santa Parade on Saturday night. Theorganization provides many services throughout the year, and has a toy drive
at the holidays. Theychoose four routesthrough different partsof the City of JurupaValley each year. Thisyear, RRT chose to ridein the route through theneighborhood of SkyCountry on December1st. There were severalfloats including a train engine, fire truck, a Disney “Frozen”float, and of course the Santa float.
RRT provided five decorated horses. The spectators loved seeing the horses all dressed up in lights. The riderswere Annemarie Southern, Megan Southern, Becky Hageman, Kimberlie Hall, and Russell Grace. We also had adecorated pooper scooper golf cart donated by Valerie Burt and Bob Laurence. Our hard-working pooper scoopersthis year were Bill Harrison and Elara Riedel. The parade started around 5:30 in the northwest corner of the Sky
Country development and woundaround the development collecting toysfor three hours before ending up in theSoutheast corner around 8:30. Theparade itself was a little bit shorter inlength than last year.
All of the horses kept their riders safeand in the saddle, even with the flashinglights, sirens, and loud music. Althoughthe riders have learned from the past todress warm since the temperature dropsdown to the 50’s by the time the paradeis over, they have their horse to helpkeep them warm. Next time, the pooperscoopers will remember that lesson tooand dress much warmer – lol!
Story & Photos sent in by Elana Riedel
Annemarie, Megan & Becky
Megan withher new horse.
Pooper Scoopers Bill & Elana
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We would like to get to know you! Write a story thatreflects a little bit about you, your horse and yourfamily with pictures, a Cowboy Recipe or articleabout horses. Deadline is the 20th of the month.Send to: Diane Thorpe, RRT Newsletter EditorE-mail: [email protected] or mail10705 Cypress Ave • Riverside, CA 92505
Tagyou’re it . . .
“YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED”to write something for the January Newsletter
Who’s coming up in the newsletters next month?
Hi Fellow Horse Friends...
Gene & Becky Van De Walker were “Tagged”this month to do an article in the DecemberNewsletter. Thank You Becky for sending inyour article & pictures.
Tag You’re It !Tag You’re It !
Joy Bruce Valeri Sexton
This is Gene and Becky from Norco! Our horsesnamed Mel, Lena, and Lily are part of our family. Theyare quarter horses and paint. We love to horse campand enjoy being outdoors. We love the trails and therural lifestyle Norco provides. There is so many favoriteplaces to ride but I do enjoy riding in Cuyamaca thebest. In addition to the 3 horses we also have 2 minihorses, multiple chickens, dogs, turtles, and others. Allcreatures are welcomed at our home.
The summer of 2018 was a great one. We were ableto do some traveling with our family. One of the stopswe made was in Iceland. We were fortunate enough toride the Icelandic horses. It was a wonderful experience.I enjoyed the information regarding the saddlery andtack use from another country. It was interesting to seehow Iceland rural lifestyle compares to ours in the USA.
The ride was approximately an hour and half. The horseshad a nice trot for riding. These little horses can hold upto 400 lbs., amazing for their size. Iceland’s green landswere gorgeous to be out riding and enjoying.I highly recommend if you ever visit Icelandbe sureto go on a ride!
Welcome to Iceland
Gene Becky
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RRT has visited Paramount Ranch on manytrail rides thru this old Western Town. This isa short story from Kathy Edgar, an RRTmember and her memory of her adventure inthis famous Western Town.
I was very sad to hear that Paramount Ranch burntdown in the Woolsey Fire near Thousand Oaks in TheSanta Monica Mountains.
Paramount Ranch is where they filmed countlesswestern movies over the last 90 years. To name one wasDr. Quinn Medicine Woman. From there we rode acrossto Malibu State Creek Park. We rode about an hour andreached where they filmed the movie MASH.
If any one remembers we started the ride out inbeautiful land that was picture perfect. We crossed thebridge to get to the “Western Town.” All trailheadsextend from the Western Town, except the trail that goestoward Mulholland highway. After about an hour westopped. We sent a scout into town to warning everyone
that a group of bandits on horse back are on the way toshoot up the town. Then it all happened. We ran our horsesthru the town pretending to shoot anyone in site. Not onlydid the riders have fun but the people in the town did too.
You will never know the true value of a moment until itbecomes a memory. Make the most of the moment causeyou never know what you have until it’s gone. I knowthey can re-build the town but the land will take a longtime and I don’t think it will be in our life time.
Visiting ParamountRanch Western Town
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Paramount Ranch offers several miles of easy tomoderate scenic hikes through chaparral, riparian, andvalley oak savannah plant communities. Equestrians andmountain bikers may access these multi-use trails.Wildlife sightings might include red-tailed hawks, acornwoodpeckers, blue heron and deer.
Stroll through Western Town and enjoy a shadedpicnic area. This real-life motion picture set is alteredslightly with each production, yet retains a Westernmotif.
Western Town is not the only icon of ParamountRanch... be on the lookout for our two native oak species— coast live oak, and valley oak. Experience the rarevalley oak savannah, which may become extinct withindecades due to the effects of climate change.
Brief History...In 1927, Paramount Pictures purchased 2,700 acres
of the old Rancho Las Virgenes for use as a “movieranch.” For 25 years, a veritable who’s who ofHollywood practiced their craft at Paramount Ranchincluding director Cecil B. Demille and actors BobHope, Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert. The diverselandscape was the real star of the show.
You can experience the area where Bob Hope starredin Caught in the Draft (1941) and Sandra Bullock had aleading role in The Lake House (2006). Other moviesinclued The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, AmericanSniper, and The Great Outdoors. More recent televisionproductions include The Mentalist, Weeds, and Hulu’sQuickdraw (2013-2014).
It offered film makers the freedom to create distantlocals such as colonial Massachusetts in The Maid ofSalem (1937), ancient China in The Adventures ofMarco Polo (1938), a South Seas island in Ebb Tide(1937) and numerous western locations including SanFrancisco in Wells Fargo (1937). The art of illusionwas mastered on the landscape.
The golden era of movie making at the ParamountRanch came to an end when changes to the studio systemprompted Paramount Pictures to sell the ranch. TheParamount Ranch found renewed life as a film locationwhen William Hertz bought the southeast portion in1953. An ardent fan of movie westerns, he built a
permanent western town utilizing Paramount Picturesold prop storage sheds. As a result, television companiesbegan producing westerns in the 1950’s at the ranch such
as Dick Powell’s Zane GreyTheatre, The Cisco Kid, andGunsmoke.
William Hertz sold theproperty in 1955. The Para-mount Raceway opened ayear later, and some con-sidered it one of the mostchallenging tracks in theU.S. It was closed 18 monthslater after two fatal crashesin December of 1957. Theraceway was featuredin The Devil’s Hairpin,filmed in 1957. Most of thetrack still winds through the
grass and oak woodlands of the park.
From 1957 to 1980, the ranch changed ownershipseveral times, but filmmaking continued. Afterpurchasing a portion of the original Paramount propertyin 1980, the National Park Service revitalized the oldmovie ranch. From 1992 to 1997, Paramount Ranch wasused as the setting for the television show, Dr. Quinn,Medicine Woman with Jane Seymour. Whether watching
filming or exploring the area,experience the drama andgrandeur of the Santa MonicaMountains.
Who Knew ?Paramount RanchWestern Town
Jane Seymour Joe Lando
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Paramount Ranch, largely destroyed by thedestructive Woolsey Fire, is no longer standing. Butstate and local officials promised that it will be back.
“Let’s today begin to make that commitment to restorethis place,” said state Assemblymember Richard Bloom,speaking at a press conference to announce a newfundraising initiative to restore the Western film set inthe Santa Monica Mountains.
“It is so important to the history, not just right here ofthis spot and the Paramount Ranch, but really, to theindustry that it’s so much a part of,” he said.
Behind Bloom, the town’s Main Street lay in ruins,charred heaps of ash and rubble lying beneath twisted,burnt metal.
Miraculously, the town’s small white chapel, which hasbeen featured prominently in the HBO series Westworld,and the train station were unscathed, likely thanks to theirdistance from the other buildings and trees.
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund, a non-profit thatsupports the park, aims to have the set completely rebuiltwithin two years with backing from Hollywood studios,according to David Szymanski, superintendent of SantaMonica Mountains National Recreation Area.
The Aftermath of the WoolseyFire at Paramount Ranch...
Some adjustments will have to be made. “I think it’llbe a variation on what was here,” said Sara Horner,president of the nonprofit’s board, who noted that severalpeople in the entertainment community have alreadyreached out to help.
In the meantime, they noted that a temporary set willbe built on the other side of bordering Medea Creek sostudios can continue to take advantage of the area.
On the Set of Westworld...
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The Woolsey Fire started on November 8, 2018and was contained on November 21st.
There were 3 firefighters hurt and3 civilian fatalities.
The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 acres andmeasured of 150 sq. miles.
It covered parts of Los Angeles and VenturaCounty... included Malibu, Topanga CanyonAgoura Hills, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills.
Structures destroyed 1,643, damaged 364.Over 600 park structures were destroyed.
Over 4,000 residents were evacuated.
An estimate of over 10,000 animals were rescued.
LA Animal Control took in 550 horses, 9 cows,a tortoise and numerous dogs & cats.
Ventura Shelter took in 56 horses, cows, goats,chickens, rabbits, dogs & cats.
Hansen Dam in Sylmar took in 313 horses, a pig,ponies, alpacas, sheep, goats, dogs & cats.
Pierce College in Woodland Hills took in over224 horses, mini horses, ponies, mules, donkeys,guinea pigs, goats, sheep, a tortoise, pigs, & more.
Zuma Beach in Malibu filled the parking lotwith horses, ponies, cows, dogs, cats & more.
Stanley the Giraffe was evacuated fromthe Wine Safaris in Malibu safely & OK.
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and the side pull (ain’t no way she was going to carry abit), became acquainted with bells and big balls being rolledtoward her, lights on her saddle pad and a trailer ride intoSky Country (her first trip off the property since she camehome). As soon as we unloaded, she showed her scaredhateful self. Russell walked her off from the group aftersaddling her little nasty behind (the writer said lovingly).
Sooner or later it was time to mount. Russell was notgoing to give up. Surely, he had a healthy fear and Iwouldn’t blame him.
I don’t know who has a good picture of the parade -hopefully - Elana as she was a trooper pooper scopperpicker upper and had a camera.
Casino is still a big gamble, but I solute the courage ofRussell Grace and the “try” in that little nasty mare.
We completed that very very long parade route withevery obstacle and distraction you can think of, from sirens,blinking lights, water in ditches, curbs, crowds of screamingjumping kids, huge fire pits a blaze, Santa announcing tothe crowd and blow up Christmas decorations includingabout a 8 foot snowman - more than one of those.
As this is the last article from me (for now :), it is thelast newsletter for 2018, it is the end of certain things andhopefully the beginning of a new attitude for my littlegamble “Casino.” Hats off to Russell Grace and all thehard work he has so far put into this mare that mightotherwise have ended up at slaughter.
See you on the trails... hopefully the New Years DayRide - Chili Potluck. See Flyer...
TA TA FOR NOW!
Cowboy Russell ... Continued from page 1
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Merry Christmas!
RRT Christmas Party!2018
Hosted by Helma Bernardiniat her home on Saturday,
December 15th starting at 5:00pmJoin us for Christmas Dinner and Gif t Exchange
with RRT members and guests.If you would like to participate in our gift exchange,
Please bring a wrapped “Western” Christmas Gift ($15.00 Value).
Ham and a Turkey will be provided by the club. There will bewine and soft drinks available, BYOB for anything stronger.
Please RSVP by December 12th. Helma would like to know how manyare coming and what side dish or desert you would like to bring. Dress casual.
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Bring your Favorite Pot of Chili& Join RRT Members & Friendsin a Toast to the New Year withChampagne & Sparkling Cider!
The RRT ride will stage Tuesday, New Years Day at 9:00am in the Horse Campparking area and depart at 10:00am SHARP. Your Trail Boss Kimberlie will lead you
at normal pace on good trails with some moderate hills. After the ride we’ll haveChili and Corn Bread for lunch. RRT will supply the Champagne and Sparkling Cider.
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LAKE PERRIS HORSE CAMP
Tuesday, New Years Day • January 1, 2019
This is an OPEN RIDE, Everyone Welcome !
Directions: Take Ramona Expway offthe 215 Fwy. turn left, go past PerrisBlvd., turn left into Lake Perris EntranceGate. Go up the road till you see theHorse Camp on your left & turn left onthe dirt road into the horse camp.
Reservations for Horse Camping are made onlinewww.park.ca.gov/lakeperris or Call Reserveor California State Parks at 1-800-777.0369or on a same-day walk-up, it is 1st come basis.$25.00-$30.00 per site, per night.Campground Office:Phone: 951-940-5600 Email: [email protected]
If you can’t make it for the weekend, just come
for the Trail Ride on New Years Day.
Please, NO Stallion, or Dogs on the Trail Ride.
If you would like to camp for theweekend...Make your own reservations!Lake Perris has 7 primitive equestrian campsites. Each campsitehas a fire pit, picnic table, and 2 corrals. Watering troughs are inthe horse camp area. Drinking water and chemical restrooms areavailable. There are no showers, no hookups, and the area isunpaved, but the view is excellent.
Each site allows a maximum of 8 people and 2 horses per site.Sites can accommodate 2 vehicles with trailers, 1 vehicle withtrailer and 1 self-contained RV, or 3 vehicles maximum. Morevehicles extra. Campers must muck out there own stalls and cleanup after their horses and themselves. Dogs allowed, but must bekept on a leash.
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