Our Mission
Providing a unified voice concerning issues which enhance, affect, or threaten the equestrian lifestyles in Orange County
Updated: 11.01.2010
Fairgrounds Update
Great news Open Space supporters:
Today the San juan Capistrano City Council received the Bond Oversight Committee’s report that the RMV Riding Park purchase meets all conditions of the bond. No reconsideration requests were filed as of the 5:00 PM deadline today, so the LAFCO decision on the annexation is complete. The bonds will soon be sold, then the property can be officially acquired.
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Derail the Sale
Call to Action ... Save the Fairgrounds
The Orange County Fairgrounds is for sale. The State of California has made it clear: they expect to obtain the “highest return on the property.” Say goodbye to the low impact Equestrian Center, 4-H clubs, the Heritage Farm, and the All American Boys Chorus. Say goodbye to a County Fair with blue ribbons, animals, local arts and crafts. A Coalition has formed to “Derail the Sale” in order to help preserve our fairgrounds for future generations.
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Equi-Fest
Inaugural Equi-Fest
Santiago Regional Park 17 October 9 am to 3 pm
4th Quarter Newsletter
CERT Classes
Community Emergency Response Team
A Call to Arms!
The OC Fair Board of Directors is considering destroying one of Orange County’s few equestrian centers for a parking lot!
Read past ECOC Newsletters Here
Read the OC Register Article Here
Breaking News
The Gallop: One Stable at a Time
Advocates set sights on a permanent place for horses at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Miracle horse survives 5.3km irrigation tunnel ordeal
Call to Action
The Orange County Fair board has given the equestrians an opportunity to develop an equine alternative use plan for the 7.5 acres where the equestrian center is now located. Staff is pushing for a parking lot. They call this “flat flexible space.” This is our chance. The board seems open to us and is waiting to see if the equestrians can “step up” and prove our worth.
OC Fairgrounds Resolution
A good day for equestrians – a good day for our county
As you may be aware the Equestrian Coalition of Orange County (ECOC) has been helping to preserve the existing Equestrian Center at the OC Fair for several years. Currently the Fair Board is considering removing the equestrian facility in order to pave it over for more parking. We have been gathering support throughout the county in order to save this important facility.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
ECOC meets at 6:30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Giracci Vineyards. Click Here for information and directions.
Next Meeting: Thursday 20 August at Giracci Vineyards at 6:30pm.
What Can I Do? Read on ...
Please download this petition for the OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center. We are asking for your help to collect signatures and information. Give them to family, friends, groups, anyone who can gather signatures. Go door to door, stand in front of supermarkets, now is our chance and your opportunity to serve.Print both the petition and the supplemental data sheet and have people fill out both.
Please return them ASAP to: ECOC 25201 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630
Also there is a place to add your name or the name of your
organization so we can track those that have helped in this
effort.
Good luck and thank you in advance for your hard work.
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Providing a Unified Voice concerning issues which enhance, affect, or threaten the equestrian lifestyles in Orange County
The Equine Coalition of Orange County exists to monitor, inform, respond, and support the interests of the equestrian community. Active members of ECOC are active members of the equestrian community.
The Equestrian coalition of Orange County is committed to maintaining our equestrian lifestyle. This includes keeping existing equestrian centers and working to get new equestrian facilities and trails.
Critical Updates to Beaches, Parks, and Trails
Great News
A
new stable has opened in Orange County for the FIRST TIME
in many years!
Geracci Vineyards (Yup, grapes and horses) has opened in Silverado Canyon. Check the Listings for more information.
Areas of Concern
Areas of concern include land-use, trail maintenance, equine safety, protecting current stable property, and encouraging the creation of new stables and facilities for the equine community.
Ongoing
Projects
- Emergency Evacuation Program
- Uniform Standard of Care
- Watershed Management - Santa Ana Riverbed
- Public Relations
What's News at ECOC ...
With the launching of our new web site, we will be posting information on many areas of interest to the equine community. Copies of presentations, reports on developing issues and efforts. Check back often and see what's new and what's news.
YOU make the difference!
ECOC is it's members! We welcome your input and comments. Tell us how our web-site can help you support, defend, and expand the equestrian lifestyle in Orange Count. Thank you for stopping by. Canter on back soon.
From Stables to Trails
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