LAKEPORT, Calif. – Up to 50 people attended the third public meeting of the Lake County Horse Council on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Fairgrounds in Lakeport.
Before the meeting, delectable homemade treats were provided by Barbara Claiche, the hospitality chairperson. President Carol Biggs conducted the meeting.
Plans were announced for fundraisers, including a poker run, barn dance, barbeque, tack sale and raffle.
Also announced were a USRider insurance offer, a group campout and ride at Pt. Reyes, the Konocti Regional Trails plan and a Highland Springs management plan.
The government relations and disaster rescue committees summarized their progress and the meeting ended with some exciting door prizes being won.
Treasurer Maureen Brasier announced a poker run fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 13. This fun event will start at Barreda's Feed Store, at 16345 Main St. in Lower Lake. There will be a raffle and presentation of prizes at Six Sigma at the end of the Poker Run.
The event fee is $20 for the first poker hand and $10 for any additional hands. RSVPs are not required, just show up at Barreda's Feed Store at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 to sign up for the poker run.
Marty Brookman described USRider insurance, which is like AAA for horse owners and provides roadside assistance for members traveling with or without horses. It guarantees coverage for horse trailers, tow vehicles, and horse vans.
For any Lake County Horse Council member who joins USRider during the month of February, USRider will rebate $10 to the horse council to use for education.
Karen Sullivan made several announcements – a group ride and campout at Point Reyes in early May; the recent approval of the Konocti Regional Trails Master Plan, which includes equestrian trails; an idea for training mountain bikers and riders to have safe encounters on the trails; and a promised Highland Springs master plan.
Mary Jane Fagalde was introduced as a new horse council board member and chairperson of the newly combined government relations and land use and permits committees. Her extensive experience in Lake County government is a huge asset to the horse council and we greatly appreciate her assistance.
John Gay reported on meetings that the disaster rescue committee members have attended with the Office of Emergency Services (OES). Gay pointed out a need for more horse trailers and boarding during emergencies in Upper Lake, Clearlake Oaks and Lucerne. Call him at 707-987-9310 for information about a free workshop on disaster rescue on April 30 and May 1 in Butte County.
Dr. Jerri Waddington DVM generously offered to donate to the horse council a raffle prize of a ranch call for dental work or other veterinary services for horses, dogs or cats, worth $350. Please contact Maureen at 707-279-1409 to buy tickets.
The next public meeting of the Lake County Horse Council will be Tuesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. at a location to be announced.
Briefly, the mission of the Lake County Horse Council is to promote and preserve the horse as agriculture, industry and recreation. Memberships are available for only $10.
For more information, call Paul Marchand at 707-279-1903 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
