OCTOBER 25, 2009   Sunday

RECREATION AND EQUESTRIAN COALITION

         10^th Annual REC RIDE to CELEBRATE RECREATION & ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS

HONOREES:     MOUNTED VOLUNTEER PATROL of the Santa Monica Mountains -

Volunteers are an integral part of public parkland agencies by donating their time & efforts to support public safety goals, protect resources, and enhance the visitor experience.  Bernie Weiss is a true role model for Volunteers. He is the leader & liaison that collaborates with 60 Volunteers, three park agencies (NPS, SP, MRCA), and the public. He recently received the Pacific West Regional George Hartzog Individual Volunteer Award from the Dept. of Interior NPS. He recruits, helps train, and rides with the Volunteers to assist in their understanding and patrolling of the vast mountainous areas to be covered.  The Volunteers provide their own horses & equipment; and they must go through rigorous and continual training to qualify and to remain in the program.  Their generosity of time and effort provides invaluable support to the agencies and to the public.  Please join us to honor and thank the Mounted Volunteer Patrol (MVP) for their contributions to public lands & to the Equestrian Industry.

DATE:   October 25, 2009 Sunday    TIME:  10 a.m. In the saddle & ready to ride

REGISTRATION:   Check in time 7:30 - 9:45 a.m.

STAGING AREA & Parking:    Malibu Valley Farms, 2200 Stokes Canyon Road, Calabasas

RIDERS:    Under 18 yr must wear a helmut & ride with an adult.  No dogs. No stallions.

TRAILS:  Something for everyone on different trails - 1 ½ hrs to 3 hrs, flat & hills, walk & trot

NON-RIDERS:     Please join us to socialize, to enjoy the BBQ, or to help with the event.

BBQ Lunch only - catered by Calamigos Ranch at 1 pm:  Prepaid: $30  -  Day of Ride: $35

HORSE RENTALS: Rocking K Horse Rentals~ Robert 805-499-9512.  Call early to reserve a horse.

DONATIONS:   Ride, BBQ Lunch, REC 2009 Hat - Prepaid: $40 - Day of Ride: $45 

                            A pre-paid donation will help us ensure that we order enough hats and food.  

SPONSORS: Gwen Allen; Inger Hogan; Fair Hills Farms; Liz Blackwelder; Vera Stewart DDS;

Country General Store; Lynda & Mitchell Jacobs; E-Views, Jim Davidson; Malibu Valley Farms; Cielo Malibu Estate Wines; Calamigos Ranch; Zacharosa Ranch; Belle and Crackers; Don Schmitz;

Mike Edrick Stables,Inc.; Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC); Pony Cross Farm; Nona Green ww.agourahorseproperty.com; Prime Realty; Brian Sweeney; The Friendly Oaks Ranch, Tamara & Taylor; The Equestrian News (TEN).

To become a sponsor or donate prizes for silent auction & raffle, call: Ruth 818-991-1236 or email- ruth@gotorec.org

SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE DONORS of 2008: The Equestrian News;  OH Kruse/Western Milling; Calabasas Saddlery; Silver King;  Fred Stone; West Valley Horse Center;   Agoura Feed; Bright Star Saddlery; Supervisor Antonovich; Semler & Saddlerock Wines.

RSVP:  Please contact us so we know the hat count and how much food and drinks to prepare.  

Information available at REC website: www.gotorec.org    Ruth 818-991-1236

REC’s Mission Statement is to inform the public and policy makers about access to and the use of diverse recreational opportunities available throughout Los Angeles County and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. REC will protect and defend the region's natural diversity and promote public/private partnerships to preserve and expand visitor-serving recreational facilities.  REC is a 501(c)3 tax deductible, charitable/educational organization.

REGISTRATION: 10th Annual REC RIDE - Recreational Opportunities and Access to Public Lands  Please make donations payable to REC and mail to:  P.O. Box 245 Agoura Hills, CA. 91376

Names______________________________________________________________

Phone_________________________ E-mail:_______________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________

City & State____________________________________Zip___________________

DISCOUNT with Prepaid Reservations must be postmarked by Oct 20, 2009

Ride, Hat & BBQ @ $40/person   $_______________________________________

BBQ Only @ $30/person   $_____________________________________________

Can't make the ride, but here's a donation to keep public lands accessible $________

   TOTAL ENCLOSED:   $__________

 ENJOY THE RIDE & BBQ and thank you for your support.