About
Us
What makes up the LCHC?
Serve as liaison between the horse industry, the community, and government agencies
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Inform the public about horse community goals, projects, and events
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Promote educational programs for the horse industry
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Support private and public equine facilities and activities
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Promote all aspects of the equine industry
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Promote and preserve the horse as agriculture, industry, and recreation
LCHC members have been involved with:
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Konocti Regional Trails
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Bureau of Land Management master plans
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Westside Community Park
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Cache Creek Cowboy Horse Camp
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Lake County Farm Bureau
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Lake County Grading Ordinance Committee
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Lake County Public Works Adopt-a-Road Program
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Members originated an idea which eventually became LEAP (Lake Evacuation & Animal Protection)
Events & Activities
The Horse Council has active participants on the Kelseyville Pear Festival committee and has sponsored:
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Upper Lake Wild West Day
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Californio Days
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Clear Lake Junior Horsemen Gymkhana Series
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Dancing Horses at Highland Springs Equestrian Center
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Horse Faire at the Kelseyville Pear Festival
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Stay Safe: A Public Expo for You and Your Animals - free-to-the-public emergency preparedness seminar
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Saddle Fitting Clinics
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Annual Equine and Wine
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Trail Rides and Events for all breeds and disciplines
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Trash Pick-Up & Trail Work at Highland Springs
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Endorsed the Berryessa Snow Mountain Conservation Area and attended the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument dedication at the Cache Creek Natural Area - April 2016
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Information forums with topics including regional trails updates, Leave No Trace information, animal owners rights, and LEAP
Accomplishments
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Received a trail improvement grant through Tractor Supply and the American Quarter Horse Association
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Drafted a resource management plan for Highland Springs Recreation Area in 2011 at the request of Lake County Water Resources
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Honored by Lake County Board of Supervisors by Proclamation in 2011 (click here to read the proclamation)
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Quarterly Journal covering regional events, activities, and timely equine-related information
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Created Horse Sense safety brochure
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Lake County’s Horse Resource Directory – online directory of horse-related resources
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Emergency Equestrian Evacuation Directory – online directory of people willing to haul or house evacuated horses