Welcome

Welcome to the ETI Corral 20 Web Site! These pages have been established to provide easy access to our schedules and information about our organization.

Equestrian Trails, Inc. was established as a nonprofit corporation in 1944 with the Charter to be "Dedicated to the Acquisition and Preservation of Trails, Good Horsemanship, and Equine Legislation."

With its combined membership, ETI has successfully worked to keep open our trails and add more equestrian facilities. The more members we have backing equine legislation and trail preservation, the more likely the State, County and City Officials will be to comply with our needs.

Bert Bonnett (1910-2012)

It is with heavy heart that we note the passing of a Southern California legend, Bert Bonnett. He left to join the everlasting trail ride about 5:15pm on the 23rd of January, 2012, just one month before his 102nd birthday.

Our condolences to his wife Bari and the hundreds of friends that he left behind.

Please visit out In Memoriam and Videos pages.

Southern California EHV-1 Update: Jan 24, 2012

RIVERSIDE COUNTY INCIDENT

January 24, 2012: A gelding displaying hind limb incoordination and urine dribbling from a Riverside County premises was confirmed positive for the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (NEHV-1). The gelding became recumbent and was euthanized. The premises is under quarantine and CDFA has initiated an epidemiologic investigation. At this time we are not aware of any links to the Orange County incident. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

ORANGE COUNTY INCIDENTS

January 24, 2012: Four new cases of neuropathogenic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (NEHV-1) have been confirmed on the Orange County quarantined premises. A total of 15 horses have been positive on the Orange County premises. Only one of the 15 horses has shown neurologic signs.

Katie Flynn, BVMS, MRCVS
Equine Staff Veterinarian
Animal Health Branch
1220 N Street A 107
Sacramento,CA 95814
Desk (916) 900-5039
Fax (916) 900-5338
Cell (916) 203-7079

Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation Area Trail Closure!

>>> Notice of Second Closure <<<

BEGINNING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 THE TRAILS AROUND THE TUJUNGA PONDS WILL BE CLOSED. THEY WILL LIKELY OPEN UP AGAIN ON SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 2012.

The purpose of the trail closures is to allow the Contractors crews to continue the removal of water lettuce from the Tujunga Ponds. The plant was likely introduced when an aquarium or backyard pond pet was released into the ponds and now it has flourished and is covering the entire surface of both ponds. Because this plant is threatening the habitat for endangered species, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has instructed the Contractor to eradicate the plant from the ponds and the creek. The dense cover of water lettuce is also having a negative impact on the native turtles and the water birds that live in and around the ponds.

The eradication effort will include a crew of men using boats and nets to remove the water lettuce from the East Tujunga pond. The water lettuce will be loaded into a large dumpster that will be placed in the parking area at the Tujunga Ponds. A tractor will be used on the pond trail to assist with moving the plant materials from the east pond to the parking area. The intention is to remove most of the water lettuce from the ponds in this initial effort and then follow-up maintenance visits will be conducted to remove plants that were missed during the initial removal. ECORPs Biologist, Ben Smith, will be on site to monitor the water lettuce removal effort to ensure that native species arent harmed as a result of the activities.

PLEASE BE SURE TO STAY AWAY FROM THE POND AREA DURING THE WATER LETTUCE REMOVAL ACTIVITIES. A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL WILL PROVIDE NOTIFICATION WHEN THE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

If you have any questions regarding the Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation Area Trail Closure please contact:
ECORP's Biologist, Mr. Ben Smith (714) 651-3021
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Ms. Grace Yu (626) 458-6139
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Ms. Cindy Rowlan (626) 458-6132

Up To The Minute News

(These stories update automatically throughout the day. Check back often!)

In view of the current events involving the EHV-1 virus outbreak, the Up To The Minute News section has been moved to the top of the web site so that our members can have fast and easy access to the latest news about this event.

ETI News Now In Horsetrader Magazine

Starting with the October 21, 2010 issue of the Horsetrader magazine, ETI will have two pages for National news. This news will appear in the mid-month issue of the Horsetrader.

Many people have complained about the ETI Magazine switching to electronic on-line. The two pages available in the Horsetrader will give ETI a much needed print outlet, with wide distribution.

Typically, one page will be dedicated news and special events while the second will provide the ETI calendar. The Horsetrader is also offering special discounts to Corrals for advertising. The discount is for Corral sponsored ads, NOT Corral members.

Visit the Horsetrader on-line where you can view the latest issue of the California Horsetrader.

Station Fire Closure Information

We have made email postings stating that certain areas within with the Angeles National Forest have been reopened. The following links will provide you with the official Forest Service Closure Order documents:
Alerts and Notices

Please visit the LA County Department of Public Works web site for road closure information: LA County Dept of Public Works.

Important Phone Numbers

When riding in the Hansen Dam Recreation Area, there are several phone number that can be called to report various events. These numbers provide direct access to the various agencies responsible for handling these situations:

Areas South-West of Wheatland incl Hansen Dam Rec Area (aka LA City Area)
323-644-6661	Park Rangers
213-978-4670 323-913-7390	Office of Public Safety (OPS) 24 hr parks emergency #
818-899-3779	Hansen Dam Aquatics (Life Guards)
818-734-2209	LAPD Valley Dispatch
818-756-9323 818-756-9324	Animal Services
Area North-East of Wheatland (aka County area)
818-248-3464	LA County Sheriff
800-834-0064	LA County Sheriff Dispatch
661-257-0881	LA County Sheriff Castaic Station
Whole Basin
877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273)	LAPD non-911 calls
911	Fire Department or other emergencies

Events For The Month

Every Wednesday Trail Work Day at 8 A.M. with Debra Mader at Gabrielino Park. For More Info Please Contact Deb 818-653-7628