History

The Story of the Orinda Horseman’s Association

A Brief History 1968 to 1997

By Loren M. Furtado Member 1968-1990

Acknowledgments

I want to thank Fred Goff for asking me to take on this project. Thanks also to all
who provided information and participated in the interviews that made this account
possible. For the final production we are indebted to Marcia Furtado’s transcription,
Morris Older’s editing, format and design, and Debby Young’s rendition of Renee Benoit’s
original (but lost) tee-shirt design.

Loren Furtado

(C) Copyright 1997, Orinda Horseman’s Association

Contents
Preface Orinda Before the Tunnel Birth of the Orinda Horseman’s Association Pasture Needed   Notable Improvements Activities Recurrent Concerns Incidents & Events Relationship with EBMUD   Authority of the President & Board Personalities Perspectives

About the Author:

 

Loren Furtado grew up in Merced, California, received his degree in economics and
business at the University of California at Berkeley, and spent his professional career in
university management, retiring as Assistant Vice President in Charge of Budget and
Planning for the nine campus University of California. Loren, was 78, and his wife Mary
live in Orinda. Their daughters, Linda, Marcia, and Carla, have all been active in the OHA
pasture.

Note:  This history was written in 1997.  Loren is now deceased.