Pasture Needed<\/p>\n
These carefree times came to an end when notice came by letter in November 1968, that
\ndevelopment of the property would soon begin and that it would be necessary to remove the
\nhorses. But what to do and where to go?<\/p>\n
Historically, all land acquired over the years by the EBMUD for protection of the San
\nPablo reservoir from pollution of the drinking water supply was tightly controlled.
\nWatershed lands were fenced and closely patrolled to keep out trespassers. By the middle
\nof the 1950’s because of increasing population, considerable pressure was building for the
\ndistrict to sell much of the land considered by some people to be excess to the district’s
\nneeds. Fortunately, most residents did not favor that course of action and preferred that
\nthe lands remain pristine. There was sentiment, however, for opening the properties for
\npublic enjoyment through the building of trails for hikers and horses and for controlled
\nboating and fishing in the reservoir.<\/p>\n
Most of the lands down hill from the San Pablo Ridge to the San Pablo Dam Road and
\nbeyond, had been leased for many years to Mr. Frank Dutra, a long time rancher of Orinda,
\nfor cattle grazing. Mr. Dutra died about 1968, and his family gave up their lease. So it
\nwas an opportune time for the Orinda group to discuss with EBMUD officials the use of part
\nof the property to graze the Orinda girls’ horses. Dorothy Bolt, whose daughter Hillary
\nhad a horse pastured at Altarinda, and Bob Lewman got in touch with Bill Hartman, Land
\nSuperintendent of the EBMUD, who advised them on procedure to follow. Hartman, along with
\nHarry Dano, also of EBMUD, was helpful to the Orinda people on developing rules and
\nregulations for use of the property in order to comply with the EBMUD’s lease
\nrequirements. Mrs. Bolt sought the help of an attorney friend who prepared a draft
\narticles of incorporation for a new Orinda Horseman’s Association to meet district
\nrequirements. Mrs. Bolt personally carried the papers to Sacramento for filing and
\napproval by the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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