Activities<\/p>\n
During the early years the annual meetings and picnics were special
\nevents. The girls planned special horse events with prizes for winners. Robin
\nPhillips and daughters planned games while other members took care of the
\nbarbecue. Camp Padre in Tilden Park was also reserved. Participation of
\nmembers and families was enthusiastic. Oak groves in the pasture were often
\npicnic sites. Members came by horseback and in the springtime picnicked
\namong the poppies, lupines and green grass when it didn\u00edt rain!<\/p>\n
In the announcement of the annual meeting in 1973, Becky Kemsley
\nurged \u00eball members and their families to bring a picnic lunch and join the partygames!
\nprizes! Use the new arena\u00ed.<\/p>\n
Recreational horseback riding is the raison d\u00edetre of the OHA. Since
\nthe pasture adjoins Tilden Park and EBMUD range lands, members have easy
\naccess to those areas and to more distant parks such as Sibley, Redwood, and
\nBriones. OHA members are blessed with rolling hills, verdant meadows, forests
\nand countless miles of scenic trails at their beck and call. Their only limitation
\nis time. It has been said that the East Bay Trails System is among the best
\nurban hiking and riding trail system in the world. On behalf of the OHA, Lucile
\nArnon wrote EBMUD in 1973 expressing appreciation for the new trail along
\nthe eastern shore of Briones Reservoir. She commented on the scenic beauty,
\ndiverse flora, and a wonderful riding experience.<\/p>\n
Organized trail rides to destinations such as Roundtop (above the
\ntunnel), Briones Park or the \u00ebgrand Canyon\u00ed (Wildcat Canyon) via Nimitz Way
\nwere popular in the 1970s. During the 1980s, Victor Johnson organized and
\nlead many popular trail rides, winding up with food and drink aplenty. More
\nrecently OHA members have participated in Tilden-Wilcat Association sponsored
\nrides.<\/p>\n
Overall, interest in group activities has diminished. The membership is
\nolder and people have tended to pursue their individual interests. The OHA is
\nnow a more mature organization. Many OHA members have become active in
\nthe Tilden-Wildcat group which is comprised primarily of non OHA members..
\nMembers of OHA have supported the building and maintenance of
\nriding and hiking trails.OHA is a member of the East Bay Trails Council,
\nrepresented in the 1970\u00eds by Lucile Arnon and Bob Lewman. Loren Furtado
\nand Bob Lewman participated in activities of the California State Horseman\u00eds
\nAssociation. Es Anderson, Lucile Arnon and Bob Lewman participated, as did
\nMorris Older later on in the 1980\u00eds and 1990\u00eds, in the Tilden Wildcat
\nHorsemans Association which promotes better trails in the regional park areas
\nand also hosts group rides, overnight camp-outs and playdays, often in Tilden
\nPark.<\/p>\n
Other members also devote time to working on the trails. \u00ebTrail Days\u00ed
\nare popular meeting times where people perform useful work and get acquainted
\nwith others of similar interest. Trail Day events are usually organized
\nby EBMUD or the Regional Parks, and include a barbecue and tee shirts for
\nparticipants. Recognizing the importance of working on the trails, the OHA
\nBoard in the late 1980\u00eds voted to allow members work hours credit for
\nparticipation in organized trail work outside of the pasture boundaries.<\/p>\n
The annual Grand National Horse Show and Rodeo at the Cow Palace
\nattracts Orinda horse people. During the early 1970\u00eds, Bob Lewman rode with
\nthe Color Guard at the opening ceremonies. One year OHA took advantage of
\na California State Horseman\u00eds Association discount ticket program and
\nseventen OHA members attended the Grand Natinals together. In the 1990\u00eds,
\nOHA joined with the Tilden Wildcat group, the San Ramon Valley Horseman,
\nthe Contra Costa Horseman, and the Moraga Horseman in sponsoring the
\n\u00ebRide for the Ridge\u00ed and \u00ebTri for the Ridge\u00ed the following year, to raise funds
\nfor completion of the Ridge Trail. Morris Older lead a large group of Orinda
\nHorseman on these rides. Also, to support a local Orinda event, Heidi Kader,
\nLens Cogdell and Gailyn Johnson have ridden in the Fourth of July Parade
\nwhich is a sometimes annual event for the OHA.<\/p>\n
Endurance riding has become a popular activity with the influx of
\nArabian horses into the pasture. Shirley Delsart is OHA\u00eds premier distance
\nrider. She has won many awards in major events with her horse K.J. Destination.
\nEqual credit goes to Shirley for outstanding horsewomanship! Morris
\nOlder, Linda Davidson, Lisa Jordan, Jane & Cynthia Binder, Heather Felt, and
\nLiz Strauss have also competed enthusiastically. Jane Binder has also had
\nnotable success in her specialty of Trail Trials. Many members continue to
\nwork diligently on developing and honing their horsemanship skills in areas of
\ninterest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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