Februarruary 20, 2014


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Recreation Center in Chino Hills hosts a wide variety


of events and horse shows throughout the year


est Arabian centers in the United States,” says Addicott. “It is said that the McCoys developed the white color in Arabians and pro- duced champion after champion.” Urban Yet Rural In addition to world-class train-


This aerial view shows part


of the 7 acres encompassing Hillcrest Equestrian Center in Chino Hills


ers and spectacular show facilities, Chino Hills is also home to great trail riding. Chino Hills State Park is located within the city limits, and off ers 60 miles of trails for


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equestrians. Equestrian staging areas also allow for organized, overnight rides, and have been the site of both competitive trail rides and endurance rides. T e natural beauty of Chino Hills in the early 1900s is pre- served in the 12,500-acre park, which is home to oaks, sycamore, bobcats and mule deer. T e park T serves as a critical link in the Puente-Chino Hills biological corridor, and features grassy hills that stretch nearly 31 miles, from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Whittier Hills. T e park is import-


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ant as a refuge to many species of plants, and as a link between nat- ural areas essential to the survival of many animal species. “T is is the largest California


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State Park located in an urban set- ting,” says Addicott. “Many won- derful trails for the avid rider await discovery and connect to the 38 miles of trails that wrap around the community of Chino Hills.” All this makes Chino Hills very attractive to horse owners, who D o


Kristie Kurtze Show Jumping Specializing in


Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation Sales • Consignment • Leases


Kristie Kurtze (818) 941-7393


Located at Diamond I Ranch in Chino Hills kkshowjumping@hotmail.com www.kkshowjumping.com


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Photo courtesy of Geni Addicott


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