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ity to some of the world’s best working cow horses in training with Nicolas Barthelemy at Creek Hollow Ranch—which also hosts dressage trainer Sheri Heiar. T e 34th Annual Ramona Rodeo is popular, too, and will fi ll the Fred Grand Arena here May 15-18. One of the groups representing horse people in Ramona is the Ramona Equine Industry Network (R.E.I.N.). Formed to protect the interests of horse owners and equine-oriented businesses in the town, R.E.I.N. has a stated goal of encouraging the preser- vation of the rural character and country lifestyle of Ramona as it undergoes population growth. T e group also collaborates with local organizations to promote the economic and community value of developing an interconnected trail system throughout Ramona. Ultimately, R.E.I.N. strives to demonstrate the viability and strength of the town’s equestrian community. An organization devoted spe-
cifi cally to protecting the trails in Ramona is the Ramona Trails Association. Formed in 1984, the group works to retain access to and maintain existing non-motor- ized, multi-use trails in the area, as well as actively encouraging new trail development on both public and private lands. Trail riding is important to
Ramona horse owners, who make the most of their bucolic coun- tryside. Staging areas in regional parks near the community are well utilized by trail riders in Ramona. Cuyamaca State Park, a short trailer ride from the town, is a favorite with trail riders and easily accessible to Ramona horse people. T e park features moun- tain and meadow trails on its 26,000 acres of woodland forest. More than 100 miles of trails are available to riders.
Three-Day Eventing Trail riding is only one of the equine activities enjoyed by horse lovers in Ramona. At the privately-owned Copper
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Take Your Horse On Vacation at San Vicente Resort
• $99 includes a deluxe guest room • Parking for your truck and trailer
• Stall for your horse in our International Equestrian Center just 1.6 miles from your guest room
• Full usage of all the Equestrian Center amenities and 18 miles of groomed trails
• $4 food voucher for each person every night of your stay
Lodge • AAA 3 Diamond accredited • Spacious rooms • Views from every room • Mini-refrigerator • No parking fee • Free WiFi • No resort fee
Tennis Courts • No charge to lodge guests • Lighted until 10pm every night
• Adjacent to the lodge
Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi • Heated year-round • Steps from the lodge • Junior Olympic size pool • Children’s pool • Snack bar
Horseback Riding
Golf • Book your tee times online • Ted Robinson designed • Stay and play specials
Par Lounge & Deck • Complimentary live music every weekend
• Outdoor seating • Daily specials
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The Oaks Grille • Affordable family dining • Variety of menu selections • Nightly specials
• Open 7 days a week
24157 San Vicente Road, Ramona, Ca 92065 (800) 776-1289
www.SanVicenteResort.com
885072-1405B
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