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TOVEA President Patty Morton reflects on decades of memories during the association’s 20th Anniversary “Hoedown” Aug. 3 at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos.
years of making a difference S from horsetrader staff
from horsetrader staff AN MARCOS — The rol of horses in the City of
AN MARCOS — The role of horses in the City of San Marcos dates back to
1797, and the Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association intends to play it forward for future gener- ations. More than 125 supporters
atended TOVEA’s 20 Anniversary Aug. 3 at Walnut Grove Park, celebrating two decades of local equestrian advocacy and their cumulative accomplishments that have led to today’s thriving horse community. For their con- tributions, volunteers and spon- sors both past and present were recognized, including California Horsetrader founder Carolyn Read, a 62-year San Marcos equestrian who passed away in April at age 92. San Marcos today offers one of
only two public horse arenas in San Diego County, Walnut Grove Park Equestrian Center, and its city-sponsored trail system and local training barn community comprise a unique environment for enjoying the equestrian life- style. TOVEA, which will hold its
Lance Bennett and Patty Morton No celebration goes without cake.
monthly meeting Sept. 22 at Walnut Grove Park, has its largest community event scheduled for Oct. 19: the 19th Annual Ride & Stride and Horse Heritage Festival. For more info, see the ad on page 9 or visit the TOVEA website at htps://
keepitequestrian.org.
Current and past TOVEA contributors received a Certificate of Recognition from City of San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones. Pictured are (from left) Lynne Malinowski, John Debevoise, Carol Shuttleworth, Patty Morton, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones,, Michael Taylor, Lori Holt-McNary, Joseph Manrique, Angie Taylor, and Jessica George, receiving the honor for Lou Roper.
More than 125 attendees at the TOVEA 20th Anniversary celebration had the chance to line up and square dance.
Photos by Daniel McCullough & Marissa Self
Photos by Daniel McCullough & Marissa Self
Photos by Daniel McCullough & Marissa Self
Photos by Daniel McCullough & Marissa Self
Photos by Daniel McCullough & Marissa Self
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