TRAIL RIDES

2024 Spring Ride will be to Brookside Restaurant. Trail bosses will lead us on our rides, with a duration of 3 - 4 hours including lunch, through the Lower Arroyo and Upper Arroyo Hahamongna trails. At the Rose Bowl, our equine pals will have a corral to stay in, and there is plenty of water.  Riders will have plenty of time for rest and social time with other riders.  After lunch, riders will return to their respective stables.

TRAIL TRIALS

A Trail Trial is a judged competition on the trail using natural and man-made obstacles, judging the horse/rider combination on their performance under difficult situations they may come across on a modern day trail. The program provides a Standard Set of Rules for each of ETI National’s Corrals to use when judging competitions. These competitions can be done by any rider no matter what their level of experience. Play the video on this page for a taste of the Trail Trial experience… Check the Local Corral Event Calendar for upcoming Trail Trials. 

THE  HISTORY of  ETI

During World War II, horsemen from Long Beach, CA joined together to patrol the power lines, to guard public property, and in the event of an enemy attack, to help secure the safety of the Long Beach area. They and their horses were trained by the Long Beach Police Department and worked under the police department’s direct supervision. Every night for the duration of the war they patrolled in all kinds of weather in places reachable only on horseback. They did an important job well and contributed a vital service to their community and country. When the end of the war was in sight these horsemen wanted to continue to be of service, to become organized and be prepared in case they were needed again. No trails existed where they patrolled, so they discussed the establishment of permanent trails for horsemen and hikers throughout scenic California. If enough people were interested, they decided, permanent trails might be established. Fitting perfectly into the post-war programs involving recreation, Equestrian Trails was born on July 21, 1944. It was incorporated in 1945 as a non-profit organization dedicated to equine legislation, good horsemanship and the acquisition and preservation of riding and hiking trails throughout California.

MAU PROGRAM

The Mounted Assistance Unit (MAU) is a volunteer organization under the supervision of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation as a “Volunteer Program.” The purpose of the MAU is to patrol the trails on horseback and to promote the safety of all users by reporting any hazards or dangerous conditions found in the park or on the trail system. The MAU also assists park visitors in their efforts to enjoy their leisure time during their visits. MAU members should also participate in activities such as camp-outs, picnics, parades, and group trail rides.