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Santa Ynez Valley Riders
Equestrian Trail Alliance
Trail Advocacy

"Dedicated to Enjoyable,
Safe Trail Riding
and
Preservation of
Trails, Open Space and
Public Lands for Equestrian Recreation”
Our Voices and Action Affect Where We Can Ride
In 2025, the SYVR is working to keep the Live Oak Trail SAFE for equestrian trial riders by regularly attending and representing equestrian recreational interests and our right to safe and accessible trails at the following trail-related public meetings held throughout the year.
Anyone can attend and speak about equestrian trails and trail rider safety or any other issues at these meetings during "Public Comment".
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County Riding and Hiking Advisory Committee (CRAHTAC) - Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Meeting schedule and information here. Contact George Amoon via email to george@gkaconsulting.com for additional details/questions.
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County of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Commission - Meetings held once every other month. Meeting schedule and information here. Contact Terry Gutierrez via email to tegutierrez@countyofsb.org for additional detail/questions.
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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Meetings held weekly, 9:00 am on Tuesdays. Meeting Schedule and information here.
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The SYVR attends these meeting and reports discussions, proposals and results affecting safe trails for horseback riding via member emails and on our Trail Blog.
Alerts that ask for your meeting attendance and/or to submit a letter for these meetings are also posted here.
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