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Post by wildwoman on Jan 15, 2009 13:20:54 GMT -5
I know I am not the only one that lives out here-this looks like a good idea-they are TRYING to set aside some equestrian only trails in the trail system, but are getting no involvment from the actual horse people-(GEE big surprise there huh?) Hubby knows some people on the KP community council with him-and the folks that organized the farm tour-so maybe we can get some activity actually happening here-work party and networking-it will be fun. I will talk to my uncle-he does a lot of trail building for BCHW and DNR out on the Olympic Peninsula.-I am sure there are things for building horse trails that may differ from other types-etc.
the attachment below was taken from the keypen.org site
WE HAVE SCHEDULED A SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS. If you ride a horse on the Key Peninsula, please attend: Thursday, February 6th (7:00 - 9:00 pm), Home Fire Station.
This is the least developed trail in the system. Conceptually and practically, it has failed to progress for four reasons. First, our attempts to organize horse riders on the Key Peninsula has failed. Second, the horse riders attending our meetings seem to indicate a desire to coordinate equestrian efforts, but fail to follow through. Third, the number of professional stables and horse ranches on the peninsula are few. Fourth, horse riders express a preference for trails they can enjoy without having to drive their horses to a local trailhead.
Nevertheless, volunteer work so far has created a network of unconnected loops that link horse farms. If you want to see this effort come to fruition, please contact us <info@keypen.org> and get involved. Thank you.
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Post by figi on Jan 15, 2009 14:04:50 GMT -5
I will cross post this a few places I wll also come to the neeting!
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Post by wildwoman on Jan 15, 2009 14:08:56 GMT -5
cool-ummm yeah I need to start actually meeting more people :-)
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jan 15, 2009 17:51:30 GMT -5
I will try to arrange my schedule and be there. I agree - we need better trail structure out here. I am lucky since my property backs to a good extensive network of trails, but outside of hauling to banner - which the parking can be a pain and there are ALOT of dogs(not good for my un-dog-friendly horse!) there are not alot of options!! Can you also send an email out closer to the time to remind everyone to show up?  Sara |
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Post by highcountry on Jan 17, 2009 14:03:47 GMT -5
I commend your efforts to organize the disorganized. I appreciate your idea of "horse only" trails but it limits your voice to get things done. The old saying, "the more the merrier" applies here.
I have worked for over 20 years on the Snohomish county area on an old railroad grade. Most of the original supporters are equestrians. We quickly learned that we weren't going to get the support and money we needed if it wanted a trail just for horses.
Accepting that we needed to share, we looked at other user groups who are reasonably horse friendly. That eliminates anything motorized. You might contact some hiker groups to see if they would be willing to help support your project.
When it comes to raising dollars for projects, the wider your base of support (hikers, cyclists, equestrians) the better your chances are for getting money.
Have you contacted your County Parks Department?
You mention there is a meeting scheduled for 2/6 at the Fire Station. If you will give me an address and maybe a phone number if someone has more questions, I will cross post this information to the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington chat page.
Good luck.
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Post by wildwoman on Jan 18, 2009 13:27:17 GMT -5
I am not organizing this-just want to get involved-thanks for your input! these trail systems are set up by the Key Peninsula Trails Committee-it was them that decided to seperate each trail system out by use. Hopefully I will find out what is needed to get this rolling better on the 6th.
Ciao!
Lisa
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Post by figi on Jan 29, 2009 13:17:55 GMT -5
Anyone want to car pool? I'll drive
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Post by wildwoman on Jan 29, 2009 16:02:48 GMT -5
Cool-Hubby is directing a play that runs through that weekend-I normally go do concessions-will have to bow out cause I really want to go. (I should be allowed to be off the hook once in a while-I have been cooking for 20 for the past week-and one Hindu and one strict VEGAN in the mix)
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Post by figi on Jan 29, 2009 16:18:14 GMT -5
What time shall I pick you up?
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jan 30, 2009 0:38:11 GMT -5
I will meet you ladies there - I have some stuff going on earlier that day so will go straight there.....
Sara
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Post by wildwoman on Jan 30, 2009 12:25:40 GMT -5
How does 6:30-6:45ish sound? It shouldn't take that long to get there. I just realized I emailed the person listed above and never got a reply-will do that again today.
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Post by figi on Jan 30, 2009 12:28:59 GMT -5
Sounds good I will see you then.
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jan 30, 2009 17:19:32 GMT -5
Ummm - maybe we should all post what we will be wearing or something so we recognize eachother lol!
Sara
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Post by figi on Jan 30, 2009 17:55:47 GMT -5
I have a bright pink coat with brown you cant miss me and it sound like Lisa with be with me so we will just need to find you!
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Post by wildwoman on Jan 30, 2009 19:23:11 GMT -5
I look forward to meeting you both!
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Post by figi on Feb 3, 2009 10:56:03 GMT -5
Have you heard anything from them? I was looking at the date and the 6th is friday so I was wondering if it is Thur. Or Fri. I can go on both days just friday I will stink like a kitchen because i have to work.
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Post by wildwoman on Feb 3, 2009 14:14:50 GMT -5
oooh good question-I hadn't noticed that-I just copied and pasted from their site-will look into that and let ya know.
eeek
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Feb 3, 2009 15:02:52 GMT -5
Yup - noticed that this morning. Hoping it is Friday - that would work alot better for me. My day is very hectic on thrusday and it is going to be a race to get there on time  Sara |
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Post by figi on Feb 4, 2009 23:53:39 GMT -5
Did you ever hear anything? I emailed them yesterday and have not heard anything. I guess I'm going to go tomorrow and hope that is when it is! Do you still want a ride WW?
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Post by wildwoman on Feb 5, 2009 1:55:17 GMT -5
I am going to phone the fire station in Home and see what they have scheduled. We have a KnowledgeBowl meet then the school play tomorrow-whichever day it is I will be missing the play-but will get concessions all set up-so I can cut out. (would you be going past the high school or is it easier to come by my house?)
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Post by figi on Feb 5, 2009 10:38:50 GMT -5
I can go by whichever
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Post by figi on Feb 5, 2009 21:27:37 GMT -5
Ug hubby is not home so it looks like I wont be making it  |
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Post by wildwoman on Feb 5, 2009 21:48:36 GMT -5
Well I called arounmd and they told me to call back in an hour-AND IT is 645 NOW-nobody knows anything-but he said "most likely tomorrow"
Today was insane
woke up at 730 and was supposed to be in federal way at 8 and it all went downhill from there
EEEEK
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Post by figi on Feb 5, 2009 21:54:10 GMT -5
I'm sorry about your day. Hubby just got home. I'm just wondering if they even update that website.
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Post by wildwoman on Feb 5, 2009 22:12:47 GMT -5
well I'm not driving out there without talking to an actual human. here it is 20 minutes before curtain and one gal can't find part of her costume and is freaking, another is freaking out over a lost button and we need concessions underway
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Post by wildwoman on Feb 6, 2009 12:59:40 GMT -5
Well geeze Lousie! No wonder they can't get anyone on board with this trail system-they aren't organized in the least bit themselves. It looks like there is no actual meeting tonight, last night or anytime on the horizon. WTF? no idea. Will keep trying to get ahold of someone in the future-but for now-looks like no one is organizing this.
I know things are pretty laid back out in that neck of the woods-but this is rediculous!
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