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This website is currently being hosted pro bono as a historical record of the more than 35 years of community volunterism and service of the Valley Horse Owners Association. In 2008, after decades of non profit equestrian work, the membership voted to dissolve and retire the Association passing the reins onto new organizations continuing the spirit of preserving horse keeping and the equestrian lifestyle in the Valley and beyond. Select the Issues and Newsletter links to explore the hundreds of articles and issues stored on the site.   New information on the site: Photo Gallery    Jan 1st - Rose Parade 2008 Equestrians (Additional Photos) Photo Gallery    Dec 29th - Tournament of Roses EquestFest (Additional Photos) Photo Gallery    Dec 16th - Shadow Hills Christmas Ride Photo Gallery    Nov 3rd - Corral 210 - Gibson Ranch - Team Fox Event Photo Gallery    Sept 29th - Last Weekend of Polo for the Season at Will Rogers Photo Gallery    Sept 1st - Gold Coast 6 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Drivers: Please "Slow Down And Pass Wide" for Horses!     8th Annual Recreation and Equestrian Coalition Ride    We are pleased to honor Dr. William Burke of the California Coastal Commission. War Horse Proposes Equestrian Park in Lake View Terrace    The Equestrian Park would provide affordable facilities for trail trails, a cross-country course, and tent pegging events. The Slate for the Next VHOA Board     Message from the President    VHOA has had great impact over more than 3 decades ... Another Season at Will Rogers    The last weekend of the season was October 6th with the 40th Annual Will Rogers Memorial Tournament. Manure     ... loss of manure recycling impacting stables ... Riding Lessons at Stonehurst Park    The Horseback Riding Program started up again at Stonehurst Recreation Center the week of October 8th. Sun Valley Redevelopment and Stonehurst Community    The initial news of redevelopment and the potential eminent domain taking of the whole Stonehurst community in Sun Valley ETI Corral 210 and Gibson Ranch Host TeamFox Parkinson Research Benefit    On November 3rd, hundreds joined ETI Corral 210 and Gibson Ranch ... Stonehurst Update    On November 5th, William Maloof, Suzanna Wood, Lloyd Hitt, Al Knight and I met with the planning department. Historic Preservation Overlay Zone of Stonehurst Community    The Stonehurst Community nestled between Shadow Hills and Sun Valley ... State of the Horse    Great appreciation and thanks to all who contributed to ... VHOA Celebrates 35th Birthday    At the September quarterly dinner and meeting, we celebrated the 35th birthday ... Photo Gallery    July 14th - Bill Pickett 2007 Rodeo at the LA Equestrian Center Photo Gallery    July 4th - The End of the Sunland-Tujunga July 4th Parade Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July Parade    This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club sponsoring and organizing the 4th of July Parade. La Tuna Canyon Equestrians Allege Developer Not Living Up to Promised Trails    As The Hoof Beat went to press, La Tuna Canyon equestrians reported ... VHOA Update from Carol Locus    At the next meeting, we will discuss candidates for the 2008 board of directors ... First Annual Cheri Blue Moonlit Memorial Ride    The Rose Bowl Riders are hosting the 1st annual Cheri Blue Moonlit Memorial Trail Ride ... Coastal Commission Approves Permit Application for Malibu Valley Farms    Commissioners Rebuke staff recommendation and faulty report 2007 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Los Angeles Equestrian Center    Thousands packed the Los Angeles Equestrian Center to witness ... Photo Gallery    May 12th - Corral 54 Ride with Councilman Greig Smith Photo Gallery    May 6th - American Jousting Alliance 2007 Frazier Park Jousting in the 21st Century, A New Sport    Ever wonder what it would be like to gallop on the back of your horse holding a 10 foot lance in one hand ... City Planning Gets Serious    After 40 years of the words "City Planning" being an oxymoron ... City of Los Angeles RESOLUTION    Horse Protection Act (HP A) to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering ... VHOA Update from Carol Locus    VHOA, as an association, should represent the interests and vision of its membership ... Corral 54 Hosts Chatsworth Trail Ride for Councilmember Greig Smith    Charlotte Brodie lead the June ride for Los Angeles City Councilmember Greigh Smith's ride on the Chatsworth Trails Malibu Valley Farms Targeted by Coastal Commission    This is a state of the art, modern horse breeding ranch and stables... Photo Gallery    Apr 8th - Easter Service on Horseback Assembly Bill AB 576 Could Have Wide Impact on Recreational Horse Usage in State Parks    "Animal Feeding Operation" is a federally defined term that includes horses 38th Annual Easter Sunday Service for Equestrians    The San Fernando Rangers and Sidekicks hosted the 38th Easter Service on Horseback Historic Equestrian Community Gets Reprieve from Ignorance    ... seething and overflowing chamber of very upset homeowners ... CSHA Monthly Update from Jim Real    The new year is off and running and we are moving at a fast clip. VHOA Update from Carol Locus    Come share a dinner with us at the Mandarin Terrace in Sun Valley on Saturday, June 23rd Photo Gallery    Mar 11th - Rainbow Royal Horse Show March 2007 -- Andalusian & Icelandic Councilmember Greuel Hosts January Horse Chip-A-Thon    Lake View Terrace St. Jude's Benefit Ride    ... raised in excess of $5000 for a wonderful charity 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade "It wouldn’t be the Rose Parade without Horses"    The parade starts as the sun clears the buildings along Colorado Blvd. State of the Horse Convention at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center    Despite stormy conditions, several hundred attended the all day event. *** VHOA All Stars *** Julie Morris and Elaine Canter    Valley Horse Owners Association would like to warmly thank Elaine Canter and Julie Morris for their many years of dedicated service Tama Retires From L.A. County Police Mounted Unit    After 17 years of volunteer service... Photo Gallery    Jan 27th - State of the Horse Convention 2007 2007 State of the Horse Trails Congress & Convention    January 27th, only days away... Photo Gallery    Jan 21st - ETI Area 7, San Fernando Rangers & Sidekicks St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Benefit Ride Photo Gallery    Jan 1st - Equestrians in the Tournament of Roses Parade (Additional Photos) Photo Gallery    Dec 29th - Tournament of Roses EquestFest (Additional Photos)

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