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Dec. 2 Final Open Breed<br />
Show, CCCAHA (hosted by<br />
an Arabian club, but Open entries)<br />
Dec. 2 Paso Christmas Light<br />
Parade, “No Place Like Home<br />
for Christmas,” 7 p.m.<br />
Dec. 7-16 Cowboy Christmas,<br />
450,000 sq. ft. So. Hall, Convention<br />
Center Paradise Rd.,<br />
Las Vegas, 9-5 p.m., free admission,<br />
more shopping with<br />
a western flair than you can<br />
handle in one pair of shoes or<br />
boots, during the NFR<br />
Dec. 9 Ray Berta Clinic, $180<br />
fee includes lunch, audit $25,<br />
develop a better relationship<br />
with your horse, Carmel Valley<br />
Trail, Saddle Club, rayberta<br />
@hughes.net<br />
Dec. 16 Fiscalini Preserve<br />
Work Day, 9-12 p.m., Cambria,<br />
take along a hat, scarf,<br />
gloves, closed toed shoes, water,<br />
meet new friends & help<br />
with preservation of one of the<br />
nicest trail systems in the region,<br />
927-2856<br />
Thank you for sharing <strong>2017</strong><br />
with me and others from the<br />
Horse Community. From our<br />
outfit to yours, Merry Christmastide<br />
and Happy New Year!<br />
Check weather reports and footing PRIOR to loading up. Please stay<br />
off of designated trails after rain in order to preserve them for the<br />
future. Most trails require at least two full sunny days to dry enough<br />
for suitable trail riding without erosion.<br />
View: Ocean & coastal dunes<br />
Access: Pecho Valley Rd., park in lot across from Camp Keep<br />
Fees: Free, so far<br />
Rated: Easy, but deep sand can be tiring for horses, go easy<br />
Time Factor: 10-12 mi., 3-4 hrs. at walk<br />
Trail: Single track, fire rd. thru dunes, may also ride on beach<br />
Feet: Barefoot fine for most horses, but suggest shoes, some rocks<br />
Dogs: Not on trails, leash in parking area, in vehicle if cool<br />
Camp: horse water, take own water & food, reserved horse corrals,<br />
$7.50 non-refundable on credit card for camp plus $75/vehicle, primitive,<br />
see: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=592<br />
Overnight: Horse Camp advanced reservations required<br />
Main Ranger Station: Spooner’s Cove, 528-0512 info.<br />
First Aid: Ranger’s station, bring layered clothing, hat, sunscreen<br />
Cell Reception: Spotty<br />
Caution: Snakes. Multi use. Be courteous to hikers, mountain bikers<br />
Maps: Ranger station, www.CCCMB.org or www.SLOPOST.org<br />
Participation: see above for trail clearing dates & events<br />
Trail Directions: From parking, ride down the left side of rd. heading<br />
back out of park. Follow trail to left (by where surfers park at Hazard<br />
Canyon). Cross creek. Climb out of creek. Take the first trail right,<br />
parallels road. Follow trail until see well-traveled trails to left.<br />
These trails head to the back bay. Once near the back bay, find trails<br />
leading to the beach or stay along back bay. Makes a big loop bringing<br />
you back to Hazard Canyon and Camp Keep parking. For more<br />
options cross the rd. at Cable or Bloody Nose Trail.<br />
Brought to you by<br />
Whitehorse Tack<br />
2805 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles<br />
whitehorsetack.com<br />
40 <strong>PASO</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, December <strong>2017</strong>
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