Inaugural ride signals opening of new equestrian trail in Temecula

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Kim Harris
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People gather to celebrate the opening of a new equestrian trail in Temecula's wine country, Feb. 26. The new equestrian trail will connect with the current network of trails in wine country. Rancho Water District, Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc., and Rancho California Horsemen’s Association joined together to create the new trail located at the end of a dirt road across from Shiraz Way. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Rancho California Water District was joined by numerous horsemen and women, several dignitaries and numerous community members Saturday, Feb. 26, to commemorate the opening of a new equestrian trail in Temecula.Sherry Turner, president, Rancho California Horsemen’s Association, Gil Pankonin, president, Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc., Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, board president, Rancho California Water District and Robert Grantham, general manager, Rancho California Water District, were all on hand for the event.Guest speakers, a rope-pulling ceremony and horseback riders, including Cowgirl Hall of Fame member Pat Ommert and Dan Stephenson, who both have worked for more than 50 years to create and pre
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