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ThorapouticHorsomanship 21124Chatsworth Street, Chatsworth, CA 11311 Tel No (016) -100 2.111 Fax No (gib) 700 8511 July 25, 2001 Mr. Tom Sorensen Administrator, Parks and Planning 155 E. Wilbur Road Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Re: Annual Report — Therapeutic Riding at Walnut Grove Dear Tom: Last August the Board of Directors of the Park District approved Ride On's Therapeutic Riding Program at the Walnut Grove site. In this last year, Ride On has begun serving disabled residents of the Conejo Valley. Phase I Program Startup of this project is complete. Phase II — Program Expansion will continue for a period of several years as we expand to take full advantage of the site. Phase III Construction of Permanent Improvements envisioned in the concept plan awaits funding. Below are details of progress to date. Site Repairs and Improvements The following site improvements and repairs, consistent with the concept plan presented last August, were carried out: • The 20 -stall barn was renovated including: re -roof and place 8 skylights; repair to existing electrical system; repairs to stalls to make them safe for horses; buildout of two storage/tack areas. • Office trailer and meeting space was installed with handicapped access; • Caretaker trailer and handicapped accessible bathroom was installed with a holding tank waste system • A caretaker, a long-time volunteer of Ride On in Chatsworth and approved by the CRPD, is on-site. Program Operations Lessons began May 16, 2001. As of June 30, Ride On had 19 students enrolled and 10 on the waiting list. The CRPD continues to advertise both our program and our need for volunteers which has been extremely helpful. Our first joint effort with the Therapeutics Program will take place this summer when 8 children from the summer camp for autistic children ride at Ride On. A 501 (6)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax W: 45-44(.5'183 Accredited and Insured through North American Riding for the Handicappod Association