TOVEA in San Marcos celebrates past, present, future

By Horsetrader staff

SAN MARCOS — The role of horses in the City of San Marcos dates back to 1797, and the Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association intends to play it forward for future generations.

More than 125 supporters attended TOVEA’s 20 Anniversary Aug. 3 at Walnut Grove Park, celebrating two decades of local equestrian advocacy and their cumulative accomplishments that have led today’s thriving horse community. For their contributions, volunteers and sponsors past and present were recognized, including California Horsetrader founder Carolyn Read, a 62-year San Marcos equestrian who passed away in April at age 92.

San Marcos horse group introduces new parks head to equestrian community

From Horsetrader staff reports

SAN MARCOS — It was a postcard-perfect afternoon on Sept. 23 at Walnut Grove Equestrian Center — excellent for introducing the facility and its supporters to Mark Olson, who became Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of San Marcos last January. Patty Morton, President of the Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association, along with other board members, led Mark on a tour of the grounds. The walk-and-talk ended in a meeting hall where additional local equestrians engaged in a town hall meeting that included a Powerpoint presentation on TOVEA, some area equestrian history, and the value of an equestrian lifestyle in a community. They also invited him to the Horse Heritage Festival and the 18th Annual Ride & Stride fund-raiser Oct. 20 at the park.