Horses in Yosemite?

[Nancy DuPont <Htrails@Earthlink.net>]

This was quoted from todays Contra Costa Times by Mike Taugher, Times Staff Writer.  "The plan for Yosemite Valley was unveiled during a luncheon speech before the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on Monday, March 27.  The plan, which would take at least 10 years and $343 million to complete, calls for a more hiker and BICYCLE FRIENDLY Yosemite."

WHILE THIS PLAN IS DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CARS FROM THE VALLEY - IT EMPHASIZES THE FACT THE ADMINISTRATION HAS PLANNED TO ELIMINATE HORSES FROM THE VALLEY AND WILL!

Under the heading of changes to Yosemite it lists the reduction of day use parking spaces in Valley from 1600 to 550.  It lists TO BE REMOVED:  Cascades Dam, three bridges, roads through Stoneman and Ahwanee Meadows; all day-use parking except at Yosemite Village; the superintendents house; COMMERCIAL STABLES;other buildings.

ALL OF THE MEETINGS, EVERYTHING WE DID TO STOP IT AND NO MATTER HOW MANY LETTERS WE WRITE.  IT SEEMS THAT THE TRADITIONAL USE OF THE HORSE IS IGNORED, FORGOTTEN AND DENIED.

AS DAVID MILHALIC SAID: "YOU ARE A VERY NARROW INTEREST GROUP."

I believe your response is required at this time. Letters are good but not enough.  

Nancy DuPont, Executive Director
Heritage Trails
1350 Castle Rock Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Our Mission: To preserve and protect trails and
answer the question, "Where are you going to ride your horses, and
where are you going to keep them."
Telephone (925)937-7661 FAX (925) 943-7431