My wife, Natalie, and I have reviewed this document, and in particular
Alternative D., noted as your preferred approach in your covering letter
of 11/14/96.
Please accept this e-mail message in lieu of your one-page form for
submission of comments.
NAME: Natalie V. Arnold and Richard J. Goodwin
MAILING ADDRESS: 19520 Placer Hills Road, Colfax, CA 95713
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (916) 637-4644
COMMENTS:
The improvements to the general area covered by the Plan are ambiguous,
not in terms of what is said, but of what is not said.
If/when the seven-unit equestrian campground is established, would their
existence preclude overnight use by horse campers in all surrounding
areas?
If so, to what distance would these restrictions apply. The boundries
of the area being planned are unclear.
The map provided shows the "existing overflow parking" that, during the
night before the Tevis Ride, is generally used as camping space by some
of those who are crewing for Tevis participants. Would such use be
restricted? Would any/all other such nearby locations be affected?
RATIONALE: Robinson Flat is a major checkpoint of the WST Ride.
Historically, about 33% of all horses disqualified during the Ride are
pulled at this location. If additional restrictions are to be imposed
on the vets, riders and crews as to where to park and/or lead their
animals, such restrictions should be made explicit so that they can be
reviewed, commented upon and, hopefully, negotiated to everyone's
satisfaction.
/s/ Richard J. Goodwin
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