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> Patti,
>
> I am enclosing a copy of the letter that I will be sending to Mr. Ely
> this week. You are welcome to read this aloud at the meeting in
> November. I only regret that I won't be able to attend.
>
> Warren A. Ely, Chief 10/17/97
> Division of State Forest Management
> P.O. Box 8552
> Rachel Carson State Office Building
> Harrisburg, Pa. 17105 - 8552
>
> Sir,
>
> I recently heard that you are seeking comment on equestrian use of
> trails in State forest land, specifically Section 21.26 which addresses
> use of horses on hiking trails.
>
> While I am from out of State (just across the border in West Virginia),
> I enjoy visiting the Pennsylvania forests and riding on their trails.
> When we come to Pennsylvania, we buy gas for our truck, food for our
> meals, hotel rooms for the night, and hay and feed for our horses. If
> the State's forests were closed in any way to equestrian use, you would
> lose our support and financial contribution to the state's businesses
> since we would no longer have a reason to visit.
>
> Horse and hiker (as well as horse/biker) relations are possible and
> desireable in a multiuse trail environment. These uses are compatible
> in almost every case. I would strongly support a multiuse solution for
> trails in the state forests that included common trails for hiking,
> cross country skiing, biking, snow mobiling, and equestrian use rather
> than have trails closed to particular disciplines.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Linda Flemmer
> Blue Wolf Ranch
> RR 3 Box 36C
> Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
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