1. California Equestrian Park
and Event Center
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2. California Equestrian Park
and Event Center
Non-profit organization created to develop and manage a World Class
Olympic level equestrian complex in Sonoma County.
To provide a facility for equestrian competition, recreation, education, entertainment, medical services, historic and art exhibits, and open space preservation.
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3. Requests from the Community
Input from over 1,000 community members and organizations:
Safe, non-vehicle riding and hiking trails
Equine veterinary hospital
Intramural competitive venues
Education and internships
Multi-disciplinary equine show facility
Conditioning area
Polo and race horse lodging
Dedicated equestrian park
Enhanced park services
Emergency sheltering
International equestrian complex
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4. CEPEC Planned Facilities
Custom Arenas
Eventing Course
Polo Field
Event Center
Barns & Paddocks
Education/Conference Center
Museum
Equine Critical Care Center
Conditioning Facilities
Campground
Riding & Hiking Trails
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5. CEPEC Equestrian Events
Dressage
Cross Country
Show Jumping
Polo
Driving
Gymkhana
Reining
Cutting
English Pleasure
Western Pleasure
Vaulting
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6. CEPEC Uniqueness
Quality and quantity of services, facilities, and venues
Designed for equines and equestrians
Privately owned and managed
Venues for all riding levels
Customized riding arenas
Equine vet facilities and services
Trails dedicated to riding and hiking
Location in excellent climate
Region has equine infrastructure
Simultaneously host different events
Environmentally designed
Historic and art exhibits
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7. CEPEC Benefits Economic Cultural Environmental
County revenue estimate: $250 million annually
Jobs:
During development: 1, ,000
Full operations: 70 full time; 250 part time
Cultural
Education
Therapy
Equine art and history
Environmental
Land & Water System Restoration
Wildlife and Corridor Preservation
Open Space
Ecological Design
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8. Major North America Equestrian Event Centers
Regional Event Centers
International Event Centers
None on the West Coast!
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9. Protected Sonoma County Land
51 Regional Parks ,000 acres
11 State Parks ,617 acres
259 Open Space Land 75,000 acres
78 Land Trusts ,000 acres
TOTAL ,617 acres
19% of Sonoma County land is protected.
23 parks (< 50%) allow horse riding
3 parks provide exclusive horse riding trails
No park trails meet the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, U.S. Forest Service Trail Design Guidelines
Light green areas : Federal/State/Local Protected Land
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10. Demographics Sonoma County 36,000 equestrians 26,000 horses
160 trainers
125 stables
48 equine veterinarians
68 farriers
40 breeding farms
32 horse clubs (2,800 members)
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11. Special Community Needs
Therapy Facilities for:
Emotional and Post Traumatic Stress Therapy
Developmental Disorders
Troubled Youths
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12. Community Comments
There is no greater need in Sonoma County than CEPEC Henry Trione, Philanthropher
CEPEC could allow access to horses and equine programs for all the children of the county, not just those who have horses boarded at local stables. It could also provide educational and intramural competition opportunities for children from multiple schools at the same time, thus helping better integrate the many cultures that exist in the county. Lastly, CEPEC would provide an opportunity to get children out in the fresh air rather than being glued to the TV, video games, or the computer Lorna Drake, Retired School Teacher, Guerneville
[CEPEC] is a win-win situation, a multi-disciplinary facility for the equestrian community that would support economic vitality in Sonoma County Joel Bartlett, Retired TV Announcer
With [CEPEC], we can not only preserve our equine heritage, but bring in more business to Sonoma County through keeping events local and increasing opportunities to local horse owners & businesses. [CEPEC] is a win-win for horse owners, businesses, public ,and the environment Occidental Equestriennes Club
We applaud the opportunity [with CEPEC] for increased safe and rider friendly equestrian trails in Sonoma County Dr. Lucinda Romero, Surgeon, Kaiser Hospital
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13. Approx. 720 acres – adjacent to SDC campus
Proposed Site
Approx. 720 acres – adjacent to SDC campus
Hwy 12
Arnold Dr.
326 acres
394 acres
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14. Equestrian Facilities Concept
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15. Historic SDC Ranch SDC Eldridge Farm
(between Hwy 12 and Arnold Dr. for over 100 years)
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16. CEPEC Design Concept
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17. Supporters & Partners County, local, and national representatives
Residents near potential site and beyond
Service organizations
Local associations
National and international equestrian organizations
Academic institutions 17
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18. You can help give future generations
The Gift of
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19. Thank You!
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