Click below to send a letter to the OC Fair Board asking them to protect and preserve the Equestrian Center at the OC Fairgrounds.
Save Orange County Horses!
Don't Jail Our Horses!!
Protest Today:
Where: Gate 4
When: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Just a few hours prior to the OC Fair staff hosting Orange County elected officials at an exclusive soiree, the staff took time to effectively jail the horses at the Equestrian Center, prohibiting them from exercising at the arenas, round pens, turnout and hot walkers.
The Orange County Equestrian Center currently plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of the Orange County community. Its absence would result in the loss of a crucial public service, recreational outlet, and a significant aspect of the region's agricultural heritage.
The Issues
Gallery and Media
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Approved Renters Hike
At the March 2024 Orange County Fair Board meeting, the Board decided with a narrow 3-2 vote in favor of raising the monthly horse stall rates at the Orange County Equestrian Center. The increase will be implemented in stages: first by 45% on June 15, followed by an additional 10% hike on October 1, and another 10% rise by January 1, 2025. This decision will position the stall rates at this public equestrian facility as the highest among all others in Southern California.