14-1118_BLENHEIM FACILITY MANAGEMENT_CC_D14_correspondence_2211/18/2014
Maria Morris D14
To: Sam Allevato
Subject: RE: Lease Renewal -Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Ortega Equestrian Center
From: Emily Roy
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:50 AM
To: Sam Allevato; Larry Kramer; Roy Byrnes; Derek Reeve; John Taylor
Subject: Lease Renewal—Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Ortega Equestrian Center
Dear Mayor Allevato and Council Members,
I am writing to encourage you to renew the lease on the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Ortega
Equestrian Center. These two facilities provide tremendous value to the equestrian community in San
Juan Capistrano and the community at large. Both facilities provide jobs to members of our community
and bring income to local restaurants, hotels, gas stations and other businesses.
Both facilities play key roles in making San Juan Capistrano the "Equestrian Capital of the West'.
Blenheim is internationally known as a top-notch event management company and hosts events that
draws riders from around the globe, while the Ortega Equestrian Center provides training facilities for
riders of all ages, disciplines and levels.
As a resident of Orange County for over 17 years and a horseback rider for 10 years, I've seen many
equestrian facilities give way to homes or shopping centers. Please help keep San Juan Capistrano a
gem of the equestrian world with your support on these important decisions.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Emily Roy