14-1118_BLENHEIM FACILITY MANAGEMENT_CC_D14_correspondence_23Maria Morris
To: Sam Allevato
Subject: RE: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano
From: Janet McCusker
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:55 AM
To: Sam Allevato; Larry Kramer; Roy Byrnes; Derek Reeve; John Taylor
Subject: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano
11/18/2014
D14
It has come to my attention that there is a possibility that Blenheim Park (previously The Oaks) is not
going to be allowed to host equestrian events in the future, and I find this totally amazing and
unacceptable.
I was a resident in SJC for 11 years, but now live in Rancho Santa Margarita. However, I have been,
and remain, invoved with the equestrian community in San Juan Capistrano, for 28 years now. The
appeal has always been that this beautiful town is an equestrian community, so I do hope that the
equestrian events at this top-notch venue remain. It is a privilege to have all level of horse shows, as
well as World Cup and Olympic Qualifying events, in San Juan Capistrano, which brings a lot of
revenue to the town - per this description on Blenheim EquiSports web page:
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano
30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Nestled just a few miles inland from the quaint Southern California town of San Juan Capistrano is
the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano.
The 40 -acre facility is the ideal showcase for horse sports. Events range from Olympic caliber show
jumping to rodeos. Designed by world renowned course designer Robert Jolicoeur, Rancho Mission
Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano features a beautifully manicured grass grand prix field that
is a sprawling 500' by 900'. A 200' by 300' indoor arena and seven additional competition rings enable
the facility to accommodate tournaments of any size.
Grandstands and tented seating on the banks surrounding the grand prix field provide up -close views
for all. Grass expanses between arenas invite visitors to while away the breaks in competition by
visiting vendor booths, strolling the grounds or picnicking. Most tournaments feature Family Fun Days
with kid -friendly activities and entertainers.
I do hope that consideration is given to keeping this facility open to equestrian events.
Sincerely,
Janet McCusker