Save OC Horses

03/03/2025

https://ocfair.com/give-your-feedback-on-the-future-of-the-fairgrounds-2025/

The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors is seeking public comments on a draft five-year strategic plan to determine the future direction of the state-owned property. The Board … Continue reading "Give your feedback on the future of the fairgrounds"

01/21/2025

To everyone that is still supporting this cause, THANK YOU!!! This update was delayed because all of the trainers and boarders were scrambling to leave the OC fairgrounds by December 31, 2024, after the OC Fair board members and staff would not allow them to renew their leases. If the OC Fairgrounds management truly wanted to keep the equestrian center (renamed The Ranch) alive and well, why wouldn’t they allow horses to stay there? Know this - the horses may have had to move but the people are still fighting the good fight. The citizens of Orange County are asking the OC fairgrounds board members to show how they have been spending state funding and to justify their unethical practices. This is ongoing and officially being reviewed by the state.

Note that the CEO of the OC Fairgrounds would not submit the appropriate paperwork to allow the equestrian center/The Ranch to be an evacuation center for all of the horses and Los Angeles that were displaced by the extraordinary and horrific fires this month. Hundreds of horses had been displaced and many had asked to evacuate to Orange County. Because these horse owners were denied evacuation access, some of them had to go as far as San Diego to find a stall. These horses already went through incredible stress before they were made to travel even further to rest. It’s unnecessary and unfair. Historically, fairgrounds have existed to support the citizens and their animals and promote healthy agriculture.

09/24/2024

https://chng.it/5FKTYYZgx4

please sign to save the horse trails

Save equestrian trails from 15 to oceanside thru the new bonsall park

09/17/2024

The arenas are now open. Legal authorities stepped in and made sure that the arenas are available for the horses to get exercise and get out of their stalls.

Thank you to all of the Equestrian Center supporters and to the politicians and service people who continue to support keeping the equestrian center available for people of all ages, genders, and economics in Orange County, CA

08/30/2024

It has been ALMOST A MONTH since the horses haven’t been able to properly exercise and have been walking on hard ground or concrete. This is ANIMAL CRUELTY. It is terrible and many officials are aware of the situation. However, there is much going on behind the scenes with positive momentum. Also, some of the details can be shared because there are multiple lawyers involved. Stay tuned. Stay strong. Keep her with the keating for equestrian and Horses and Orange County. We thank you all for your support.

Here’s how you can help:

1) Donate - go to www.saveochorses.com

2) Spread the Word - Please send this to your friends and family who would also want to support our cause!

3) Post on Social Media - Copy and share the above image everywhere you can! We want the community to know the OC Fairgrounds is committing animal cruelty and abuse. Insist that OC Animal Control step in TODAY and stop this!

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Thank you for your support! Please share with your family and friends! Once the Equestrian Center is gone, it’s GONE FOREVER!

08/30/2024

The fight is still on! 

08/10/2024

Please donate to help this great effort to save equestrian activities in OC.

By OC Fairgrounds Preservation Society

08/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/OCdothefairthing/videos/956809875752843/?d=w

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

🚨ALERT!! ALERT!!🚨 Today the OC Fair staff PADLOCKED the arenas, effectively JAILING the horses at the OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center!

Protest planned TODAY at Gate 4 of the OC Fairgrounds starting at 4:30 p.m. PLEASE ATTEND! Share this post!!

08/06/2024

07/21/2024

Horse owners and trainers operating out of OC Fair and Event Center's equestrian facilities are trying to figure out what to do next after being served eviction notices.

07/20/2024

The OC Fairgrounds Equestrians are fighting for the future of horses at the Fairgrounds. They simply want fair contracts and safe conditions for their horses.

07/19/2024

This is a great FAMILY activity to do together on July 20 and everyone can learn from it. We are the public! We have a voice! 💪🏻 

*** ONCE IT’S GONE, IT’S GONE FOREVER ***

JULY 20 at 10:00 AM

Location: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

WE ARE HOLDING A RALLY FOR HOMELESS HORSES AND RIDERS!!!!
(and we need YOU to come)

We want to raise awareness of the plight of the Equestrian Center at the OC Fairgrounds and that open spaces for horses is a regional problem throughout Southern California!

Our request to negotiate a fair contract has been met with eviction notices. All we want is a fair contract and the ability to have a seat at the table and have actual negotiation of terms.
Bring your positive energy! Please COME!!!!



SaveOCHorses.com

We’re Social:
Facebook: Save OC Horses
Do the Fair Thing
Instagram: Do the Fair Thing

Thank you for your support! Please share with your family and friends! Once the Equestrian Center is gone, it’s GONE FOREVER!

07/15/2024

https://givebutter.com/GcGNUZ

Please donate and WRITE LETTERS today! 🙏🏻