You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone
Joni Mitchell’s lyrics should be the rallying song for our Oregon Equestrian Trails Club.
O.E.T. is comprised of hardworking volunteers who devote thousands of hours to keeping Oregon’s public trails open to horse use. Did you know that without O.E.T., our horse trails would have been long gone?
50 years ago, a group of far-sighted horsemen realized the need to ensure that trails and campgrounds are protected for equestrians. It is constantly a battle through the legislature and various state-run agencies.
I’ve been a long-time member, inactive but forever grateful. Why do I faithfully pay the reasonable dues every year? It’s because out of all the expenses we endure for our precious horses, keeping our horse trails open is crucial. There’s an old saying, “They don’t make land anymore.” These days, it’s becoming more difficult to keep the trail land that we DO have. Supporting O.E.T. is an investment that I am proud to be part of.
When you see the O.E.T. booth at various functions like the NW Expo, or a member sporting the logo, please take time to thank them for saving our public trails. Better yet, join O.E.T. and strengthen OUR voice!
