October 17, 2025

Kern Sierra Unit President Letter

Hello to all members,

I have been talking to the General Services division of Kern County. The new Chief General Service officer is Michelle Burns-Lusich. As we all know, there are parts of the Kern River Horse Trail that have been washed out for two years, due to high water levels during the spring of 2023. To add to that, the overgrown brush and fallen trees have made some other parts of the trails unusable.

According to Michelle, the funds are approved and soon repairs will be started to the trail so equestrians can, again, enjoy a ride through Hart Park and access the barn at the top of the hill on the east side of the park.

Hopefully, by spring time, 2026 our unit can have our Spring Ride along the Kern River again. I will provide updates as more information becomes available.

We hope to see you at our annual Fall Ride and potluck at the Daniel Ranch on November 1, 2025.

Also, please join us for our Christmas meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Wool Growers‘s Restaurant at 620 East 19th Street in Bakersfield. Bring a friend!

Yours truly,

Curtis Harms

BCHC Kern Sierra Unit president