Equestrian Organizations
Chatsworth Equine Cultural
Heritage Organization
A grass roots group of horse owners and riders in Chatsworth,
California, that has discovered a need for a public voice to
protect our trails, to keep them safe, and to create a public
awareness for equine safety.
ETI Corral 54
The National Chapter of Equestrian Trials, Inc. (E.T.I.) was
established as a nonprofit corporation in 1944 with the Charter
to be "Dedicated to the Acquisition and Preservation of
Trails, Good Horsemanship, and Equine Legislation." This
site has been established to provide easy access to the "goings
on" for ETI Corral 54.
Valley Horse Owners
Association
The members are your neighbors and fellow equestrians. We share
common interests such as the agricultural zoning in our communities,
preserving our semi-rural lifestyles and using our land for
horse keeping.
Community Organizations
Chatsworth Historical
Society
The CHS was formed in 1963 and upholds a three point mission
in addition to the commemoration of historical dates and events:
(1) to preserve and mark historic sites and landmarks of the
Chatsworth area. (2) to be an agency for the collection of photographs,
artifacts, and archaeological items that represent the history
of Chatsworth. (3) to establish a museum to house and exhibit
the collection.
Chatsworth / Porter Ranch Chamber of
Commerce
The Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce has been proudly
serving the community since 1914. As a Chamber, they have always
taken the forefront in business advocacy, as well as the betterment
of the community-at-large. Their leadership is recognized throughout
the San Fernando Valley as being proactive, and even vanguards,
in the political social and public service arenas. As Chatsworth/Porter
Ranch Chamber members, business owners recognize their own sense
of leadership and empowerment. Through the programs offered
by the Chamber and the increased visibility that members receive,
businesses grow stronger, connect more with their customers,
clients and patients, and create a bond with their community.
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Several
years ago, Los Angeles City Charter reform led to the development
of a Citywide Plan for Neighborhood Councils. Under the plan,
neighborhoods can, after meeting certain requirements and being
certified by the City, increase their influence with City lawmakers
and departments for the purpose of improving their respective
communities by creating a Neighborhood Council. Stakeholders
in that council will elect a board of directors. The board will
hold regular meetings, manage funding provided to the CNC, facilitate
communication between the community and City lawmakers, commissions
and departments, and take positions, where appropriate, on actions
being considered by City decision makers. On April 29th, 2003
the CNC was certified as an Official Neighborhood Council.
Santa Susana
Mountain Park Association
The Santa Susana Mountain Park Association (SSMPA) consists
of a dedicated group of volunteers with a deep passion and commitment
to preserve the fast-disappearing natural open space of the
Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains. They define open
space as undisturbed areas maintained in their natural state
that include native plants, rock formations and animals. Open
space, by this definition, may be used for passive recreation
and educational purposes such as tours with school children
led by trained naturalists, bird watching, botany and other
field studies. Passive recreation may include hiking, biking
and equestrian trail use.
