by Timothy Rutt
Altadena Heritage will celebrate Altadena's horsy past Oct. 19 as it dedicates the "equestrian block" at Altadena Stables.
The equestrian block will be the seventh AHA! (Altadena Heritage Area) singled out by the organization, according to Michele Zack.
The block -- bounded by Mariposa, Las Casitas, Altadena Drive, and Ridgeview Drive -- are actually supposed to stand in for all of Altadena's equestrian past, Zack said.
Altadena has been a horse-loving area from the very beginning: "Back in the mission days, Altadena was an area for horses put out to pasture," Zack said. Since then, horse lovers have always had a presence in town, even to this day with many properties having back yard stables. Zack said that even some people who are new to the area are coming in and bringing horses. "It's a neat thing about Altadena that distinguishes it."
The program, which is still being put together, will include demonstrations of different kinds of riding, light refreshment, and speakers.
The event will be at Altadena Stables, 2064 Ridgeview Drive, from 2-4 PM on Oct. 19.
