Pasadena Equestrian Center

Raised the unresolved status of Rose Bowl Riders' assets after an August board vote to transfer them to a new 501(c)(3) members don't govern.

Supported the lease termination and asked the city to preserve the property for multi-purpose equestrian use with multiple operators, not one private business.

A former club board member thanked the city for terminating the Rose Bowl Riders lease, saying the facility's mismanagement under the club was no secret.

Representing 50+ stakeholders, she supported ending the tenancy and said the club's own board — tied to Myrtle Hill Farm — caused the division and departures.

Supported ending the Rose Bowl Riders and Myrtle Hill Farms leases and urged a strong, sustainable future for the equestrian center.

Former RBR board member urged the city to reject a long-term contract with Rose Bowl Riders, citing fee hikes of 40-60% and a mass exodus of boarders.

Said 21 horses left or gave notice in 30 days after a new boarding agreement with steep rate increases, and asked the city to review before any new lease.

A former RBR boarder said the city hasn't awarded the lease yet and asked for proof the restructuring is lawful before any lease is granted.

An RBR member since 2021 described harassment by board members and selective rule enforcement, asking for real oversight of the public facility.

Warned of governance problems, conflicts of interest, and self-dealing at the equestrian center, and said she was denied Rose Bowl Riders membership after speaking out.

An 18-year Rose Bowl Riders member said she moved her horse to Tom Sawyer Camps due to mismanagement, and questioned the new combined entity.

Reported 21 horses leaving in 30 days after a new boarding agreement with steep rate increases, and asked the city to review the asset transfer before any lease.

An RBR member described harassment of members who raise concerns and asked whether this is the environment the city wants on public land.

A former boarder urged the city to require proof the RBR restructuring is lawful and scrutinize financial relationships before awarding the lease.

Warned of governance problems, conflicts of interest, and blurred lines between Rosebowl Riders and the private Myrtle Hill Farm, urging investigation before any new lease.

An 18-year Rosebowl Riders member said she moved her horse to Tom Sawyer Camps due to mismanagement and urged scrutiny of the new combined entity.

A former RBR board member urged the city to reject a long-term contract with Rosebowl Riders, citing fee hikes of 40-60% and a mass exodus of boarders.

A ten-year volunteer and vice president invited councilmembers to visit the property ahead of its 80th anniversary.

An 11-year-old rider described how the equestrian program built her confidence and skills.

A returning rider described the facility as a healing refuge after personal loss.

Described how horses and the facility shaped her life and career; asked the council to help solidify RBR's future in Pasadena.

A 13-year-old rider of seven to eight years described the confidence and skills riding has given her.

A 12-year-old volunteer described leadership skills gained through the Myrtle Hill Farm lesson program.

An 11-year-old rider described how Rose Bowl Riders changed her life and built her confidence.

A returning adult rider described the facility as a healing, magical refuge after personal loss.

Described how horses redirected her life and asked the council to help solidify Rose Bowl Riders' position in Pasadena.

A 13-year-old rider of seven to eight years described the confidence and strength riding gave her.

A 12-year-old volunteer described leadership skills gained through the Myrtle Hill Farm lesson program.

Vice president with 15,000 volunteer hours invited council members to visit and noted the program's 80th anniversary and Title I school outreach.

A young volunteer rider described how the RBR equestrian programs through Myrtle Hill Farm changed her life and asked the council to preserve the facility.

The vice president of Rosebowl Riders described the Art of the Horse program with Pasadena Unified students and asked that the programs continue despite fiscal challenges.

A longtime RBR program participant, now elected to the board and pursuing an equine science degree, asked the council to preserve the facility.

The Rose Bowl Riders vice president described a decade of youth programs including Art of the Horse and asked the city to keep the programs running amid fiscal challenges.

A lifelong Pasadenan described how horses and the RBR programs shaped her life and career path, urging preservation of the facility.

A young volunteer described how the RBR equestrian programs changed her life and asked the city to preserve the facility.