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HORSE OWNERS FACE HEFTY MANURE FINES

NEWPORT BEACH - The city's canine scooper law has become a bur under the 
saddle for horse owners, who are facing $100 to $500 fines if they don't clean up 
after horses on Santa Ana Heights bridle trails.
   Horse owners claim their animals are leaving only harmless manure in their 
wake, but residents along the miles of meandering bridle trails said the 
neighborhood is being marred by the stench.  
   New signs posted on the trails warn of $100 to $500 fines for owners whose 
horses leave a mess.  Additionally, several houses along sidewalks and trails 
have added shovels with cans.
   "It's just a good-neighbor issue.  The bottom line is: If you've got an 
animal, take care of it." said Barbara Venezia, organizer of the campaign.
   Horse owners said they don't mind taking care of their animals, but some 
resent a city ordinance that treats them exactly as it does dog owners who 
don't clean up after their pets.


Hmmm, better hope that the Forsest Service and Park Service don't catch on to 
this!