About Our Unit
Members of Our Unit are Volunteers. We provide a great service to Frank G Bonelli Regional Park and to the Public visiting Our Park. As a result of our efforts recieve an opportunity to work in a great park, have our own parking & training facility and ride our horses.The Mounted Assistance Unit is a volunteer organization under the auspices of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of our MAU is to patrol the trails and to ensure the safety of all users by reporting any hazards or dangerous situations found on the trails. MAU members act as the eyes and ears for the park on the trail system and to render aid or information to guests of the Park.
"MAU members are not peace officers, and should not become physically involved in any problems observed on park property. They will make contact with the Park Office through their portable radios or cell phones for any immediate hazards or emergency situations. The goal of the MAU is to assist park visitors in their efforts to enjoy their leisure time during park visits. MAU members also participate in activities such as campouts, picnics, parades, and group trail rides." (Quoted from 2009 Bonelli MAU By-laws)
The Bonelli Park MAU patrols their own "Home Park" but they can patrol other regional parks, at no cost, within Los Angeles County with advance notice, of course, to that park. The Bonelli MAU has its own personality just like any volunteer organization. Our MAU is very socially active and in addition to the MAU activities at Bonelli Park some members spend weekends riding & camping at locations all around Southern California! Click Here to get a brief description of what we do.
Yes, there are requirements to join and to remain a member of Our Unit. Each Member must complete an Orientation Ride, process the proper paperwork, certify on their horse as a Team. Once Certified there are requirements to remain a member of Our Unit. Members must participate, attend meetings, patrol a required number of hours per month, participate in training, participate in group rides maintain an ETI membership, current First Aid & CPR certification and a current LA County ID.Bonelli Park also appreciates the our MAU's assistance and participation during key events at the park, but HEY, any reason to ride is a great one...Right!! Examples would be the semi-annual Antonovich Trail Dusters Rides, Concerts during the summer and Special Events.
Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, except for December, at the Frank G. Bonelli East Shore RV Park Recreation Center at 1440 Camper View Road in San Dimas, Ca 91773. Click Here for driving directions, enter your starting address in the box labeled 'A'.
