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Q A If you got a horse, a hat, a rope, fancy boots and a song.
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There’s very little else in this world you need.
Lynn

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by E.C. Trujillo,
photos by Rodger Myers & Joe Pier

I had the pleasure of meeting Lynn Lazzarini
“the horse lady” recently. I was very interested
in knowing how she became involved with the
Equestrian Center at El Dorado Ranch (EDR) and
the services she provides.
Q. As a background to the article, tell us how you
got interested in the equine lifestyle?
A. I started as a child by following my older sister
around which led to me applying to and getting
into a pony club. As time went on, I became the assistant instruction coordinator for the
USA Pony Club, Oregon Region. I was also an elementary school teacher, so teaching
comes naturally to me. Now, as far as working with horses, I have done it all, from
grooming to teaching, only taking a break when my kids were little and when I was
studying for my master in education. So I was very happy when I retired and moved
here, as I was able to be involved in teaching again, and as you mention, I now have
added another chapter in my life, doing something I love.
Q. What was the process that made you decided to relocate to San Felipe and open
the equestrian center in EDR.
A. Well, as it happens, I retired early and
came down to SF with my horse. First, I
stayed in the Ejido and then south of town at
a friends place a Las Minitas. Once I felt I was
settled, I reached out to the EDR developer
and proposed my idea for the equestrian center
(EC). I would lease the land and run the EC.
That was very well received by the developer
as it would help him and the HOA fulfill their
promise of an EC without the liability or over-
head. It would also help me and other owners,
as it would give everyone a place to meet with
their equine friends.
Q. That was really the beginning of a great
dream, wasn’t it?
10 A. Yes! So, with 9 hectares I started the EC