LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Horse Council held elections Oct. 28 and a total of 15 directors were confirmed.

New board members include Glenn Benjamin, Claudia Flood, Barbara Kroboth, Dave Lowrie and Heather Sentz.

Re-elected board members are Debbie James, Anna Ravenwoode, Mike Riley, Donna Thornton, and Virginia Vovchuk.

Continuing two-year terms are Deb Baumann, Scott Bennett, Jennifer Carson, Barbara Claiche and Randy Peek.

Virginia Vovchuk will continue as president and Anna Rose Ravenwoode was elected vice president. Heather Sentz was elected secretary and Barbara Claiche continues as treasurer.

The Lake County Horse Council, entering its fourth year, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the equine industry and recreation in Lake County.

Members include a wide range of local equine establishments and represent numerous riding/driving disciplines and breeds.

Generous volunteers in the horse council have made possible the annual Fiesta of the Horse in Lakeport, the Horse Faire at the Kelseyville Pear Festival and the Highland Springs Poker Run, in addition to trail development and maintenance activities and educational seminars.

Membership benefits include a quarterly journal publication and access to discounts at local suppliers and partner events in the county.

The council’s next general meeting and saddle clinic will be Jan. 11 in Hidden Valley Lake.

Visit the council's Web site at http://www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com/index.html for more information and a complete listing of equestrian events in Lake County. The council also has a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyHorseCouncil .

For additional information contact Virginia Vovchuk at 707-245-9091.