Bridle Trails Park Foundation has benefited from the dedication, knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of the following individuals who served as a Trustee for one or more terms. The success of the Foundation is due to these individuals, current trustees and all those who contribute their time and money.
For everyone who values Bridle Trails State Park, we thank the following individuals:
Suzanne Kagen
Suzanne is a long time resident of Bridle Trails and an avid equestrian. Suzanne was President of the Lake Washington Saddle Club for twelve years and is currently Vice President. Suzanne also serves on the Board of the Northwest Parks Foundation
Jennifer Duncan
Jennifer has been a resident of Bridle Trails for over fifteen years. She has loved horses all her life and grew to love the Park when she began horseback riding in it. She is involved with the equestrian community and serves as President of the Lake Washington Saddle Club and Secretary of King County Executive Horse Council. Jennifer designed, built and manages the Foundation web site.
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Jami Wallace
Jami was born and raised in Bellevue. She started riding at Central Park stables located on the park when she was an eight year old campfire girl . She moved to Bridle Trails in 1993. She has two horses in her backyard and uses the park for riding, running and mushroom hunting. Jami joined the Board to help preserve the Park so other nature lovers can continue to appreciate it for generations to come.
Alice has lived around Bridle Trails Park for over 40 years. She was on the Board of Directors of Lake Washington Saddle Club for over 30 years, the Advisory Board of the Bridle Trails Community Club, and is a founding member of the Bridle Trails Park Foundation. Alice most recently served as Secretary of the Foundation. She is passionately committed to preserving and maintaining this one-of-a-kind equestrian/pedestrian park for generations to come.
Don has been a resident of the Bridle Trails area for over 30 years and uses the park for jogging and hiking with the family dogs. Don served as Foundation President for seven years. Don’s interest is to preserve the park as the cornerstone of the community and encourage more residents to use the trails and other facilities throughout the park.
Norm Hansen
Norm has been a resident of Bridle Trails for over 30 years. He enjoys the open space and forested environment of the Park. He is active in the Bridle Trails Community in preserving our quality of life. He is one of the original founders of the Foundation.
Lothar Pinkers
Lothar is a retired general surgeon who has lived in the Bellevue-Kirkland area for over 35 years. After following his horse-crazy youngest daughter to shows for several years, Lothar became involved in horse show management. First with the Lake Washington Saddle Club then the Equestrians' Institute dressage shows. You can find him riding the Park trails at least three days a week. From Lothar's perspective, "You meet the nicest people in the Park". Lothar served as Treasurer of the Foundation for over seven years and is a founding member.
Lorraine Trosper
Lorraine has been a resident of Bridle Trails and an equestrian/ pedestrian user of the Park for over 40 years. During that time she has been dedicated to preservation of the Park and the surrounding equestrian lifestyle. She is, or has been, a board member of the South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails Neighborhood Association, Bridle Trails Community Club, Lake Washington Saddle Club and is active in the King County Executive Horse Council. She is a founding member of the Foundation.
