Hidden Hills Community Register • May 2021

CALIFORNIA CITRUS ON THE GRILL

HISTORY OF THE HUNT CLUB

“As a resident of Hidden Hills for more than 40 years, I have a unique understanding of how our community, and the homes in it, has evolved into something almost beyond imagination. There is an intangible here within our gates that ads value to anyone looking to redefine their lifestyle and become part of this great and ongoing story. I love telling that story, and helping people to understand what it means to live here, and I love being able to communicate the potential of every home.

“We are thrilled that Michael has joined our Calabasas Office Family. touches the hearts of everyone he encounters. With many years of Real Hidden Hills, Michael brings a level of sophistication, knowledge and that is unmatched by most. We are delighted to welcome Michael to celebrate his growth and success.”

A longtime Hidden Hills resident, Michael brings a strong work ethic, genuine knowledge of Calabasas, Woodland Hills and Hidden Hills. Fluent in deeply involved in the community, serving as an Ambassador to the Calabasas a Board Member for the Foundation for the Las Virgenes Schools and

Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky, Calabasas Managing Partner Emil Valley Sales Manager Jason Galardi are proud to welcome Micheal Bloom

– Emil Hartoonian, Managing Partner and Jason Galardi, Sales Manager

THANK YOU TO MY LONG-TIME NEIGHBORS FOR PUTTING THEIR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN ME.

It is the greatest of compliments when those who have known you the longest believe wholeheartedly in what you can accomplish.”

5697 HOBACK GLEN $7,950,000 REPRESENTED BUYER

24929 JIM BRIDGER $3,450,000 SOLD IN TEN DAYS

5395 JED SMITH $4,495,000

23621 LONG VALLEY $3,250,000

SOLD SOLD

SOLD SOLD

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

Drawing on the more than 25 years of design experience that has taken her brand into homes around the world, Wendy Bellissimo continues to collaborate with private clients to create unique, inspired and comforting spaces for their families. Currenlty booking 2021.

wendybellissimointeriors.com

Private Residence, Bel Air, California. Ground-up build. Here, Wendy combines pieces from local resources, finishing the windows with natural woven shades from her own line of window treatments with smith and noble.

TALLY HO!

The story and photos behind the West Hills Hunt Club as well as the classic movies filmed around it.

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WHAT’S FRESH AT THE FARMERS MARKET New additions to the farmers market for May.

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FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP

Four delicious rides parking at the community center this month. Here’s the schedule.

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THE SURFRIDER MALIBU HOTEL

The ultimate seaside luxury is only a short ride away.

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GRILLED LAMB AND POTATOES

A recipe so tantalizing you won’t believe you made it so simply at home!

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KEEPING YOUR INDOOR CATS HAPPY

Learn about some easy ways to keep your kitty from getting bored, which affects their health.

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ON THE TRAIL

A newborn foal and a soccer-playing sport horse remind us of what helps make our community so special.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

This community publication is created exclusively for you and all of our Hidden Hills neighbors and is made possible with the generous support of these local businesses.

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

MARK & SARA SHEVIN (PG. 1)

MICHAEL BLOOM (PG. 2)

MILLA PARISER (PG. 5)

CHRISTINE ROSS (PG. 12)

JASON & MELISSA IMPROTA (PG. 17)

LISA MORIARTY (PG. 21)

DAVID SALMANSON (PG.32)

ANIMAL CARE

ALLIE TASHNEK, DVM (PG. 7)

MA & PAW RATTLESNAKE TRAINING (PG. 33)

START RESCUE (PG. 46)

HEALTH/WELLNESS/

BEAUTY

COURTYARD PHARMACY (PG. 11)

SALON NUUVO (pg. 23)

COMPLETE HEALTH DENTISTRY (PG. 24)

CALABASAS MEDICINE

DANIEL ROSEN, MD (PG. 47)

DINING

FIG & SPRIG EATERY (PG. 29)

RIB RANCH BBQ (PG. 42)

EDUCATION

SYNERGY ACADEMICS (pg. 4)

HOME SERVICES

MURRE CLEANERS (pg. 12)

WENDY BELLISSIMO INTERIORS (pg. 6)

WATERWISE L.A. (pg. 9)

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE & KITCHEN CENTER (pg. 15)

GREEN LEAF PRO TREE CARE (pg. 29)

LEGACY LANDSCAPE SERVICES (pg. 35)

AE AUDIO VIDEO (pg. 37)

LIGHTSCAPING BY DESIGN (pg. 40)

SUN FIRE DEFENSE (pg. 41)

JEWELRY/ART/ LUXURY

WILD MUSTANG DANIEL PHOTOGRAPHY (pg. 8)

BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS (Back Cover)

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TALLY HO!

by Jacqueline Cleaveland

ASouthern Californian sunrise dusts the sage-brushed terracotta hills with a familiar warmth. Swirls of Van Gogh yellow mustard dance their way down the slopes until they can kiss the edge of dirt roads. ’55 Chevy’s filled with pristine riding gear begin to round their way through the hills until they reach the white fences of the West Hills Hunt Club. Patterned

after the unmistakable starched-coated English fox hunting, these hunts carried an additional splash of a laissez-faire charm.

Hunts often took place on the open landscapes of Chatsworth, Big Sycamore Canyon in Ventura, Calabasas and the Crummer/Ahmonson Ranch (later to become Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space

Joni Bacon Mitchell

The West Hills Hounds have merged with the Santa Fe Hunt

HUNT CLUB 1951

Mrs. Jack Rogers, Woodland Hills, rides Murph’s First, 1962

Preserve) just at the back door of Hidden Hills. Traditionally, attracted to a more evergreen climate, the fox is no manner near in abundant supply in the Southern Californian semi-arid terrain. So instead, these West Hills “Fox Hunts” were rather West Hills “Coyote Hunts”.

Each club had members of clearly defined roles mirroring the traditional fox hunts. The “Master” is responsible for the overseeing of the conduct of the hunt, while the “Huntsman” is in charge of directing the pack of hounds during the excursion. The “Huntsman” is then assisted by one or more “WhipperIn”. All three high tiered positions whom are decided by peer vote are adorned with the traditional red coat. While all whom do not fall into those three categories are called the “Field” and “Hunt Followers” and wear black coats.

Unique to only a Southern Californian setting, the crimson coats of the Hunt Club had ties with the silver screens of Los Angeles. MGM singer, dancer and actor Dan Dailey, whom owned a ranch nearby, is credited to have been a part of organizing the original hunt club back in 1949 along with a group of World War 2 Cavalrymen, while former president and actor Ronald Reagan reigned as hunt master for many years. Additional screen legends of the West Hills Hunts Club included Walt Disney, Randolph Scott, John Huston, Spencer Tracy, Burgess Meredith, Jose Ferrer and Joan Fontaine.

popular destination for the West Hills Hunts), even at one point having a “stock ranch” on the premise to shoot scenes with. The Lasky Mesa, a portion of the Crummer Ranch, was a flat, vast expanse of golden grain carefully dotted with viridian green Oak Trees. Its beauty not only captured the aesthetic of a “western horizon”, but the eyes of many filmmakers. Most notably, having Gone with the Wind’s Vivien Leigh engulfed in the light of a tangerine sky saying the infamous lines of, “I’ll never go hungry again!”, along with additional films tied to the Crummer Ranch being The Santa Fe Trial (in which Ronald Regan starred in), Duel in the Sun, The Adventures of Don Juan, They Died with their Boots on, The Homesteaders, The Great West That Was, and Wild Heritage.

In order to keep the treasured land protected from brush overgrowth and fires, owners of Crummer Ranch were known to rent flocks of sheep to graze the area. A shepherd would travel with the sheep across the entirety of the land for weeks on end. Coyotes were known to be an insidious threat to ranchers and sheep herders alike, killing helpless lambs and calves one by one. In order to keep the livestock and land safe and in tack, it was a necessary reality that coyote populations be kept at bay. Thus, the West Hills Hunt Club began to develop a symbiotic relationship with the land they hunted on.

The hunting season traditionally lasted from October through May consisting of around 35-45 hunts. Along with these hunts, additional events were held, including various equestrian shows and completions held at Devonshire Downs. At the end of the season, participants traded in their saddles and riding boots

The Crummer Ranch known for its cascading hills and winding trails was a popular location to film movies, especially westerns (Along with it being a

THE FAMOUS “I’LL NEVER GO HUNGRY AGAIN” SCENE, SHOT ONE EARLY MORNING AT LASKY MESA.

SHEEP GRAZING THE HILLS OF CRUMMIER RANCH

for satin and champagne at an annual formal ball. Held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, it was a time for all to indulge in some Hollywood glamour and celebrate the West Hills Hunt Club’s

accomplishments and rich sense of comradery.

Coyotes, built to be much quicker than the traditional fox, were more often than not rarely caught. The thrill was in the chase, not the catch. It did not matter what walk of life you came from; the importance was about being able to live in the present. The ability to work as a team and make quick twists and turns to pursue the catch. To be connected the rhythm of pounding horse hooves and your eyesight constantly transfixed on the possibility of a new lead. To have the only ceiling be the bright blue sky and feel as if you are trapped in a movie scene. It is no wonder to see the allure these hunts had. The attractiveness, of even just for a moment, being able to escape and

have the outside world be gone with the wind.

Today the West Hills Hunt Club has become the “West Hills Hounds” and has since merged with the “Santa Fe Hunt”, located in Temecula California. Recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, the club continues to keep the rich tradition of a west coast hunt alive. HH

TOP: GLAMOUR AT THE 1957 HUNT BALL WITH SANDY CROCKETT, FOREGROUND, AND HUNT-CLAD PAUL CROCKETT WITH MRS. PAUL CROCKETT AND MRS. JOHN BLACKBURN, FROM LEFT.

MIDDLE: MEMBERS OF THE WEST HILLS HUNT CLUB IN 1958.

BOTTOM: FILMING OF A WESTERN AT LASKY MESA

at the

What’s Fresh HIDDEN HILLS FARMERS MARKET

Oxa’s El Diablo Burritos Aguas Frescas and Kettle

Oxa’s El Diablo was established 15 years ago, they started at the Calabasas and Brentwood Farmers Markets.They have been a part of the Raw Inspiration team ever since. Oxa’s El Diablo Burriots Aguas & Kettle

Corn is a family owned and operated business. They take pride on their product assuring the customers go home happy with their service and food. Additionally,

Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales

Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is a company who specializes in making delicious tamales in the greater southern California area. The Ortega family started Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in the year 1998. They started by making tamales in their garage and selling them out in the street everyday. They started acquiring a following so it was then decided they would open their first location in San Fernando and from there have moved to selling at local farmers markets all around the Los Angeles County and neighboring cities and counties. The Ortega family really prides themselves in producing quality and delicious tamales for all tamale lovers to enjoy. They have had the privilege to be featured in the Los Angeles Times Top 5 places to buy Tamales and have also

won multiple awards through the years in the local and International Tamale Festivals.

Teppangeles by Suteki-ya Catering

you can witness your food being prepared by our chef (you may even witness a shrimp toss if you’re lucky).

In business, our values don’t really change in the middle of a pandemic. For us, it goes beyond the money we want to earn. During lockdown days in 2020, we donated all of our raw ingredients and remaining inventory to our local food banks to help feed our community. We committed to our healthcare heroes by preparing food for local hospitals. All the while, we witnessed the hardships faced by the food industry especially here in our community of Los Angeles. A year into the pandemic, we’re seeing businesses like ours still hanging in there and making things work. As an ode to our resilient community of Los Angeles we did a business name change to TEPPANGELES (Teppanyaki-Los Angeles). HH

TEPPANGELES by Suteki-ya Catering was established in 2015 by owners Chandra Haryono and Kelly Ongsiazon. Their business was conceptualized by principle of making fast food good again. They are the first to introduce teppanyaki (or some may refer to as hibachi) as a pop-up, serving and operating at local farmers markets throughout Los Angeles.

With competitors offering similar products and using similar styles, what sets us apart is our focus on quality and using fresh, raw ingredients. Our menu includes Chicken, Shrimp, Ribeye Steak, Salmon and Lobster prepared teppanyaki style in our house special garlic butter sauce. Just like being in a restaurant,

FOOD TRUCKS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

ORDER AHEAD ONLINE ONLY

...up to 24 hours in advance and select your pick up time at StreetFoodFinder.com/Hidden Hills No walk ups.

BABY’S

May 3rd, 11:00am to 2:00pm

Loved by locals and celebrities alike, BBBs caters high-quality, gourmet burgers in a variety of combinations. Served by fun and friendly staff, this food truck is sure to lift your spirits and satisfy your stomach.

May 6TH, 4:00pm to 8:00pm

8E8 Thai Street Food was founded by a descendant from a long line of Thai cooks, including parents that owned a food stall selling it in India. From the classic pad thai to pineapple fried rice, each includes a choice of meat. Add on some thai iced tea to wash it all down.

PINCH OF FLAVOR

ASIAN FUSION, JAPANESE, MEXICAN

May 24th, 11:00am to 2:00pm

Combining Los Angeles style Mexican food with seafood, every meal from Pinch of Flavor is made with passion. This top caterer has items ranging from breakfast burritos to lobster nachos to vegan veggie bowls to locally caught ceviche.

BORDER GRILL

VEGETARIAN, MEXICAN, LATIN

AMERICAN

May 27th, 4:00pm to 8:00pm

A conscientiously-sourced, gourmet food truck featuring tacos, burritos, bowls, and more from celebrity Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales.”

WHAT DISEASES ARE HIDING IN YOUR MOUTH? Disease can be hiding in your mouth which can find its way into your blood stream to create inflammation contributing to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers, kidney disease or even a stroke!

SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? Complete Health Dentistry is a unique practice that looks at the relationship between your mouth and body to determine the most appropriate way to treat your overall health. We call this the oral-systemic connection

HEALTHY MOUTH • HEALTHY BODY •

HEALTHY LIFE

At Complete Health Dentistry of Woodland Hills, our entire team is working hard to educate and change public behaviors and address the importance of oral health as it relates and links to a patient's overall health. We believe in offering a complete range of dental services under one roof to make it convenient for our patients and their families. We also know that by making good oral health a priority, you can reduce many risk factors for developing other general health problems.

Dr. Bruce Beard and Dr. Manny Fernandez are here to consult with you regarding Complete Health Dentistry

HIDDEN HILLS Drive-In MOVIE NIGHT

May 21st & 22nd - 7:30pm

Featuring: MY SPY

Tickets will be limited, check HOA website for details to come: HiddenHills.org

WEEKEND GETAWAY

The

SURFRIDER

written by Elyse Glickman

Even if you live just over the hill from Malibu, there’s no denying it’s a completely different world, with its chic approach on beach culture, casual fashion and cuisine. Since 1953, the exclusive, 20-room Surfrider Malibu has been the perfect encapsulation of this internationally beloved destination. However, it’s all the more so with a recent remodel that establishes it as the ultimate beach residence that makes “travel like a local” effortless.

Numerous accolades and awards from the world’s top lifestyle and travel magazines and

Bottom Left: The sign welcoming you to the property is MidCentury modern, creating a timeless experience.

Top Right: Lots of natural light fills the common areas to keep a light and airy feel throughout.

Opposite Page: The guest-only Roof Deck Bar is your front row seat to one of Malibu’s best spectacles, created by Mother Nature.

websites confirm the Surfrider’s status as ultimate Malibu, but don’t just take influential media’s word for it. Begin with its location, on Pacific Coast Highway with First Point Malibu and the Pacific Ocean at your feet. It is also unique in that it provides guests its own soundtrack, with music (sometimes live) made up of globally-inspired tracks curated by in-house and internationally acclaimed music-surfers.

The Roof Deck Bar and Restaurant serves as the guests’ private patio deck, with the beach as the front yard, and the property’s “private chefs” whipping up Coastal-Californian with sustainable and organic produce from Malibu’s “backyard” of local farms and purveyors (including Malibu’s own Eli’s Bee’s and Thorne Family Farm, along with Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood and Apricot Lane Farms, Gean Family Farm,

Top: Each of the 20 rooms is its own selfcontained beach house, completed with crisp, fresh decor and simple-but-luxurious amenities.

Bottom: A mountain view from the Roof Deck Bar gives the space a private patio feel even when bookended by the sea and the land.

OPPOSITE: A “living room” with life to it: The lobby ties together the individual rooms in a delightful, relaxed way, thanks to its plump sofas to the sunny accents and modern artwork.

Weiser Family Farms, Wild Local Seafood and others a few hours away). This painstaking care, in turn, makes up its anti-hotel food philosophy, begetting an ever changing offering of seasonal food recipes along with imaginative cocktails, breakfast smoothies, curated wines and libations from Ayurvedic tea houses and local coffee roasteries.

As you would expect from a coastal boutique luxury property, private spaces are outfitted with delights such as Bellino linens, Grown Alchemist amenities, Parachute robes and a mini bar stocked with home-grown treats. Individual rooms and suites, however each have a distinctive character that

furthers The Surfrider’s mission to enable guests to make Malibu their own. The 500-square-foot spaces like the Malibu Suite and Surfrider Suite have panoramic views of prime beachside landmarks as well as a plushly appointed beds, spa rain showers, kitchenettes, outdoor terraces with

loungers and hammock and one-ofa-kind furniture. Smaller dwellings like the 250-square-foot Pacific Room, pack in a lot of ambiance and covetable furnishings and design accents along with the aforementioned plush amenities.

The most outdoorsy among guests, meanwhile, will appreciate the 250-square-foot “Surfer’s Hideout” room on the mountain side of the property, which adds an extra dimension of Malibu authenticity with its proximity to the kitchen (along with the sounds and aromas of freshmade goodies coming together) and décor that recalls the property’s early days when people came with the specific goal of rising early, hitting the beach and surfing all day. The

room features a queen-sized bed, bath tub, robes from local Parachute Home, a minibar packed with Southern Californian treats and a couple of chilled Pacificos welcoming hearty guests on arrival.

All guests receive a personalized welcome pack which contains all the necessities required for the whole stay, including disposable menus and info booklets. Payments for the stay are made a week before arrival and the registration card and terms and conditions of stay are included in the welcome pack and will not require signature as usual. Instead, accessing the room acts as acknowledgment of the terms making arrival and check in a breeze.

Reservations required for groups of 6 or more, and breakfast, lunch, dinner and all things in between, are served either on the roof deck or the room. The roof deck is also fully accessible for disabled guests via elevator lift. For reservations (with rates starting at $429/night) and information, call (310) 526-6158 or visit (thesurfridermalibu.com).

Top Opposite: The fire pit adds a magical touch that transforms the vibrant patio into a romantic evening spot when the sun goes down.

Bottom Opposite: The “Surfer’s Hideout” is a hidden treasure perfectly tailored for active, surf riding guests.

Bottom Left: Keep calm, sit pretty, and pray for surf. A seating area in one of the suites.

Top Right: A signature cocktail created with a top-shelf spirit and some of the kitchen’s carefully curated ingredients from local purveyors.

Bottom Right: Getting into the swing of relaxation, as only you can do it at The Surfrider!

Grilled Lamb california citrus

with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Lovingly combining the color and sweetness of citrus with fresh herbs and a bit of saltiness, this grilled dish is as savory and delicious as it looks.

Paired with the roasted potatoes, a tried and true go-to side, this makes for the centerpiece of a fresh and rustic meal or a compliment to a late spring culinary spread.

Makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS & PREPARATION for the lamb

• 1 Lamb Leg Steak, about 1 1/2 lbs.

• Aged Balsamic Vinegar.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• 3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary.

• 3 Sprigs Fresh Oregano.

• 4 Kumquats, sliced thin.

• 1 Tangerine or other Fresh Sweet Citrus.

• Garlic Powder.

• Dried Oregano.

• Salt & Pepper.

• Tangerine Zest

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Complete new and existing irrigation systems understanding and installation

Safe and skillful tree pruning and trimming aptitude

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Landscape (heavy equipment operators)

Toss the steak in the balsamic and olive oil, then coat with herbs, spices and zest.

Drizzle each side of the steak with fresh squeezed citrus.

Grill the steak on medium/ high heat, 3-4 minutes each side.

Add the thinly sliced kumquats as a garnish.

Makes 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS & PREPARATION for the rosmary potatoes

• 10 Medium Gold Potatoes cut into one inch cubes.

• 10 Cloves of Fresh Garlic, finely chopped.

• 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• 1 Large Sprig of Rosemary, finely chopped.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

• 3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary.

• Salt.

Peel and separate the garlic cloves...

Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and the arrange flat onto a baking sheet.

Roast at 450 degrees on center oven rack for about 40 minutes. Check near end to gauge for golden crispness. HH

Wash and de-stem the rosemary.

Preheat oven to 450 Degrees.

... and then finely chop.

... and then finely chop.

Wash the potatoes, do not peel.

KEEPING YOUR INDOOR CAT HAPPY

Written by Allison Tashnek, DVM

Cats are complex animals that require a significant amount of enrichment and stimulation. Many think that all an indoor cat needs is some food and someone to clean its litter box, but there’s a lot more to ensuring that your cat’s physical and mental needs are met. In the wild, cats are voracious predators and their lives consist of stalking their prey in order to get their next meal. Their domestic counterparts, on the other hand, spend most of their days lounging around on the couch. Although this may seem like an easy life for a house cat, stress and boredom can quickly ensue and adversely impact their health.

In the wild, cats have to work for their food. We can simulate this behavior in our home by making meal time a bit more challenging for your pet. There

are many products on the market that make your pet work for their dinner. These include slow feeders, meal puzzles, and other products such as rolling spheres that dispense kibble as they are rolled. These devices can provide much needed mental stimulation which promotes overall well being.

Depending on their age and breed, cats will need various levels of

enrichment to ensure they aren’t bored. Sometimes boredom can show itself as behavioral issues, such as destroying furniture, scratching, overgrooming, urinating outside the litter box, or just being rambunctious. There are lots of ways to enrich your cat’s environment to keep his mind and body busy. The first thing to do is to make sure your cat has plenty of toys. This doesn’t just mean a couple toy mice, but interactive toys that mimic behavior in the wild. These can be toys that are battery operated and react to your cat’s movement, and are interactive in nature making your cat chase, pounce, and “hunt”. It’s also important for your cat to have ways to display normal scratching behaviors. Make sure to have plenty of scratching posts, preferably in different shapes and materials, otherwise your cat may

Dr. Allie grew up in Hidden Hills as an avid equestrian. She went on to receive her veterinary degree from University of California, Davis in 2017. She now practices as a mobile house call veterinarian seeing her patients, large and small, in the comfort of their own homes. drtashnek.com

take it upon himself to make his own scratching post with your furniture. Another important consideration in keeping a house cat that is often overlooked is the use of a litter box. Some cats are easy going and don’t mind a simple potty setup, but other cats can be extremely picky, especially when there are multiple cats in the household. It’s important to clean the box daily and have adequate space for your cat. The bigger the box the better. Some cats can be quite particular with the type of litter used, preferring clay, pellets, or pine litter. Multiple cats in the household also bring on multiple challenges since cats don’t like sharing their facilities. A good rule of thumb is to provide one litter box per cat, plus one. For example, for a two cat household, experts recommend having three litter boxes. We all know that exercise is important for both mental and physical stimulation. It’s recommended that cats are actively played with for at least fifteen minutes twice a day. Making this a part of their daily schedule, such as before each meal, can be a part of maintaining a healthy daily routine that mimics what their behavior would be like in the wild. Interactive play with your cat using string or dangling toys is both good for their body but also their mind. Some cats also benefit from exercise on a cat wheel. Sufficient mental and physical exercise makes for a tired cat, and a tired cat is a cat that is more likely to sleep through the night and not wake you up. Another great way to get your cat to exercise is taking him for a walk outside (supervised of course). Many cats

actually are able to be trained to walk on a harness and leash. While keeping a cat indoors is often the safest place for him, some kitties long to be outside. A great option for these cats is an enclosed outdoor catio (cat enclosure). This allows your cat to see the great outdoors including birds, bugs, and squirrels, providing mental enrichment while keeping your cat safe from predators, cars, and other dangers. There are many resources online to purchase premade catios, or get inspiration to make your own.

For more information on ideas to help enrich your indoor cat’s life, check out the Indoor Pet Initiative by The Ohio State University for more resources. HH

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ON THE TRAIL

LIFE AS IS HAPPENS ON THE TRAIL IN HIDDEN HILLS`

Mr Evan, a 12-year-old Candadian sport horse, hanging with his buddies. continued on next page...

ON THE TRAIL

LIFE AS IS HAPPENS ON THE TRAIL IN HIDDEN HILLS`

ABOVE: Bianca Lukasik welcomes newborn La Dulce Vida on her nose. TOP RIGHT: La Dulce Vida suckles milk from her mother, Montana. Montana is a Freesian quarter horse cross bread to Westphalian stallion Legit from Aquadulce. BOTTOM RIGHT: Beautiful baby foal La Dulce Vida poses for the camera. This little girl has a bright future ahead of her as Makenzie Lukasik’s next Eventer! HH

SEND US YOUR OWN “ON THE TRAIL” PHOTOS (WITH CAPTIONS) ANYTIME AT HIDDENHILLSMAG.COM

TOP: Sarah Phillips practices dressage with her trusty steed, Mr Evan. He loves to get gussied up for a show.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr Evan loves to play soccer with his favorite ball in his front yard turnout.

BOTTOM LEFT: Mr Evan puts on a show for all of the people who walk by, there are often people standing on the DG videotaping him. He always has a fun time! HH

A Medical Practice, Reimagined and Personalized.

Old school medicine meets modern technology.

✓ Comprehensive visits that are not rushed

✓ Direct access to the doctor 24/7

✓ In-depth doctor-patient relationships

✓ Personalized health plans that are focused around preventative care

✓ Most up-to-date and effective diagnostic tools

✓ Bloodwork, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and cardiac testing all done under one roof

✓ House calls available

✓ Complete COVID-19 testing abilities

CALABASAS MEDICINE

DANIEL ROSEN, MD

Concierge Primary Care Board Certified Internal Medicine

Meet Dr. Danny Rosen