Boarding Facilities

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BOLINAS

• VANISHING POINT RANCH
  581 Evergreen Road, Bolinas, CA 94924
  phone: (415) 868-9019
  Contact: Sally Stearns,
  owner and instructor for horse and rider
  Boarding: none
  Training: Combined Training emphasis
  Home of the Marin Pony Club
  Arenas: Large outdoor all-weather arena and small cross country course Trail access: local trails around Bolinas; 4 miles south is the Palomarin Trail Head for Pt. Reyes National Seashore

FAIRFAX

• BAYWOOD CANYON EQUESTRIAN CENTER
  59 Baywood Canyon Road, Fairfax,CA 94930
  phone: (415) 460-1480
  baywood@sbcglobal.net, www.baywoodequest.com/rates.html
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, turnouts, arenas: 1 outdoor, 1 indoor Training: Hunter/Jumpers, Western, Dressage, Three Day Eventing, trail Trail access: MCOSD
• MARIN STABLES
  139 Wood Lane (behind Deer Park Villa) Fairfax, CA 94930
  Phone: (415) 459-9455
  Contact person: Jim McDermott, manager
  practicalhorsemanship.com
  Boarding: stalls and stalls with paddocks Covered arena and outdoor round pen Direct access to the MMWD /Mt. Tam trails
  Training: available for horse and rider
  Lessons: Basic Horsemanship for Beginner thru Intermediate
  Natural horsemanship approach

INVERNESS

• MURPHY RANCH
  Inverness, CA (415) 669-1059
  Horse boarding adjacent to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Large pastures, arena, trail access, etc..

MILL VALLEY

• HORSE HILL
  (Horse Hill Open Space Preserve - Marin County Open Space District)
  Alto Bowl Horse Owners Association Box 1954 Mill Valley, CA 94942
  Phone: (415) 924-2126
  Contact person: Robert Eichstaedt
  Pasture Boarding: 55 acres - 14 horse limit
  Shelters, holding corrals, spring-fed troughs, seasonal feeding Co-op management of horse operations by non-profit association of horse owners Land managed by County of Marin No arena Direct access to Open Space trails, easy access to State and Federal parkland trails No training, lessons, or rentals. Private pasture boarding only Infrequent “spot” iopenings. No wait list. When openings become available, notice is posted for 45 days at www.HorseHill.org and then spot is filled by random public drawing.
• MIWOK LIVERY
  701 Tennessee Valley Rd. Mill Valley, CA 94941
  Phone: (415) 383-8048
  www.miwokstables.com
  Contact person: Linda Rubio
  Email: miwokoffice@aol.com
  Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Two outdoor arenas, one indoor schooling ring
  Lessons: Arena and Trail from Beginner through Advanced Dressage, Hunt Seat and Centered Riding techniques Children’s Summer Camps Trail access: Many trailheads lead out of the stables for hours of riding in the GGNRA

MUIR BEACH

• GOLDEN GATE DAIRY STABLES
  Golden Gate Dairy Stables is located in Muir Beach and is operated by Ocean Riders of Marin. We are a non-profit trail riding facility on GGNRA land, surrounded by miles of beautiful trails. We pride ourselves in our "Green Horsekeeping" principles. Our stalls have large paddocks and horses get scheduled arena turnout time; or some limited seasonal pasture time at Green Gulch. Several annual work parties are required. Dry season (June - Oct) guests are welcome by the day, week, or month, depending on availability. We also offer overnight stalls for guests of the Pelican Inn. Contact Maureen Pinto at 415-388-7670 for further information.

NICASIO

• DOUGHERTY ARABIANS
  700 Nicasio Valley Blvd, Nicasio CA
  Phone: (415) 662-2031
  Contact: Diana Dougherty www.doughertyarabians.com
  Boarding: Stalls, pastures
  Featuring: Friendly Trails Riding School &Equine-Assisted Learning Center
  Holistic Training for Horses and Humans click here for more info.
  
• HALLECK CREEK 4H RIDING CLUB
  Ranch: 185 Old Rancheria Rd. Nicasio, CA 94946
  Postal Address: PO Box 189 Inverness, CA 94937
  Phone: (415) 662-2488
  Contact: Julie Cassel
  Email: hcrc@svn.net | www.halleckcreekranch.org
  Handicapped riding program
  Therapeutic horseback riding, and other activities, for children and adults with disabilities Provides a gentle workout and mental stimulation uniquely available from Hippotherapy
• MEADOWBROOK FARMS AND SERVICES
  2800 Nicasio Valley Rd. Nicasio, CA 94946
  Phone: (415) 662-2288
  Contact: Lauren Bonty or Mike Hinton
  Training: Dressage, 3 Day Eventing, Hunter/Jumpers
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, turnouts, paddocks with shelters and 2 pastures for groups of horses (one for geldings, one for mares)
  Arenas: covered arena, outside jumping arena, dressage arena, x-country course, 2 round pens
  Trails: Bridle paths wind through property, no access to public trail system
  Services: blanketing, turnouts, graining, etc., available for extra fee Trailer parking for extra fee (space permitting) Boarders are required to be in training with resident trainers
• KILHAM FARM AT WINDFIELD STATION
  3431 Nicasio Valley Rd. Nicasio, CA 94946
  Phone: (415) 662-2232
  Fax: (415) 662- 2210
  Contact person: Loretta Murphy
  Training: Hunter/Jumper
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, paddocks with shelters
  Arenas: indoor, outdoor, grand prix field
  Trails: No access to public trail system

NOVATO

• MORNING STAR FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTER
  885 Sutro Avenue, Novato, CA 94945
  Phone: (415) 897-1633, 897-9755
  Contact: Kevin or Vicki | www.morningstarfarm.info
  Boarding: separate mare and gelding pastures, pipe paddocks with shelters, stall paddocks with bedding, large turnout areas
  Arenas: 100’x200’ covered arena, 110’x140’ outdoor arena, 20m x 60m full court dressage arena, 60’ round pen, cross country jumps
  Training: English and Western riding lessons (CHA Certified Horsemanship Assoc.) Vaulting Club Summer Horsmanship camps Birthday parties
  Trails: Direct access to Mt. Burdell
• PENCIL BELLY RANCH
  1671 Indian Valley Rd Novato, CA 94947 (415) 898-0802
  Large arena, immediate trail access to Marin Open Space trails. Box stalls & paddocks for boarding
• WILLOW TREE STABLES
  3777 Vineyard Road, Novato, CA 94947
  Phone: (415) 897-8212
  Contact: Monty Kruger, owner | www.willowtreestables.com/Boarding/Boardingupdated.htm
  Boarding: pipe corals 12x24 (1/2 covered), pipe corals 12x24 (full shelter), paddocks 20x40 (small shelter), box stalls with runs 12x24, box stalls 14x14 with runs 14x14, box stalls in barn
  Turnouts: available 3 times per week
  Arenas: 2 outdoor with lighting, 1 indoor with lighting
  Trails: backs up to Big Trees Open Space (3,000 acres of trails)
  Training: English, Western, Beginning Reining, entry level lessons for adults and children

OLEMA

• McISAAC RANCH
  Olema, CA
  Phone: (415) 663-1649, 250-6699
  Contact person: Ted McIsaac
  Boarding: Stalls with turnouts, blanketing, feed Pasture also available
  Arena: outdoor lighted
  Trails: over 100 acres on property, access to GGNRA, Samuel P. Taylor State Park and MMWD
• FIVE BROOKS HORSE RANCH
  Olema, CA 94950
  Phone: (415) 663-1570
  Contact person: Andy | www.fivebrooks.com/pages/services.htm#Horseboarding
  Boarding: stalls and paddocks, monthly or overnight
  Training: dressage, hunt Seat, Western and trail
  Arena: small ring
  Trails: located in the heart of the Pt. Reyes National Park
  Services: sponsorships, guided trail rides, pony rides, private group or individual rides, hay rides
• STEWART HORSE RANCH
  LLC Box 130, Olema, CA 94950
  Phone: (415) 663-1362
  Contact person: JoAnn Stewart or Amanda Wisby
  Boarding: stalls, paddocks, pastures, overnight accomdations with 2 feedings and daily cleaning
  Trails: located in the heart of the Pt. Reyes National Park
  Additional: Stewart Horse Camp available to groups and individuals; call for details

PETALUMA

• LONE WILLOW RANCH
  Petaluma, CA
  Phone: (707) 789-9577
  Contact person: Jane Mesics | lonewillowranch.com
  Specializing in retired and older horses. Covered arena with special footing. Large jumping arena. Boarding available. High-quality feed. All day turn out, full care, pastures and over 100 miles of trails overlooking Petaluma/Tomales area. See flyer attached.

SAN ANSELMO

• SAN DOMENICO STABLES
  1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  Phone: (415) 258-1948
  Contact person: Helle Erickson
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks: all services offered
  Training: Hunter/Jumper, trail
  Arenas: 3 ( one covered )
  Trails: throughout Sleepy Hollow and accessing MCOSD
  Additional: lesson horses available, summer camps for children

SAUSALITO

• PRESIDIO RIDING CLUB
  Building 901 Bunker Road
  GGNRA (Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
  Fort Cronkite, Sausalito, CA 94965
  Email: presidioridingclub@yahoo.com
  PRC is a non-profit cooperative organization governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. All members are active in assisting with the affairs and upkeep of the facilities. Per National Park Service regulations, the PRC is not permitted to do public trail rides or lessons. For more information email the PRC at the above address

WOODACRE

• CREEKSIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
  5001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA 94973
  Phone: (415) 488-4006
  Contact person: Mona Ellison
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, pastures
  Arenas: outdoor jumping arena, outdoor dressage court, covered arena
  Trails: access to San Geronimo Ridge trails which connect with MMWD, Marin Open Space and Pt. Reyes National Seashore
• DICKSON RANCH
  182 San Geronimo Valley Road, Woodacre, CA 94973
  Phone: (415) 488-0454
  Contact person: Grace Tolson (owner)
  Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, paddocks with shelters
  Arenas: 2 outdoor, 1 lighted indoor, novice cross-country trail
  Trails: Access to San Geronimo Ridge which connects with MMWD, Marin Open Space and Pt. Reyes National Seashore
  Schooling shows , Play Days and Children’s summer camps

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