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“Marin Horse Council has been pivotal over the past 25 years in preserving and supporting our varied horse communities, especially those of us in the beautiful GGNRA where trail riders are becoming an endangered species. Please join and support this important organization that works tirelessly for the equestrian community, especially for trail safety.”
“The Marin Horse Council is a gift to our horse community. This vital resource informs and connects us to each other and other recreation user groups, acting as a voice for equestrian wishes and concerns. This is why I became a life time member.”
“We stand behind Marin Horse Council because we want to keep horses in Marin County. They are the only advocacy group in Marin for horses.”
Take Your Stand - Stand up For Horses!
Support the Horse Community
What your membership supports:
Advocacy for equestrian access to trails. This is ongoing and requires a lot of time and effort!!
Linda Rubio Scholarship Program benefitting financially disadvantaged children with free riding lessons
Slow & Say Hello Program with bike community. Several meet ups per month
Equine disaster preparedness and response work with HALTER Project & Marin Humane
Support and advocacy for horse facilities’ facing environmental rules and regulation challenges
Additional Benefits to you:
Four yearly free rides for MHC members only - a chance to connect and meet other members and learn new trails
E Newsletters bi-monthly keeping community up to date on events, trail news, land issues, health alerts and all things equestrian
Annual luncheon/fundraiser honoring special member of community (invitation)
Regular Facebook updates on horse community
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Here's how Your Horse Council supports the horses and equestrians in Marin over the years and is making a difference:
Political support for stables in GGNRA (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) during their lease renewal period in 2015.
Marin County Fair Horse Show Ribbons.
Manure removal for Devils Gulch Horse Camp at Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Donated and Installed new Trail Gates at Point Reyes National Seashore
Trail Partners (Safe Trails Marin) Slow and Say Hello!
Trail Partners (Safe Trails Marin) is a collaboration of The Marin Horse Council, The Marin Conservation League, and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition to make our trails safer. Other supporters are: One Tam, PRNSA (Pt. Reyes National Seashore) , CSP (Calif. State Parks), MMWD (Marin Water District), MCOSD (Marin County Open Space District), and GGNRA (Golden Gate National Recreation Area). This year, Bay Area Barns and Trails awarded a grant of $2,500 to Trail Partners for their ongoing educational program, "Tails and Tires". "Tails and Tires" is a program designed to educate High School Mountain Biking teams about trail etiquette and trail safety when sharing trails with horses. Thank you BABT for your support!Injured Rider Medical Support Fund
Ongoing involvement in the County RTMP, the Road (fire road) and Trail Management Plan