Happenings

Things to Do


MHC Member Only Ride - Bear Valley Trail

Friday, May 15th, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bear Valley Visitor Center
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (map)

Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Tack Swap

Saturday, May 16th, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Petaluma Riding and Driving Club - Club House
1820 Skillman Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 (map)

Same day as the PRDC Obstacle Challenge!

$25/table

Setup at 8am. Sale starts at 9am.

California Dressage Society - Marin County Chapter - Annual Show

Event flyer for Marin County Chapter California Dressage Society annual show on May 17, 2026, featuring a simple line drawing of a horse's head, with event details including judge Renee Johnson, USEF and USDF certifications, and location at Woodbridge Farm in Petaluma, CA.

Sunday May 17th, 2026

Woodbridge Farm
1188 Jacobsen Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 (map)

8:30 AM 4:30 PM

MARIN CHAPTER SHOW (PETALUMA) JUDGE R JOHNSON

CONTACT KATHLEEN GOLDSTEIN‍ ‍

415-608-2770

Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Obstacle Challenge Weekend

May 16th & 17th

$30 per session for members
$40 per session for non-members
$10 to bring a second horse per paid rider

Please sign up online in advance due to limited slots.

Petaluma Riding and Driving Club - Upper Arena
1820 Skillman Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 (map)

Tamalpais Trail Riders 85th Annual Trail Test

May 31st, 2026

Novato Horsemen
600 Bugeia Ln, Novato, CA 94945 (map)

Signups begin at 10am, Event starts at 11am sharp

Western States Horse Expo

June 5th- 7th, 2026

Murieta Equestrian Center
7200 Lone Pine Drive, Rancho Murieta, CA, 95683 (map)

Free admission on Sunday, June 7th for Kid’s 16 and Under!

Novato Bingo at Trek Winery

Event flyer for Novato Bingo at Trek Winery on Sunday, June 7, 2026, featuring details about the bingo event, proceeds benefiting the Novato Horsemen and Marin Horse Council, cash prizes, food, and fun activities.

Sunday, June 7th, 2026

Trek Wine
1026 Machin Ave, Novato, CA 94945 (map)

Doors open at 12 Noon, calling begins at 1pm.

47th Annual Fairfax Festival & Ecofest

Sunday, June 13th and 14th, 2026

Bolinas Park
66-88 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930 (map)

June 12th - 8:30 pm
Family Movie Night on the Ballfield

June 13th - 10 am
The Fairfax Festival Parade through Downtown

June 13th & 14th - noon-6pm
Free music on three stages
Free Arts & Crafts Fair in the Redwoods
Flea Market in Bolinas Park
Family Fun on the Ballfield!

Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Barrel Racing Practice

June 26th and July 3rd

$20 per member for 5 timed runs

Petaluma Riding and Driving Club - Upper Arena
1820 Skillman Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 (map)

Ticket Pre-Sale Opens May 9th

Cirque Ma'Ceo Preview Performance

August 6th, 2026

Show begins at 6:30pm

Cirque Ma'Ceo is a revolutionary, theatrical phenomenon like no other… an emotionally charging, up close and personal, luxurious experience. Step into our exclusive, custom designed Italian Big Top theater and settle back in our brand-new, state of the art seating. The world of Ma’Ceo is proud to showcase mesmerizing acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and exotic horses. Come feast your senses on the beauty and mystery through the adventure of Cirque Ma'Ceo. 

(ADMISSION to Hall Of Flowers Preview Required) 

Sonoma County Fair (map)
1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma County Fair

August 7th - 16th

Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (map)

Ticket Pre-Sale Opens May 9th

See What’s Happened


Ridge To Bridge

Event promotional graphic for 'Ridge to Bridge' on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Marin Headlands featuring photos of people biking and horseback riding with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Gerbode Valley
Bunker Road Sausalito, CA United States (map)‍ ‍

An Outdoor Adventure with Perks and Purpose

Every year, hikers, bikers and equestrians gather to celebrate what the Ridge Trail does best: connecting people to places. Ridge to Bridge is a uniques outdoor experiance. Take in the beautiful scenery of Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands with frineds and family. Rally with the Bay Area Community to raise funds to complete the Bar Area Ridge Trail. Become part of the movement to open access to nature for everyone to enjoy.

Not a Hiker or Rider?

Volunteers are welcome to help with this event


Farm Day

March 26, 2026, 9-12pm

Marin’s 2026 Farm Day! Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9-12pm at the Exhibit Hall behind the San Rafael Civic Center. Tons of farm animals to see, feed and pet, tractors and saddles to sit on, and loads of fun! Marin Horse Council and Novato Horsemen’s will be teaming up there with mini horses, a horse shoeing demonstration, steer roping lessons, and a grooming station to touch, pet and groom a live horse! Free admission. Free Parking. Come to learn and celebrate agriculture in our beautiful county!


35th Anniversary of Horse Hill as Marin Open Space Story Becomes Legend


Marin Stables Fiesta Night Fundraiser 9/20/25


Out and About with Slow and Say Hello!

08/13/25

“In July, we held successful outposts at the Morgan Horse Ranch and at the Dirt Fondo rest stop at Ocean Riders.  In addition, I made presentations to two different groups of summer campers from Marin Greenplay (who have an affiliation with Marin County Parks). The presentations happened at the Mill Valley MUP Turnaround. The requested focus of the presentation was how to safely share trails with horses when hiking with your dog.  Both presentations were very well received and gave the kids a lot to think about.  3 boarders from Horse Hill walked over with their horses and provided an invaluable assist.

This month. we have already held an outpost at the Old Railroad Grade Fire Road in Mill Valley.  We will be next popping up at the Indian Valley Fire Road in Novato on Saturday, August 23 from 9 am - 12 pm --- Just in case you are interested in volunteering.

I have included a few photos from this past month's outposts.”

- Amory Willis


Marin County Fair July 2025