Happenings

Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Tack Swap

Event poster for Petaluma Riding and Driving Club's Tack Swap on May 16, 2026, featuring a rider on a horse, with images of saddle and bridles.

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.

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Things to Do

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

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Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Obstacle Challenge Weekend

A colorful announcement for an obstacle challenge weekend event at a ranch, with dates May 16th and 17th, featuring obstacle practice and classes with photos of horses and riders.

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)‍

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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.

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Sonoma County Fair

Photo collage of a fair or carnival. The background shows an aerial view of the fairground. The top of the image encourages marking your calendar for a pre-sale opening on May 9th. Four smaller photos feature children playing a game, a band playing music, cotton candy, and a person in a cow costume at the event.

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

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Petaluma Riding & Driving Club - Barrel Racing Practice

A flyer for members-only barrel racing practice with a background image of a woman riding a horse around a barrel on a dirt arena, and a tractor in the background. The flyer includes event details such as start times at 6 PM, dates June 26th and July 3rd, cost $20 per member for five runs, and the event location in the Upper Arena. It also features a timer display showing 15.89 seconds, and icons of a horse and rider, and a tractor. Contact information is provided for CoRena at 707-303-6900.

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)‍

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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.
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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