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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.”
— Maureen Pinto, Ocean Riders of Marin
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“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.”
— Suzanne Gooch, Horse Hill
“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.”
— Jim, Toni, Luke and Nicole Shroyer MHC Family Membership
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Take Your Stand - Stand up For Horses!

Support the Horse Community

What your membership supports:

  • Advocacy for continued equestrian access to trails. MHC is the ONLY organization in Marin County advocating for our continued public land road and trail access throughout our County. MHC is the ONLY organization in Marin County advocating for road and trail safety for equestrians throughout our County. This work is ongoing and requires a lot of time and effort!!

  • Slow & Say Hello Program (SASH), a collaboration with Marin Conservation League and Marin County Bicycle Coalition. SASH hosts educational outposts in all public lands to educate recreational users in proper etiquette, trail safety and environmental conservation on the roads and trails. In the non-rainy season, there are several meet ups per month for stake holders to build relationships, understanding and respect for one another and educate the recreational community.

  • Equestrian participation at the Marin County Fair offering on site shoeing demonstrations by our top farriers using their sweetest horses. There are petting and love opportunities for children and adults with our friendliest and most gentle horse (and mini-horse) ambassadors - engendering enthusiasm, public connection, equine awareness and support in Marin County.

  • Equine disaster preparedness and response work with Marin Humane and other groups.

  • Support and advocacy for horse facilities’ facing environmental rules and regulation challenges.

  • Camaraderie and support to Bay Area Ridge Trail (BART), Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT), Novato Horsemen’s, Inc. (NHI), Sonoma County Horse Council (SCHC), Marin Stables and other equestrian organizations.

Additional Benefits to you:

  • Group rides and other Meet and Greet opportunities - a chance to connect and talk with other members and learn new trails.

  • E Newsletters and E Blasts keeping the community up to date on events, trail news, land issues, health alerts and all things equestrian.

  • Bi-Annual fundraiser bringing our equestrian community together to honor two outstanding members of our equine community.

  • Regular Facebook updates on all equine related events and interests.

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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

 Looking forward to your support for the future!