Linda Rubio Scholarship Joins up with
Giant Steps Effective September 23, 2025

Novato, CA.  Marin Horse Council (MHC) is honored to announce that the Linda Rubio Scholarship Fund will now be housed under the Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center through a fiscal sponsorship agreement.

The Scholarship Program, founded in 2022 by longtime equestrian educator and advocate Linda Rubio, creates opportunities for youth from low-income families who dream of riding but would otherwise never have access to horses, lessons, or the unique developmental and therapeutic benefits of the equestrian world.

Since its inception, the Fund has been hosted by the MHC who extends its heartfelt gratitude to Linda Rubio for her dedication to this program. MHC is delighted for the scholarship program to find a new “home” with Giant Steps, where it can grow and be sustained into the future.  MHC is proud of its early stewardship which ensured that the scholarship could take root and begin transforming lives.

Giant Steps mission is to enrich lives through the power of horses, teamwork, and community. The Linda Rubio Scholarship Fund perfectly reflects that commitment by creating opportunities for underserved youth to develop confidence, community, and a lifelong connection with horses.

Linda Rubio’s vision with MHC’s support have built something truly impactful.  All parties are happy that more children who might never have the chance to ride can experience the joy and empowerment of being with horses.

To those who wish to donate to the LRS Program, please reach out to: https://www.giantstepsriding.org/

 The Linda Rubio Scholarship Program is now a project of Giant Steps.