Bay Area Barns and Trails

06/04/2026

Stay updated with Coastside Horse Council's efforts to preserve the existing number of horses in San Mateo's GGNRA. https://www.coastsidehorsecouncil.org/mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tl5CMup1No

For generations, horses have been part of the fabric of the San Mat...

04/23/2026

Congratulations to our recent grant recipients! With these awards BABT continues our mission of preserving and protecting public access to stables and trails in the Bay Area.

MISSION GRANTS
• East Bay Hills Benefit Ride: Matching funds for the EBHBR, September 1 - 7. Beneficiaries will include the Ridge Trail, V-O-Cal, the Ivan Dickson program, and other equestrian projects.

• Morgan Horse Ranch, Point Reyes National Seashore: Tuition for two Rangers to attend the Western Mounted Officers Association training. The equestrian community, and park visitors, will benefit by the additional Rangers for trail patrol.

• Ridge To Bridge Ride: Event support with BABT as a lead equestrian sponsor and supporting partner.

• Sonoma Ecology Center: Trail maintenance equipment and safety tools to support equestrian-access and trail stewardship at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

• V-O-Cal: Mt Madonna County Park. Event support for trail work, April 17 - 19. This park has a long equestrian history.

EMERGING TRAIL RIDER GRANT
• Stardust Sanctuary: Funding toward their Emerging Trail Riders Scholarship Program.

04/23/2026

GOLDEN GATE PARK: In summer 2024, Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) contacted city officials about the loss of riding opportunities in Golden Gate Park after the previous equestrian concessionaire was removed. To help support future operators, we advocated for essential horse-keeping infrastructure that meets Standards of Equine Care.

BABT partnered with a local modular barn company to draft a preliminary layout for a 20-horse “Mare Motel,” including stalls with attached paddocks, hay storage, rubber mats, and turnout areas. We held several Zoom meetings with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SFRPD) to explore the concept.

In late 2025, BABT funded a site walk-through below Bercut Arena with the barn company, consultants, BABT Board members, and SFRPD staff. All structures would need to be temporary/removable, and funding would have to be raised independently.

SFRPD has since decided not to move forward, citing high costs and fundraising uncertainty. While disappointed, we hope the groundwork BABT helped establish may support future efforts. If you know of an “angel donor” interested in helping bring horses and riding programs back to the park, please reach out.

04/22/2026

One of our recent grant recipients, thanks to all who helped!

04/18/2026

WOW, what a gorgeous day for the Ridge to Bridge event!
There were about 30 riders this time, the largest equestrian turnout in many years! Huge thanks to the Bay Area Ridge Trail team for putting on such a great event! Special thanks to our equestrian ground crew —Robert, Kelly, Cheryl, and Karen— for all their help. And a big thank you to Miwok Stables for providing water for the horses! 💙🐎

04/14/2026

04/11/2026

Catch up on what we’ve been working on! Read all about our efforts to support future riding programs in Golden Gate Park, our grant recipients and our new Board member! https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=b45e33c1bcf6062f6fdc73fff&id=a3ae839ed6

04/08/2026

Sonoma equestrians!

04/07/2026

Hey Tri-Valley equestrians, this looks like a fun photo competition!

Register by May 31st 📸 Each entrant agrees to the contest rules and states they are at least 18 years old or will have a parent or guardian sign their photo release form.  All those entering the Competition as a Youth Entrant must be below the Age of 18 as of Aug...

11/18/2025

East Bay Riders check out MHA's fundraiser!