Welcome Spring!
Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) hopes you are enjoying the longer days out on the trails and in the saddle, while remembering to respect the wet trails during the spring rains.
Spring is a wonderful time of growth and renewal. Please help BABT grow by renewing your membership!
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Grant Updates
Reminder: Applications are due for BABT's next Grant cycle by May 1. Learn more about our Grant Program.
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Following up from our Fall Grant cycle, BABT is pleased to have funded several more projects around the Bay Area.
Congratulations to:
• Bay Area Ridge Trail - BABT is a co-sponsor for the April 6th 2019 Ridge to Bridge event. BABT will have a table at Tennessee Valley, and our volunteers assist with equestrian ground support. Come say hello! Sign up for this fun event here!
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The very popular Ridge to Bridge fundraiser was started by BABT's founder, Barbara Weitz!
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• San Mateo County Parks Foundation - Funds to assist with the Towne Creek Bridge replacement in Pescadero Creek County Park.
• NCEFT - Funding for trail building. The construction will allow for the Adaptive Riding clients to go out on the trail at NCEFT's facility in Woodside.
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Since 2000, BABT has helped preserve and maintain parks and public open space, equestrian facilities, trails and trailheads by awarding approximately $330,000 in grants to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations.
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Mar Vista Stables, Daly City: A group has formed to maintain the current use of this land for horses and horseback riding. They are “advocating for preservation of this land as open space and raising funds to purchase the land and rehabilitate Mar Vista Stables and Palo Mar Stables in order to continue outdoor education and public horse back riding programs, hiking and clinics.” Learn more and join their effort, here is how you can help…
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Stewart Horse Camp, Point Reyes: The NPS is actively working on the paperwork and details for a 2019 short-term authorization/contract for operation. Due to weather conditions, in addition to this ongoing process, the camp will not open in April. It is anticipated the camp will open in May. A press release will be forthcoming soon, stay tuned!
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Lakeview Stables, San Jose: The future is uncertain - we will keep you up to date via Facebook.
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Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, April 25: Bear Creek Stables - The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Bear Creek Stables Improvements Project. Learn more...
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Saturday, April 6: Ridge to Bridge Ride: This event from the Bay Area Ridge Trail is such fun! Ride the gorgeous 8.5 mile trail through the Marin Headlands and enjoy a lunch buffet in Tennessee Valley. To register…
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Tuesday, April 9: Midpen Open Space Board of Directors Public Meeting to discuss La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and Red Barn Public Access project goals. More info...
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Sunday, May 5: Marin Horse Council's 2019 Spring Ride & Lunch at Olompali State Historic Park. Register Here.
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Interested in learning more about upcoming events in the horse community? Check out Bay Area Equestrian Network's Event Calendar, and the Horsin' Around! Calendar, a free email calendar to learn about Bay Area clubs and organizations and their activities.
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Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR)
The ELCR Advisory Committee had a meeting in March, BABT's President, Lyndall Erb is part of this committee. This is a brief report on the meeting. ELCR is making some changes to be more helpful to smaller local groups such as BABT. They are updating some of their guides, for example the guide Getting Organized which helps groups create an organization to keep and develop trails is being expanded beyond just trails. They plan to help groups with fundraising and building coalitions. The committee will be taking part in reaching out to groups and helping ELCR expand their outreach. A recent survey of horse groups and organizations has helped ELCR see where help is needed and what groups are being successful. If you are interested in learning more about ELCR and its mission contact Lyndall.
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Bear, the horse, pitching in to help with some Spring cleaning!
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Spring Time Tips
It is time for Spring cleaning and conditioning! Sharing two great articles from TheHorse.com.
10 Tips on Getting Horses Ready for Spring. Tips to help prepare your horse for the spring riding season. Read more...
The Springtime Sweep for Horse Facilities. Spring cleaning and maintenance around the farm are important for your facility’s longevity and aesthetics and your horses’ health. Read more...
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Join BABT!
One of BABT’s important goals is to grow public support within the equestrian community. Our capacity to support projects comes from partnering with other organizations and individuals, like you!
Your participation will make possible the continuation of BABT's efforts to protect and preserve our horse culture by supporting projects of Bay Area equestrian organizations, landowners and land managing agencies.
Please become a friend/donate, like us on Facebook and SHARE this e-newsletter with your groups!
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For more information about our programs please visit our website, email us at babt@sonic.net or contact Lyndall Erb at 650-888-2799.
Many thanks and happy trails!
The Board of Directors, Bay Area Barns and Trails
Lyndall Erb, President
Marilynn Terstegge, Secretary
Morris Older, Treasurer
Janice Frazier, Board Member
Leida Schoggen, Board Member
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Bay Area Barns and Trails was incorporated as a California non-profit corporation in November 1999. Since 2000 BABT has helped conservation minded equestrians preserve and restore natural areas and wildlife habitat, maintain parks and public open space, equestrian facilities, trails and trailheads by awarding approximately $330,000 in matching funds to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations.
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