Welcome Summer!
Summer is finally here after a long winter and wet spring. Get out and enjoy the trails and the longer days. Remember when you are parked at a trailhead to clean up after your horses and if there is no manure bunker to take the manure home with you. You are an equestrian ambassador and keeping our fellow trail users happy is our goal, we all want to have a fun time on the trail. Happy trails!!!
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Congratulations to our Recent Grant Recipients!
So far this year, Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) has granted $26,000 to help fund the projects of 8 organizations through out the Bay Area. Our next Grant Application deadline is November 1. Learn more about our Grant Program here...
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• Access Adventure: Funding to build a shade structure over the hitching area near a wheelchair ramp & platform.
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Access Adventure at Solano County's Rush Ranch.
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• Bay Area Ridge Trail: Co-sponsor of the 2019 Ridge to Bridge event.
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Bay Area Ridge Trail's 2019 Ridge to Bridge event.
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• NCEFT: Funding for trail construction at NCEFT’s facility in Woodside.
• Ocean Riders of Marin: Matching grant for drainage and construction of a covered arena.
• Rincon Riders: Continued drainage work to protect the land and make it an all weather facility. This Sonoma County facility was damaged by the 2017 fire.
• San Mateo County Parks Foundation: Funds to assist with the Towne Creek Bridge replacement in Pescadero Creek County Park.
• TWHA: East Bay Hills Trails Benefit Ride. This event benefits the Bay Area Ridge Trail, V-O-Cal and other East Bay trail projects.
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East Bay Hills Benefit Ride.
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• V-O-Cal: Multi-use trail improvement projects at Livermore Sycamore Grove Park, Mt. Diablo State Park and East Avenue Park in Hayward.
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Trail improvements by V-O-Cal at East Avenue Park in Hayward.
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Trail building by V-O-Cal at Livermore's Sycamore Grove Park.
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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 $350,000 in grants to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations.
Show your support and join us!
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At Risk
Lakeview Stable, currently home to 55 horses, has been sold to POST. It is unclear whether POST and Santa Clara County Parks would consider leasing the property to a concessionaire or non profit for continued equestrian use. Equestrians are needed to step up and get involved! Please contact Jan Kearny for more info at lakeviewstable@gmail.com
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The pasture at San Jose's Lakeview Stable.
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Good News! Mar Vista Stables Update: "The landowner’s and developer’s deal to purchase the land at the Mar Vista Stables did not go through. We are hopeful that the landowners will ultimately take us up on our original proposal to buy the land so that we can protect it and our beloved barns forever." Read more...
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Good News! Bear Creek Stables: Midpen is moving forward with basic repairs and maintenance to Bear Creek Stables, located within its Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve near Los Gatos. The planned work will keep the 100-year-old stables operating while Midpen works towards a viable long-term plan for the site that protects the natural environment and provides public access and enjoyment. Read more...
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News Around the Bay
Fire season in here, do you have a plan in place? An informative article from the Half Moon Bay Review. Read more...
Horse Manure on the Trails: Should we do something? Check out this great article by BABT's President, Lyndall Erb, in Equine Land Conservation Resource's recent newsletter! Read more...
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Manure bunker installed by North Bay Unit Backcountry Horsemen with a grant from BABT.
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Shiloh Ranch Regional Park: July 12-14, 2019. Join V-O-Cal to improve trail sections that were subject to damage and narrowing during last year’s heavy rains. More info...
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Bear Creek Stables Improvements: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Community Meeting. August 27, 2019 from 6 – 8 p.m. Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030. More info...
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TWHA's East Bay Hills Benefit Ride: Wednesday August 28 – September 1. A fully supported 5-day hike/6-day equestrian ride through East Bay Regional Parks. Learn more...
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Marin Stables Fiesta Fundraiser: Saturday, September 14, 2019. Hot fun in the summertime at Marin Stables Fiesta, tickets here.
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San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association Fall Riding Clinic: Sunday, Sep 15, 22, 29 and October 6. Please contact SMCHA for more info...
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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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BABT seeks to expand its Board of Directors!
If you are interested in serving on our Board please contact us at babt@sonic.net
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Thank you to our 2019 supporters!
Horse enthusiasts who understand what is truly at stake are the mainstay of our organization. Much gratitude to the following organizations and individuals for their generous support of BABT in 2019!
Organizations: Horse Hill, Los Altos Hills Horseman Association, Miwok Stables Center, Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, Ocean Riders of Marin, Sonoma County Driving & Riding Club.
Individuals: Sahar Bartlett, Michelle Burrill, Alice Caldwell, Joe and Teresa Coleman, Lisa Dunmeyer, Lyndall Erb, Ellie Ferrari, Janice Frazier, Elizabeth Hudson, Karen Johnson, Abigail Kinney, Melany Moore, Michael Murphy, Deborah Padilla, Alice Philipsson, Jessica Pinto, Sarah Rivers, Alice Schofield, Leida Schoggen, Marilynn Terstegge, Linda and Robert Upton, Anne Van Camp.
We'd love to see your name on the 2019 list, please join up!
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Please 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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