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Join the Horse Park
Preservation Initiative
Why
help realize the vision for the Horse Park ?
The
Horse Park at Woodside is a non-profit equestrian sporting facility
that benefits the local and regional equestrian and non-equestrian
communities. Its mission is to provide educational, recreational
and competitive opportunities for youth and adults while respecting
and caring for the environment and preserving the rural equestrian
character of the surrounding areas. Conveniently located in the
heart of the metropolitan Bay Area, the Horse Park enables access
to equestrian sports for children and adults who wouldn't otherwise
be able to ride. It has provided remarkable opportunities for Horse
Park members, Pony Clubbers, Young Riders, event participants and
charity groups for over 20 years, while preserving rapidly disappearing
open space for use by equestrians, dog walkers and nature lovers.
Who
will benefit?
Equestrian
and non-equestrian communities alike will all benefit if the vision
for the Horse Park is realized. Horse Park members, Pony Clubbers,
Young Riders and event participants will all enjoy a conveniently
located, high quality, multi-use equestrian facility for recreation,
training and competition. Charity groups will benefit from a choice
location for their events and programs, and residents of Woodside
and Portola Valley will take pleasure in the magnificent beauty
of the land and in the knowledge that it is well cared for and preserved
for equestrian use.
The
vision
The
vision for the Horse Park involves balancing the needs of neighbors,
the community and Horse Park users and addressing environmental
issues and concerns. A key part of our vision entails becoming thoughtful
stewards of this valuable land. Only by laying this solid foundation
first can we then realize our vision for a top-quality facility
with:
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All-weather footing in all arenas
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Top quality cross country course
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Nine fenced arenas
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Improved infrastructure
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Enhanced landscaping for erosion
control and aesthetically pleasing views
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Electric gate to ensure security
and safety for members
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Better roads, parking lots and
walkways
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Solid viewing platforms
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Improved pasture management
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New boarding stalls
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Manure composting facilities
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State-of-the-art composting
toilets and showers
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Upgraded maintenance area
Help
realize the vision
If you agree that the Horse Park at
Woodside is a good use of resources and should be preserved, you
can:
• Make a tax deductible donation to the Horse Park
click here
• Become a Horse Park member click
here
• Volunteer your time click
here
Your
tax-deductible gift will enable the Horse Park to continue offering
educational, recreational and competitive equine activities for
youth and adults while caring for the land, complying with County
regulations, and preserving open space and a rapidly disappearing
rural equestrian lifestyle.
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