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Novato Horsemen has been a part of the Marin County community since 1942 and was incorporated in 1945. It co-sponsored Novato's original "Western Weekend Parade & Rodeo" until 1978, which was the largest attended affair in Novato. The club is currently one of the largest horsemen associations in California but unfortunately, it is also one of the last remaining active horse clubs in a county which once hosted many barns and stables. As land values skyrocket, Novato Horsemen members strive to withstand "progress" to keep Novato and Marin County's horse heritage alive for future generations of children and adults. The club, which consists of over 300 senior and junior members from the five surrounding Northern Bay Area counties, currently participates in a variety of cattle events, trail rides, and social affairs, as well as horsemanship education at the Horsemen's own facility. Horse owner or not, most activities are open to all within the community. Membership dues are kept low so anyone can participate. Members also donate their time to all activities, as well as maintaining the clubhouse facilities, arenas and grounds. In addition to its own activities, Novato Horsemen support and participate in many other events including Novato's 4th of July Parade and the Grand National Rodeo held each year at the San Francisco Cow Palace. Every year, Novato Horsemen members ride from Novato to the Halleck Creek Riding Club in Nicasio and sponsor a BBQ, which benefits its handicapped members. Novato Horsemen also collect food and toys for those in need during the holidays. |
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Mailing Address: PO Box 456, Novato, California 94948 Clubhouse & Arena Address: 600 Bugeia Lane, Novato, California Caretaker Phone: 415-897-0794 (Karen Killian) Club Email: novatohorsemen@gmail.com |
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General Meeting - 1st Tuesday of each month. Dinner at 6:30PM, Meeting at 7:30PM Board Meeting - 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7:00PM Junior's Board Meeting - 4th Monday of each month. 6:30PM |
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Officers and Board Members - 2013 President: Art Yee (415) 246-1148 arthurryee@gmail.com Vice President: Mari Benson (707) 292-3154 Ben2556@sonic.net Treasurer: Kim Fishman (415) 252-0970 novatohorsemeninc@gmail.com Recording Secretary: Lori Frugoli (415) 897-8053 lfrugoli@marincounty.org Corresponding Secretary: Mary Shannon (415) 652-5353 hicute@yahoo.com
Board Members: Jone Bondoc (415) 897-2269 Dan Millikin (415) 233-0658 smarty77@comcast.net Sally Moses (415) 827-2481 sallymoses@msn.com Shawn Mulholland (415) 893-0444 mulhollandworks@comcast.net Jon Fix (415) 608-2982 jonfix13@yahoo.com Greg Yates (415) 725-5034 mtbik4evr@verizon.net
Web concerns or updates: Please contact Patsy West at patsy.west@gmail.com |
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