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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 |
Meetings: |
General Meeting - 1st Tuesday of each month. Dinner at 6:30,
Meeting at 7:30PM
Junior's
General Meeting - 1st Wed. following the
Senior's meeting. 7:00PM
Board Meeting - 2nd to last Tuesday of each month. 7:00PM
Junior's
Board Meeting - 1st Wednesday
following the Senior's meeting. 6:00PM |