The Mounted Patrol Foundation believes horses and equestrian activities have helped create a wonderful, healthy community in and around Woodside, California. We seek to honor the legacy of this area by continuing to support, maintain, develop and encourage equestrian facilities, activities and heritage in the Town of Woodside, the County of San Mateo and the State of California.
In the 18 years since our founding, the MPF has made grants in excess of $524,000 to over 40 horse- and equestrian-related organizations, activities, and facilities. The Endowment fund started by founding members in 2003 has grown to $421,000 and makes annual discretionary grants of 5% of the principal balance every year.
Grant activity for 2021 - A total of over $72,000 awarded
San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group $45,606 LAEG provides rescue and evacuation for horses during fires or other disasters.
Pescadero Creek Park Trail clearing $11,739 The San Jose Conservation Corp was hired to clear all the trails so Jack Brook Horse Camp could be opened in June.
The Woodside Equestrian Merit Scholarship $ 5,000
SMCHA Riding Clinics at the Mounted Patrol $ 1,800 The MPF paid for the trainers that conducted educational clinics for local equestrians.
Sheriff’s Activity League - Trail Rides for Youths $ 720
SAL serves to strengthen relationships between youth, deputies, and communities to aid in the intervention and prevention of juvenile delinquency.
These grants were made possible by the generosity of Project-Specific/Donor-Directed funds and we want to give a very special thanks to the following for their unwavering support:
Gold Star supporters Willy Johnson
Silver Star Supporters Magowan Family Trust Lynn Jacobson Tom Shanahan CHAPS Monterey Bay Equestrians and it's members
Bronze Star Supporters Christine Finerty
Jennifer Cozzolino
Chris Dunn
Spring Down Equestrian Center
Mark Lindberg
Active Projects for 2022 to date
- 2020 Woodside-area Equestrian Merit Scholarship for College-bound equestrians *
- Sheriff's Activity League - Trail Rides for Youth**
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