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.
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 See description below under active projects.
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
See description below under active projects.
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
*Sheriff's Activity League - Trail Rides for Youth
The Sheriff's Activity League (SAL) was founded in 1997 with the purpose of strengthening relationships between youth, deputies, and communities to aid in the intervention and prevention of juvenile delinquency in San Mateo County through positive, dynamic programs. The MPF worked with the Sheriff’s office to create a program that provided horseback training and trail riding in Wunderlich Park.
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