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Equus Hall of Fame Awards Dinner

Reserve the date for the 7th Annual Equus Dinner & Fundraiser on Saturday, March 12, 2011.  Several outstanding equestrians and a special horse will be honored for their contributions to our horse community.  Don't miss out on this exciting Horse Council fundraising event of the year. 

Receive Free Trail Guide with your Donation!

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Sonoma County Equestrian Trail Guide

For a $10 donation to the Sonoma County Horse Council, you will receive the new 'Guide to Equestrian Trails of Sonoma County'. Horse Council members Barbara Whitson and Deborah Bailey spent countless hours compiling 19 horse accessible parks and their trails in the county.

The guide covers rules of the trail, safety recommendations, park fees, hours, parking, directions and facilities. They included ride information from easy to advanced with times,footing details and maps. The 5x8 inch guide fits easily into your saddle pack.

Putting Sonoma County back on Equestrian Map

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The Horse Council at Work Putting Sonoma County Back on the National Equestrian Map Written by Wanda Smith In the last century, Sonoma County has twice been a major center for horse events in the western United States. As we began the twentieth century, the county was producing the fastest harness race horses in the nation and held races on nine local tracks.