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2023 Events

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2022 Events

2021 Events

2020 Events

February: MS&T and MMWD Annual Lease Meeting

March: COVID-19 restrictions hit Marin. Stables following COVID-19 protocol and safety measures.

May: Annual Membership Drive. Become a member today!

August: Doers for Dollars Fundraising Event. Rescheduled to Spring 2021

November: Online Auction Fundraising Event. Nov. 15th through Nov. 22nd

December: 17th Year of Participating in Adopt a Family Program

December: Annual Holiday Party

2019 Year in Review

March: Canyon Trail Broom Pull.

May: 3rd & 4th Grade School Field Trip: Horses and Hiking.

May: Annual Membership Drive. Become a member today!

June/August: MS&T partnered with Marin Humane Society to bring back the Woofs & Whinnies Program.

June: Barn Beautification Painting Work Party.

July: First Annual Meet & Greet the MS&T Board and Stables.

September: Successful Fundraising Event: Fall Fiesta.

October: Legacy Wall Drive. Become part of Marin Stables History, buy a plaque today.

December: 16th Year of Participating in Adopt A Family Program.

December: Annual Holiday Party.

2018 Year in Review

March: Canyon Trail Broom Pull.

May: 3rd & 4th Grade School Field Trip: Horses and Hiking.

June: Successful Fundraising Event: Ride A Thon.

August: MS&T Board got MMWD Board Approval for Phase 1 Site Plan Restorations.

September: Successful Fundraising Event: Fall Gala.

December: 15th Year of Participating in Adopt A Family Program.

December: Annual Holiday Party

Past News and Events

Fire Devastates Marin Stables!

On March 3rd, 2012, Marin Stables experienced a devastating fire in the upstairs apartment, which was related to an electrical malfunction on Wood Lane. Through quick observation and response by staff and the local fire department the fire was quickly contained to the upper living quarters with water damage to the lower living quarters, handicapped bathroom, hallway and tool room. All horses were safely removed according to our evacuation plan and there were no injuries sustained by humans or equines!

Marin Stables Rises Like a Phoenix From The Ashes!

In June of 2012, Marin Stables obtained a permit to begin demolition and the restoration of the fire damaged portion of the stables. Local contractor Robert Hartwell Construction was hired and it has been non-stop forward movement since then!

All the burned area was removed, preserving as much of the original redwood siding as possible, and then the reconstruction began with new framing, a new roof, windows, plumbing, and electrical. As of March 2013, the downstairs apartment, handicapped bathroom, hallway and tool room are completed and back in operation! The upstairs apartment is roughed in and enclosed with the fire wall and fire doors replaced, however, finishing it up for habitation will require more money than our insurance company paid out for the damages. We have mutually reached an agreement and have been successful at recouping a substantial amount of our loss and together with some careful budgeting and donations the dedicated employees of Ruff Spot, LLC, who is our concessionaire, can return to their home. These dedicated employees, who provided the 24/7 care for the equines housed at Marin Stables have been displaced from their homes for a year and although one has been able to return to his apartment, the other employee who lost everything in the fire has not. Your contributions to the Fire Restoration will help make this a reality! Thanks to all of you who have already donated!

 

Marin Stables Birthday Bash: 75 Years Young!

Along with the Golden Gate Bridge Marin Stables celebrated its 75th Birthday this past year! Marin Stables is the oldest commercial barn still operating in Marin County.

We had a fun-filled day at the Barn in celebration of this historic date. It was wonderful to see old and new friends alike. A great time was had by all.

We enjoyed delicious food, music, and baked goods. Larry Risso manned our lucky spinning wheel and the auction was a huge success.