News & Events
2025 Fall Fiesta & Silent Auction
This year’s Fall Fiesta at Marin Stables was an incredible success — all thanks to our amazing community! From toe-tapping music by Danny Montana to delicious drinks from Aiste and Chris, the evening was filled with fun, heart, and hometown spirit.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating and supporting our beloved Marin Stables. And a special thank-you to the generous donors who contributed to our silent auction — your support helps preserve this historic place and keeps horses accessible to riders, families, and nature lovers for years to come.
Until next year… thank you for keeping the magic alive!
All 2025 Events
April: Earth Day – Canyon/Moore Trail Broom Pull
May-September: Hangin’ with Horses every 2nd Saturday
May: Marin Watershed trail Ride with Marin Horse Council
June: Marin Stables Paint Party-Refresh the Main Barn & Arena Stalls
June: Fairfax Parade
September: Annual Fall Fiesta & Silent Auction
December: Marin Stables’ Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive
Previous Years’ Events
2024
April: Earth Day – Canyon/Moore Trail Broom Pull
May-October: Hangin’ with Horses every 2nd Saturday
June: Fairfax Parade
June: Trail Ride with Marin Horse Council
September: Annual Fall Fiesta & Silent Auction
September: Trail Ride with Marin Horse Council
December: Marin Stables’ Annual Holiday Party
2023
March: Canyon/Moore Trail Broom Pull
June: Fairfax Parade
June-September: Hangin’ with Horses every 2nd Saturday
October: Annual Fall Fiesta & Silent Auction
October: Trail Ride with Marin Horse Council
December: Marin Stables’ Annual Holiday Party
2022
April: Canyon Trail Broom Pull
October: Annual Fall Fiesta & Silent Auction
December: Marin Stables’ Annual Holiday Party
2021
May: Doers for Dollars Fundraising Event
November: Online Auction Fundraising Event. Nov. 13th – Nov. 21st
November: MS&T Meet and Greet
2020
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
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
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
Event Photos
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.
