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Summer Greetings from Bay Area Barns & Trails!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 SPRING/SUMMER GRANT RECIPIENTS!
Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) is pleased to announce that after review and research, the Board of Directors selected 6 projects from 3 counties for grant awards totaling $20,300.00. With these awards BABT continues our mission of preserving and protecting public access to stables and trails in the Bay Area. Read more...

Several of our 2015 grant recipients have upcoming projects and fundraisers. Please support their mission, and help them reach their goals!
Help support V-O-Cal by making a donation, or register to help with the Franklin Canyon project on Aug 7-9, 2015. For more details, click here. 
The 14th Annual East Bay Hills Trails Benefit Ride is Sept. 2 – Sept. 7. Help support this great event! For more details, click here.  
You can help Marin Stables and Trails by making a donation or by attending their FIESTA event on August 8, 2015. For more details, click here. 
Support Ocean Riders by making a donation, or attend their BARN RAISING event on September 19, 2015. For more details, click here.
FALL 2015 GRANT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
Bay Area Barns and Trails will be opening applications for Fall 2015 in November. We are currently updating our grant application form. Please visit our Programs & Projects page to download the updated form in September. Questions? Contact babtt@sonic.net or call BABT President Lise Stampfli-Torme at 415-457-1940.
SUPPORTING THE RIDGE TRAIL!
Bay Area Barns and Trails was proud to be a sponsor of Bay Area Ridge Trail's 2015 Ridge to Bridge event.  

The 2015 Ridge to Bridge in the Marin Headlands was a great success, with over 30 horses and riders attending. Our founder, Barbara Weitz, would have been delighted to see so many equestrians! Special thanks to Lyndall Erb (BABT Vice President), for organizing the equestrian component, Karen Johnson (BABT Secretary) for equestrian ground support, and Morris Older (BABT Treasurer) for helping with the hiking component. We also thank Marin Horse Council for their volunteers and promoting the ride; and Miwok Stables for providing water for the horses.
BABT IS SEEKING ADVISORS AND DIRECTORS
BABT is seeking volunteer Advisors and Directors to represent the 9 counties and help be our eyes and ears. Some of the duties include attending meetings about equestrian issues on public lands in your county, and keeping BABT apprised on projects that have promise to improve, create or promote public access to barns and trails in your area.

If you would like to know more about becoming a BABT Advisor or Director, or if you know of a project or issue in your area that could use BABT advocacy, please contact babtt@sonic.net or any of our Board members. 
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please share our e-news with your friends and organizations. They can sign up here for our e-news.

Be our eyes and ears. Let us know about stables and trail access issues in your area. Share your news at babtt@sonic.net .

Donate to BABT's Grant Program and help us in our mission to preserve the equestrian trail experience in the Bay Area.  

Visit our website for more information on our programs or to sign up to help today. Or, contact Lise Stampfli Torme 415-457-1940 or Lyndall Erb  650-728-1326. 
 
Many thanks and happy trails!  

The Board of Directors, Bay Area Barns and Trails 
Lise Stampfli Torme, President
Lyndall Erb, Vice President
Karen Johnson, Secretary
Morris Older, Treasurer
Marilynn Terstegge, Board Member
Bay Area Barns and Trails was incorporated as a California non-profit corporation in November 1999. Since 2000 BABT has helped conservation minded equestrians preserve and restore natural areas and wildlife habitat, maintain parks and public open space, equestrian facilities, trails and trailheads by awarding over $250,000.00­ in matching funds to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations. 
 
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