What do you love about horses in Woodside?

I love the passionate horse community of Woodside. Horse owners, and those who appreciate horses from afar, recognize the critical role horses play in helping define the rural lifestyle of our town. The equestrian trail network is beautifully maintained by the Town of Woodside, and demonstrates a commitment to the support of horses in Woodside by the Town Council and local government.

What kind of riding do you do?

I am a lifelong trail rider, and enjoy riding on the local public trails in Woodside and Portola Valley as well as in our local county parks. I am a horse camping enthusiast and enjoy taking my horse to sites all over California … Point Reyes, Sierras, Humboldt Redwoods, Morro Bay and others are favorite destinations.

Tell us something about you and horses…

I have a handsome buckskin gelding, Queso, who is half Arab and half Quarter horse. We have been together for ten years, and I hope we have many more adventures together in the years to come. He is a terrific camper, enjoys exploring, and is the best equine partner I have had the pleasure of owning.

Is there anything else you’d like to include?

I am a longtime (30+) year resident of Woodside, recently retired and immensely enjoying my affiliation with WHOA! I have served on the Town of Woodside Trails Committee, and been a Board Member of the Woodside Junior Riders program. Queso and I are active members of the San Mateo County Volunteer Horse Patrol, the Los Viajeros riding group and are members of both San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association and Back Country Horsemen of California.