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Projects and Programs

Projects and Programs Funded

Through proceeds from Day of the Horse, WHOA! has gifted over $564,478 towards preserving and promoting our horses.
We thank our sponsors, volunteers and all who have contributed to this success. 
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Grants Awarded 2026
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Bay Area Urban Riderz
Project Description Bay Area Urban Riderz creates access to equestrian and cultural learning for youth in historically underserved communities. Through hands-on experiences with horses, agricultural education, and the powerful history of
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BOK Ranch
Project Description B.O.K. Ranch, Inc. is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as a charitable, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. For the past 40 years, B.O.K. has provided the highest quality, recreationally
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California Riding Club 
Project Description California Riding Club‘s mission is to empower every child by unlocking their potential through STEM exploration, teamwork, and horsemanship, all within a diverse, inclusive community. WHOA! donated for their
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Caring Cowgirl
WHOA! is pleased to support the outreach work of Caring Cowgirl with funds that will help support their mission to advocate accessibility for the next generation of equestrian enthusiasts from all diverse ethnic backgrounds, the Latinx community, and for children of immigrants like founder Liz Evans.
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COVID Equestrian Relief
Project Description COVID impacted the equestrian community in various ways. WHOA! stepped in to assist when possible. Funding Provided $1,500 Support Partners
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Cuesta La Honda Guild – public arena 
Project Description Rebuilding the Riding Ring A viewing stand will be added, as will some parking particulars, but the newly rebuilt riding ring is complete! Ray and his team of volunteers
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CZU large animal fire victims
Project Description WHOA! is eager to assist our friends and neighbours who are suffering during these fires. We have donated $10,000 to help feed and care for the displaced horses that
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Folger Stable Renovation
$27,500 in proceeds from the Woodside Day of the Horse was gifted to the Folger Stable Renovation project and the endowment fund.
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Glen Oaks Pony Club 
Project Description WHOA! provided support for new tack and training materials.  Glenoaks Stables is a recognized Pony Club Riding Center offering the national Pony Club curriculum for those who don’t yet own
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Healing Hearts with Horses – Riding Program for CASA Children and Youth
WHOA! supports this riding program for Foster Children in the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program for San Mateo County (CASA).
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Hitching Racks including the Bill Lane Memorial Hitching Rack
WHOA! provided a Hitching Rack as a gift to Portola Valley in memory of Lawrence W. (Bill) Lane (1920-2010) of Portola Valley.
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Horses for Heros – Riding for War Veterans
WHOA! support the Community Horse Advocacy Program 's (CHAPS) riding program for War Veterans.
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Huddart Park maintenance of trails and bridges
Huddart Park maintenance of trails and bridges and Bridge Railings
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Jasper Ridge Farm (formerly Riley’s Place)
Inspired by the comforting power of animals, Jasper Ridge Farm provides a special experience for adults and children in need.
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Large Animal Rescue Equipment
Large animal winch and rescue equipment donated to DART-CERRP
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Los Altos Hills Horse Association 
Project Description WHOA! provided funds for their public arena footing. Los Altos Hills Horsemen’s Association (LAHHA) was founded in 1971 for: “The promotion, sponsorship, and cultivation of use, ownership, and care of
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Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Trails
Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Trails maintenance.
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NCEFT
National Center for Equine Facilitated therapy Donation. NCEFT provides a unique and beneficial form of treatment to children and adults with neuromuscular, cognitive and sensory processing disorders.
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San Mateo County Historical Association “Carriage House”
Project Description  The spectacular San Mateo County Historical Association Carriage House, a striking 3-story, 15,000-square-foot marvel rising from what was once just a parking lot. The Carriage House will be a
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San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association (SMCHA)
WHOA! is pleased to support SMCHA Horse Shows.
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San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group (SMCLAEG)
Project Description MISSIONSan Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group’s (SMCLAEG) mission is to provide evacuation services and shelter for large/farm animals in the event of disaster, such as wildfire or flood,
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San Mateo County Mounted Search and Rescue
Project Description MSARS is a volunteer organization of the San Mateo County Sheriff. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Mounted Search and Rescue Unit is comprised of civilian horse and rider teams
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Sheriff’s Training And Recreation Camp – STAR Camp for kids
Sheriff’s Training And Recreation Camp - STAR Camp for kids
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Sherriff Activities League
Project Description The mission of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League is to invest in all youth of the San Mateo County by creating opportunities that guide them toward their
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Spirit of WHOA! display horse
Project Description “Spirit” Settles in Woodside As a mutual project between the Town of Woodside’s Livestock and Equine Heritage Committee (LEHC) and the Woodside-area Horse Owners Association (WHOA!), “Spirit” came to
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Sunrise Horse Rescue
Sunrise Horse Rescue for the benefit of equine victims of the recent Valley & surrounding area fires.
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Sweetbeau Ranch 
Project Description Patricia and Michael Soffel founded Sweetbeau Horses in Creston, CA in March of 2017. This 501(c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to saving, training, and adopting Wild American Mustang to qualified
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Tack Trunks for Folger Stable
With the enthusiastic approval of the San Mateo County Parks, WHOA! sponsored the design of a custom storage trunk, and donated the first four trunks to the County, to be used by boarders at Folger Stable.
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The Horse Park at Woodside
Project Description The Horse Park at Woodside is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides opportunities for educational, recreational and competitive activities in a variety of equestrian disciplines that encourage the growth and
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The Woodside-area Equestrian Merit Scholarship Award
The Mounted Patrol Foundation (MPF), the Woodside-area Horse Owners Association (WHOA!) and the San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association (SMCHA) jointly sponsor this $13,000 award to a high school senior involved in
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Town of Woodside Center Trail & Bridge Project
WHOA! is proud to have donated $25,000 of the $200,000+ needed to construct the new clear span bridge and trail segment that reopened in July 2020 to once again access this important Woodside trail.
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Town of Woodside Pedestrian/Equestrian Trail Maintenance
Town trail maintenance fund support. A major focus of WHOA! is the preservation of the equestrian trails within and connecting to the Woodside Trail System.
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Upper Alambique Trail By-Pass Repair in Wunderlich Park
San Mateo County Parks completed the project by adding erosion control to the steep hillsides. This trail by pass has been repaired and reopened July 2018.
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Veryl Goodnight Sculpture
"Spring and Sprite" by Veryl Goodnight are perched on a hillside as you enter the town of Woodside.
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Webb Equestrian Library
The Library will offer youth-oriented, adult-inclusive books, magazines, and DVDs on horse related topics. The library will be open to all without a fee.
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Westwind 4H Riding institute 
Project Description For over 40 years, Westwind Riding Institute (formerly Westwind 4-H) has provided recreational horseback riding classes for children with disabilities. Horseback riding is one of the few activities that
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WHOA! Community Outreach Projects
Funding for a School Auction, Essay and Art contest.
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Woodside Junior Riders and Regional Equestrian Programs
Woodside Junior Riders is a non-profit, summer English riding program where children ages 6 to 16 learn horsemanship, horse safety and care, and along the way compassion and respect for horses, others and themselves.
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Woodside Pony Club
Project Description Woodside Pony Club is located in Woodside, California and is part of the Mid-Cal Region. We participate in rallies with other clubs from our region and hold lessons at
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Woodside Vaulters
Project Description WHOA! donated funds for a vaulting horse, arena footing, and sponsorship.  Funding Provided $10,000 Support Partners
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