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VIDEO, PRESS RELEASE and LETTER to GGNRA. From the Coastside Horse Council on June 4th, 2026.
You can help to Save Horses on the California Coast:
- Share video campaign with friends, family, and fellow horse lovers
- Post it on social media
- Send it to community leaders and elected officials
June 4th, 2026. Nearly two and a half years after Coastside residents raised significant concerns about proposed management concepts affecting equestrian facilities at Rancho Corral de Tierra, the Coastside Horse Council has launched a video campaign and requested an update from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) on the status of its planning efforts.
The video highlights the people, families, and traditions that make horse culture an important part of life on the San Mateo County Coastside. Featuring local riders, horse owners, and community members, the video celebrates the role horses play in recreation, agriculture, education, tourism, and the region’s rural character. The video is being promoted with an advertising campaign on YouTube that targets San Mateo County equestrians, civic leaders, residents, and visitors.
Rancho Corral de Tierra, a 4,000-acre property managed by GGNRA, contains four horse facilities in Montara and Moss Beach and accommodates approximately half of the horses boarded on the Coastside. The facilities support riding instruction, youth programs, trail riding, horsemanship training, and other equestrian activities that serve residents and visitors alike.
In a letter sent to GGNRA (June 4th, 2026), the Coastside Horse Council noted that during public meetings in 2024, community members expressed significant concerns about draft concepts that could substantially reduce horse boarding and equestrian facilities at Rancho Corral de Tierra. GGNRA indicated that additional review would occur, but has provided little information since then about the status of that effort.
“Rancho Corral de Tierra is home to a unique equestrian community that contributes significantly to the Coastside’s identity, economy, agricultural heritage, and quality of life,” said Ellen Shireman, president of the Coastside Horse Council. “This video celebrates that legacy while reminding people why the future of these facilities matters to the broader community.”
“Our goal is to encourage constructive dialogue and continued public engagement,” said Shireman. “Nearly two and a half years after the community was told its concerns would be reviewed, many residents are still hoping to learn what became of that feedback and what the future holds for Rancho Corral de Tierra.”
Produced by acclaimed San Francisco videographer Michael Fasman, the video features Coastside residents and equestrians sharing personal stories about the role horses and Rancho Corral de Tierra have played in their lives. Participants include Georgia Price, Rebecca Lee, and members of the Coastside’s equestrian, ranching, Latino, and vaquero communities. They discuss the area’s unique equestrian heritage, cultural traditions, economic contributions, and the importance of preserving opportunities for future generations.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7Tl5CMup1No
Read the Coastside Horse Council letter to GGNRA: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/663abe2cf4bbad2c51d68310/t/6a20a142c6651a5ced8f3681/1780523330340/CHC+letter+to+GGNRA+David+Smith+6.4.26+-+Copy.pdf
About Coastside Horse Council
The Coastside Horse Council is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting equestrian recreation, education, stewardship, trail access, and the rural heritage of the San Mateo County Coastside. www.coastsidehorsecouncil.org
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Contact: info@coastsidehorsecouncil.org
The Coastside Horse Council has launched a new video about the importance of preserving horse ranches at Rancho Corral de Tierra and protecting the Coastside’s equestrian heritage.
Featuring local riders, horse owners, ranching families, and community members, the video shares personal stories about how horses have shaped lives, strengthened community connections, and helped define the Coastside’s rural character. It highlights the important role horse ranches play in recreation, agriculture, education, tourism, and local culture.
The video comes as many residents continue to seek information about the future of equestrian facilities at Rancho Corral de Tierra. Nearly two and a half years ago, community members raised significant concerns about proposed Golden Gate National Recreation management concepts that could significantly reduce horse boarding and equestrian uses.
Recently, the Coastside Horse Council asked the GGNRA for an update on the status of that effort and how public input has been considered, if at all.
Produced by acclaimed San Francisco videographer Michael Fasman, the video celebrates the people, traditions, and landscapes that make the Coastside’s equestrian community so special.
- How you can help — please shareWatch the video: https://youtu.be/7Tl5CMup1No
- Share it with friends, family, and fellow horse lovers
- Post it on social media
- Send it to community leaders and elected officials
Why do Rancho Corral de Tierra’s horse ranches matter?
Watch this new video from the Coastside Horse Council featuring local riders, ranchers, horse owners, and community members sharing why preserving these ranches are important to the Coastside’s heritage and future.
Every share helps raise awareness about the importance of Rancho Corral de Tierra and encourages continued public engagement as decisions about its future move forward. Thank you.
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More on the GGNRA and Montara Mountain on Coastside Buzz
National Park Service Comes to Midcoast Community Council to Discuss GGNRA’s Plans for Rancho Corral De Tierra ~ Horses, Safety and Access;
Coastside Horse Council Hosts RCD for a Presentation on the Water Quality of San Vicente Creek as a Check on GGNRA’s Plan to Reduce Horse Access on Montara Mountain;
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