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Do you enjoy riding in San Mateo County Parks?
Wondering how you can help protect your County Parks?
Want to share your enthusiasm for the parks?
Join the San Mateo County Parks
VOLUNTEER HORSE PATROL
The purpose of the Volunteer Horse Patrol is to assist the San Mateo County Parks Department in providing safe and enjoyable trail use for park visitors. The scope of the volunteer activity is to observe and report trail use and conditions, and to inform and assist park visitors. Parks participating in this program include Edgewood Park in Redwood City, Huddart & Wunderlich Parks in Woodside and Pescadero Creek Park in LaHonda.
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General Requirements
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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have a qualified horse available to them.
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A qualified horse should be experienced on trails, sound and in good condition, and calm enough to work safely with other horses and people.
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Prospective volunteers attend two evening training sessions (not on horseback) with park staff in March.
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Trainee and horse ride along with a patrolling member in April.
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Volunteer and horse successfully complete a qualification ride in May.
Volunteer Activities
First Aid and CPR training are offered annually to volunteers. Volunteer activities combine the joys of trail riding, the camaraderie of group activities, and the satisfaction of helping San Mateo County maintain a secure and safe environment for all park users. Volunteers perform trail maintenance at Pescadero Creek Park and on the adopted Skyline Trail connecting Huddart and Wunderlich Parks. VHP also provides a Camp Host service throughout the season at Jack Brook Horse Camp. Informal meetings are held several times a year.
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