We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors — their support makes everything we do possible.
Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!
​​Hoofbeats for Happiness
Sunday, September 21, 2025
A Fun & Inclusive Fundraising Challenge
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Are you up for an extreme challenge? This year's Ride-A-Thon is going to be extremely fun!
Open to everyone—current and former students, volunteers, staff, and community members—Hoofbeats for Happiness is your chance to saddle up for a great cause.
Equi-Ed relies heavily on the success of this event to continue providing exceptional care for our horses and life-changing services to our students.​Our goal this year is to raise $50,000—and with your help, we know we can do it!
Our students are at the heart of this event—from planning to the final ride.
They help organize, promote, and celebrate every step of the way, making this fundraiser a true community effort.
How Does It Work?
Collect pledges by Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 from family, friends, neighbors, or anyone who wants to support, and you’ll receive:
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A Hoofbeats for Happiness Ride-A-Thon t-shirt
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An invitation to a “Backyard BBQ” at barn on Sunday, September 21st to help cheer on our riders! One lunch per participant will be provided; additional lunches will be available for purchase.
Additional Prizes:
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All Students and the Top 5 Volunteers who raise the most funds will be invited on a special trail ride on September 21st.
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10 public community members who raise $1,500 or more may trailer in their own horse to preview a small portion of the Mark West Regional Park trail system. (If more than 10 people qualify, the top 10 fundraisers will be offered a slot first.)
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Grand Prize: The Top Fundraisers overall will receive an invitation for a S’mores party at the barn!
Note: Pledges will be accepted through December 31st, 2025, but only those received by September17th, 2025 will count toward prizes.
How Do I Participate?
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Register by emailing your name and t-shirt size to info@equied.com.
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We’ll set up your personal fundraising page on our Ride-A-Thon team site and send you all the info to get started.
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Share your personalized link with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to collect pledges in your honor!
Help us reach our goal of $50,000 to support Equi-Ed’s horses and students—every dollar makes a difference!
Who Can Join? Everyone!
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Any student or volunteer, past or present
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Community members, staff, and supporters
Please note: All riders must have current registration and liability paperwork to participate in the trail ride. Proper riding attire and helmets will be required to be worn by all riders.
Can’t Ride but Still Want to Help?
No problem! You can still support the cause by collecting pledges to the Equi-Ed team page and designate your name in the comment box. These pledges will count toward prize totals.
Special Thanks to Our Partners
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We want to thank our local businesses, sponsors, and supporters whose generosity makes Hoofbeats for Happiness possible. Together, you’re helping us open the gates to these extraordinary experiences and keep our mission galloping forward.
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A special thank-you to Bay Area Barns & Trails for awarding Equi-Ed a grant to expand our trail riding experiences. Thanks to their support, we’re able to offer more students the chance to ride beyond the arena and into the natural world.
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We are also deeply grateful to Sonoma County Regional Parks for granting us special access to the stunning Mark West Regional Park Trails—not yet open to the public! Our riders will enjoy a rare and unforgettable sneak peek at this incredible landscape.
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There’s something truly transformative about being out on the trails. Trail riding is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a powerful part of our program. Nature gives our students the freedom to explore, the thrill of new challenges, and the peace that only comes from winding through open meadows on horseback. These moments build confidence, spark joy, and create memories that last a lifetime.
