On Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 10 am to 3 pm, Point Reyes National Seashore will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of its Morgan Horse Ranch. The event will include riding demonstrations led by park volunteers, activities for kids, horseshoeing demonstrations, and much more. This event is free and open to the public.
"We welcome all to join us in this fun celebration," said Craig Kenkel, park superintendent. "Our 50th anniversary was canceled due to the pandemic, so this will be truly special. Please join us for a Sunday stroll up to the ranch and take in the activities and the interpretive exhibits."
The Morgan Horse Ranch was established at Point Reyes National Seashore in 1970 as a breeding program for the National Park Service. At its height, park rangers from throughout the service would come to Point Reyes for horsemanship classes, and the ranch maintained a herd of 35-40 horses. Since that time, individual parks maintain their own stables and do not need a centralized program. Today, the Point Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch has five horses. Come visit Honcho, Elvis, Rose, Mira, and the park’s newest addition, Knight Hawk.
The Morgan Horse Ranch is located in the Bear Valley Visitor Center area. Visitors can park at the main parking lot and take a short walk up to the ranch. There is accessible parking at the ranch.
Make the most out of your time at the park and visit the park's Top Ten Tips page for park ranger insider tips for a sensational Seashore visit. All are encouraged to review CDC guidance when making their plans to visit Point Reyes National Seashore and to recreate responsibly. For more information, please visit www.nps.gov/pore or download the NPS App.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
