About Us
OUR MISSION:
Providing support for all equestrian pursuits in the Sleeping Bear Region.
OUR VISION:
As a 501c3, our club will promote stewardship, education, volunteering and leadership opportunities. Our club efforts are focused on, but not limited to, equine sport, equine tourism, educational programs.
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OUR STORY:
The idea for the club came from Michele Morris and Gretchen Knoblock, As trail riders themselves, a frequent topic was the lack of safe trails to ride, especially in Leelanau county, and maybe they could figure out a way to change that. They started looking at resources that could help them towards these goals and it quickly became apparent that equestrian interests in this region were woefully under-served, considering there was such a large community of equestrians, both local and visitor alike. The idea was then born that a well-funded and well-organized equestrian club would be just the thing to bring the regional equine community together for the betterment of all. They wanted to create a sustainable foundation of support for the future of equestrian activities and pursuits in the area, for horse enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines, ​​
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board is made of of horse enthusiasts, non-horse people and those who believe in the mission and vision of our club. We seek to have a well-rounded Board, with varied experiences and skills to help us guide the club to be its best. We are an all-volunteer Board.
Gretchen Knoblock
Board Chair/Founder
Chris Peron
Director
Holly Rudolph
Director
Chloe Capaldi
Secretary
Susan Zenker
Director
Erick Knoblock
Advisor
Kris Raymond
Treasurer
Kianna Meek
Director
Committee Leadership
Our Club has standing committees to help us manage membership, plan events, create and monitor our trail systems, establish programs, help with fundraising and so much more! Meet the volunteers who lead these committees, and reach to them if you'd like to be a part of their efforts.
