To aid, foster and promote the preservation of the Arabian and Half-Arabian horse.
To provide opportunities for club members and juniors to share their love for these horses by providing venues for (but not limited to) shows, trail rides, speakers, educational programs, and social activities.
To educate others in the virtues of owning Arabians and Half-Arabians and to promote the enjoyment of these horses.
Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association (GGAHA) was formed in the mid-1950s by 14 horsemen in Novato, California. They held monthly meetings in members’ homes as well as at the Rancho Rafael in Novato. At that time to belong to GGAHA you were required to own an Arabian horse. The goals of the new organization were to promote the Arabian breed and to have Arabian Horse Shows. Thus in 1958, the GGAHA June Show began and it has been held each year since at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. GGAHA also sponsors Open schooling shows and other various activities, held at various locations in the North Bay.
During the past 40 years, GGAHA has continued to grow in size with members coming from Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties as well as other areas of Northern California. Members are no longer required to own an Arabian horse; however, the goals of promoting the Arabian breed and providing Arabian horse shows remain the same. A youth organization, The Golden Gate Junior Riders, composed of youth members of GGAHA has been active in providing the color guard for the horse shows. They have monthly meetings and have had Halloween and Christmas parties as well as trail rides.
Golden Gate has monthly board meetings which are open to all members and annual general meetings held at various locations. The general meetings usually have a speaker and a program of interest to horse owners. The club has an annual family Christmas party in December and the annual trail ride/BBQ dinner in the summer. We also provide a Bi-Monthly newsletter sent to every club member with information about club and members’ activities, as well as Regional and International activities. If you’re interested in joining Golden Gate or would like further information about the club, please contact us.
JULIE FELDMAN – President & Membership
MARGARET SHEPHERD – VP & Treasurer
ROBIN EVERETT – Director
LISA LYONS – Director
BRYN DAVIES – Director
HANNAH FELDMAN – Director & Secretary
ALICIA BENSON DVM – Director
Have you met our 2024 judge yet?
A professed horse crazy person from his youth on, Jeff Schall reflects fondly on the difference that fair and knowledgeable judges have made during his 38+ year professional career. “I have always believed that judges have the potential to inspire breeders and exhibitors in a big way, especially when their main focus is on the special Arabian breed that we all so love and admire. I am truly blessed to be apart of this community.”
A native of Minnesota, Jeff is very much looking forward to this being his first California show as a licensed judge. He speaks of the great experiences showing and apprentice judging in California a number of years ago. “I have a new chapter to add as I await playing a positive roll in the 2024 Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association Show. Let’s make it a great time!”
We hope to see you there! 🐴
Have you met our 2024 judge yet?
A professed horse crazy person from his youth on, Jeff Schall reflects fondly on the difference that fair and knowledgeable judges have made during his 38+ year professional career. “I have always believed that judges have the potential to inspire breeders and exhibitors in a big way, especially when their main focus is on the special Arabian breed that we all so love and admire. I am truly blessed to be apart of this community.”
A native of Minnesota, Jeff is very much looking forward to this being his first California show as a licensed judge. He speaks of the great experiences showing and apprentice judging in California a number of years ago. “I have a new chapter to add as I await playing a positive roll in the 2024 Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association Show. Let’s make it a great time!”
We hope to see you there! 🐴
It’s not too late to sign up for our Holiday Pet Portrait event on November 5th!
One 15 minute slot for $60 includes a high res image of your choice - or, get a 30 minute slot for $150 which includes 5 photos!
Bring your family, dogs, horses, or other furry friend and get your holiday photos done early! Or even get a professional headshot that you’ve been needing! Contact us at feldman33@comcast.net or 415-305-4918 to sign up for a time. Ranges from 10am - 5pm.
It’s not too late to sign up for our Holiday Pet Portrait event on November 5th!
One 15 minute slot for $60 includes a high res image of your choice - or, get a 30 minute slot for $150 which includes 5 photos!
Bring your family, dogs, horses, or other furry friend and get your holiday photos done early! Or even get a professional headshot that you’ve been needing! Contact us at feldman33@comcast.net or 415-305-4918 to sign up for a time. Ranges from 10am - 5pm.
We had a successful Vet Clinic on 10/15 at @novatohorsemen ! Great turnout of over 30 attendees. Thank you again to our board member, Dr. Alicia Benson @premierequine_vet for donating her time to educate everyone on proper veterinary care.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Pet Portrait event on 11/5! Bring your family and pets and get ahead of holiday photos!
We had a successful Vet Clinic on 10/15 at @novatohorsemen ! Great turnout of over 30 attendees. Thank you again to our board member, Dr. Alicia Benson @premierequine_vet for donating her time to educate everyone on proper veterinary care.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Pet Portrait event on 11/5! Bring your family and pets and get ahead of holiday photos!
Come join us for our monthly board meeting at Cafe Bellini in Petaluma tomorrow Oct 9 at 6pm! We also have a Zoom option for those who can’t meet in person. Come hear about all the exciting events we are planning!
Come join us for our monthly board meeting at Cafe Bellini in Petaluma tomorrow Oct 9 at 6pm! We also have a Zoom option for those who can’t meet in person. Come hear about all the exciting events we are planning!
Little over one week until our Vet Clinic on October 15th at Novato Horsemen’s!
$15 for GGAHA & NH members, $20 for non members.
Message us or reach out to Alicia at premierequine.vetservices@gmail.com !
Little over one week until our Vet Clinic on October 15th at Novato Horsemen’s!
$15 for GGAHA & NH members, $20 for non members.
Message us or reach out to Alicia at premierequine.vetservices@gmail.com !
We are already thinking of ideas for prizes for our 2024 Show!
Got ideas on what you’d like to see? Comment below ⬇️!
We are already thinking of ideas for prizes for our 2024 Show!
Got ideas on what you’d like to see? Comment below ⬇️!
