ABOUT US
Ocean Riders of Marin has been managing the historic Golden Gate Dairy as a stable since 1998 on a special use permit from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Because we are a community based stable our members have been deeply committed to mitigating past environmental damages. Due to our conservation efforts and our commitment to share the history, our horses, and the local habitat with the public, especially those from under resourced communities, we have earned a ten-year lease from the National Park Service. Our long-term vision is to become a climate resilient equestrian facility, to preserve the historic structures, and to offer year round educational opportunities.
Maureen Pinto, Manager of the Golden Gate Dairy Stables, has her B.S. degree in Early Childhood Development and was a preschool teacher for over 25 years in Colorado and Marin. She has worked with the National Park Service since 1998 and led the efforts of Ocean Riders to preserve the heritage of the Golden Gate Dairy Stables and protect the environment in which we are located. She is Ocean Riders’ Stable and Program Manager and coordinates the many programs that take place throughout the year, including our not for profit outreach programs that teach confidence, leadership skills, and environmental stewardship to local under- resourced communities.
Judith Forrest, President of the Board of Directors, is co-founder of Perspective2, a leadership and organization development consulting firm working with startup leaders and their companies. Recently, with her human and horse partners, Judith has been providing Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) experiential workshops for leaders and teams at the Golden Gate Dairy Stables. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Equine Interaction Professional (CEIP).
Jessica Pinto, Program Director, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Mental Health (CEIP-MH). She is a lifetime equestrian and has over 20 years of experience in the field of equine assisted therapy and learning. Jessica is the owner and operator of Equinicity Marin and co-founder of Marin Ranch School, both located at the Golden Gate Dairy Stables.
Stephanie Holdenried, Vice President and Program Facilitator, is a nutritionist, an adventurer, and a nationally-certified (CEIP) equine-facilitated educator. She brings a holistic viewpoint to all her consulting work by scratching beneath the surface for what is fueling clients from the both the inside and the outside. Horses are her learning and guiding partners as she regularly co-facilitates women’s, girls’ and recovery groups in helping them find greater self-awareness and authenticity. She’s an avid horsewoman who graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a sixth-generation Californian. She is the co-founder of Marin Ranch School.
