6317 Bothwell Road, Tarzana, California 91335, United States
Who We Are
Why We're Here
This group formed at the intersection of concerned equestrians and skilled professionals in environmental and stormwater management A Dozen equestrians with specific expertise stepped up as advisors, and helped Earth-Riders become recognized in agencies in the state and nationally. We offer sensible, feasible solutions. Chances are, you know us, and the many professionals who wear the green arm band.
Our Goals
We strive to educate riders, trainers, grooms and facility managers on how they each play a role in the conservation effort. Sustainability starts with scooping manure and keeping clean wash racks- something we can task all equestrians with. And facilities can look to us for guidance on compost, water run off solutions, and compliance with California agricultural laws. Together we're helping improve our planet!
Our Impact
Since the founding in 2021, Earth Riders has had a significant impact on equestrian environmental policy and practice. We helped reopen Del Mar Horse Park, wrote compliance plans for barn and show locations, and
created the cost saving RM4 Equestrian Nutrient Management Plan.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Earth riders Board of Directors
Jamie Wallace- American Horse Council Committee Member, Former Marion County University of Florida Extension. CAFO Compliance Advisor for HITS Ocala. Current Trustee of the Equine Land Conservation Resource of Lexington, Kentucky. She continues to give indispensable insight and advice.
Colleen Culver-Jaffe- Environmental Planner, 5 years as Contra Costa County Flood Control Planner.
“This work on the critical nexus of clean water and equestrian facilities to date has been remarkable. ”
Shanon Drayton- Architect, Off Grid Ranch owner, Sustainability Teacher, and equestrian and lifetime horse owner, supporter of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and dedicated to blending the virtues of horses into modern life.
Kim Stanford- Trainer, Equestrian Center Manager, first hostess to the Earth-riders TED Talk and to put manure clean up responsibility into her boarding agreement. Her Nohl Ranch Saddle Club is beginning a compost on site program with guidance from "Soil Food Web" methods, and turning the expense into a community resource and profit center. Her management will lead to a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, or CNMP that eliminates lawsuit risk.
Terry Saucier- LA City Award Winner for her ban artificial turf action, and Climate Crisis Now Leadership, fellow Neighborhood Council Member, lifetime equestrian and officer helping grow Earth-riders.