| Muttontown Horsemen's Association was formed in 1982. Since then our membership has grown and our activities have expanded to meet the needs of both riders and non-riders alike. In 2005, MHA became a federal and NYS recognized not-for-profit corporation based on our educational and environmental activities. Donations to MHA are tax deductible.
MHA is recognized by Nassau County as the official Adopt-A-Park organization for Muttontown Preserve through the Nassau County Department of Parks and Recreation. In this capacity, MHA works to maintain and improve the trails system to provide safe trails for riding and hiking along with the preservation of green spaces in the Muttontown community.
MHA recognizes the fragility of the trail system both within the Preserve and the connecting system of trails over private lands that make the Preserve accessible to residents. To this end, MHA organizes trail clean-ups, maps trails and contacts new homeowners to protect existing trails. When subdivisions are made, MHA works with the village and developers to maintain trail connection and, at times, to create new trails.
Our goal is to gain local support for this organization by increasing the membership and participation of the area residents, to protect the integrity of the existing trail system, obtain easements in new subdivisions, keep the trails free of debris and overgrowth, to educate the public and raise awareness of the advantages (both economic and ecological) in having a horse population in the community.
MHA holds educational programs on issues suggested by our members, fundraisers such as "swap nites", theme-oriented trail rides and unrecognized horseshows and an"open house" at the Preserve in September to showcase equine diversity.
Senator Marcellino praised MHA for maintaining the "unique characteristics of the Muttontown Community" and former County Executive Gulotta acknowledged MHA's "responsive role in the development of positive and beneficial activity in our community".
MHA meets the second Thursday of every month at the James Vernon Middle School in East Norwich on Route 106. If you would like to attend a meeting, call 516-922-TAIL.
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