Riding Into Summer with Gratitude and Growth

As spring transitions into summer, Horse Farms Forever is energized by the incredible momentum we’ve built together. From March 6th to April 30th, we welcomed a wave of new members and celebrated the continued support of loyal renewals—each a vital part of our shared mission to preserve the character, culture, and open spaces of Marion County’s iconic Farmland Preservation Area.

Your commitment to conservation inspires us every day. It’s because of your belief in our cause that we can continue advocating for responsible growth, protecting vital agricultural land, and ensuring our equestrian heritage remains intact for generations to come.

We’d also like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Farmland Preservation Month fundraiser this April. Every dollar you contributed was doubled, and every gift made a real impact. Together, we turned awareness into action and laid the groundwork for meaningful preservation projects in the year ahead.

To all our new members & friends—welcome! And to our renewing members & friends, thank you for continuing to stand with us. Your membership is more than just a name on a list—it’s a statement of values, a promise to protect the land that makes Marion County unique.

Look at the names below and get to know the businesses and individuals who share your dedication to keeping horse country, horse country.

Protect – we are always watching. When a threat is identified, we quickly assemble a threat response.
Promote – we are out in the community and on social media, raising awareness and inspiring appreciation for all that we have here in Marion County.
Preserve – we guide and encourage landowners who wish to conserve their land.
Plan – we are working with the County on changes to the Comprehensive Plan that will make conservation easy and financially advantageous for farm owners.

Questions About Membership and Sponsorship?

Contact Sara FennessyExecutive Director

859-553-5510