THE MOUNTED PATROL
OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
EST. 1942
Promoting and supporting western horsemanship & rural values
THE WOODSIDE JUNIOR RODEO
July 4th 2024, 9am-5pm!
The flagship 72nd Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo.
Come out to support and cheer on a new generation of cowgirls, cowboys and everyone in between for a day of rodeo action, family activities and western values!Â
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Summer Play Day
A member’s only event that ranges throughout the summer months and culminates in a competition in mid-September. Family members of the Mounted Patrol sharpen their skills in various activities such as barrel racing, pole bending and keyhole.
Color Guard​
Mounted Patrol members ride in the Redwood City Fourth of July Parade and its award-winning color guard appears in parades and pageants in surrounding cities.
Our Facilities
Located in beautiful Woodside, CA
521 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
Disaster Response
Officially designated by the Woodside Fire Protection District and CERPP (Citizens Emergency Response Preparedness Program), the Patrol’s 23- acre facility is ready at any time to convert to a relief center. Along with 275 cots, 402 blankets, 84 5-gallon jugs of water, tools and first aid supplies.
The Patrol has its own mini power plant, a generator that can service the entire grounds. The Patrol has a fully functioning indoor kitchen, a propane-driven outdoor cook stove as well.
And the Patrol is ready to handle more than just humans; those of the four-legged persuasion will find safety and solace within the large riding arena, livestock pens and 20-stall barn.
Our History
Formation of the Mounted Patrol
Formation of the Mounted Patrol
The patrol had its origin immediately following the Pearl Harbor disaster, in December 1941.
San Mateo County has many miles of rough, almost virgin country and unprotected coastline, accessible only on horseback. Thus, the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County was born, dedicated to supporting the emergency services of the Sheriff and the Chief Fire Warden of the County.

The Mounted Patrol provided protection to our shores during the war period and provided search parties in these areas as required by the authorities. The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County came into existence on March 31, 1942.
Transition to Equestrian Preservation
The Mounted Patrol acquired 23 acres of property in the heart of Woodside, California, and built one of the most beautiful outdoor rodeo and horseshow arena in California along with a permanent grandstand, separate warm-up arena, clubhouse and more recently,. 20-stall barn.
The modern Mounted Patrol operates as a center for equestrian improvement and excellence, a social club and a has a separately-administered 501(c)3 charitable foundation.
Transition to Equestrian Preservation
THE MOUNTED PATROL
OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
Contact Us
office@mpsmc.org
Tel: (650) 851-8300
521 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062