by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the February 2024 Equiery)
On November 7, 2023, Carolyn A. Garber, secretary of the Carroll County Equestrian Council, was inducted into the Carroll County Recreation and Parks’ Volunteer Hall of Fame. Garber started her volunteer journey with CCEC in 1985. She has also volunteered with both the Bear Branch and Piney Run Recreational Councils and was a member of the Carroll County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board from 1994-2000 and again from 2013-2020. Garber is a long-time Maryland Horse Council Member and served on MHC’s board for many years.
One of Garber’s most notable achievements was coordinating the first National Trails Day event in 1993. This even garnered national attention and put CCEC on the map by earning the prestigious “Trail of Tomorrow” award. This award has only been issued to 10 organizations nationwide. Garber has since coordinated trail workdays on National Trails Day, and throughout the year, for 30 years. She is also an advocate for accessible multi-use trails.
