Santa Cruz County Horsemens

11/04/2024

Please put this on your calendar and attend to show support for Bear Creek Stables!
Zoom link will be posted once it becomes available.

10/23/2024

A few shots from this past weekend's CSHA State Obstacle Challenge. You will want to add this event to your bucket list!

10/18/2024

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10/18/2024

Sign ups have been slow...what's up?
The deadline for early registration is coming up TOMORROW Oct 19th, sign up now!
This will be a super fun event!

10/11/2024

Here's something you might be interested in...
This nonprofit organization - ELCR - is focused on conserving land for equine use. This webinar will cover tips for environmentally sustainable trail building and maintenance for equestrian use.

Send a message to learn more

10/11/2024

You are invited!
Dinner and Raffle at SCCHA Clubhouse October 19th, 6pm.
Dinner ($15) will be German cuisine themed (yes, Bavarian chocolate and cherry dessert!). Veg options available; MUST make reservation by 10/15; email [email protected].
Raffle tix will be sold at dinner; the raffle will be held right after dinner. Must be present to win and LOOK at some of the great prizes in the photo!
Proceeds benefit the CSHA Obstacle Challenge program.

10/03/2024

We are proud to be hosting this event October 19th - 20th!
Come watch the fun; there will be some impressive equine/human partnerships on display!

10/02/2024

Love this sheet of stamps!

09/25/2024

Going into fall and winter, we will find more trees down, more trails blocked. The park trail crews are pretty quick to fix them, although sometimes it doesn't feel like that. We can help by getting them info about problems faster. To that end, there is a new form hanging on the SCCHA bulletin board where you can note any issues you find. Lorraine will check pretty regularly and get the info to Trails Advocate Debbie, so she can call our contact. Debbie won't always know when the obstacle has been removed, so please do write that in if you see it has been fixed. This isn't a perfect method but I think it will help.

As of now, the tree on Powder Mill is scheduled to be cleared soon. Please let others know if you find it gone!

09/21/2024

What was once a camp-out is now a day ride.

We didn't get enough people signed up to camp so we are pivoting to a day ride. Please join us and Land Trust of Santa Cruz for a ride in a quintessential California landscape in San Juan Bautista. These NEW trails are open by special invitation from the Land Trust; oppportunities to ride here are limited, so don't miss this!

Here's a link to sign up, it is no charge to join in the fun, but we are asking that people become members of Land Trust.

https://sccha.wildapricot.org/event-5884367

09/11/2024

More fun pics from our Open House!

09/09/2024

Huge shout out of thanks to the vendors that added a festive and artsy flair to our Open House!
Please support those who support us!

09/09/2024

Very cool jumping demonstration by Tylinda Sotelo of Scotts Valley Equestrian! We learned about the various styles of jumping, but every jaw in the audience dropped when Tylinda dropped her bridle and then saddle and just carried on with business. Impressive, THANKS!

09/09/2024

What a pleasure to witness the joy and partnership between Hannah Francis and cute pony Bill as they danced together at our Open House.

09/08/2024

The California Cowgirls Drill Team put on quite a flashy show for us at the Open House! So inspiring to see such great horsemanship, beauty, and precision.

09/08/2024

There was a whole lotta fun happening at the Showgrounds today at our Open House!
Please enjoy this fun clip while we sort out our photos!

08/31/2024

Missing a Parelli carrot stick? This was found last Wednesday and is now at the kiosk waiting for you!

08/30/2024

Our OPEN HOUSE is around the corner! Have you put it on your calendar and invited all your friends/family/neighbors?
September 7th from 10am - 4pm
We have fun demonstrations and activities and also, YUMMY FOOD. Busy Bees Catering, COCOC the Food Truck, and SC Cycle Sweets will be offering delicious food to keep you fueled.

08/28/2024

JERRY DOWDY ESTATE SALE - Silent Auction
2650 Weston Rd., Scotts Valley

Viewing will be on Saturday 8/31 starting at noon
Bids/Sales will be on Sunday 9/1 starting at 9am, closing at 5pm

Among the items to be sold are four horse carts built by Jerry, horse trailers that Jerry used for storage, tractors, equipment, wood, chipper, backhoe, leather and leather working equipment.

For more information call Mike Swift at 831-295-0020

08/26/2024

Registration for the SCCHA and Land Trust of Santa Cruz camp out at Rocks Ranch in San Juan Bautista October 5th & 6th is NOW OPEN!

Here's the link:
https://sccha.wildapricot.org/event-5837459

08/21/2024

Photo from last year's Parade of Breeds! Don't forget to sign up for this year's parade; we are asking folks to sign up so that we can be prepared with the proper description of the breed, etc. as you sashay in the arena!
Here's the link:
https://sccha.wildapricot.org/event-5465041

08/20/2024

CA State Parks is in the process of finalizing the facilities management plan for Big Basin and they want to hear from the community!
Please drop in this Wednesday, August 21 between 6 and 7:30 pm at the Live Oak Community Center in the Simpkins Family Swim Center for a Design Concepts Open House. Feedback is requested on the design alternatives for the new buildings in the park such as campfire centers, campgrounds, and visitor centers! (*not trails*)
You will see that there are three general concepts for the location of a future equestrian parking facility, but without details such as water, size of parking lot, and other features of a future equestrian parking facility; those specifics are still being worked on. Also, where the map says, “Horse Corral,” it’s a historic reference point, not an indication of future use.
If you can’t make the open house, don’t worry: the online survey and feedback form have been extended to Wednesday, August 21. Visit bit.ly/BBFMPrebuilding and bit.ly/BBFRMPalts to fill them out.

08/20/2024

By the numbers (corrected!):
12 trucks
delivered in
288 tons of sand

What an effort!
And worth it - look how great the small arena looks and reports are that the footing is divine. Come visit!