Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association upcoming events

Obstacle Days (04/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Jack Brook Horse Camp Annual Workday (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Travis Mankins/Performance Horses, Ranch Versatility Clinic (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The clinic is full, with a long waiting list. Auditors are welcome, and can sign up in advance online or at the event. Audit fee is $35/day. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a weekend of Ranch Versatility + Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding with a professional NRHA competitor, Travis Mankins. You can ride one or both days, auditors are welcome too!

The clinic is designed in a small-group format, so every rider will get individual attention and supportive tips. Onsite camping with pipe-panel corrals available, plus direct access to trails in Henry Cowell State Park right next door to the campground. Sign up today, only 12 riding slots are open each day.

Links to More information:

Travis Mankins Performance Horses

Clinic FAQs

Refund Policy

Directions to the clinic venue

Join SCCHA! Renew SCCHA Membership
Membership in SCCHA is not required to participate in the clinic. But... it's GREAT club with plenty of parking, trails, shaded campground with pens, well-maintained arenas, AND a really fun trail/obstacle course. Once you've been here you'll want to join!

Johnston campout (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Equestrian Back Country Weekend in Henry Coe (05/07/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Henry Coe State Park is offering a Back Country Weekend for Equestrians only!

Riders will have a unique opportunity to see and enjoy an area isolated from the park's Morgan Hill entrance by long distances and rugged terrain. The east side of the park has beautiful spring wildflowers, great fishing, and scenic trails, some with breathtaking panoramic views of the Diablo Range. The ridges and valleys are broader and easier to travel than the steep terrain in the western part of the park, and you can plan trips to areas that normally require several days of strenuous backpacking, places like Mississippi Lake and the Orestimba Wilderness.

Choose to camp either two or three nights. Those camping three nights will enter Thursday May 7th at 1pm; for two nights the entry is Friday, May 8th at 10am. Departure is Sunday May 10th (Mother’s Day) at 1pm. Entry and departures will be escorted.

Water for horses and people will be available, and porta toilets will be on site. Sorry, no dogs or motorhomes. All state park rules apply.

Here's full info on the plans, click for the details and to REGISTER! First come, first serve and spaces are limited.

County Kids Day (05/08/2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Here's a wonderful opportunity for local youth to experience the magic of horses!

SCCHA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with this awesome event. Consider bringing your horse to participate in a parade or a meet and greet with the youth. People are also needed to help with parking, lunch, announcing the breeds, helping with the stick horse race...please reach out to Aniko to sign up: sheranger@gmail.com or 408-857-3586.

*also - If you are planning to camp at the Showgrounds beginning on May 8th, please do not arrive before 3pm. There will be 200+ participants, so the grounds will be QUITE busy!

Obstacle Days (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Advancing Your Horsemanship with Jerry Tindell (05/29/2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mark Langley Horsemanship Clinic (06/04/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More details to be announced closer to the date!

Small arena reserved and expect that about 10 paddocks will be reserved.

Ali Kermeen Ready to Show Clinic (06/11/2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

BAWE Ring of Fire Show (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SCCHA Hunter Jumper Show (06/19/2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Los Viajeros Campout (07/10/2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Los Viajeros Campout

July 10 - 13

Equine Trail Sports (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Stanislaus County Sheriff Mounted Training (07/31/2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Stanislaus County Sheriff Mounted Training

July 31st - August 2nd

THE ENTIRE SHOWGROUNDS IS RESERVED

NO CAMPING BY MEMBERS (Parking for Day Use is OK)

Audra Soltis Gold Coast Arabians Schooling Show (08/28/2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Audra Soltis Gold Coast Arabians Schooling Show

Saturday August 28th

9am - 2pm

SMHA Chili Cook Off, Camping, Trail Riding (09/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Women's retreat (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT