Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
1251 Graham Hill Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025
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| Sat - 07/26 | IH | IN-HAND NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #1 of 5 |  $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sat - 07/26 | OC | MOUNTED NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #2 of 5 | $26.50 - $48
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
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| Sun - 07/27 | TC | TRAIL NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series #3 of 5 | $33.50 - $62
* price includes $3.00 Tournament Fee |
Coni Lehr
conilehr@gmail.com (916) 975-5426 |
Online registration closes Saturday, July 26, 9:00pm, PST
The Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association has a long history of supporting the surrounding equine community for almost 80 years. The objectives of the organization are to perpetuate interest in all horse activities, create and maintain a better knowledge and understanding between the human and equine families, and develop and maintain a county-wide trails system.
Saturday - In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Saturday - Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Sunday - Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Large obstacle playground on flat footing, single & double track trails, moderate hills, stream & bridge crossings, moderate rocky areas on trail.
At your leisure, food truck may be available
Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.
WEEKEND HIGH POINT AWARDS AFTER FINAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
2025 NorCal SUMMER Buckle Series (awarded at our Aug 23-24 event weekend)
2025 NorCal BRACKET Buckle Series (awarded at our Dec 6-7 event weekend)
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association Showgrounds
1251 Graham Hill Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
GPS/Map Apps Directions Available - 1251 Graham Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
From SACRAMENTO:
Follow I-80 W for 147 mi, take exit 40 for I-680 toward Benicia/San Jose for .0.5 mi, continue onto I-680 S for 58 mi, take exit 12 to merge onto CA-262 S/Mission Blvd for 0.5 mi. merge onto CA-262 S/Mission Blvd, use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-880 S toward San Jose for 1.7 mi, keep left to stay on I-880 S for 11 mi, Use right lane to take exit 11A toward CA-17/Santa Cruz. Merge onto CA-17 follow CA-17 S for 22 mi, take exit 3 for Mt. Hermon Rd, turn right onto Mt. Hermon Rd for 1 mi, turn left onto Lockwood Ln for 1 mi, turn left onto Graham Hill Rd for 2 mi, the showgrounds entry gate is on the right hand side.
From SF BAY AREA: From 101 South, take exit 423B for I-380 W toward I-280/San Bruno, merge onto I-280 S toward San Jose, take exit 12B to merge onto CA-85 toward Gilroy. Use right lane to take exit 11A toward CA-17/Santa Cruz. Merge onto CA-17, continue onto CA-17 S for 22 mi, take exit 3 for Mt. Hermon Rd, turn right onto Mt. Hermon Rd for 1 mi, turn left onto Lockwood Ln for 1 mi, turn left onto Graham Hill Rd for 2 mi, the showgrounds entry gate is on the right hand side.
| FRIDAY | |
| 3:00pm | Gates Open |
| 4-5:30pm | Early Check In available |
| SATURDAY - In-Hand and Mounted | |
| 7-8:15am | New arrival check in |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on In-Hand Course |
| Lunch | at your leisure, on your own |
| Mounted | First riders on Mounted course approx 1 hr after In-Hand |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| SUNDAY - Trail | |
| 7-7:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Rider Meeting |
| 8:30am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | First riders out on Trail |
| Lunch | at your leisure, on your own |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| CALIFORNIA DRUG FEE (EMMP) | |
| California EMMP Fee - per horse per weekend | $14.00 |
| CAMPING (paddock included) - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Friday Night Campsite | $40.00 |
| Friday Night Campsite - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |
| Saturday Night Campsite | $40.00 |
| Saturday Night Campsite - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |
| EXTRA PADDOCK - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Additonal Horse | $5.00 |
| DAY PARKING - Reserve Here - Pay at Onsite Check-In | |
| Day Parking | $10.00 |
| Day Parking - SCCHA Member | $0.00 |