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About SCCHA:

The Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association was founded in 1939, making it the oldest horsemen's association in California. 

Our mission is to promote good fellowship between horsemen and provide a greater understanding of horses. We are located in beautiful Almaden Valley, where we hold monthly dinner meetings, horse shows and other events. Our membership includes all ages and types of horse lovers...

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Upcoming events

  • Camping & Weekend Fun

    • 10/16/2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • 10/18/2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association
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    Register


    Camping and Potluck

    Host: Kathleen O'Neill (408) 590-3933 koneill_950372003@yahoo.com

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120


    Sorry the Arena will not be available - Reserved for the Sunday Event.....


    Friday:  

    *Members can come in at anytime on Friday using their gate key.  Guests, the gate will be open by 2:00pm.

    Come setup camp, attend the club dinner/Meeting  The Bar is open at 6:30pm. Dinner starts at 7:00pm, The club meeting starts at 8:00pm

    Game Night 9:00pm-10:30pm

    Saturday:

    *Enjoy riding at the local parks, Ride on the grounds, or use the round pen...  

    *Potluck 6:00pm at the clubhouse followed by pokerfun.   

    *Line Dancind and Live Music by Wain Famous

    Sunday:  Participate at the Gaited Horseshow (Register seperately) or enjoy the local parks. 

     

    Registration, Fees, & Liability Release    

    Pre-Registration Required. 

    Register online or contact the host.

    Fees may be paid by Cash, check payable to Santa Clara County Horsemens' Association (SCCHA), or via credit card through the website.

    • Refund Policy:  Refunds, less 20% administration fees, if you cancel camping before the day of the event.  Contact your host to cancel. 

    Camping;   Members: Free!!!

                         Non-Members: $25 per person/night. NOTE: contact the host if a family wants to camp for deep discounts!

    Potluck:  Free if you bring Potluck 

                      Pay If you don't bring Potluck...

                      $15 per adult or non-member

                      $10 Junior Member (11-17)

                      Free Junior Member (1-10)

    SCCHA Liability Release Waiver (Download, PRINT, Sign, & bring on day of the event.)  

    Horse Camping Rules

    • Quiet at 10:00pm

    • Propane Fire Pit OK

    • If the ground is damp/wet, don’t drive in the soft grounds along the fence line to get to the horse corrals, drive-in the left side closer to the arena to get to the corral

    • If you tie to your trailer, please park away from other campers!

    • Be safety aware and park your vehicles away from the horse play day if you are camping and going in/out during the playday.

    Access to the Showgrounds

    The gate is locked, so ensure you coordinate with your host for access to the grounds if you don't have a member gate key.

    Facility Provided

    • 14 pipe corrals based on registration.  Your event host will let you know if there are no more stalls after you register.   Selection of the stalls are first come, first serve.  You can also bring stakeouts, portable corrals, or tie to your trailer.  

    • Non-Potable Water for the horses

    • Bring your own drinking water

    • Bring Wheelbarrows and racks.  Spread the manure in the open area in the Northwest corner of the facilities (behind the arena). (Coordinate with Host)
    Where to Ride

    The Santa Clara County Horsemen’s is located with easy access to several parks: Calero, San Vincente, Santa Theresa, Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space, Sierra Azul Preserve, and Quicksilver.  

    To ride out to Santa Theresa Park or San Vincente (approx 1/2 mile), you have to ride on the left shoulder easement along McKean Road from SCCHA and cross over one large ditch. You can, of course, trailer a short way as well. 



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  • General Meeting & Dinner (Chili Cookoff & Board Nominations)

    • 10/16/2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • SCCHA
    Register

    Social 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm, General Meeting 8:00pm

    Registration is now requested for the Dinner's to help us plan the food.  Please RSVP in advance.  

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120

    Please send nominations to SCCHA_1939@gmail.com, or submit them to any Board member.  The nomination committee will contact the nominee to validate their acceptance (before going on the ballot in November).  If there are no contenders, then it will be a ‘White Ballot’ and no need for an election.

    Nominations are open until the 2nd week of November.   

    The Membership roster is available to all members online on the website (after you login). You must be a member for a year before running for the Board.  Board meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm and generally run 2 hours (based on the agenda).  The Officers are voted annually, the Directors are voted for a 2-year term.  The Board may appoint a Director in the remaining term of a previously elected Director, where a previous Director has resigned.






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  • Gaited 'Schooling' Horseshow

    • 10/18/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association
    Register

    Contact Kathleen O'Neill (408) 590-3933 if you want to have multiple riders on the same horse.  If you are in different age groups, that should be fine.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE HORSESHOW DETAILS EXPLAINING THE 3 CLASSES:  Gaited Horseshow Procedures 10_18_2026.pdf

    Gaited Horseshow

    Host: Kathleen O'Neill (408) 590-3933 koneill_950372003@yahoo.com

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120

    Note: (The Arena is not available to folks other than event participants on Sunday.)

    Sunday:  Gaited Horseshow 

    9:00am - 2:00pm

    Check-in at 7:30-8:30am 

        $50 Member

        $85 Non-Member

        $10 Lead-Line (Pattern in 3rd Class only)

    Let Kathleen know if you have a child you want to lead-line or ride themselves in the Obstacle portion only in the 3rd Class.  Your child will get a ribbon.  It's ok if you child doesn't have a gaited horse or pony for this portion of the event.

    Registration, Fees, & Liability Release    

    You can Register for camping, potluck, and the Horseshow a-la-cart.  So pick the things you want to do...

    Pre-Registration for the Horseshow and camping is Required.   Registration closes 10/15  There is a $30 late registration fee if registering the day of the show. Space not gauranteed.

    • Refund Policy:  Refunds, less 20% administration fees, if you cancel before the day of the event.  Contact your host to cancel. 
    SCCHA Liability Release Waiver (Download, PRINT, Sign, & bring on day of the event.)   




    Camping (Optional)

    Fees:

    Members: Free!!!

    Non-Member Riding a horse: $25 per person/night 

    Non-Member (Not riding a horse): $10 per person/night

    **Deep Discounts for Families.  Contact Kathleen (408) 590-3933

    Friday:  Members can come in at anytime on Friday using their gate key.  Guests camping, the gate will be open by 1:00pm.

    General Meeting/Dinner (Optional)

    Fees:

    $15 Dinner

    *Member Kids 11-17 $10, 10-Under (Free)

    Friday: 

    6:30pm Club Social with a Bar

    7:00pm Club Dinner

    8:00pm Club Meeting 

    Game Night & Cards (Optional)

    Friday: 

    Game Night & Cards.  9:00pm-10:30pm 

    Poker Fun (Optional)

    Fees:

    Free.  Bring something nice as your 'Buy-In' to play.

    Saturday: 

    4:30pm - 6:00pm

    Everyone wins who plays.

    Bring one NICE gift or Tack (Clean Used is fine - or anything you think someone would want) for your 'Buy' in to play.   You can have as many ‘Buy’ ins as you want.  The more you bring, the more you win!!

    Dealer deals you a hand -you can exchange (one-at-a-time) 4 cards per hand

    Best hand out of 3 is your 'Hand' per one gift. **Depending on how many people participate.

    Once all the participants finish their hands, the winners in order of highest hands, will pick from the gift pile that your brought as your 'buy-in' to play.  Everyone who plays gets a gift.

    We will call the order of the hands/gifts during the Potluck.

    Potluck (Optional)

    Fees:

    Free is you bring something

    $15 if you just want to eat someone else's food!

    Saturday: 

    6:00pm Potluck at the Clubhouse 

    Dance Party  (Optional)

    Saturday: 

    7:00pm-10:00pm. Clubhouse 

    Horse Camping Rules

    • Quiet at 10:00pm

    • Propane Fire Pit OK

    • If the ground is damp/wet, don’t drive in the soft grounds along the fence line to get to the horse corrals, drive-in the left side closer to the arena to get to the corral area.

    Access to the Showgrounds

    The gate is locked, so ensure you coordinate with your host for access to the grounds if you don't have a member gate key.

    Facility Provided

    • We have a large refrigerator, microwave, sink, oven, and bathrooms.

    • 14 pipe corrals or bring stakeouts, portable corrals, or tie to your trailer.  Please note, if you register for camping the host will tell you if there is an issue with getting a corral in advance.  

    • Non-Potable Water for the horses

    • Bring your own drinking water

    • Bring your own pooper scooper.  Spread the manure in the open area in the Northwest corner of the facilities (behind the arena). (Coordinate with Host)
    Where to Ride

    The Santa Clara County Horsemen’s is located with easy access to several parks: Calero, San Vincente, Santa Theresa, Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space, Sierra Azul Preserve, and Quicksilver.  

    To ride out to Santa Theresa Park or San Vincente (approx 1/2 mile), you have to ride on the left shoulder easement along McKean Road from SCCHA and cross over one large ditch. You can, of course, trailer a short way as well. 





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  • General Meeting Thanksgiving Dinner & Board Elections

    • 11/20/2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • SCCHA
    Register

    Social 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm, General Meeting 8:00pm

    Registration is now requested for the Dinner's to help us plan the food.  Please do your best to RSVP in advance.  

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120






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  • Holiday Party Dinner & Board Installation

    • 12/12/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Clubhouse

    pay on-line via credit card

    Or

    RSVP to Jennifer Lien and pay via check to SCCHA PO Box 20124 San Jose, CA 95160



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  • Hoof-Beats Holiday Party (Crafts, Horse Cookies, & Potluck)

    • 12/13/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • SCCHA

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120









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  • General Meeting and Dinner (Soup Contest)

    • 01/15/2027
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Horsemen's Clubhouse
    Register

    Soup Contest

    Social 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm, General Meeting 8:00pm

    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association
    20350 McKean Rd
    San Jose, CA 95120





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  • Sip & Swap Party

    • 03/20/2027
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Clubhouse



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'Memorialize' yourself with the Club.....

Do you want your name on the Clubhouse Horse Decoration?  Have you ever wondered about this beautiful piece of art?   Well if you have been a member for 5 years or more, you get your name on a horse for $50.  Do you want more names on a horse? Add another name for $50......

You can go to the club Store to purchase ...

Club Store



Important Reminders 

The Club welcomes Member Guests to use the arena with a Liability Release form and use payments.   Don't want to pay 'Use' Fees, it's free to members.....

CAMPING & ARENA GUESTS

A Guest must be accompanied by an adult member. It is the responsibility of the Member to

- Ensure that Guests know and follow the Rules SCCHA Membership Overview _ Rules.pdf

- Ensure the Liability Release Waiver is complete and give it to the Treasurer.

SCCHA Liability Release Waiver 2024.pdf

- Collect the fees via the Club Store or given to the Treasurer (Cash or checks payable to SCCHA)

Club Store


Guests visiting for the day: Guests with horse activities pay a day use fee of $20.

Guests Camping: For each night stay, a Guest pays a

camping fee of $10/person plus $15/horse. 


Here is a link to Membership Benefits, the Liabiity Release Form, Trainer Rules, and Club Rules.

Membership Overview & Rules, Trainer Policy, Liability Release Waiver

Check Arena Availability

Please be sure to check that the Arena is available for use before coming to the Showgrounds.   

As a Member, you have access to Member Only Information!!  You can login to the website https://horsemens.org/ go to the “Member Only” page, under the Membership Menu, and voila - you have access to a lot of important information....


Member Directory


 Search for a specific member to contact, or view all our active members.
Showgrounds Calendar You want to come to use the arena or the round pen, but don’t know if there is a rental happening? Fear no more. If there is no rental or event, feel free to use your gate key and come over and use the facilities.  That is a huge benefit to membership.  We don’t make this calendar available to the public, but as a member, you have this information to help you use the facilities.

Treasurer's Report


 As a member, you have access to the club financials.  Or give a request to the Treasurer if the website isn't up-to-date.

ByLaws


 View the club ByLaws anytime you want - just login to access Member Only Information.


NEW!!!!   Advertise on the SCCHA Website:   

Want to Advertise on our website?  We welcome your "Family Friendly" Ads.  Advertising is free to our Members and $200/Calendar year for Non-Members.  Your ad is available to the public, our members, supporters, and equine enthusiasts.  Demographics include Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, and more.

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