Camping and Potluck 5/17-5/19

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

Friday:  Members can come in at anytime on Friday using their gate key.  Guests, the gate will be open by 5:00pm.

Come setup camp, attend the club dinner/Meeting  which starts at 6:30pm

Saturday: Enjoy riding at the local parks, arena, or use the round pen...  Potluck 6:30pm at the clubhouse

Participate in the Derby Day - (Registration is separate)

Sunday:  Participate at the club Playday (Register seperately) or enjoy the local parks.  (The Arena and roundpen are not available to folks other than play day participants on Sunday.)

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.

• If you pay on-line via credit card, the credit card vendor fees are already added to the total.
• Refund Policy:  Refunds, less 20% administration fees, if you cancel before the day of the event.  Contact your host to cancel. 

Camping;   Members: Free!!!

                     Non-Members: $25 per person/night

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 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

• 12 pipe corrals (first come, first serve)  So 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)

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.