Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association upcoming events

5D Play Day (08/23/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

5D Buckle Play Day (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Camping & Potluck & Poker Fun (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

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. Bring a gift, that is your 'anti' to play, highest hand picks from the gifts first. This is a super fun activity. Enjoyed by all

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

Registration, Fees, & Liability Release

Pre-Registration Required.

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.

General Meeting & Dinner (Chili Cookoff & Board Nominations) (10/16/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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 2^nd 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.

General Meeting Thanksgiving Dinner & Board Elections (11/20/2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

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

Holiday Party Dinner & Board Installation (12/12/2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT

pay on-line via credit card

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

Sip & Swap Party (03/20/2027)

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT