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• 151st Annual July 4th Parade - Morgan Hill

  • When
    07/04/2026
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    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Downtown Morgan Hill

  
  

  This year's theme - 
  America: Celebrating 250 Years of Dreamers, Doers and Believers

  Call or text Yvonne Lee (408) 203-1795, as soon as possible, to ride in the Parade.
  Members only. To ride in the parade, you need this shirt: Roper Western Wear style 350-265-1031 BU. Flier below for more information.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Line Dancing Classes with Sydney

  • When
    07/18/2026
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association

  Live Band

  $3 Members

  $5 Non-Members

  

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• 5D Play Day

  • When
    07/19/2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    SCCHA

  
  

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

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 82nd County Fair - Horse Exhibit

  • Start
    08/19/2026
  • End
    08/23/2026
  • Location
    Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

  

  
  

  We have a horse exhibit that included 4 corrals and two tables to display our history and current events. We're very excited - this will be our 3rd year at the County Fair. Volunteers assist with horse interactions and talking with visitors about our association. The County Fair (https://thefair.org/) offers an amazing opportunity to meet the public (80,000 people) and introduce them to horses - some for the very first time! It's also an incredible venue to advocate for the protection and preservation of our rural ranch land. If you can bring a horse, they would need to arrive by 12:15pm and stay till 7pm. Volunteers can rotate with shifts from 1-4, 4-7pm. There is also a parade on Saturday night if any of you would like to ride. If interested in being a part of the team, please let me know! 

  Cheers,
  Rachael
  (408) 242-2654

  Public Relations Director for SCCHA

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• General Meeting and Dinner

  • When
    08/21/2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Horsemen's Clubhouse

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  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Guest Speaker - Donna Poy, Day of the Horse

  • When
    08/21/2026
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Horsemen's Clubhouse

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Learn what makes this Progressive Trail Ride So Much Fun! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 5D Play Day

  • When
    08/23/2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    SCCHA

  
  

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

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting and Dinner

  • When
    09/18/2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Horsemen's Clubhouse

  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 5D Buckle Play Day

  • When
    09/19/2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    SCCHA

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Santa Clara County Horse Association : 4th Annual Fall Festival Open House

  • When
    10/03/2026
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association 20350 McKean Rd San Jose, CA 95120

  
  

  
  

  California Horse History

  Horses have been a part of ranch life for Californians since the last 1840's when settlers came to the Golden State to stake their claim - both for gold and wide open pastures. The rolling hills, with stately California Oak trees, were the perfect landscape for families eager to set up ranches for grazing cattle. Many generations have come and gone, with equestrians now riding for pleasure verus livelihood, yet the rural setting of ranches is a welcome change to modern life here in the Bay area. Children's faces light up when they watch a horse nibble on a carrot and adult hearts skip a beat when they see horses running in a field.

  Home in Almaden Valley
  The oldest Horse Association, Santa Clara County, was formed in 1939 and has played an important role in the Almaden Valley and helped to establish the California State Horsemen's Association.

  Registration for our 4th Annual Fall Festival Open House will open in August of 2026. You'll be able to click on the 'Register' button to the left at that time. Registration helps us plan enough art and food supplies. The Open House is FREE to the public. Cash accepted for craft and food tickets.

  Join us in the countryside, only 15 minutes from San Jose. Here, you can experience the power and beauty of horses in action. We welcome the public to watch our drill team perform synchronized riding maneuvers. Be captivated by English style jumping, Western Barrels and demonstration of Gaited Horses, too. About a dozen horses will be featured in our Breed Corral Exhibit. Don't miss the fun and excitement! We've even planned rootbeer floats, hot dogs & snacks, live music by local western singer/songwriter Dane Browning, arts & crafts and grooming/photobooth stations to allow everyone personal time with a horse.

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• Day of the Horse Progressive Trail Ride

  • When
    10/10/2026
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    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Horse Park at Woodside, 3674 Sand Hill Road, Woodside, CA 94062

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Ride Through the Town of Woodside
  
  Arrival 9-11am
  Trail Ride 11am-3pm
  After Party 3pm-6pm
  
  

  Event Overview

  Historically, participants from all over California enjoy this legendary trail ride that gives riders a glimpse of rural America right in the heart of Silicon Valley. 

  The Ride Route

  The official route is on the Woodside Town Trails and Ride Stops include both public and private horse-friendly locations, concentrating in the areas near central Woodside with a trail loop at the Horse Park at Woodside as well.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Camping & Potluck & Poker Fun

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

  
  

  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.  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)

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

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  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 Horseshow

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

  There will be 8 buckles for the show! You read that right - 8 buckles. These buckles will be cherished for decades!  

  Registration isn't complete unless you get an email invoice and email registration acknowledgement.  Make sure to click 'generate invoice' at checkout!!

  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:  Gaited Horseshow Procedures.docx

  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 REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ADVANCE Check-in at 7:30-8:30am      $50 Member     $85 Non-Member Note: $30 late registration fee if registering the day of the show. Space not gauranteed.
  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.    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 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-Members: $25 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, the gate will be open by 1:00pm if we have guest who are camping.
  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
  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

  • When
    11/20/2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    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

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

  pay on-line via credit card

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  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)

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

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Save the Date - 2027 Rose Parade

  • Start
    12/28/2026
  • End
    01/02/2027
  • Location
    Pasadena, CA

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

  
  

  ROSE PARADE

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting and Dinner (Soup Contest)

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

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  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

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

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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