Electric gate, push black button to open, entering And exiting,
only open for 30 seconds

Link for Program & Schedule of Events (large PDF file, be patient)

We strongly encourage freestyles and host the California Cup, a $1500 stakes class that recognizes excellence in a combined open/freestyle score average. In addition to the California Cup, we offer special awards for horse and riders, a WILD costume class, daily high score awards in all rider divisions, and many perpetual trophies help make this a memorable show. Wine tasting from local Santa Cruz County vintners and award winning, truly excellent healthy food on grounds from Ilona's Mercy Me Organic Cafe round out the high end amenities. For kids and tight budgets, we also have a fun and inexpensive hot dog stand this year. In addition we have several vendors setting up shop to tempt us with their wares: General Feed, Trilogy Saddles, CQA and Monterey Horse Park.

Because we have succeeded in creating a special event, it generally fills early and is often oversubscribed.  We follow USEF rules in taking complete entries in order received as spelled out in the premium and have an early closing date so entry status is known to all well in advance of the show. 

Use these links for:

• accepted entries and wait list, 
  
• Ride scheduling Friday Times &
  Weekend Times (note some ride times are out of order to accommodate riders with several horses)
  Updated 10:30 PM Saturday PM for Sunday rides
  
• Program (times subject to change) as well as any other show bulletins. 

Please check back frequently for bulletins and updates:

NEWS FLASH! Tom Jacobs Digital Photography is on site for the show - you need to sign up for each day, sign-up available at check-in.

Bedding and feed available from Royal Oaks - there are no shavings for sale at showgrounds, you need to call them to deliver! 831-722-8669

   2008 Judges: 

  Judges: August 1, 2: Fran Dearing (S), Magnolia, Texas
              August 2, 3: Jan Curtis (S), Laguna Hills, California
  Technical Delegate: Cathy Naugle, Toluca Lake, California  
  On Saturday both judges will officiate most classes.

   Manager/Secretary during show:
   Gigi Cunliffe  650-756-2097
   Link to Email Show Management

   Advertising/Website: Anne Howard (831-247-5584
   Email: anne@in-balance.com                             
   Vendor/Sponsors: Download info (PDF) Spec sheet
                                  Download Sponsor Brochure (.PDF)

    Volunteer Coordinator: Faith Zack (email link)

• Press Release

• Special Awards Gallery

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Directions to the Showgrounds

• Photo Galleries of previous shows: 

• 1997, 

• 1998, 

• Main Gallery (large files)

"Thank you again for hosting such a fabulous show, my horse and I had a great time. The weather and food were great and I can't remember when I had such fun." -Amateur Competitor

"Great footing, cool weather, fun to watch and ride. And an audience to ride for too! Wow!" - FEI competitor

"I love the fabulous wine tasting - its fun to have a show that encourages you to sit back and watch the event." - Spectator

"I'm so inspired to go do my first freestyle!" - Spectator

"Seeing this show several years ago inspired me to start riding dressage, and now I'm doing  it!" - Amateur competitor

"Awesome awards - its such a fun show to attend!" - Trainer