Show & Special Events  Schedule at American Sporthorse

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We host many shows and special events at our facility each year. We encourage spectators to come and enjoy 
the beauty of horses. Unless a fee is indicated, all events are free to spectators or auditors. Please no dogs!
Click here for directions and nearby accommodations.  
Our shows often fill early - please don't wait until the last minute to enter! Volunteers are welcomed for all activities.

2012 Clinics &  Educational Events Midsummer's Night Dressage  2012 Dates, Judges TBA June 4: *** July 15: Schooling Aug 13: ***

Excellent dust-free footing, cool coastal weather, covered warm-up arena,  low-key show environment, and fun prizes.

Clinics at American Sporthorse Regular Clinicians include: David Hunt ~ Mary Wanless ~  Joan Bolton ~ Alfredo Hernandez ~ Lilo Fore Instructors based at ASH: Sandy Howard ~ Anne Howard ~  Tracey Lert ~ Robert Kelley Please contact us if you'd like to be on the contact list for any of the above clinicians. Call 831-336-2801 Clinics also listed at BAEN: The Bay Area Equestrian Network ________________________________________________________________________________

2012 Annual Riders Biomechanics Seminar with  Mary Wanless and Sandy Howard "The Talent Code"    Download complete info on .PDF   Accepting rider applications for both clinics February 7-9 and 11-13, 2012 Questions? Call Anne @ 831-247-5584 Or email at anne@in-balance dot com

Alfredo Hernandez Clinic Piaffe & Passage Specialist Next clinic: December 9-10, 2011 ~  Each day runs approx 8am-5pm Contact Sandy for details or to see if there are spaces in the clinic: 831-728-5004 No audit fee

David Hunt Clinic Current President of International Trainers Club March 17-19, 2012 Here 3-4 times a year for intensive trainings, all levels of riders accepted. Contact Barbro Ask-Upmark for details on riding or auditing (831) 596-4999 An auditing fee applies for this clinic and is paid to directly to Barbro

    Download the 2012 Show Premium by April 2012

        Directions to American Sporthorse: 
        For those of you with GPS: use the farm address of 1177 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

From Highway 1 in Watsonville (south of Santa Cruz, north of Monterey) take the "Buena Vista Drive" exit and turn West on Buena Vista (towards the ocean) go 0.6-7 mile to the sign on the left that reads "American Sporthorse". Small cottage near the road, 2 gates on the split driveway.

The electric gate opens with a push button next to the keypad during the day, by private code during the night to enter AND to exit. 
The button to exit is at the TOP of the hill, not down by the gate. The gate is timed to only be open for ONE CAR/TRAILER to pass,
about 30 seconds, if you find it open, and don't see a car immediately nearby, wait for it to close and then re-activate the open button.

If hauling, we recommend taking Hwy G11 or Hwy 129, as Hwy 17 has no shoulder to pull over to in case of any trouble and Hwy 152 is very twisty and difficult and won't allow larger/longer trailers. Once on Buena Vista, the turn to the Farm is on a bend to the right, so please be careful turning across the road. 

Unless very rainy/wet, all parking is in the large field to the right at the top of the driveway, please follow the posted signs. 
Please leave your dogs at home or in your vehicle. 
Food and drinks (healthy and otherwise!) available on the grounds.
ASTM/SEI Helmets are required for all riders while riding on ASH property. No smoking in the covered arena or near ANY barn area.
 
Accomodations:
All within 2-5 miles from the farm. For longer stays, there are vacation rentals available in many locations. Some like the Pajaro Dunes Condos on the beach about 10 minutes drive from the farm. Search for "Pajaro Dunes Rentals" - many can sleep 7-10 folks and be very reasonable.

Motel 6, Watsonville	831 / 728-4144 (Closest, allows pets)
Best Western, Watsonville	831 / 724-3367 (Nice)
EconoLodge, Watsonville	831 / 724-8881 (Close)
Red Roof Inn, Watsonville	831 / 740-4520 (Close, allows pets)
Seacliff Inn, Aptos	831 / 688-7300 (Nicer)
Seascape Resort, Aptos	831 / 688-6800 (Fancy)
Comfort Inn, Watsonville	(831) 728-2300 (newer)
Holiday Inn Express, Watsonville	(831) 728-3600 (nice, close)

Food and Dining

Fast food, delicatessens, nice restaurants and grocery stores are all nearby these hotels and all are within 5 - 10 minutes from American Sporthorse. Including:

Just south (off Main street exit):
Jack In the Box ~ McDonald's ~ Nob Hill ~ Albertson's ~  Cilantro's ~  Sushi Garden
Erik's DeliCafe ~  Round Table  ~ Togo's ~ Hugo's Pizza  ~ Philly Cheesesteaks  ~   Starbuck's 
Imura Sushi  ~ Bagel Cafe ~  Golden China ~ Green Valley Grill ~  Jalisco's 
Quizno's  ~  Subway  ~  Mundial Taqueria ~ Del Taco ~  Taco Bell ~  Carl's Jr. ~ Appleby's ~ and more!

Off Airport exit:
Zuniga's  ~ Hector's  ~ 7-11 ~ Safeway ~ Happy Garden Chinese ~ California Buffet ~ Starbucks

North of the Barn (State Park and Rio del Mar exits):
Bittersweet Bistro ~ Ma Maison ~  Cafe Rio ~ Panda Garden ~ Deluxe Foods ~ Palm Deli ~ Safeway ~
Carpo's   ~  Bangkok West Thai ~ Au Midi  ~ Ambrosia ~  Cafe Sparrow ~ Cafe Borolo ~ Quizno's  and many many other Santa Cruz destinations!

Any American Sporthorse boarder can direct you to what you may be looking for!



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