Show & Special Events 
Schedule
at American Sporthorse

We host many shows and special events at our facility each year. We encourage spectators to come and enjoy the beauty 
of horses in movement. Unless a fee is indicated, all events are free to spectators or auditors. Click here for directions and nearby accommodations.  Our shows often fill early - please don't wait until the last minute to enter!
Clinics & 
Educational Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009 Dressage Shows
click on show date for ride times or results

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May 31: Three star show
Judge: Pam Nelson (S)

June 27: Schooling Show

August 1: Schooling Show

August 30: Three star show
Judge: Barbi Breen-Gurley (S)

 

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



Clinics at American Sporthorse
 Guest Clinicians include: David Hunt ~ Mary Wanless ~  Joan Bolton ~ Alfredo Hernandez
Instructors based at ASH: Sandy Howard ~ Anne Howard ~ Erica Poseley ~ Tracey Lert

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


Alfredo Hernandez Clinic: Piaffe & Passage Specialist
Next clinic: June 3,4, 2009 Each day 8am-5pm
Contact Sandy for details 831-728-5004
No audit fee


David Hunt Clinic
September 24 - 27, 2009 (Thursday - Sunday)
Contact Barbro for details on riding or auditing (831) 596-4999
Auditing fee applies and is paid to Barbro

Show Manager & Day Secretary: Anne Howard
Any updates will be posted here
 Pre-Show Organizer: Anne Howard 831-336-2801

Checks payable to American Sporthorse Shows. 
Mail to: 10200 Love Creek Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

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For all show entry information, call 831-336-2801 7am to 9pm or email Show Office. If you haven't heard back in 24 hours, please call as your email may have hit our spam blocker. During the show, management will be at 831-247-5584. (Cell phone) Click here for directions.

Use a standard entry form, choose Three-Star Form for the May and August shows, the CDS form is fine for the schooling shows. These can be obtained from the CDS Omnibus, our show premium or downloadable here at the CDS website: Entry Forms. 

Food, drinks and coffee are available on the grounds.
Entries must include all fees, membership/registration proofs, signatures and payment. 

Ride times: Times may be updated to accommodate riders as possible; Preliminary ride times will be posted 3-5days before the show, however PLEASE double check your times the day before the show. They will be final by 7pm the night before the show. Thank you! We try not to do large time shifts unless lots of scratches leave a big hole in the schedule. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to contact the management if unable to access the times online. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need to hit "refresh" on your browser to download the most recent times if your browser remembers or stores previously viewed pages.


 

New to Showing? 
Read this primer that explains the entry process for a dressage show

Test movements can be obtained from USEF at this link, test books can be ordered too

        

        Directions to American Sporthorse: 

From Highway 1 in Watsonville (south of Santa Cruz, north of Monterey) 
take the "Buena Vista Drive" exit and go West on Buena Vista (towards the ocean) just under a mile to the sign on the 
left that reads "American Sporthorse". 
The address is #1177 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville CA 95076. 
The electric gate opens with a push button 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 1 minute, 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. 

Parking is in the large field to the left at the top of the driveway, 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 while riding. No smoking in the covered arena or ANY barn area.
 
Accomodations:
All within 2-5 miles from the farm.

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 

 831 / 688-6800 (Fancy)

Comfort Inn 

 (831) 728-2300 (newer)

Holiday Inn Express 

 (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 ~  Cold Stone Creamery
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 

North of the Barn (State Park and Rio del Mar exits):
Bittersweet Bistro ~ Ma Maison ~  Cafe Rio ~ Panda Garden ~ Deluxe Foods 
Carpo's   ~   Bangkok West ~ Au Midi  ~ Bleu Spoon  ~  Cafe Sparrow 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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