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 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! Volunteers are welcomed for all activities.

Clinics &  Educational Events Dressage Show Dates for 2010 June 6: 3-star July 3: Schooling/Competition Clinic August 8: Schooling/Competition Clinic (The Santa Cruz Chapter's Coastal Classic will be held July 9-11)

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 ~ 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 ________________________________________________________________________________ Mary Wanless Presenter of "The Naked Truth of Dressage" Biomechanics Seminar & Symposium February 9-11, 2010 with Sandy Howard, Alfredo Hernandez, Anne Howard, Barbro Ask-Upmark Our popular, frank and open forum addressing the critical and quality issues at the core of correct performance,  how to communicate them, achieve them, and build your rider toolkit with more skills to teach, ride, train and  collaborate with your dressage colleagues. Open to riders of all levels, trainers, and most especially, instructors! Demo riders are needed, the cost is the same as for regular seminar participation. Call 831-247-5584 or include request and rider bio on your application form. Download   Information Brochure (.PDF) Sign up Form (.PDF) Mary Wanless Riding Clinic  February 13-15, 2010 Mary's only West Coast clinic - this is your chance to have the professor really help you sort your issues. We  have a wait list every year so don't wait til the last moment. Open to auditors, this intensive riding clinic features hour-long semi-privates, taught over a PA system so it is clear and useful for auditors too. While one rider rests or practices, the other rider is working with Mary. There is a daily theory and Q&A session with Mary open to  riders and auditors to clarify concepts review exercises, or discuss teaching approaches. Sign up Form (.PDF)

Alfredo Hernandez Clinic:  Piaffe & Passage Specialist Next clinic: Dec 22-23, 2009 ~  Each day runs approx 8am-5pm Contact Sandy for details 831-728-5004 No audit fee

David Hunt Clinic President of International Trainers Club Here 3-4 times a year for intensive trainings, all levels of riders accepted. Contact Barbro for details on riding or auditing (831) 596-4999 Auditing fee applies and is paid to Barbro

        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 left 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 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, 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 ~  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 ~ 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 ~ Au Midi  ~ Ambrosia ~  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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