Horse Show Schedule

The horse show arena is a busy showcase of many types of horses and riding events during the 18 days of the Fair. 

Sept. 5  Opening day of the Fair brings a variety of horse events to our arena.

12:30 pm til 3:30 pm – Western riding action events –Gymkhana, Cowgirl Drill Team, Western Riding demonstrations and more!

            5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Cowboy Race Don't miss this! Come on out and participate or view one of the Horse Industries fastest growing events. More dtails at DiamondJHorses.net

Sept. 6 - 7  The WPRA Barrel Races & Polebending Competitions start the Fair horse events off in speedy fashion.  Horses and riders will come from far and wide to compete around barrels and poles.  Contact Bonnie Boone at 951-764-0437 or BonnieDoll99@aol.com for competition information

Sept. 10. – 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm   Junior Equestrian Drill Team

Sept. 11 - 13 will feature the California Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show.  The Saddlebred is truly an American breed.  It was developed during the pioneer days as strong, speedy, good-tempered and comfortable to ride over long distances.  This flashy horse will showcase his versatility for riding and driving in Five–Gaited, Three-Gaited, Fine Harness, Show Pleasure Driving, English and Western Country Pleasure Driving, and In-Hand classes.  Evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 6:00 pm.  Matinee on Saturday at 11:00 am.   For a premium book or other information, call Harriet Landrum at 805-687-8711.

Sept. 14 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  “American Saddlebreds featuring Scripps Miramar Famous Spotted Horses”  Special arena demonstrations and the chance to get up close and personal with these fabulous horses! 

Sept. 17 –  2:00 pm  Cal Poly Kellogg Arabian Horses

7:00 pm  An Evening with the Friesian Horse

Sept. 18 – 2:00 pm  Cal Poly Kellogg Arabian Horses

7:00 pm  An Evening with the Friesian Horse

Sept. 19 – 6:00 pm  4-H Equestrian Drill Team

Sept. 20-21 - The young folks from the local 4-H and FFA Clubs will bring their horses to the Fair.  They will be competing in the South Sectional 4-H and FFA Horse Show.  Come see these up and coming horsemen and horsewomen show off their horses and their riding skills in both English and Western classes.  For more information or to enter this show, contact Nikki Wilson at wilsonfarms@verizon.net or call 760-868-5583.

Sept. 24 – 28  -  The International Draft Horse, Mule and Pleasure Driving Horse Show will roll into the arena.  The ground shakes as the six-horse draft horse hitches make their way around the show arena.  The crowd is dazzled by the fancy coaches pulled by teams of night-black Friesians.  Mules dash furiously around the arena chasing the clock in pole bending competitions.  This event showcases the vast variety of the equine world and Fair guests who venture into the horse show arena during the Draft, Mule and Driving Show are rewarded by amazing and unique competition.  Sharon Gifford, at 909-865-4091, has complete information on the show.    

For entry forms click here.