Mission Statement

The purpose of the Santa Barbara County Riding Club is to promote horse shows and other activities for the benefit of its members, to further the skill of riding, to encourage horsemanship, and to advance the welfare of horses and ponies.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Santa Barbara County Riding Club is to promote horse shows and other activities for the benefit of its members, to further the skill of riding, to encourage horsemanship, and to advance the welfare of horses and ponies.

Any person interested in horse- related activities may become a member of the club by making written application, payment of dues, and acceptance by the Board of Directors.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO FINALS WINNERS 2022
SBCRC Fall Classic Show, Oct 8-9, hosted our year end finals for medals and hunters. Congratulations to all our winners!

SBCRC JR/AM Medal 2'9"
Rider: Grace Curley
Horse: Va Bene S
Trainer: Elvenstar

SBCRC Green Rider Medal 2'-2'3"
Rider: Olivia Leisure
Horse: Maverick
Trainer: Janie Postel at Foxfield

The Betsy Woods Horsemanship Medal 2'6"
Rider: Shyla Narachi
Horse: Belladore
Trainer: Courtney Cochran at Ridgewood Farm

Camelot Hunter Challenge 2'6" Final
Rider: Abigail Steller
Horse: Gavroche
Trainer: Elvenstar

SHOW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Given the continuing EHV-1 and EHM outbreak in California in order to compete at our upcoming horse show we will be requiring the following documents from our competitors. Please download and complete the forms below and return them to us within the given timeframe. If these forms are not complete, you will not be able to bring horses to the showground.

Required:
EHV-1 DECLARATION FORM - DUE 72 HRS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
PROOF OF VACCINATION - DUE 72 HRS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

Please send forms to Sheri Hurst: [email protected]
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us: [email protected]

Thank you for your help in keeping our horses safe.

Outreach Festival_print

OUTREACH CHAMPIONSHIP FESTIVAL

SBCRC is excited to announce its participation in the new USHJA Outreach Festival this fall. Along with West Palms Events, Paso Robles Horse Park and Elvenstar, SBCRC will qualify riders for the USHJA Outreach Festival Championship. We are excited about this opportunity for our local riders to participate in a Championship level event.

More info below!

NEW DIVISIONS ADDED

SBCRC will now be offering

Low Hunter 3' - Year End Award Division
Low Hunter 2'6" - Formally Training Hunter, Year End Award Division
Schooling Hunter 2' and 2'3" - Show Championship Only
.65m Jumper Open - Two Classes
.65m Jumper Jr/Am - Year End Award Division

Happy Showing!

NEW SHOW ADDED

The 2023 show year is starting early with the SCHC Jingle Bell Horse Show December 9-11, 2022 at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano. See schedule and enter online at horseshowtime.com.

SBCRC BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

Energetic, great Ideas and lots of energy please apply!

Nominations must be submitted In writing by
December 1, 2023 - all positions open.

ENTRIES NOW AVAILABLE ON

SBCRC 2023 rated shows

Must compete in a minimum of two (2) SBCRC hosted shows for points to count for
year-end awards. Trainer and rider must be members and rider must show in division twice.

SCHC Jingle Bell Horse Show
December 9-11, 2022
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park - San Juan Capistrano, CA
GSDHJA, OCHSA, SBCRC, SCHSA, SCHC
(non-SBCRC Hosted Show)

SBCRC Spring Fling
March 25-26, 2023
Earl Warren - Santa Barbara, CA
SBCRC Hosted Show, USHJA Outreach, SCHSA

Postponed due to rain

SBCRC May Festival
May 13-14, 2023
Earl Warren - Santa Barbara, CA
SBCRC Hosted Show, USHJA Outreach, SCHSA

SBCRC Summer Festival
June 24-25, 2023
Earl Warren - Santa Barbara, CA
SBCRC Hosted Show, USHJA Outreach, SCHSA

SBCRC Fall Classic
October 13-15, 2023 (3 day show)
Earl Warren - Santa Barbara, CA
SBCRC JR/AM Medal, SBCRC Green Rider Medal, The Betsy Woods Horsemanship Medal Finals
SBCRC Hosted Show, USHJA Outreach, SCHSA

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Board of Directors

  • President

    Courtney Cochran

  • Vice President

    Katy Powers

  • Treasurer

    Ana Otanez

  • Secretary

    Lindsay Dunn

  • Communication & Social Media

    Jenna Fabino


  • Points & Membership

    Dorothy Torosian

  • Ribbons

    Rebecca Hecht

  • Member at Large

    Kevin Snow

  • Trainers at Large

    Caitlin Kieswetter
    Becky Abeita
    Lacy Stormes

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