Show & Special Events  Schedule at American Sporthorse

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We host many shows and special events at our facility each year. 
Unless a fee is indicated, all events are free to spectators or auditors. Please no dogs!
Click here for directions and nearby accommodations.  

Clinics &  Educational Events Shows Schooling and Recognized

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

Clinics at American Sporthorse Regular visiting clinicians include:    Mary Wanless (February) Joanie Bolton  Alfredo Hernandez by request Claes Bierenbroodspot Olivia LaGoy-Weltz Guest clinicians from time to time Instructors based at ASH:  Anne Howard ~  Tracey Lert ~ Anne Warner Please contact us if you'd like to be on the email contact list for any of the above clinicians. Clinics also listed at BAEN: The Bay Area Equestrian Network ________________________________________________________________________________ Regular lessons with resident instructors available for boarders or haul-ins. Contact Anne Howard at 831-247-5584 Owner of American Sporthorse. Holds USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals and FS Bar, member of inaugural Diamond Award class. USEF "R" dressage judge, licensed physical therapist and long-time collaborator with Mary Wanless on biomechanics, regional and state champion at several levels, including self-designed Freestyles and Quadrilles, Past USDF Committee member for Regional Championships and currently on Freestyle Committee. Past CDS SC Chapter Chair, organizer of Coastal Classic and Midsummers Night Dressage shows. Accepting students and horses at ASH and haul in lessons. Tracey Lert at 831-818-6443 Past USDF L Program Faculty, holds USDF Bronze Silver and Gold Medals, developed many GP horses, retired USEF "S" dressage judge, regional and national champion at many levels, GP FS championships at CDS and USDF. Accepting students at ASH and haul in lessons, available for local clinics as well. Anne Warner at 612-718-5411 Our newest staff member: long time assistant at American Sporthorse. Bronze Medallist, currently showing through 4th level with winning freestyle rides, patient and sensitive rider, accepting students and horses in training at ASH.
Mary Wanless Clinic and Workshop Our Annual educational intensive! Dress warmly and bring a friend! February Three-day Biomechanics Workshop (unique format - only clinic of its type) February three-day Riding Clinic

     Our shows are designed for happy competitors - download the premium and appropriate entry blanks, if you still have questions, call us! 831-247-5584

        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 0.5-6 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, from 101, we recommend taking San Juan Road 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 past the covered arena on the LEFT, please follow the posted signs. 
Please leave your dogs at home or in your vehicle. 

ASTM/SEI Helmets are required for all riders while riding on ASH property. No smoking in the covered arena or near ANY barn area.

ALL VISITING HORSES: Please take temps for 3 days prior to arrival and do not come if any signs of illness or unexplained elevated temperature. While on site, no nose to nose contact, do not pet or contact horses that are not in your travel pod. Practice biosecurity and do all. you can to keep everyone's horse safe. Hand sanitizers are available throughout the show grounds.

Schooling horses are welcomed if held to same health standards as show horses. We ask you do not use the warmup to school during show hours to allow show competitors as spacious and peaceful a warmup as possible. At the close of the show, you are welcome to school in either arena. Grounds fee of $30 applies to schooling horses.
 
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)
Days 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 ~ Panda Express ~ Bangkok West
Quizno's  ~  Subway  ~  Mundial Taqueria ~  Taco Bell ~  Carl's Jr. ~ Appleby's ~ Burgers N Brews, and more!

Off Airport exit:
7-11 ~ 24 hr Safeway ~ Happy Garden Chinese ~ California Buffet ~ Starbucks ~ Straw Hat ~ Tacqueria - Ella's at the Airport (amazing)

North of the Barn (State Park and Rio del Mar exits):
Bittersweet Bistro ~ Zameen ~  Cafe Rio ~ Panda Garden ~ Deluxe Foods ~ Palm Deli ~ Safeway ~ The Hideout
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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