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Winter 2024
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2025 Events

Please see the Calendar of Events page for details and contact information.

April 5

Mini/Small Pony Combined Driving Clinic

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

April 10–11

Kick off Arizona (AMHR)

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 11

Kick off Arizona (AMHA)

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 12

Touch of Class Arizona (AMHR)

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 13

Touch of Class Arizona (AMHA)

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 12–13

Mighty Mini & Small Pony CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

April 26–27

Clay Station April HDTs

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

May 10–11

NorCal Mother’s Day Show

Brookside Equestrian Park
Elk Grove, CA

May 17–18

Clay Station Summer Festival CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

May 23–25

National Area VII Show

Ingalls Park
Norco, CA

June 6–8

Western States Horse Expo

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

June 14–15

NorCal Summer Fun Show

Brookside Equestrian Park
Elk Grove, CA

it's time to renew

Join Us or Renew Your Membership Now!

Be part of the excitement as we plan an unforgettable 2025. Your membership helps create incredible experiences, and together we can make the year truly special.

Membership Raffle

Renew by March 31 to enter our raffle for a $25 Star Lake Tack gift certificate! There will be two drawings: one for renewing members and one for new members. Bring in a new member, and you’ll earn an extra entry in the raffle!

How to Join or Renew

1. Download and complete the Membership Form (fillable PDF). (Note: you must download the PDF and open it in a PDF reader to fill it out on your computer.)
2. Submit it with payment via:
 • U.S. Mail: to the address on the form.
 • PayPal: paypal.me/areavii (select "Friends & Family"). Email your form to membership@areaviiclub.com.

Act now—join or renew today!

Annual Calendar Raffle

31 Chances to Win!

Daily drawings—May 1st through May 31st
Prize a day for the month of May!

See calendar for prize list (PDF)

  • Each ticket is eligible for daily drawing.
  • Winning tickets can only win once.
  • Need not be present to win.
  • Tickets are $10 each or three for $25

How to get your tickets:
Email Gail Byrnes at dals4me@icloud.com:
Put “Raffle Tickets” in the subject line and your tickets will be mailed to you.
We accept: PayPal, Venmo, checks, and cash, too!

Club Sponsors

Pat and Linda Anastasio
Bellota Ranch

Carol and Jean Brieter

Gail Byrnes

Christine Caringello and Emma Roberts
Caringello Farms

Scott and Nikki Ryan
Driving Hearts Miniature Farm

Kathie Peterson
Donka Miniature Horses

Katey and Richard Valente
Little Creek Miniatures

Pam and Jim Yarbrough
PJ Farms

2025 New Members

Pam and Jim Yarbrough, Sanger, CA

Calendar Raffle Sponsors

Pam Brown
Twin Cities Tack & Consignment

Gail Byrnes

Casey Campbell
Wingate Training Center

Costco Wholesale

Camryn Day & Vicki Viega,
Sunny Day Farms

Ryan Delano

Dover Saddlery

Ted & Becky Horat
5 Star Miniatures

Mr. Mike’s Mini Tack Shack

Murieta Equestrian Center

Murieta Inn & Spa

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Debbi Packard
Clay Station Horse Park

Marcy Parsons

Dianne Pride

Liz Pride
L&S Miniatures & Sport Horses

Star Lake Tack

Aileen Tarap
Belted Vines

Tractor Supply

Triple Crown Feed

The Valente Family
Little Creek Miniatures

Cyndi Villarimo-Schauer
Redwood Acre Ranch

Area VII Club Video

Many thanks to Larry Connolly and John Killacky.
© 2009 Larry Connolly

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