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2026 Events

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

April 25–26

California Classic (AMHR/Classic/VSE)

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

May 8–10

NorCal Mother’s Day Classic (AMHA/AMHR/VSE)

Brookside Equestrian Park
Elk Grove, CA

May 22–24

Western Washington Classic
(AMHA/AMHR)

Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield, WA

May 23–25

National Area VII Show
(AMHR, Classic, Modern, ASPR)

Ingalls Park, Norco, CA

May 30–31

Summer Festival CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

June 5–7

Western States Horse Expo

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

June 6–7

Mighty Mini CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

June 12–14

National Area VIII Show
(AMHR, Classic, Modern, ASPR)

Moses Lake, WA

June 13–14

CLay Station HDT

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

June 19–21

NorCal Summer Fun (AMHA/AMHR/VSE)

Brookside Show Park
Elk Grove, CA

June 26–28

AMHA Western Regional Championship Show

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

July 11

Area VII Summer Picnic Show

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

July 20–25

ASPC Congress

Lake St. Louis MO

July 25–26

Emerald Valley Classic (AMHA/VSE)

Eugene, OR

September 10–19

AMHR Nationals

Expo Square
Tulsa, OK

September 25–October 3

AMHA World Championship Show

Will Rogers Memorial Center
Fort Worth, TX

September 26

Area VII Summer Sizzler Show

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

October 10–11

California Classic Fall CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

October 24–25

Area VII Hoofbeat & Haunts Halloween Show

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

November 5–7

ASPC/AMHR Convention & Annual Meeting

Tuscon, AZ

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Get ready for California Classic 2026!

Judges: Kim Sterchi (Grass Valley, CA) and Austin Van Wyck (Phoenix, AZ)

This 2-judge show is sanctioned for ASPC Classic Shetlands and AMHR Miniature Horses. Plus, we’re offering open classes for all ponies and horses 48" & under.

Mail-in entries are closed.

Online entries close Monday, April 20

Visit the CalClassic 2026 Page

We need sponsors!

General and class sponsorship forms are available here.
General Sponsors (PDF) | Class Sponsors (PDF)

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Get Your Area VII Merch!

Get your orders in now so you won't be left out!

We are taking pre-orders now. Coffee mugs, tumblers, crew neck t-shirts, sweatshirts (hoodies and zip-up), adult and youth sizes.

Download the order form (PDF).

Questions? Contact Katey Valente, Becky Horat, or Stefanie Jumper.

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Join Our New Pony Tales Program

This is a fun and rewarding way to acknowledge all the work you do with your VSEs, miniature horses, and ponies. Not only do our equines pack a ton of fun in a compact size but they are the most versatile equine. Keep track of the fun and give some recognition to our favorite equines and all their abilities, both in and out of the show ring.

Everything you need to join the fun is here in this Pony Tales Program Package (PDF).

Questions? Contact Katey Valente, 805-674-0306

Save the Dates for Our 2026 Buckle Series!

  • Summer Picnic Show, July 11
  • Summer Sizzler Show, September 26
  • Hoofbeats & Haunts Halloween Show, October 25–26

All three shows will be at Clay Station Horse Park in Wilton. More info will be available here soon. Our 2025 Buckle Series was such a success we’re doing it again!

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Join Us or Renew Your Membership Now!

Your membership helps create incredible experiences, and together we can make the year truly special.

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!

Welcome New Members

Melady Moffitt, Windsor, CA

 

2026 Club Sponsors

Pat & Linda Anastasio
Bellota Ranch

Gail Byrnes
Mini Dreamcatcher

Melissa Berchens
Silver Buckle Services

Ted and Becky Horat
5-Star Miniatures

Ken and Julie Mabie
Whisper Equestrian Center

Kathleen Rose
La Petit Cheval Ranchette

Scott and Nikki Ryan
Driving Hearts Miniature Farm

The Valente Family
Little Creek Miniatures

Area VII Club Video

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

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