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2026 Events

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

April 2

Kick-Off Arizona AMHR Show

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 3

Kick-Off Arizona AMHA Show

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 4

Touch of Class AMHR Show

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 5

Touch of Class AMHA Show

West World of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

April 25–26

California Classic (ASPC/AMHR/VSE)

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

May 2–3

Mighty Mini CDE

Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA

May 8–10

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

Brookside Equestrian Park
Elk Grove, CA

May 22–24

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 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 Equestrian Park
Elk Grove, CA

June 26–28

AMHA Western Regional Championship Show

Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

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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.

The class list includes halter, driving, obstacles (in-hand and driving), hunters, jumpers, costume, and liberty. We have lots of classes for youth and amateur exhibitors.

The complete premium will be available here soon.

Download the class list (PDF)

We need sponsors!

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

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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

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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!

2026 Club Sponsors

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

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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