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2026 Events

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

November 5–7

ASPC/AMHR Convention & Annual Meeting

Tucson, AZ

2027 Events

May 22–23

California Classic

Rancho Murieta, CA

June 4–6

Western States Horse Expo

Rancho Murieta, CA

July 19–24

ASPC/ASPR Congress

Lake St. Louis, MO

September 9–18

AMHR Nationals

Tulsa, OK

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Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2026 Buckle Series a success! Check out the 2026 Buckle Series web page for a complete list of the winners.

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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.

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!

Board Election

Ballots for the election for open positions on the Area VII Board of Directors will be available online by Friday, November 6 .

The link will be emailed to all 2026 members. The new officers will be installed at the General Membership meeting, which will be a virtual meeting via whereby.com, date and time TBA.

Get Your Area VII Merch!

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

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Welcome New Members

Melady Moffitt, Windsor, CA

Jo Anne Ybaben, Oakhurst, CA

Roxy Cortez, Briar Rose Ranch, Lodi, CA

Jazmyn Molino, and Emileia and Layne Tinolo, Valley Springs, CA

2026 Club Sponsors

Pat & Linda Anastasio
Bellota Ranch

Gail Byrnes
Mini Dreamcatcher

Melissa Berchens
Silver Buckle Services

Roxy Cortez
Briar Rose Ranch, Lodi, CA

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

Cynthia Villarimo
Redwood Acre Ranch

Jo Anne Ybaben

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