Rancho Murieta Horse Shows

Murieta Equestrian Center is a great spot for weekend horse, pony, mule, and dog shows!

Each year families from all over Northern California travel to the heart of Gold Country for major equestrian and dog events hosted at the Murieta Equestrian Center. We've compiled a list of upcoming shows below, including other things to do in Rancho Cordova when you spend a weekend in town!

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All About Murieta Equestrian Center

Murieta Equestrian Center is California's premier equestrian venue, attracting over 180,000 competitors and spectators annually to more than 50 horse shows. Highlights include the Sacramento International Horse Show, a World Cup jumping competition, and the Horse Expo. The center boasts luxury amenities such as the glamour ranch boutique Cares & Whoas, and the Murieta Café, both open during show hours. With five indoor arenas, twelve outdoor arenas, cattle facilities, two cutting arenas, 379 permanent stalls, 500 portable stalls, and nine expansive spectator seating areas, this stunning facility offers unparalleled opportunities and experiences.

2025 Show Dates

Event

Date

Event

Date

Event

Date

Northern Winter Classics I

2/13-2/26The California Paint Horse Association

4/23-4/27

CDS Champs9/17-9/21
Northern Winter Classics II2/19-2/23River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #25/8-5/11Sacramento International Horse Show Welcome Week9/24-9/28
Northern Winter Classics III

2/26-3/2

River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #35/15-5/18Sacramento International Horse Show10/1-10/5
Northern Winter Classics IV3/5-3/9Western States Horse Expo6/6-6/8Cowboy Dressage World Finals10/8-10/11
Golden State Dressage March Mania3/14-3/16Golden State Dressage/Nor Cal Jr./Young Rider/RAAC6/13-6/15Foothills Fall Classic10/11-10/12
Gold N Grand Spring3/21- 3/23Ranch Horse Spectacular Horse Show6/20-6/22Sierra Gold Pony Club Rally10/11-10/12
Sacramento Spring Classic I3/27-3/30American Miniature Horse Association Championships

6/27-6/29

Murieta Autumn Classic10/15-1019
Sacramento Spring Classic II4/2 - 4/6AVA Vaulting Nationals8/15-8/17MEC Halloween Spooktacular10/22-10/26
Golden State Dressage Festival4/11-4/13San Joaquin Paint Horse Club

8/22-8/24

Goldmine Quarter Horse Circuit10/29-11/2
Arabian Horse Association of Northern California4/17-4/20River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #48/22-8/24WCRHA Year End Show

11/5-11/9

California Springfest Show4/17-4/20Gold N Grand Summer9/5-9/7Nor Cal Walking Horse Show11/7-11/9
El Rancho Spring Classic4/23-4/27River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #59/12-9/14Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California11/22-11/24
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