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.

Upcoming Show 2024 Dates

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Date

Event

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Event

Date

Abba Dog Trials1/5 - 1/7Cowboy Dressage4/13-4/14River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #48/23-8/26
Redwood Empire Cutting1/4 - 1/7Redwood Empire Cutting4/19-4/21Mother Lode Morgan Show8/29-9/1
Sac County 4-H Ride

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Arabian Horse Association of Northern California4/17-4/21HMI Seal of Approval9/4-9/8
Irish Setter Club of The Pacific1/12-1/14California Springfest Standardbred Show4/18-4/21HMI Strides & Tides9/11-9/15
Earthquake Arabian Schooling show1/13-1/14El Rancho Spring Classic4/24-4/28River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #59/20-9/22
Double R Cutting1/11-1/13California Paint Horse Association4/24-4/28Sacramento International Horse Show Welcome Week9/25-9/29
WCRHA Schooling1/16-1/21Mayfest Walking Horse Show5/3-5/5Sacramento International Horse Show10/2-10/6
River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #11/20-1/21River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #25/9-5/12Sierra Gold Pony Club Rally10/12-10/13
Golden State Dressage - THE PREMIER1/26-1/28River City Equestrian Events Hunter/Jumper Show #35/16-5/19Cowboy Dressage World Finals10/9-19/12
Back 2 Basics Quarter Horse Show NRCHA Dirt & Diamonds Derby1/31-2/4HMI Otter Be Here Hunter Jumper Show5/22-5/26Murieta Autumn Classic10/16-10/20
Golden State Dressage2/9-2/11HMI Equestrian Challenge Hunter Jumper Show5/29 - 6/2Let's Show Hunter Jumper10/23-10/27
Northern Winter Classics I2/14-2/18NCHA Days Redwood Empire5/30-6/2Goldmine Quarter Horse Show10/30-11/3
Northern Winter Classics II2/21-2/25Western States Horse Expo6/7-6/9WCRHA Year-End Show11/6-11/10
Northern Winter Classics III2/28-3/3Golden State Dressage Classic6/14-6/15Seven Counties Paint Horse Club11/15-11/17
Sac County 4-H3/2-3/3Arabian Sport Horse Show6/13-6/16Oktoberfest 2024 Northern California Walking Horse
11/15-11/17
Northern Winter Classics IV3/6-3/10Western States Mule and Donkey Show6/21-6/23Nor Cal Hunter Jumper Show12/04-12/08
Golden State Dressage MARCH MANIA3/15-3/17HMI Equestrian Classic Hunter Jumper Show6/26-6/30Murieta Christmas Classic12/13-12/15
Sac County 4-H3/16-3/17HMI The Kindness Classic Hunter Jumper Show7/3-7/7TRACS

12/27-12/30

IEA3/15-3/17Gold N Grand7/12-7/14TBDTBD
Gold N Grand3/22-3/24Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour7/27-7/28TBDTBD
ECAC Conference Championships3/25-3/27AMHA Miniature Horse Show Western Regional Champs8/2-8/4TBDTBD
Sacramento Spring Classic I3/27-3/30WCRHA Affiliate Show8/8 - 8/11TBDTBD
Sacramento Spring Classic II4/3-4/7AVA Vaulting8/17-8/18

TBD

TBD
Golden State Dressage Festival4/11-4/13SJPHC Paint Show8/23-8/25TBDTBD

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