Welcome!
Join!
If you live in or near the Summit area/Santa Cruz Mountains, we believe you should join Summit Riders and become part of our equestrian community. We share a unique geographic kinship and are able to help and support fellow members. Our membership application and liability release are below, and we look forward to welcoming you to our ranks! You’ll receive our monthly newsletter and have access to the Summit Riders arena at Parker Horse Ranch (subject to prior reservation). As we rebuild our club from Covid-induced stall rest we are planning fun events and social gatherings. Watch the newsletter and our Facebook page for details.
Learn!
Thinking about getting involved with horses and other equines? Keep reading for suggestions to help you find the resources you need in the Summit area. We look forward to welcoming you!
Prepare!
Need a veterinarian for your equines? Planning for evacuations? Join us and share information with your equine-loving neighbors as we negotiate the challenges!
Fall Play Day!
Our Fall Play Day with the Costume Class is the highlight of the year!
(right) 2022 Costume Contest winner Charlotte Smith as Alice in Wonderland and her White Rabbit pony Fancy.
Summer Riding Camps!
There's nothing like a summer riding camp experience to make summer truly special and open the door to a lifetime of equine fun and appreciation.
More Summer Riding Camps!
Garrod Farms in Saratoga offers two summer programs:
Full day Camp--9-4:00pm. Each child gets a 'horse of their own' for the duration of camp. They will clean it, clean up after it, groom, saddle, and ride. There are riding lessons, trail rides, and vaulting. Each camp is organized by age, with lots of age-appropriate activities. 5 or10 day camps. Sign up on the website: www.garrodfarms.com
1/2 Day Camp-9:30-12:00 or 1:00-3:30. This camp includes lessons and trail rides, with hands-on learning about the care of the horse. 5 day camps. Sign up through the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Dept.
22647 Garrod Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-9527
More Summer Riding Camps!
Great programs at Los Gatos Farms on Hwy 17 just north of Summit Road! Boarding, U-pick Lavender, lessons, summer camps and more!
More Summer Riding Opportunities!
Sandi Parker's creative horsemanship programs are a fixture in the Summit Area. Learn about the many programs she offers for equestrian enthusiasts of all ages at https://horseharmonytraining.com/
More Summer Riding Opportunities!
Bear Creek Stables in the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve is planning a wealth of community programs. Stay involved by following Friends of Bear Creek on Facebook!
Volunteer!
Learn about Summit Horse Rescue, a Santa Cruz Mountain Nonprofit organization, rescuing and rehabilitating kill pen horses and ponies. Follow the group's Facebook page to be informed about upcoming events and opportunities!
Contact Us
Summit Riders Horseman's Association
24500 Miller Hill Road, Los Gatos, California 95033, United States
