Some of us like quoting movies, and one of my all-time favorite movie quotes is “heck of a season, pal…” It’s been one heck of a show season, capped off by one heck of a season-ending bash at the Northern California Hunter Jumper Association awards banquet in San Francisco. Congratulations to all of our award Read More >
Author: Deron Benvenuti
Northern Winter Classics Signal A Return To Show Season
Even though we’ve already got one in the books, nothing says “show season has begun” like the Northern Winter Classics, and Tim Postel and his staff have Rancho Murieta abuzz with the promise of blue ribbons, great times and lots of camaraderie. Our favorite Murieta joints will be serving it up to weary travelers, including Read More >
Season Finale? Road Trip!
We’ll wrap up our season in Paso Robles at the Oak Tree Classic because that’s how we do it. Enjoy some early highlights below, and click here to see our rider results as they come in. Might even live stream some of the daily post-parties, I don’t know but stay tuned! Presently, Riley is about to Read More >
A Season Of Change
It’s been one heck of a ride this year, that’s for sure. It seems like we’ve been dodging viruses the way a station wagon dodges tornadoes on a cross country family vacation. “Hey, hey, easy kids. Everybody in the car. Boat leaves in two minutes… or perhaps you don’t want to see the second largest Read More >
It’s Showtime In The Valley
With the Paso Park Spring Classic and its great successes now in our rearview mirror, we turn our focus to the HMI Spring Classic with Rancho Murieta as the host. We have a full complement of riders and horses and their devoted families and friends turning out for this one as well, featuring many of Read More >
It’s Springtime In The Central Valley
It’s springtime everywhere, but we’ll be enjoying its splendor in Paso Robles next week. As our show season resumes, we’d like to flashback to February in Thermal with some fun memories. Remember, horse shows aren’t all about horses, as evidenced by this shot of some pro golfers. The reality is, horse shows are all about Read More >
Wow These Last Few Shows Have Flown By
Where has all this time gone? It seems like show season just started, when curtains are just around the corner. What happened??? All I know is, over the past several weeks we’ve had triumphs, travails, you name it–but mostly, we’ve had many, many laughs, lots of fun, and as this season winds its way toward Read More >
Wine, Horses And Song
We love all three, and Brookside delivered the goods again in annual favorite tour stop Wine Country Classic. With a 1-2 finish in the WCC Open Hunter Derby by Aimee and Riley and several of our amateur riders taking top ribbons in the MDC Stirrups Jr/Am Hunter Derby, as well as top ribbons for our Read More >
Bye Sonoma, See You Soon
Guy Fieri once said of it: “The epicenter of food and wine – to me that’s what Sonoma County is.” We agree. Which is why we’ll be going back again soon! In the meantime, please see some midseason changes to our show calendar. Before we head to Brookside, have a gander at our fine moments Read More >
Every Picture Tells A Story, Don’t It
I could tell you how much fun and what a success Beach Party was for Riverbenders, but why not see for yourself? Alas, we are excited to report that Let’s Show Almaden is now underway and hope to see you this weekend at Brookside!