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 >
Riverbend News
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 >
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!
Get Ready for A Beachin’ Time
Time to pack up the jalopies, slather up the ankle-biters with SPF 90 and head to Beach Party which starts this Wednesday! Bill Madden & company have orchestrated another week of fun in the sun for those on horseback and on foot. There are many awesome classes and special events lined up, and one we’ll Read More >
Underway at the West Palms Spring Classic
Had a great time at the Oaks and now we’re full speed ahead at Woodside. Enjoy some of the early highlights!
Orange County Is For Horses (And Horsing Around)
Last week was an another great roadie to one of our favorite SoCal spots. Horses? Sure, and there were lots of ’em and they remain the headliner. But one thing Orange County also means is extra-curricular activities. As always, Riley has captured our favorite moments from the Oaks (Showpark) as illustrated on our Instagram and Read More >