Loomis Basin Horsemen's Assoc.
Meetings & Events
*For all group use, including other organizations, see "Arena Use calendar" on homepage or view entire list under ARENA tab. Events may change or be updated.
*Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
*Monthly meeting date/time may change if a topic is to be presented at the arena.
Watch the events page for schedule changes
* Meetings are FREE for members and guests unless a cost is listed.
* Meetings are open to members and non-members.
* Membership is required to participate at Obstacle Play Days and meetings involving horses.
* Membership is on an annual basis January 1st - December 31st.
* Cost: $15 single - $20 Family - $25 Business
​2025
Meeting and Event Dates
General Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
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January 15
2025 Kickoff Event Planning
Round Table Pizza, Loomis
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
February 19
Preparing Your Horse for Evacuation and Sheltering During a Disaster
California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET)
Round Table Pizza, Loomis
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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March 19
Emergencies on the Trail hosted by Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center
presented by Dr. Langdon Fielding
Location: NEW Penryn Pet Hospital
3210 Boyington Rd Ste 100
Loomis, CA 95650
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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April 6th - Sunday
Obstacle Playday
LBHA Arena
8:30 a.m. set up
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. event
Please help us set up and clean up if you can
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April 16
Horse Hacks, an informal discussion and sharing of ideas!
​Bring your favorite hack for working with horses.
Learn ideas from your fellow horse friends that make our lives run smoother.
Round Table Pizza, Loomis
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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May 4
Trot and Talk Picnic
LBHA Arena
10:00 a.m. - ??
The arena will be open and ground poles available for you to set up to practice.
We'll break for a brown bag lunch meet and greet in the bleachers at noon.
Come on out and meet others in our horse community.
(note: This not an Obstacle Day. The ground poles will be available)
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May 21
The May meeting is on hold while we look for a location.
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June 14
Arena Trail Open Practice Play Day Saturday
Examples: ground poles, ground pole L, step overs, sidepass pole, serpentine jog pattern, rope gate, bridge, log drag, jog overs.
This is different from our usual Obstacle Play Days. The focus will be on Arena Trail.
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June 18
Equine Photo Shoot for Members by Lacey Dodd
$50 for 5 professional photos in a 20 minute time slot
More info with sign up to come
LBHA Arena
Starting at 3:00 p.m.
This event is in lieu of our regular monthly meeting.
There will be no evening meeting on June 18th.
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July 16
(members and non-members welcome)
Trails and Trail Safety
An informal discussion and sharing of ideas.
​Bring your favorite trail notes.
What's in your saddle bag?
Bring your favorite saddle bag or pommel bag
and share ideas for what we should be carrying on the trail.
Round Table Pizza, Loomis
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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July 26 - Saturday
Obstacle Playday
LBHA Arena
8:30 a.m. set up
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. event
Please help us set up and clean up if you can
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August 15 - Friday Evening
Hot August Nights Obstacle Playday
LBHA Arena
4:30 p.m. set up
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Please help us set up and clean up if you can
August 20
Judges Talk
What is the show judge looking for?
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept 17
Topic:
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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September 20 - Saturday
Obstacle Playday
LBHA Arena
8:30 a.m. set up
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. event
Please help us set up and clean up if you can
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October 11th & 12th
LBHA Annual Horse Shows
English Saturday
Western Sunday
LBHA Arena, 3550 Ong Place, Loomis
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October 15
Horse Show Wrap Up
Eat: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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​November 19
Nominations for 2026 Board Positions,
2026 Planning Session
6:00 p.m.
Location to be set soon
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December 17
Christmas Party
Elections & Membership Sign-ups
6:00 p.m.​​​​​
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For insurance purposes, you must be a member to attend any event with horses present.