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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 meeting

2025 Kickoff Event Planning

Round Table Pizza, Loomis

Eat: 6:00 p.m.

Meeting  6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

February 19 meeting

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 meeting

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 meeting

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. - 12:00 p.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 29 - Thursday

​Endurance Presentation with Marcia Smith

Note the new date and location

Members and Non members welcome

Eat at 6:00 p.m. Presentation at 6:30

Location:  Pizza Factory, 13470 Lincoln Way, Auburn

Speaker:  Marcia Smith, DVM

This talk will have something for everyone; from the rider considering doing their first introductory or limited distance sanctioned ride, to the experienced endurance rider ready to take on the Tevis Cup.

(There will be a Board Meeting at 5:00 before the presentation. Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings.)

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June 14​

Arena Trail Open Practice Play Day / EVENT CANCELLED

LBHA Arena

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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 30 minute time slots

LBHA Arena

Starting at 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This event is in lieu of our regular monthly meeting. Link to sign up will be in the June Newsletter.

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July 16 meeting

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. (members and non-members welcome)

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 meeting

Judges Talk

What is the show judge looking for?

Eat: 6:00 p.m.

Meeting  6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Sept 17 meeting

Horse Show Planning

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 meeting

Horse Show Wrap Up

Eat: 6:00 p.m.

Meeting  6:30-7:30 p.m.

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​November 19 meeting

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.

LBHA                           

P.O. BOX 2326

Loomis, CA 95650       LBHA@garlic.com

                        

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