IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GCAHA

Please read through to the end for updates on our upcoming events.

It is with great disappointment that we must announce the cancellation of our August 29th ALL BREED Schooling Show at the Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Association. This is the second time this season we have had to make this difficult decision, and it does not get any easier. We are cancelling out of an abundance of caution in response to continued Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) alerts in our region. You can follow the latest updates at the link provided.

As we shared during our July cancellation, EIA remains an active concern. The outbreak originated in a neighboring county, and the quarantine has not yet been released — which is why we are being especially careful. The health and safety of our horses and our community will always come first. We are simply not willing to take any chances.

LOOKING AHEAD

We know it is hard to lose another show day, and we are just as disappointed as you are. But there is still plenty to look forward to! Assuming the EIA is in good standing, Wild Wednesdays are returning in September — stay tuned for dates and details coming soon. We hope you will join us for some good horses, good food, and good company!

And mark your calendars: our rescheduled Horse Play show is still on for October 17th. We cannot wait to see everyone there.

Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support. This community means everything to us, and we are committed to keeping every horse and rider healthy while finding every opportunity to come together and celebrate what we love.

— The GCAHA Team