Once or twice a month the Los Vallecitos Riders saddle up for family fun, hosting equestrian related events at Walnut Grove Park located in San Marcos, California. The public is encouraged to stop by any Sunday to watch the Rail show, consisting of beautifully polished horses and riders who participates in events consisting of Hunter Hack, English and Western Pleasure and Equitation, Trail classes and Breed classes such as Plantation Walkers, Morgan and |
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Arabs or a Dressage Show where riders compete by performing tests setforth by the USEF or a fun and exciting Gymkhana event where horse and rider compete against the clock in fun games designed to test the horse and riders skills. There is plenty of bleacher space, but bring a hat in the summer. The Southern sun tends to fry the unsuspecting. Los Vallecitos Riders, a non-profit equine group, has hosted horse shows since 1964. In the early 70's, LVR moved to Walnut Grove Park, located in the Twin Oaks Valley region of San Marcos, California. |
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This park is steeped in San Marcos history. Once Walnut groves, this area was cleared to make room for a park. Today consisting of 39 acres with 2 equestrian arenas, picnic shelters, Williams Barn, 2 Children's playgrounds, and a large grass open play area. |
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The Red Barn, built in 1950 for the purpose of square dancing and community shindigs was moved from its home in the center of San Marcos in 1992 to Walnut Grove Park and renovated in 1993. The Red Barn, renamed the Fred E. and Frances A. Williams Barn in 1997, stands as a proud heritage to a man who was the first San Marcos Volunteer Fire Chief and the barn's original builder. |
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THANK YOU Los Vallecitos Riders would like to thank our great City of San Marcos for keeping Walnut Grove Park equestrian friendly. They have generously provided this location for riders and horse enthusiasts. In the next couple of years the City is going to be reconfiguring the layout of Walnut Grove Park. The City has promised us horse people that our arenas and buildings will have a place in the new set up. Los Vallecitos Riders has worked closely with the City of San Marcos for several years to be sure our equestrian needs have been met and that we can accommodate other park activities. Walnut Grove Park is a unique location that allows everyone in the community access to arenas, playgrounds and sports fields. Take a minute to give thanks to our city in the country allows us this opportunity!
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