Welcome to Vista Palomar Riders….. Started in 1946 and it is one of the oldest horse clubs in California.
VPR's Club Motto - "To promote good fellowship and recreation among horse loving people of this community and encourage them to own, ride and enjoy saddle horses. To enhance their knowledge and enjoyment of saddle horses, and to participate as a group in rides, outings, parades, horse shows and other equine related activities."
VPR has always been dedicated to promoting and protecting the equestrian lifestyle. The members' of today values are the same as the original founders values- they cherish their relationship with their community and their beautiful horses.
VPR embraces all forms of riding - English, Western, Show, Trail, Horse Camping on site and off site. Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider, we have something for you.
Our 14-acre Property has an impressive show facility, a modern clubhouse, 2 renovated arenas, two round pens for turnout, pipe stalls, plenty of parking for day use and direct access to the San Luis Rey riverbed trails.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Membership Renewals for 2025
Membership renewal is now available online through the website. If you renew your membership prior to December 31st, 2024 you will be able to renew at the 2024 rates.
New Persons wanting to join VPR before the end of the year, please visit our Membership Information page for all the steps in signing up to become a member.
Ready to Sort?
We will have cattle again on the weekend after Thanksgiving - Friday to Sunday, November 29 - December 1.
Friday Practice - 3:00 - 5:00 Members - $50, Non-members - $60
Saturday AM - Clinic - 9:30 - 11:30 - $60
Saturday PM Practice 1:00 - 3:00 - $50
Sunday December 1 - Practice 9:00 - 11:00 (or 11:30 if large group). Practice only is $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Unlimited runs.
12:30 - All draw competition 4-5 runs. $75 members includes 3 runs in AM practice. $85 non-members includes 3 runs in AM practice. (Could be more practice if group size is limited). With a minimum of 14 riders, payouts will be $300 to first place team and $200 to second place. For fewer riders, monies will go to the three individuals with the highest cow count.
Please sign up with payment via mail (POB 1145, Bonsall, 92003), or call Gail at 760 519-0628 or email back to this address. Venmo is available.
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Happy Trails,
VPR Board
National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Watch Party on two occasions!
Come to potluck on Wed Dec 11 at 5:30 for Christmas potluck and watch the 7th night of NFR for free. NFR streams at 5:45.
Click here for NFR Registration, check or cash payable to Vista Palomar Riders.
CALL FOR ACTION!!
Help Save Our Trails!
The Bonsall Community Park is set to be developed, but equestrians have been excluded from all design phases, despite the park's central location in a network of over 18 miles of existing historic trails.
We need your voices to ensure our trail system remains accessible and to advocate for necessary equestrian parking.
Without this support, we risk losing access to trails we currently enjoy, along with the promised expansion that has been in discussion for 20 years.
Your participation is vital! If you have questions or need more information about the project, please reach out. Together, we can make a difference!
Information will be coming for those of you who can attend a County Board Meeting, and for those of you who can write letters to each of the County Supervisors.
Here are two sample letters along with the Supervisor email addresses. You can copy and paste one of the letters or use that information to write your own. Thank you.
We know we can count on you to promote our equestrian way of life...