Be a Part of the Expo

Ride in a Clinic

Ride with Your Favorite Trainer or Clinician!

Important Dates


Application Deadline	April 17, 2026

If you have ever wanted the chance to ride with the world’s best trainers & clinicians, look no further than the Western States Horse Expo!

Many of our clinicians will be accepting horses and riders for their sessions, and you could be one of them. Enclosed you will find a list of all the clinic sessions where riders and/or horses are requested. Please send your completed application, and we will forward it to the respective clinician for final review and evaluation. Once selections have been made, applicants will be notified via email before the event.

Please ensure that your application is filled out completely and sent in with a written description and a recent photo & video of you riding your horse. The downloadable application should be submitted to the following address no later than April 17, 2026. We will notify selected applicants by May 8th.

Submit downloadable applications to:
Western States Horse Expo
7200 Lone Pine Drive
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
Email: le*****@******po.com | Fax: (916) 404-0395

Applications available soon

Online Forms

Downloadable Clinic Forms

Clinic Rider Opportunities

Clinic Information

General Information

Clinics are designed to cater to a broad spectrum of equestrians attending our event. Selections are made based on each clinician’s unique needs to successfully demonstrate their specific topic to the audience. Some are looking for horses/riders with specific skills while others will work with any rider interested in improving their skills and relationships with their horses. Please do not hesitate to apply because you think you might not be selected- you might be exactly what our clinician is looking for!
Stalls are available through the Murieta Equestrian The cost is $135 for the entire event (Thursday through Sunday) and includes 3 bags of shavings, two exhibitor badges, and one parking pass for the weekend.
On-site RV & trailer hookups are available to anyone participating in a
Our clinics are a unique opportunity to ride with the best in the industry and, in most cases, will be in front of a large crowd in a large arena. Warm-ups in the clinic areas are available 10 minutes before your ride time and there may be “spooky” distractions that you may not normally experience. Please be aware of this when applying in case you or your horse cannot function safely in this environment.
All horses brought to the Western States Horse Expo must be in good health, and free of any illness or infectious disease. Upon arriving each horse owner/trainer is required to present current shot records for all horses participating (within 1 year). For horses being transported from out of state, a negative Coggins must be provided within 30 days of the event (California State Law).
To be eligible for any riding clinics, you MUST submit a recent video with your completed application. This video must show you & your horse either at a competition or schooling at home in an arena. This video will be used by Expo staff & the clinicians/trainers to evaluate you & your horse. All videos must be submitted as a link to a YouTube video or as a DVD. Videos should be no more than 5 minutes in length and should be marked with the rider’s name and/or horse’s name. Provided DVDs will not be returned.
Only horses that are participating in the Expo may be brought to the event. Participating horses are expected to be safe & manageable in large crowds or around many horses. Any horse that is deemed by event staff to be unsafe will be asked to leave.

FAQs

What are the Requirements to Participate? Do I Qualify?

Our Clinics cater to a broad range of equestrians from all over the horse industry. While some clinicians are seeking horses & riders with specific skills or problems, others enjoy the chance to work anyone who is interested in improving their relationships with their horses or honing their skills. Don’t be afraid to apply- we have many opportunities available for even the greenest of horses or riders. There are also many non-riding demonstrations, from body work and saddle fitting to nutritional seminars too!

Our only requirement? That you have a clean, well behaved horse and a professional turnout & attitude!

How Much Does It Cost?

Horse Expo clinic fees vary depending on the session length, who is teaching & what is being taught. Some clinicians book their own riders and charge a small fee others use our pool of riders and offer the opportunity to ride and learn at no additional cost outside of lodging and stalls. You will also be asked to pay for a stall and keep your horse onsite at the Murieta Equestrian Center. Please refer to the Stall Order Form below for more details or don’t hesitate to call or email us with questions!

Do I Have to Commit to All Four Days? Can I Ride with Multiple Clinicians?

You can participate as much or as little as you like. If selected, Horse Expo staff will contact you with available sessions best suited to you & your horse based off the information and videos provided to us. There are also many non-riding demonstrations, from body work and saddle fitting to nutritional seminars to build your knowledge too!

How Do I Apply?

Just fill out the above forms completely and return them to the Horse Expo office via email, fax or mail. Please make sure that your application is completely filled out and sent in with a written description & video.

Western States Horse Expo Venue Map

Facility Grounds

Location

Address

Murieta Equestrian Center
7200 Lone Pine Drive,
Rancho Murieta, CA, 95683

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: (916) 985-7334
Fax: (916) 354-2638
Email: in**@*********************er.com

Directions

From Stockton:

Head north on CA-99 towards Sacramento for 27 miles. Take Exit 281 for Dillard Rd and turn right on Dillard Rd. In 14 miles, turn right onto Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. At the stoplight, turn right onto Murieta Drive. Follow marked directions to access the public parking lot, located near the old race track behind Arenas 9 & 10. Access to this lot will be on the Murieta Drive side of Lone Pine Drive and will be clearly marked and manned.

From Sacramento:

From I-5 S/CA-99 S/CA-16 E, take Exit 518 to merge onto US-50 E. In 6.25 miles take Exit 9 onto Power Inn Rd towards CA-16 E/Howe Ave and keep left. Turn right onto Howe Ave/CA-16. Turn left onto Folsom Blvd/CA-16 then make a slight right onto Jackson Rd/CA-16. In 17 miles, turn right onto Murieta Drive at the stoplight. Follow marked directions to access the public parking lot, located near the old race track behind Arenas 9 & 10. Access to this lot will be on the Murieta Drive side of Lone Pine Drive and will be clearly marked and manned.

From Folsom:

From Hwy 50, take Exit 27 for Scott Rd/ E Bidwell St and head south on Scott Rd. At the 3 way stop, turn right onto White Rock Rd. At the 2nd stoplight for Prairie City Rd turn left, when you get to the roundabout take the 2nd right for Scotts Rd. Stay on Scott Rd for 7.9 miles then make a sharp left onto Latrobe Rd. Take the first right onto Stone House Rd until you reach Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. Turn left onto Jackson Rd and take the 1^st right at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Follow marked directions to access the public parking lot, located near the old race track behind Arenas 9 & 10. Access to this lot will be on the Murieta Drive side of Lone Pine Drive and will be clearly marked and manned.

From Plymouth:

Go southwest on CA- 49 towards Empire St and continue on CA- 49. In 2 miles, stay straight onto CA-16 for 13.65 miles. At the stoplight, turn left onto Murieta Dr. Follow marked directions to access the public parking lot, located near the old race track behind Arenas 9 & 10. Access to this lot will be on the Murieta Drive side of Lone Pine Drive and will be clearly marked and manned.

From Ione:

Go west on Main St/CA-124/CA-104 towards Buena Vista St. Take the first right onto Preston Ave/CA-124/CA-104 and continue on CA-104 (just past Buena Vista St). In 3.4 miles, make a slight right onto Michigan Bar Rd. In 9 miles, turn left onto Jackson Hwy/CA-16. At the stoplight, turn left onto Murieta Dr. Follow marked directions to access the public parking lot, located near the old race track behind Arenas 9 & 10. Access to this lot will be on the Murieta Drive side of Lone Pine Drive and will be clearly marked and manned.