Pets of any kind are not allowed at the Western States Horse Expo and should not be left in unattended vehicles. Because of the festival setting with food & drink vendors and the large number of guests & horses in attendance- this policy is strictly enforced, and we ask you to please leave your pets at home.
The Horse Expo starts Friday, June 9 at 9:00am PST and runs through Sunday, June 11 at 5pm PST. The hours are: Friday & Saturday- 9am to 6pm and Sunday- 9am to 5pm.
Guests are welcome to bring outside food and drink into the Horse Expo. No glass, aluminum cans, or outside alcohol are allowed. No ice chests.
Yes! If you have favorite chair or blanket that you would like to pack into the expo and enjoy the many grassy lawns that surround the clinic arenas, please bring them. Bleacher seating can be uncomfortable, and we want our guests to be able to enjoy themselves. We will have our very popular Park Your Package area and you can even park your chairs!
Yes, we will have several ATMs onsite near the Mane Market Mall shopping areas. Please refer to the Venue Map for exact locations.
There are many options for those interested in staying for multiple days. The Western States Horse Expo’s official hotel is the Murieta Inn & Spa located within walking distance of the Murieta Equestrian Center. We have also partnered with several other hotels in Folsom & Rancho Cordova. Please refer to the Lodging & Dining page for more information.
Tickets will be available to purchase the day of the event using cash. You can also order your tickets online!
You can start pre ordering tickets online. Want to be the first to know when tickets go live? Just follow us on our social media outlets or subscribe to our e-blasts for the most up to date information!
Both options will work at the gate, please chose whichever is most convenient for you. Just make sure that with either option, the QR code that is emailed to you can be clearly scanned.
A General Admission ticket includes all the Mane Market Mall shopping areas, clinic auditing & educational seminars, food trucks and much more.
Please note, a separate ticket is required for The Mane Event.
June 6-8, 2025
Friday June 6th 9:00 AM – 6: 00 PM
Saturday June 7th 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday June 8th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We love dogs, but we ask that you please leave your pups home while attending the Horse Expo. Thanks!
Photos courtesy of Carolynne Smith, Elizabeth Ruiz, Kathy Higgens, Fuentes, Hill Shepard, Charles Hilton, Kala Johnson, Jessi Hogan, Tyson Rininger, Traci Nelson, Lisa Reese, and Constance Birdsong Photos.
