Today the sport of Eventing focuses as much on the dressage and stadium jumping phases as cross-country. With divisions from Beginner Novice to Preliminary, the Trials see a whole new generation of riders dedicated to the thrill competition in each discipline of the sport. Competition focuses on the highly athletic ballet-like movements of dressage, some of which are difficult to achieve even after years of competition. There will be competition starting from the novice level all the way up to riders hoping to compete in the Olympics some day. The height of the summer brings the Pebble Beach Equestrian Classics, July 24 August 5.
Competitors come from all over the Western United States, Mexico and Canada.
With charity luncheons, exhibitors parties, sponsored activities each weekend, a vendor tent pavilion featuring artwork, designer clothing and fine jewelry, there will be something for everyone in this 54th celebration of equestrian sports in Pebble Beach. Here in Pebble Beach, September brings the Strides and Tides Horse Show, running September 12 16. This show brings us back to earth after the excitement of the Classics and is a lot of good fun. Competition is great with approximately 300 entries and a good chance for riders to talk about the shows they have been to, the new horses that have been shown this year and to bump up their point standings for awards at the end of the season. Our final show of the season is the Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships, October 31 November 4.