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January 28, 2026 - February 1, 2026
January 28 - February 1

Back 2 Basics Quarter Horse Show NRCHA Dirt & Diamonds Derby

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About the Discipline

Western, English, & Halter

The three most popular horse show categories that can be found at most open shows and breed shows are: The Western discipline that includes all classes in which the horse is ridden in western tack. Most common are rail classes like Pleasure and Equitation, and pattern classes like Horsemanship, Trail, and Western Riding.

The English discipline includes all classes in which the horse is ridden in English tack. Most common are flat classes like Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation, and over fences in classes such as Hunters, Show Jumping, and Equitation.

In Halter classes, horses are shown in hand and without tack. The goal of the Halter class is to select horses in the order of their resemblance to their breed ideal with the most positive combination of balance, structural correctness, muscling, and movement. Classes are typically divided by the horse’s age and sex.

Venue Information

Aerial view of Murieta Equestrian Center
Directions

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. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

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. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Scott Rd (if you reach Prairie City Rd you have gone to far). 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 1stright at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

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. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Scott Rd (if you reach Prairie City Rd you have gone to far). 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 1stright at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

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. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.