Nestled just a few miles inland from the quaint Southern California town of San Juan Capistrano is the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano.  This sun-kissed, sea-breezed, multi-use property has become the hub of equestrian sports throughout Southern California.

 

The 40-acre facility is the ideal showcase for horse sports. Golden hills set a scenic stage for year-round competition. Events range from Olympic caliber show jumping to rodeos. Designed by world renowned course designer Robert Jolicoeur, the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano  features a beautifully manicured grass grand prix field that is a sprawling 500’ by 900’. A 200’ by 300’ indoor arena and seven additional competition rings enable the facility to accommodate tournaments of any size.

 

Grandstands and tented seating on the banks surrounding the grand prix field provide up-close views for all. Grass expanses between arenas invite visitors to while away the breaks in competition by visiting vendor booths, strolling the grounds or picnicking. Most tournaments feature Family Fun Days with kid-friendly activities and entertainers.

 

The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano is located within an easy drive of many of Southern California’s favorite destinations. Disneyland, California Adventure and Legoland are nearby. The historic San Juan Capistrano Mission is just minutes away. Upscale shopping at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, as well as five-star accommodations at the Ritz Carlton and the St. Regis are close by. And, of course, endless beaches beckon from just a few miles down the road.

Home of the Showpark Series, Del Mar Horse Park is one of the West Coast’s most popular show grounds. The 65-acre North San Diego County property is just two miles from the Del Mar Racetrack and the Pacific Ocean.

 

This exceptional facility hosted two of five rounds of the selection trials for the United States Equestrian Team’s 2000 Olympic squad, a first-time event for the West Coast. Blenheim EquiSports hosted the other three West Coast rounds in San Juan Capistrano. True to form, the Del Mar Horse Park accommodated competitors, crowds, corporate sponsors and the media with ease.

Banks surrounding the big field host generous VIP areas, grandstands, vendor spaces and sponsor tents. Ample grassy areas give visitors and competitors plenty of space to roam and relax between events. Inviting vendor areas are spread throughout the property’s main thoroughfares.

 

The Del Mar Horse Park features professional on-site catering, equipment rental, security, R.V. hook-ups, ample parking and easy freeway access. Competition amenities include a meticulously groomed 275’ by 375’ grand prix field, surrounded by 1,400 permanent spectator seats. The field’s bank and “grob” make it a favorite site for spectacular jumping derbies, in which horse and riders tackle terrain and obstacles rarely found on the West Coast. Additional competition areas include a second grass field, four sand rings and a lighted indoor arena. The event facility can accommodate 1,200 horses.

San Diego’s beautiful beaches are a short drive away, while fine dining, sight seeing and shopping opportunities abound in nearby Del Mar and La Jolla. Sea World and the aquatic mecca of Mission Bay are also close by. The San Diego area also offers world class golf and tennis, along with a host of other recreational areas.