The Yucaipa Equestrian Center is managed by the Yucaipa Equestrian Arena Committee, Inc. (YEAC).  YEAC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization started in 1997 by community volunteers to promote the use of the Yucaipa Equestrian Center, to preserve, maintain, and improve the facility, and to involve the community in equestrian activities, as well as support the rural way of life.   

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The equestrian facility is utilized for many different types of horse activities and by multiple equestrian groups and is especially important to our local young equestrians.

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The Pass Pioneers 4-H Club provides education and experience to local youth in the care and use of horses.  This club has been especially successful, having multiple members qualify for and participate on the California State 4-H team at the Western National Roundup in Colorado every year since 2002.   No other 4-H club in California has achieved that level of consistent excellence.  The Pass Pioneers also put on a top level 2-day open show in November of every year to benefit their club.

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Southern California Youth Bull Riders have benefited from the livestock equipment available at the Yucaipa arena, using the arena to host several of their competitions including their FINALS.​

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The local California State Horsemen’s Association (CSHA) chapter 14 uses the arena 9 months out of the year for fun gymkhana competitions and obstacle challenges for riders of all ages. 

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California Gymkhana Association / Yucaipa Barrel Racers District 7 will be using the arena in 2025 for monthly gymkhana competitions for riders of all ages.   

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California High School Rodeo Association District 8 will be using the facility in 2025 for a few of their Rodeos and we’re so looking forward to that.

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JR Productions uses the arena for the popular cow classes - ranch sorting and team penning.  They provide sorting events for all riders, and offer the opportunity to learn the basics of working cattle and gain experience to move on to higher level competitions.  They hold clinics as well as National Level Championships and we love having them at the YEC.

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YEAC likes to offer various events throughout the year including open horse shows for youth and adult riders, obstacle fun days, meet & greet BBQs, clinics, and seminars on various topics including how to turn a helmet into a "HellHat" (Cowboy helmet hat) so that you can wear a helmet but look like you're wearing a cowboy hat!​

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The San Bernardino Sheriffs’ Mounted Posse may use the facility for specialized mounted police training.

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The facility has been used, as needed by those in command, as an evacuation center for horses during emergencies. 

 

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The equestrian facility is also utilized by other groups for clinics, meetings, and various community events.

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San Bernardino Horsemen's Association, along with several other organizations, uses the Yucaipa Equestrian Center for their monthly club meetings.  

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Once a year, the facility is used for the Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Round-Up Day for Yucaipa!  This community event is hosted by the city of Yucaipa, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, and the San Bernardino County Fire Department. 

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And of course YEAC, along with the City of Yucaipa, has been hosting the annual YUCAIPA RODEO since 2018.  The community support for this event has been tremendous and we are looking forward to YUCAIPA RODEO 2025!!!

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The YEAC is dedicated to keeping the rural atmosphere alive in Yucaipa for the benefit and enjoyment of our residents and also for those of our surrounding communities.  YEAC is a cooperative community project of the City of Yucaipa.  All monetary donations are used exclusively for improvement to the Park and for operating expenses.  No compensation is paid to the officers or directors of YEAC.   

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Become a member of YEAC and support the Yucaipa Equestrian Center!

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Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Yucaipa Equestrian Center office.  You are welcome to stop by to meet the members and see what we are working on.  YEAC welcomes people who share our commitment to keep our rural atmosphere alive and active through participation in equine activities.  Our members help the city with special projects important to horse and rider fun and safety, and with general facility maintenance.  Click here for upcoming meeting's agenda.