Foundation of the Sacramento Horsemens Association

A nonprofit organization

$774 raised by 11 donors

4% complete

$20,000 Goal

HISTORY
The Sacramento Sheriff's Posse formed in 1937 and in 1941 was instrumental in the creation of the Sacramento County Horsemen's Association (SCHA).
The first meeting of the Sacramento County Horsemen's Association (SCHA) was held January 19, 1942. By July of that year, the club had more than 500 on the roster, and by 1945 there were about 700 Members due in large part to the rural nature of Sacramento at that time.
In September 1946, SCHA obtained a 20-year lease from the city for a clubhouse and arena in the area now known as Del Paso Regional Park.
By 1956, the Haggin Oaks Golf Club wanted to expand, and SCHA was asked to move its clubhouse by the end of 1957. Two years later, the Saddle Oaks Clubhouse and arena were built at the present location. By then, people were referring to SCHA as simply SHA.
Construction of the new barn began in 1962. Both structures remain on site today.
In the 1970s, the small arena was added, since that time numerous horse shows have been held at the facility including those sponsored by 4H groups.
In 2017, the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association became a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.
As other riding clubs and stables have given way to suburban development, the Sacramento Horsemen's Association (SHA) remains an anchor to the area's still thriving equestrian sport enthusiast.

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Organization name

Foundation of the Sacramento Horsemens Association

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27-5472620

Address

3200 LONGVIEW DR
SACRAMENTO, CA 95821

Phone

916 4701 337

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