COME RIDE
WITH US
Dedicated to Exceptional Country, Superior Hounds, Sturdy Horses, Outstanding Staff, Wonderful & Involved Members, Strong Leadership, and Great Sport!
CLUB
INFORMATION
HUNTSMAN
Claire Buchy-Anderson
MASTERS
Steve Lyons, Paul V. McEnroe, Jef and Katie Graham
TERRITORY
Rolling hills covered with oaks, brush, and pasture land; in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
HON SECRETARY
Dale Hoeffliger
SEASON
October (autumn hunting)-April. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays or Sundays. Visitors permitted to hunt—for details contact us below
FOXHOUNDS
American, Penn-Marydel, English, Crossbred, Blanc Noir and Grand Gascon Saintongeois.
OUR VISION
One of our club's greatest assets is our beautiful hunt country. Together with our warm hospitality, we enjoy riding our horses out in the wild while appreciating the work of the hounds seeking and chasing the scent of the quarry.
The social interaction and non-competitiveness of SYVH is what is unique and special to this equestrian discipline. Mounted on horseback, you become part of nature's theater through the rolling hills and meadows
of the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys.
The Santa Ynez Valley Hounds purpose is to provide our members with an enjoyable sport. Our traditions are devised to respect our landowners, to enhance our riding pleasure, and to preserve the traditions of our sport for future generations.
SYVH's growth has come from members who encourage others to learn about the sport and to participate not only by riding to hounds, but also by supporting social activities such as our Hunt Ball, Landowners' Appreciation BBQ, and summer trail rides. Camaraderie among members also comes from support of the Western States Hound Show, the Hound Performance Trials, The Western Hunt Challenge Tour, and our Race Meet & Derby Trials.
SYVH will continue to provide the opportunity to meet with friends who share the love of riding to hounds.
BECOME A MEMBER
Santa Ynez Valley Hounds welcomes like-minded individuals and families who want to enjoy the thrill of foxhunting with a great pack of hounds. We invite you to come out and join us on hound training and exercise, trail rides, and capping during hunting season. These are all great ways to meet members, see our club in action, and learn the country. If you have questions or want more information, email us at info@syvhounds.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming Events
Sun, Apr 28Los OlivosApr 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLos Olivos, 1500 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USAHave a lovely 2 hour ride for members and their invited guests with a 360 degree view of Santa Ynez, included is a libation stop.
Mon, Mar 25Please call the hotline 805.564.6875Mar 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMPlease call the hotline 805.564.6875Formal attire-black melton coat, canary or tattersall vest, white shirt, plain white or palest yellow stock tie, stock pin, beige or canary breeches, plain black boots.
Mon, Mar 25Call the hotline 805.564.6875Mar 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMCall the hotline 805.564.6875Weekday/Weekend
Mon, Mar 25Santa MariaMar 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSanta Maria, 8400 Old Careaga Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USATime is TBD/ Please call the hotline 805.564.6875
Mon, Mar 25Santa Barbara CountyMar 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSanta Barbara County, Old Careaga Ranch Rd, California 93455, USA50% off Capping Fee to Come and Ride to the Hounds. Nothing better than being horseback or in the Tally Ho Wagon to come and enjoy the splendor of the country with beautiful hounds, majestic oaks, and fast friends made. Call after 5pm Friday-Hotline 805.564.6875 for time and details.
Mon, Mar 25Kick On RanchMar 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMKick On Ranch, 8400 Old Careaga Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USATuesday dress attire- Informal or "Ratcatcher" traditionally worn during autumn hunting. Tweed or linen jacket in muted colors, neck or stock tie, ladies may wear a choker with their riding blouse, breeches: rust, grey, or beige. THURSDAY'S-Any button down shirt. No red, (reserved for staff).
Sat, Mar 16BuelltonMar 16, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMBuellton, Rancho La Purisima, 2085 Jonata Park Rd, Buellton, CA 93427, USAThis is an open event for family and friends. It's a great opportunity for us all to gather, to do a little bit of business, and have a whole lot of fun!
Sun, Dec 10Kick On RanchDec 10, 2023, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMKick On RanchEnjoy a delicious catered breakfast provided by High on the Hog. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.
Sat, Dec 09Live Oak Trail off Hwy 154Dec 09, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMLive Oak Trail off Hwy 154Get another perspective of Cachuma Lake with a visit across the Santa Ynez River. Rob Mehl longtime SYVH member and local rider of the immense trail system will be leading the way.
Mon, Oct 30Santa MariaOct 30, 2023, 8:09 PMSanta Maria, 8400 Old Careaga Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USAIt's time for our favorite season "Riding to the Hounds"! After our meet, enjoy a taco or two or three and all the sides. Bring your own beverage and enjoy the camaraderie and catch up with old and new friends!
OUR ADDRESS
Email: syvhounds@gmail.com
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
CONTACT
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