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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

MASTERS

Steve Lyons

Dale Hoeffliger

TERRITORY

Rolling hills covered with oaks, brush, and pasture land; in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

HON SECRETARY
Dale Hoeffliger
Amalia Coffey
SEASON
 Autumn: October-December
Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday

Formal: December-March
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or Sunday.
Visitors permitted to hunt, for details contact us below
FOXHOUNDS

 Gascon Saintongeois 

 Gascon Saintongeois Crossbred

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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.

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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!

 

 

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Upcoming Events

  • Autumn/Formal Season: Weekday Hunting
    Autumn/Formal Season: Weekday Hunting
    Sun, Sep 01
    Location is TBD
    Sep 01, 2024, 12:00 AM – Apr 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    Capping Fees/One Day Membership
  • Autumn Season: October-December
    Autumn Season: October-December
    Sun, Sep 01
    Location is TBD
    Sep 01, 2024, 12:00 AM – Dec 14, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    Capping Fees/One Day Membership
  • Catered Breakfast
    Catered Breakfast
    Saturday & Sunday
    Santa Maria
    Saturday & Sunday
    Santa Maria, 7400 Old Careaga Ranch Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
    Delicious catered breakfast after RIDING TO THE HOUNDS! Please provide your beverage and some to share!
  • Guest Hunt Day
    Guest Hunt Day
    Sat, Oct 26
    Kick On Ranch
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Kick On Ranch
    R.W.F. Poole author of Hunting An Introductory Handbook states it very well “…and to be so intoxicated by the excitement of the whole thing that life is changed thenceforth. It is only fair to issue a warning here; hunting can become a serious addiction.”
  • VIVA LA HUNT FIESTA
    VIVA LA HUNT FIESTA
    Sat, Oct 05
    Santa Ynez
    Oct 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Santa Ynez, 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA
    EQUESTRIANS UNITE Let's Celebrate! Dress in your festive Spanish attire, men with colors appropriate.
  • Welcome Dinner at Firestone Walker Brewing Company
    Welcome Dinner at Firestone Walker Brewing Company
    Fri, Oct 04
    Buellton
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Buellton, 620 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427, USA
    A welcome get together to start the festivities of the 2024-2025 season. We'll discuss the weekend activities, share some stories for sure and good cheer!
  • Legging Up Trail Ride at Kick On Ranch
    Legging Up Trail Ride at Kick On Ranch
    Sun, Sep 15
    Los Alamos
    Sep 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Los Alamos, 7400 Old Careaga Rnch Rd, Los Alamos, CA 93440, USA
    Time to get ready for 2024-2025 Hunt Season.
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CONTACT

 

It's a beautiful day to ride!

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