The REUNION Event | Presented by the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association

Attention Arabian horse lovers!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in the stunning Santa Ynez Valley as we come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SYV Arabian Horse Association! This is your chance to immerse yourself in the rich, captivating history of the "Valley of the Arabian Horse" and relive five decades of legendary moments.

Join us for a series of exclusive open houses and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will bring the magic of the Arabian horse to life. Walk through history with special storytelling panels, hear firsthand stories & memories from breed legends, and take a scenic drive to visit the iconic farms where champions once roamed.

✨ What’s in store for you:

• Inspiring storytelling panels at each open house featuring breed legends who will be sharing personal stories and incredible memories, such as Paul Husband, Steve Heathcott, Martha Rattner, Doug Dahmen, Brad Gallun, Kit Hall, Ray LaCroix, Eric Hemming (son of Paul Hemming), and more to come!
• Historic Farm Drive - Saturday morning you will be provided with a map for a self-guided drive-by tour of some of our valley's most historic former Arabian horse farms including Gainey Arabians, Battaglia Farms (later Day Dream Arabians), Lasma West, Calisto Farm, Four Winds Farm (later Royal Oaks), Somerset Farm, Bethesda (later Gallun Farms), Paragon Arabians, Caravan Arabians, DeLongpre Arabians, Klee Arabians, Arroyo Arabians, Wolf Springs Ranch, Hemming Arabians, and more! These properties once were home to several of the breed's most illustrious and award-winning horses. Your scenic drive will remind you why Santa Ynez Valley was and still is the perfect spot for the Arabian horse breed to take root and thrive. Feel free to go by all or some of the locations on the map. ***Please do not disturb the current residents, as we do not have permission to tour the farms.
• A Museum Walkthrough filled with rare photos and Arabian horse artifacts from the past five decades.
• An unforgettable Movie Night at Om El Arab's indoor arena, featuring never-before-seen footage of legendary horses, iconic people, and dazzling auctions.

This is a celebration you can’t miss! The first weekend of November will be a heartwarming gathering of Arabian horse enthusiasts, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Here is the event schedule:

• Friday, November 1st at 3pm – WELCOME PARTY AT JALAMA VALLEY RANCH (2191 Tularosa Rd, Lompoc, CA) - Dinner & Presentation. Come see this new jewel of a ranch in our Valley (and its very first open house!) owned by Violet Sage Walker. JVR is working hard to fulfill a promise to Larry Jerome to continue the Jerland program with class. JVR is also the new home to Verdict J+! Enjoy dinner, music, dancing, storytelling, and an open bar all evening long! Camping and RV spots are available for the weekend on this stunning ranch. 

• Saturday, November 2nd at 9am – HISTORIC FARM DRIVE CARAVAN - Leave from Pony Expresso (3558  Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA) in Downtown Santa Ynez, CA. (Breakfast on your own) Pony Espresso offers breakfast items and European coffee drinks for dine-in or take-out. Be sure to indulge in a special "Arabian horse" menu item just for Reunion guests, courtesy of owner Alberto Battaglini!

• Saturday, November 2nd at 11:30am – LANDON EQUESTRIAN/LOWE SHOW HORSE CENTRE (2000  Edison St, Santa Ynez, CA) - Lunch, Presentation, Museum Walkthrough. Enjoy a presentation of one of the finest Arabian English pleasure breeding and training programs in the United States! Home to Black Daniels, Rhythmic, and Conspiracy (by Barcelona BF)

• Saturday, November 2nd at 3pm – OM EL ARAB (1900 View Drive, Santa Ynez, CA) - Presentation by Om El Arab, Presentation by Arabian Horse Riding Academy, Dinner & Movie Night. This jam-packed evening program will feature the world-class stallions (such as Om El Maximus) and mares of Om El Arab (including the horses of Al Noor Arabians), followed by a heart-stirring demonstration from the kids of Nedra Johnson's Arabian Horse Riding Academy. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner, then proceed to the indoor arena for an incredible movie night featuring archival films of horses, people, and events in the Santa Ynez Valley over the last 50 years.

• Sunday, November 3rd at 9am – RANCHO SONADO ARABIANS (3331 Baseline Ave, Santa Ynez, CA) - Light Breakfast & Working Western/Dressage/Trail Presentation. Rancho Sonado is one of the country's leading sport horse and trail programs, proudly owned by Nan & Dick Walden, who always put on a beautiful and welcoming program for guests.

• Sunday, November 3rd at 11:30am – ANTHEIA ARABIANS (3675 Baseline Ave, Santa Ynez, CA) - Celebration Brunch & Presentation. End the weekend with a spectacular final stop at Diane Brown's Antheia Arabians, home to Arabian horses that are as well-minded as they are exotic. 

Tickets are limited—don’t wait! Secure your spot now and be part of this historic celebration.

Special thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible: Antheia Arabians | Al Noor Arabians | Jalama Valley Ranch | Landon Equestrian | Lowe Show Horse Centre | Om El Arab | Rancho Sonado Arabians | Arabian Horse Riding Academy | EVOKE by EvieInc | Kelly Elm Training & Lessons | Russell Arabians – Katie & Joe Russell | Equine & Canine News | Arabian Horse Times | Arabian Horse World | The Arabian Magazine | We Love Arabian Horses

Proceeds benefit the continued efforts of the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association, including event costs.

Mark your calendars for the first weekend of November—this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Questions? Email Kelly Elm, event coordinator, at kelly.elm99@gmail.com.