Gold Coast Arabian Horse Association

Gold Coast Arabian Horse Association Gold Coast Arabian Horse Association of California was formed in 1969 by Arabian horse breeders in Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Gold Coast Arabian Horse Association’s goal is to promote the beauty & versatility of the Arabian horse and also to encourage support various all-breed equestrian events. They started with several clinics, lectures, trail rides, a tack auction and a potluck dinner; added an all Arabian horse show, as well as a contest for the Club logo. The winning design is still the Gold Coast Trademark and a so

urce of pride for its members. The Gold Coast Arabian Horse Association’s newsletter, Paisa Ahkbar (“Penny News”) was started in 1970. In 1985 Gold Coast AHA acquired its own charter. Over the years the GCAHA Class A show in August which focuses on the amateur exhibitor has become a favorite, providing a fun weekend of classes, Saturday night BBQ, and a half day All Breed Opportunity show. Open all breed classes have also been added to the regular show schedule. Current activities for the Club include group participation in local parades, club promotion at area equine fairs, hosted trail rides, clinics, and special club outings. GCAHA also has an Achievement Program wherein members can earn points towards rewards while enjoying and having fun with their lovely Arabians. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings are open to members and their guests.

Did you know? The Arabian's iconic "dished" face isn't just beautiful — it's a masterpiece of desert engineering!Those w...
07/31/2026

Did you know? The Arabian's iconic "dished" face isn't just beautiful — it's a masterpiece of desert engineering!

Those wide, flaring nostrils allow them to take in more oxygen during hard work. The large, prominent eyes set wide on their head give them exceptional field of vision. The broad forehead houses a larger-than-average sinus cavity, which is thought to help warm and filter dry desert air.

Every feature of that gorgeous face has a purpose. Nature at its finest. 🤩

Which physical feature of the Arabian do you love most? We'd love to hear from you!

Did you know? The Arabian horse was so treasured by the Bedouin people of the Arabian Peninsula that they were often bro...
07/29/2026

Did you know? The Arabian horse was so treasured by the Bedouin people of the Arabian Peninsula that they were often brought inside the family tent — especially mares and foals — to protect them from harsh desert conditions and raiders.

This centuries-long practice of living side by side with humans is a big reason Arabians are so famously people-oriented and sensitive today. They weren't just livestock. They were family.

The Bedouins even had a saying: "The Arabian horse is a gift from God." We'd have to agree. 🐴

Do you feel that special bond with your horse? Tell us about it in the comments!

07/26/2026

SHOW TIME is almost here! 🐴

Mark your calendars for our ALL BREED Schooling Show on Saturday, August 29 at the Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association showgrounds — show starts at 9 AM!

Here's the best part... camping is available Friday AND Saturday night, so make it a full weekend adventure!

Gold Coast has reserved the Club House and we will have some fun evening events for everyone planning to stay overnight!

While you're there, get out and play on their amazing obstacle course — bridges, gates, tires, logs, trenches, a covered wagon, and more. Trail riding is also available right from the campsites into beautiful Henry Cowell State Park. We have something for everyone!

Want to reserve your camping space? Head over to the Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association to book your spot: https://sccha.wildapricot.org/Camping-Reservations

Stay tuned — the ALL BREED Show Class List is coming out this week. All breeds and all skill levels are welcome. See you there!

SHOW TIME is almost here! 🐴Mark your calendars for our ALL BREED Schooling Show on Saturday, August 29 at the Santa Cruz...
07/23/2026

SHOW TIME is almost here! 🐴

Mark your calendars for our ALL BREED Schooling Show on Saturday, August 29 at the Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association showgrounds — show starts at 9 AM!

Here's the best part... camping is available Friday AND Saturday night, so make it a full weekend adventure!

While you're there, get out and play on their amazing obstacle course — bridges, gates, tires, logs, trenches, a covered wagon, and more. Trail riding is also available right from the campsites into beautiful Henry Cowell State Park. We have something for everyone!

Want to reserve your camping space? Head over to the Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association to book your spot: https://sccha.wildapricot.org/Camping-Reservations

Stay tuned — the ALL BREED Show Class List is coming out this week. All breeds and all skill levels welcome. See you there!

Did you know? Nearly every light horse breed on the planet traces back to the Arabian. 🐴The Thoroughbred, the Quarter Ho...
07/23/2026

Did you know? Nearly every light horse breed on the planet traces back to the Arabian. 🐴

The Thoroughbred, the Quarter Horse, the Morgan, the Andalusian, the Warmblood — all of them carry Arabian blood. In fact, ALL three of the Thoroughbred's foundation sires (the Byerley Turk, the Darley Arabian, and the Godolphin Arabian) were Arabian or Arabian-type stallions brought to England in the 1600s and 1700s.

For thousands of years, breeders around the world crossed their horses with Arabians specifically to add stamina, refinement, intelligence, and that beautiful floating movement.

When you watch virtually any horse breed compete today, you're seeing a little bit of Arabian legacy in action.

Pretty amazing, right? Drop a comment and tell us — do YOU have an Arabian or a breed influenced by them?

New to horses? You belong here.At Gold Coast, we start where you are. Youth, beginners, and all breeds are welcome.Come ...
07/22/2026

New to horses? You belong here.

At Gold Coast, we start where you are. Youth, beginners, and all breeds are welcome.

Come see what our community is all about, and find your first trail ride, clinic, or show day with us. 🐴

Join us at goldcoastarabian.org or message us to volunteer.

Follow me to Horse Play! 🐴Wild Wednesdays are RETURNING in September and we want YOU there.Good horses. Good food. Good ...
07/22/2026

Follow me to Horse Play! 🐴

Wild Wednesdays are RETURNING in September and we want YOU there.

Good horses. Good food. Good company.

Stay tuned for dates — this is one Wednesday tradition you don't want to miss. See you there! ✨

07/08/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GCAHA

Please read through to the end for updates on our continuing and upcoming events!

It is with great disappointment that we must announce the cancellation of our July 25th Horse Schooling Show.

This difficult decision comes in response to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirming cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Santa Clara County.

We want to share what we've learned: EIA findings are currently associated with a specific discipline unrelated to our activities and remain geographically contained to a small regional area. After consulting with multiple veterinarians, the risk of transmission is considered low when those affected locations are avoided.

However, the health and safety of our horses and our community always come first — and we are not willing to take any chances.

The quarantine at the affected property and surrounding ranches began June 26th and will remain in effect for 60 days.

LOOKING AHEAD

While we are disappointed to cancel, we don't want to lose our time together! In place of the July 25th show, we are considering hosting a fun day for our GCAHA families at Horse Play — think fun games, great food, and music! More details to follow as we work out the logistics. We hope to see you there!

We are also looking forward to our upcoming show at the Santa Cruz County Horseman's Association on August 29th, presuming no new EIA cases arise.

Additionally, we will be rescheduling our July 25th show at Horse Play to October 17th — mark your calendars!

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support. We are committed to keeping our community safe while finding every opportunity to come together and celebrate what we love.

— The GCAHA Team

Come enjoy an evening of riding, good food, and great company at Azevedo Ranch this Wednesday!📅 Wednesday, July 8th⏰ Rid...
07/06/2026

Come enjoy an evening of riding, good food, and great company at Azevedo Ranch this Wednesday!

📅 Wednesday, July 8th
⏰ Ride: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🍴 Potluck: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💲 $20 per person

Bring a dish to share and spend a relaxing summer evening with fellow horse lovers. Whether you're joining us for the first time or coming back for another round of fun, we'd love to have you!

Please register by Tuesday at 5pm by texting Darlene at 831-207-2189

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San Martin, CA
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