Galway Downs

10/13/2026

Live the good life: send in that entry for The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs TODAY!

Entries close today, which means it's your last chance to send yours in to avoid any late penalties! We can't wait for you to join us October 28-November 1 for the perfect fall finale to our eventing season.

⛽ Riders can take advantage of our Diesel Relief program if they're making a return trip to Galway Downs this year (more details in our recent posts and also at kellerhousepresents.com)
🌟 All-new divisions now available: CCI3*-S, CCI4*-S and Intermediate
🏆 Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing League Team Challenge + social events coming soon! 👀

➡️ More information, volunteer & VIP sign-ups & more at kellerhousepresents.com

10/09/2026

Looking forward to hosting their annual meeting and driving events

We invite you to the 2026 ADS Annual Meeting Weekend at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA November 19-22 featuring World-Class Four-In-Hand Driver and Clinician Koos de Ronde!

The ADS is pleased to announce that the 2026 Annual Meeting Weekend will be November 19-22, 2026 at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA. Centrally located between Ontario International Airport and San Diego International Airport, Galway Downs is a premiere equestrian facility that spans 240 acres in the heart of Temecula’s w**e country. With permanent stalls, beautiful arenas, and a four-mile cross country track, this facility also plays host to the Sweetheart Driving Trial.

The 2026 event will include an ambitious schedule for those who choose to bring their equines and also those who choose to attend without animals.

Headlining this year’s Annual Meeting will be legendary FEI driving master Koos De Ronde (Netherlands). Koos will be teaching a package of three lessons to ten drivers during the weekend: 45-minute private introductory lesson on Thursday, 45-minute private dressage lesson on Friday, and four 1-hour group cones lessons on Saturday. The Friday and Saturday lessons will be open to auditors.

We are honored to have Jane Oehler return in 2026 to organize and judge a training level Attelage at Galway. She will be joined by Paul Van Sickle, Attelage Judge and TD, who will be presenting a talk on “What is Attelage” and will be a judge. Keith Yutzy has volunteered to offer his experience as a TD and course designer at the facility to help design the routier. For those who may not be familiar, an Attelage is similar to the Sporting Day of Traditional Driving that Pacific Region members may recall from several years ago. It has proven to be a popular event for spectators and participants alike.

“Unmounted” clinics will include Bio Security, Horse Health through Nutrition, Turnout, Basic Carriage Maintenance, International Driving, and more. We’ll have a scheduled talk from a member of the Temecula Chamber of Commerce to introduce our attendees to the area and give them some background on Temecula’s rich history that is deeply rooted in the Wild West.

The Annual Meeting of Members and Annual Awards Gala are scheduled on Saturday at the nearby Temecula Creek Inn. The Meeting will be held from 3-5 in the ballroom, followed by a cocktail hour in the courtyard from 5-6. The Gala dinner and awards ceremony will be from 6-8pm in the courtyard, weather permitting.

Lodging is available on-site in the form of Ranch Houses (four bedroom, six beds, four bath), Pony Houses (two bedroom, two beds, one bath), and full hookup RV sites. The six-bed Ranch Houses are priced at $700/night for 2-3 nights, or $630/night for 4 or more nights. The two-bed Pony Houses are priced at $315/night for 2-3 nights, or $290/night for 4 or more nights. Gather your friends and book your house, or ask ADS to put you in a house with NEW friends, by emailing [email protected]. The Ranch and Pony Houses will fill up fast, so please book early. Book RV spots directly with Oriana at (951)514-3120

We also have a block of rooms reserved at the Temecula Creek Inn, the beautiful resort at which the Annual Meeting of Members and Awards Gala will be held. Room rates are $288/night. Book here: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=49322&Chain=24592&arrive=2026-11-19&depart=2026-11-22&adult=1&child=0&group=9861475

This year’s Annual Meeting Weekend is the perfect opportunity to travel with your friends to enjoy all that Southern California has to offer. Consider adding on a day at the end of your trip to visit the Sand Diego area sites, like San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, the USS Midway Museum, or explore marine life and snorkeling at the La Jolla beaches. If you’re flying into LAX or Ontario, you can visit Disneyland and California Adventure, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, many iconic beaches, or even make a day trip to Palm Springs.

We will have registration open on the ADS website by June 1, but make sure to mark your calendars now for November 19-22, 2026!

10/08/2026

Volunteer openings are now available for the Eventing Championships at Galway Downs (October 28-November 1)! Now is the time to sign up for your favorite job (or try a new one) while they're wide open.

New to volunteering? Don't be shy! We can help you find the right fit and there are also educational resources for each role available at this sign-up link: https://loom.ly/urze3AU

Galway Downs volunteers earn vouchers for use at future competitions or on VIP tickets, merch and more + you help keep our entry fees as low as possible! We appreciate our volunteers and hope you'll join us for a fun weekend of eventing.

➡️ Sign up: https://loom.ly/urze3AU

10/06/2026

✉️ You're invited

The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs are right around the corner! Have you sent in your entry yet? Here are just a few reasons why!

⛽ Riders can take advantage of our Diesel Relief program if they're making a return trip to Galway Downs this year (more details in our last post!)
🌟 All-new divisions now available: CCI3*-S, CCI4*-S and Intermediate!
🏆 Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing League Team Challenge + social events coming soon! 👀
🍁 A perfect way to cap off fall season

Find more information + send in your entry by October 13: https://loom.ly/uLpgDn4

10/02/2026

You've supported us with your entries all season. Now it's our turn to give back!

Introducing the Galway Downs Eventing Diesel Relief Program for the 2026 Eventing Championships at Galway Downs, October 28 to November 1.

Who qualifies:
🚚 Area VI and X riders making at least their third trip to Galway Downs in the last 12 months
🚚 Riders from outside Area VI and X making at least their second trip in the last 12 months

⛽ What you get: A $50 credit for every ride (including multiple horses at the same show) at Galway Downs, including the Championships and your qualifying rides at the 2026 Fundraiser Clinic, Winter HT, March International, and May Eventing Challenge. Credits can go toward entries, stabling, or other fees.

⛽ How to apply: You don't! Enter and pay as usual, and we'll apply your credits at check-in based on our entry database. Not sure how many times you've ridden with us this year? Reach out or ask the office when you arrive.

🙏 A huge thank you to Taren Hoffos Eventing, Michelle Cameron-Donaldson, and Southern California Equestrian Sports for their contributions. Want to help us keep this going in 2027? Get in touch about supporting the program.

Swipe and follow the truck for all the details ➡️

10/01/2026

🥂 VIP sign-ups are available for the Eventing Championships at Galway Downs, October 28-November 1!

Enjoy daily ringside seating, 🍽️ breakfast and lunch, 🍷 b**r and w**e and more with your closest friends, clients, owners or other guests.

Space is limited so make sure to sign up soon here: https://loom.ly/rFJXqbg

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

As we prepare to host the first-ever USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing League Championships on the West coast next year, we're pleased to offer Intercollegiate and IEL Team Challenges alongside our Eventing Championships next month.

❓ Who can participate? For the Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL), rising 5th through outgoing 12th grade students are eligible to participate; for Intercollegiate, enrolled undergraduates and graduate students may participate in this Team Challenge. Scramble teams can be assembled if you're flying solo for your school or program, and teams can be combined across levels.

❓ Can my barn have a team? Yes! Barns are eligible to create IEL teams as shouldas the riders fall within the required grade range.

❓ How do I participate? Easy! Once you've sent in your entry for the Eventing Championships, email your registration of interest in being placed on a scramble team or have your team representative send your roster to Kim Goto at [email protected]. Each team should have 3 or 4 members, with a drop score being assessed for groups of 4. Intercollegiate schools or IEL Clubs that have more than 4 members that would like to participate are welcome to field multiple teams.

❓ Area VI Young Riders: To learn more about programs like this and how you can be involved, please contact your Area Young Rider Coordinator, Teresa Harcourt at [email protected]

Additional entry information, VIP sign-ups and more for The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs available at kellerhousepresents.com.

09/28/2026

3️⃣ weeks of jumping action starts September 30 as we welcome Nilforushan Equisport Events back for the Temecula Valley National Fall series!

Prize lists, schedules and more can be found here: https://loom.ly/Li4OPSA

09/26/2026

🌟 Did you know our 3* and 4* cross-country course designer, Clayton Fredericks, has just been awarded his first CCI5*?

In case you're unfamiliar with the sport of eventing, only six CCI5* events actively exist in the entire world! To have the opportunity to design one is a career goal for any course designer, and to have his first come in his home country of Australia at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival is icing on the cake for Clayton.

And before this latest achievement, Clayton had an incredible career as an athlete and coach. He's won medals at the Olympics and the World Equestrian Games, been World Cup champion and also served as Team Canada's coach for several years while also actively competing at the upper levels throughout.

🇦🇺 Read more about Clayton's Adelaide designation: https://loom.ly/aKNV_yc

🚨 And don't forget to send in your entry for the Eventing Championships at Galway Downs, which feature 3* and 4* courses designed by Clayton and all others designed by our other fantastic designer-in-residence, Allessandra Allen Shinn! Entries are open now -- visit kellerhousepresents.com for more information.