Rekindling the Human:::Horse Connection
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

Mission Statement: The Truckee Horse Gathering celebrates and honors the many ways horses enrich our lives — genetically, culturally, historically, environmentally, mentally, emotionally — while creating an inclusive, welcoming space for both lifelong horse people and those experiencing horses for the first time. We want this to feel less like an event… and more like a cultural moment.

A cultural festival centered on the horse.

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McIver Arena (Truckee Rodeo Grounds)

10050 Brockway Rd

Truckee, CA 96161​​

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Program Highlights

The day will feature a variety of demonstrations, presentations, and interactive experiences celebrating horses, horsemanship, and our community. While the schedule is still being finalized, attendees can expect:

• Opening Welcome with music, a land acknowledgment, and an introduction to the fair's mission and the role horses continue to play in our region.

• Horsemanship Demonstrations showcasing liberty work, mindful horsemanship, trick riding, bareback riding, and other equestrian disciplines.

• Wild Mustang Stories & Stewardship featuring conversations about mustangs and their place in our history and future.

• Breed & Community Showcases highlighting Gypsy Vanner horses, local riders, youth participants, and other special equine partnerships.

• Closing Gathering to celebrate the day, honor the horses, and invite the community to stay involved throughout the year.

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Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy:

• Meet-and-greet opportunities with horses, including mustangs, miniature horses, and Gypsy Vanners.

• Educational exhibits exploring local horse history.

• Horse-themed vendors and community organizations.

• Food trucks and family-friendly activities.

• A Kids' Center.

• Short talks and workshops on topics such as horse behavior, mustangs, riding traditions, therapeutic riding, youth programs, equine wellness, and more.

• Interactive demonstrations, including equine yoga and other hands-on experiences.

Please note: Programming, demonstrations, and presenters are subject to change as we finalize the event schedule.