History

The Menlo Charity Horse Show, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is one of the finest equestrian events in the United States. Started in 1970 as a one-day horse show, we have a tradition of providing outstanding equine competition as well as raising funds for our community partners.  Over the past four decades, we have provided funding to numerous charities including Planned Parenthood, Amigos De Las Americas, and our current charitable partner Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, was founded in 1936 and is the premier resource for individuals with vision loss in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties.  Vista Center helps clients reach their highest potential through programs that promote independence and improve quality of life. Over the past two decades, Menlo has raised million dollars for it's charity partners. 

Our six-day event was recognized in 2012 as a USEF Heritage Competition. Menlo has been nationally recognized as one of the top horse shows in the country and is designated as the USHJA World Champion Hunter Rider Competition.   Our history of show excellence and philanthropy is unsurpassed.