Valley Penning Association

Based in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Valley Penning Association (VPA) is an organization consisting of 150+ members that compete in team penning and team sorting during the spring, summer and fall. These two different timed events are working cow horse sports featuring fast-paced action in a friendly and competitive environment.

Teams of three riders begin by cutting out cattle, in a numeric sequence (Team Sorting), or 3 head with the same number (Team Penning), then drive them across a line or into a pen in less than 90 seconds. Riders are challenged to read the cows and keep the herd under control in order to achieve the quickest time to earn either first, second or third place for the day’s event.

Divisions are made up of three different categories, Novice (rookie), Limited (experienced), and Open (advanced).  VPA members consist of individuals, couples, and families that come out to compete – some coming from as far away as San Luis Obispo, Ojai and Canyon County.  VPA also hosts several clinics and other events which are open to members and non-members alike.

 

For more information about the Valley Penning Association, please contact us at vpareservations@yahoo.com or visit us on Facebook under Valley Penning Association.

 

2012 Officers:

President: Stew Moore
Vice President: Scott Latner
Secretary: Christie Lanning
Treasurer: Marla Sprowl

2012 Committee Chairs:

Arena: Scott Latner
Catering: Ann Gordon
Database: Ellen Levine
Email and Website: Ellen Levine
Membership: Marla Sprowl
Newsletter: Stew Moore/Lee Anne Edie
Officials: Keith Bazzell
Awards: Linda Saarloos
Reservations: Tracy Ward
Clinics: Chris Henrich
Cattle: Brian Klejeski/Scott Latner
Ratings: Sherri Kayson
Rules: Larry Saarloos

A special welcome to our new 2012 Board members: Sherri Kayson, Brad Price, Larry & Linda Saarloos and Chris Henrich.

All Members are welcome to attend the VPA monthly Board Meetings.

They are usually held the 2nd Thursday of the month starting at 7:00pm at the Rabobank Conference Room in Solvang.  Agendas will be posted prior to each meeting.

 April 2012 Board Meeting Agenda

If you plan to attend, touch base with a board member to confirm date & time.

Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Gerald Williams Memorial Arena in Buellton, CA.  For directions to the arena click the link below.

Gerald Williams Memorial Arena

If you have any questions regarding events, teams, ratings, etc. please email us at vpareservations@yahoo.com.