The Nevada County Horsemen regularly feature and host Team Penning, 4AD America West Barrel Racing, Gymkhana, Horseshows and a two-day CCPRA sanctioned Rodeo every year in NCHI's own arena. Besides events and activities, NCHI seeks to promote horsemanship throughout the community and to provide a friendly and wholesome social environment for young and old alike. You're always welcome to stop in at one of the monthly meetings or events and say HOWDY! :)

The Nevada County Sheriff's Posse served as the foundation for the Nevada County Horsemen. The Sheriff's posse was comprised of about 30 men. This group was considered the elite horse organization of western Nevada County. In 1950, urged by their spouses, they started to include family members in their activities.

Sheriff Carl Tobiassen and his wife, Mildred, held the first meetings in their home resulting in the formation of Nevada County Horsemen, Inc. With invitations to other local horse groups, the new club grew in leaps and bounds. ... > read more