Located in the heart of horse country, Atascadero has become home to many breeding and training ranches that have relocated to the area because of the available acreage and ideal climate.

Western & English shows, Cutting Horse performances, Team Ropings, Team Pennings Endurance Rides, you name it, there is always something going on for the horse enthusiast. One of the largest covered arenas in the state is located just 10 miles north at the California Mid State Fairgrounds. Riding trails are abundant throughout the county, from beautiful white sand dunes against a blue Pacific Ocean to the lookout trail in Los Padres National Forest along the top of Cuesta Grade, San Luis Obispo County offers the finest riding trails one could imagine.

Atascadero is home to the Wranglerettes, an all girls youth group that was formed in 1955 to promote horsemanship and camaraderie. They are the oldest youth organization in the City and the only youth group in the County that purchased and maintain their own land. In 1963 they built an arena complete with announcer booth, bleachers and automatic timer. Over the years the Wranglerettes have hosted many horse shows and gymkhanas.

Well known throughout the state, they have participated in many parades showing off their well groomed horses and beautiful costumes. You can see the Atascadero Wranglerettes perform intricate drills on horseback every year at the California Mid State fair PRCA rodeo.

For more information contact the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, at 1-(888)-55-VISIT or info@atascaderochamber.org.