Rose Bowl Riders is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote responsible horsemanship and a love for horses. We do this through horsemanship clinics, trail rides, horse shows, lessons and classes, barbeques and breakfasts, community-based activities and other events for both our members and the public.
Our full equestrian facility is situated on 12 oak-shaded acres within Pasadena’s Hahamongna Watershed Park. Rose Bowl Riders shares this special natural environment with an abundance of wildlife including quail, western bluebirds, egrets, Cooper’s and red-tailed hawks, gopher snakes, rabbits, bobcats, coyotes, deer and more.
RBR also has a partnering 501c3 called The Rose Bowl Riders Charitable Organization which funds free and reduced-fee horse programs. Some of the offerings are horsemanship classes, riding lessons, horse shows and summer camps. The programs are offered for youth groups, disadvantaged and special needs children and adults, public school students and others within the community who cannot afford the full fees. Our goal is to expand the equestrian opportunities at our facility as well as provide participants with safe and appropriate protective head gear, apparel and footwear.
Donations to The Rose Bowl Riders Charitable Organization are welcome in any amount and are tax deductable. We also welcome donations of new and gently used equestrian apparel and equipment. Checks may be sent to our mailing address here. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Who Does RBR Serve?
We provide a variety of programs for all ages and interests, including:
- English and Western riding lessons
- Low-cost and friendly horse shows
- Clinics in many disciplines
- Affordable horse boarding
- Scouting programs
- Community-based programs
Most of our programs are developed and implemented entirely by our volunteer members.
Goals for the Future
- Expanded lesson programs
- Additional stalls to increase boarding capacity
- Expanded youth and community programs
- Various capital improvements including refurbishing the clubhouse
- Grounds improvements including re-landscaping with native plants (in progress)
- Becoming a showplace for best management practices in horsekeeping, including manure composting and water quality preservation measures (in progress)
… and to continue to be integral members of the Pasadena community, providing multigenerational, unstructured recreational opportunities for a broad audience, as a friendly, affordable, community-based, environmentally-friendly – and fun! – equestrian facility.