Dinner requires a ticket. The horse show doesn’t require buying dinner.

That’s the distinction worth knowing about TERI’s Harvest Horse Show & Hoe Down, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at TERI Campus of Life.

The free public showcase begins at 3 p.m. A paid celebration starts at 5 p.m., with the event scheduled to finish at 7:30 p.m.

The campus address is 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos. Whether free spectators need to register has not been established, so check with TERI before attending.

The Skills Come First

The show features participants in TERI’s Therapeutic Equestrian Program.

TERI describes lessons for students with developmental disabilities that incorporate each student’s adaptive behavioral support plan.

The program also offers ground-skills opportunities for students whose health concerns, behavior or confidence limit mounted activities.

Getting involved doesn’t always mean getting into the saddle.

That detail helps explain the program behind the fundraiser. Its published approach includes different ways to participate, rather than one activity every student must perform.

The announcement advertises participants showcasing their skills. It does not promise public riding, horse handling or a petting activity.

The audience’s role is to watch the demonstration. Admiring the horsemanship does not come with a reservation for the reins.

A Work Connection Beyond Riding

Equestrian work also appears among TERI’s vocational offerings.

The organization lists Therapeutic Equestrian among paid internship opportunities, alongside culinary work, facility care and urban farming.

Its vocational-services page describes individualized job coaching and supported work experience for eligible participants with disabilities.

That adds another dimension to the campus’s horse-related activities: opportunities for participation and career exploration can share the same setting.

Current equestrian internship openings have not been independently confirmed. The fundraiser announcement also does not specify that ticket proceeds pay internship wages.

The stated beneficiary is TERI’s equestrian program.

Then Comes Supper

The advertised 5 p.m. celebration includes Smoked Out BBQ, live music, dancing, two drink tickets and auction items.

TERI calls this Harvest Horse Show & Hoe Down inaugural. The equestrian program itself predates the event.

Before purchasing dinner tickets, check two details.

The supplied promotion advertises $100 tickets after October 14. The Humanitix ticket-selection page checked October 18 displayed $85 general admission plus a $4.61 fee.

That discrepancy does not establish an extended early-bird deal. Confirm the price and fees before paying.

The supplied announcement also places dinner at the Barn, while Humanitix specifies the Brickyard Terrace. Both identify the same campus address.

Confirm the gathering space. An unexpected campus tour is less appealing when everyone else appears to have found the BBQ.

For Vista and San Marcos readers curious about TERI’s work, the free showcase offers a starting point.

Participants take the spotlight first. Supper follows.

Questions Before You Go:

When is the free horse show?

Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 3 p.m.

Where is the event?

TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos.

Is dinner free?

No. The 5 p.m. BBQ and hoedown requires a paid ticket, subject to availability.

What do dinner tickets cost?

Published prices conflict. Confirm the current price and fees directly with TERI.