Open Riding

Closed for the season after March 11th!

Additional Open Riding dates for the week of March 1 through March 11

All dates 9 am - 3 pm - Open to anyone who has already paid for open riding this season.

Tuesday 3/1 - Harwood Pavilion

Wednesday 3/2 - Harwood Pavilion

Thursday 3/3 - Harwood Pavilion

Friday 3/4 - Harwood Pavilion

Saturday 3/5 - Harwood Pavilion

Tuesday 3/8 - Harwood Pavilion

Wednesday 3/9 - Harwood Pavilion

Thursday 3/10 - Harwood Pavilion

Friday 3/11 - Harwood Pavilion

To ride you must have been an open riding participant during the normal season and signed the appropriate waivers.

We will post a schedule on a week by week basis for the next few weeks.

WINTER RIDING PROGRAM

The Winter Riding Program for Individuals has been developed to provide indoor riding opportunities to Grant County Residents. The goal of the program is to assist equine owners in maintaining their riding ability, while also providing exercise for their equine athletes during the winter months.

Program Season: November through February

Location(s): Ardell Pavilion or Harwood Pavilion depending on maintenance requirements.
Grounds will be worked up once a day, in the morning, or as determined necessary by Fairgrounds Staff.

Schedule:

Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am- 3pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

Cost Per Rider: $45 per month per person
NO REFUNDS

Basic Rules: No Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Training, Racing, or Drills. Only one horse per rider in the Pavilion at one time. No Ponying. No tying to Arena Panels. No Dogs or Smoking. Open Riding is not intended for official club meets, private lessons, or clinics of any sort.

Each rider must complete the following:

All participants must pay for membership and sign required forms prior to their first ride.

Hourly Rentals

Private rides can be scheduled. Providing the Pavilion is not booked for an event.

Location: Harwood Pavilion
Grounds will be worked up as determined necessary by Fairgrounds Staff.

Scheduling: Private rides must be scheduled 48 hours in advance with the Jim McKiernan, via e-mail or phone 509-765-3581 ext. 4613.

Cost: $75 per hour
Minimum 2 hours- maximum 7 hours

Basic Rules: Private rides are not intended for official club meets, private lessons, or clinics of any sort.

Each rider must complete the following:

All participants must check in with the Fairgrounds office M-F 8:00 am- 4:30 pm to sign required forms prior to their first ride.
Contract which will include a Hold Harmless and arena rules acknowledgement including the WA State Equine Limited Liability Law.(Co-signed by parent/legal guardian if under 18 y/o)
Affidavit that any Equine shall be up to date on all vaccinations and is in good health.

Anticipated Closures

Unless otherwise posted:

November 11th (Veteran's Day)
November 25th - 29th (Thanksgiving)
December 23rd - 27th (Christmas)
Dec. 31 - Jan. 3 (New Year’s)
January 17, 2022 (MLK Day)
February 21, 2022 (Presidents Day)

Forms

Agreement Contract 2022

Hold Harmless Waiver

COVID-19 Liability Agreement

Open Riding Rules 2022