Open Riding

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: October through March
Location(s): Kenny Ardell Pavilion or Harwood Pavilion
Grounds will be worked up once a day, in the morning, or as determined necessary by Fairgrounds Staff.

Days of the Weeks and Times:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am- 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8am- 7pm

Cost Per Rider: $45 per month per person
$25 per half month(Purchased after the 14th of the Month)

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.

Each rider must complete the following:

All participants must check in with the Fairgrounds office 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.

Hourly Rentals

Private rides can be scheduled for any day of the week that the Pavilion(s) is available.

Location(s): Kenny Ardell Pavilion or 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 Event Coordinator, Deanne Clune via e-mail or phone 509-765-3581 ext. 4615.

Cost: $50 per hour
Minimum 2 hours- maximum 4 hours

Basic Rules: Private rides are not intended for official club meets.

Each rider must complete the following:

All participants must check in with the Fairgrounds office 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 28-29 (Thanksgiving)
·December 26-27 (Christmas)
·December 31 – January 1 (New Year’s)
·January 20,2020 (MLK Day)
· February 17,2020 (Presidents Day)