Open Riding

Begins November 19th, 2024 through Feb. 22, 2025

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 19th through February 22nd, 2025.

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
or
$10 per day 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 Jim McKiernan or Shayla Anderson, via e-mail or phone at 509-765-3581.

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.

Planned Closures

Unless otherwise posted:

November 28th - Dec. 1 (Thanksgiving)
December 24th - 25th (Christmas)
Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 (New Year’s)
January 20, 2025 (MLK Day)
February 17, 2025 (Presidents Day)

Forms

Agreement Contract 2024

Hold Harmless Waiver

Open Riding Rules 2024