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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: November 1st through February

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:

Tuesday- Friday: 9am- 4:30pm
Saturday 8am- 3pm

Cost Per Rider: $45 per month per person
Fee can be pro-rated based on number of riding days left in the month at time of purchase. 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 check in with the Fairgrounds office M-F 8:00 am- 5pm 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.

Forms

Agreement Contract

Hold Harmless Waiver

Open Riding Rules

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, Darci Armstrong via e-mail or phone 509-765-3581 ext. 4615.

Cost: $75 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 28th-December 1st (Thanksgiving)
·December 24th-25th (Christmas)
·December 31 – January 1 (New Year’s)
·January 20, 2020 (MLK Day)
· February 17, 2020 (Presidents Day)