Closing up for the Winter

A Huge Thank You to the wonderful team of volunteers who worked on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 to 3 to move equipment, put things away and get everything ready for cold weather. It simply wouldn’t have been possibly without you!!!!

Meika Decher and 2 students, Faye Doyle, Nancy Garske, Chris Giannini, Hank Greenwald, Polly Kranick, Penny Leggott, Susan Miller, Mark Salser.  Also big thanks to Darwin and Raymond for their staff help with all the tasks

WE DID IT!

Thanks to the hard work, funding and passions of eventing supporters, a beautiful cross country course has been born in the Cascade foothills. 
 

Training and Novice riders competed for the first time on this new course Sunday, September 15th and the feedback was over-whelmingly positive.  From the footing, to expertly-crafted jumps, to the spectator-friendly woodland setting – it was emotionally gratifying for those who have worked hard to make this dream come true. 

From Wild to Classically Refined! Horse Park Video

So many fun activities are taking place at the HP this season. We can't photograph them all, so post your pics here anytime! Terry of tooTrickPony does capture quite a few events so check out his photos online. He actually did a video (fun!!) a couple of weeks ago of two events happening at the same time. Very different spectrums of the horse world: Wild Mustangs and Dressage horses. Sit back and enjoy. It's not long to watch.

XC WORK PARTIES NEEDED

You can be a part of the Horse Park!  Join us in work parties August 18th and 31st, 10 - 4.  Take the Roslyn-Salmon La Sac Exit, take a left on Bull Frog Road, a right on Wood Duck Road to the Cross Country Course!  Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, pruners and weed eaters if you have them.  Lunch provided by Equestrians Institute.  Need more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WAHOO!

Working Cow Horse Clinic with fantastic trainer Kim Witty is coming right up, August 17-18.  ALL FUNDS raised will go to benefit the further development of the Horse Park!  All levels welcome, whether you're gearing up for the NWRCHA show the following weekend or starting out with boxing.  Working fresh cattle both days.  Lots more details at www.facebook.com/events/680041435344116.

Thank You Kittitas County and Beyond!

The 4th Annual Horse Park Fun Ride on June 1 brought out the best – the best volunteers, sponsors, vendors, riders, prizes, food and music! Plus almost $5,000 raised for the park. A very special thanks goes to Chairperson Kimberly Drake and Trail Master Faye Doyle for long hours and true dedication.

Volunteers

Thank you to all who also donated prizes! Several ride participants said, “your prizes are the best we’ve seen all year.” 

The 'Go To' Couple at the Park

Meet Operations Manager Boots Leonard and Groundskeeper Darwin Smith! They are your Horse Park “go to” people, and are here to help you out. When you arrive at the Park, they’ll greet you and get you oriented. If you’re having trouble with anything to do with the facility, they can usually fix it. If not, they’ll know whom to call. You’ll see them watering for dust control, dragging the arenas, and generally keeping the grounds ship shape. And lots more! Flag them down if you need them. They want your experience to be great.  So get out there and enjoy everything the Horse Park offers you!