Park Rules

2023 RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of fellow horse lovers.

• Special restrictions may apply during organized events.

Please CLICK HERE for a PDF of our 2023 Park Rules AND Regulations, including updated Health and Safety rules.

The Washington State Horse Park Authority strives to operate the Horse Park in a safe, sustainable manner; to provide a healthy environment for recreation and enjoyment, and to preserve the natural beauty of the setting to the fullest extent possible.

General Rules

• Obey all permanent and temporary signs posted by the Horse Park.

• Prior to unloading, visitors bringing a horse onto the property must sign a liability release and pay relevant fees. This may be done on-site at the Visitors Registration kiosk, or online. Please see our Fees page for more details.

• Keep all vehicle wheels on gravel; do not park on grass or in woods.

• Be aware that wildlife may be present in and around the Park: be prepared for sudden interactions, keep dogs on leash, carry your cell phone, etc.

• Dogs MUST be on leash and under control at ALL times to protect people, horses and other animals; in addition, barking, aggression and destructive behavior of dogs is not tolerated.

• Serious fire hazards!!

  • Only propane-fueled fires are allowed at any time, and only on gravel or bare dirt surfaces at least 8 feet from the nearest vegetation in RV and parking areas. No charcoal, wood or other cinder- producing fire materials allowed at any time.

  • No smoking near vegetation of any kind, near stalls, arenas, or in any building. All smoking material is to be fully extinguished and disposed in nonflammable containers, not in trash cans.

• Any person riding or driving a horse should wear protective head gear. Any adult choosing not to do so, or parent of a child who allows their child to ride/drive without protective head gear, assumes all risks which may result from their decision, including injury or death.

• Anyone jumping obstacles is required to wear protective headgear and shoes with a heel; those jumping outside of an arena must wear a safety vest. Anyone jumping any man-made cross country obstacle must be supervised by a professional trainer with proper insurance certificates. See cross country procedures at registration kiosk or Park Cross Country information page.

• Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited while mounted, and no one impaired by any substance is permitted to ride or be present around stabling, competition or recreational areas.

• Do not alter arena footing or any property without express permission from Park management.

• Trails:

  • Stay on designated pathways and trails and in all other ways avoid disturbing the undeveloped ground and vegetation that comprise the Horse Park’s fragile woodland ecosystem. Do not ride in undisturbed natural areas or forge new paths.

  • No motorized vehicles or horse-drawn carriages on trails, including dirt roads, except as authorized by Park management.

  • Be aware that wildlife may be present in and around the Park: be prepared for sudden interactions.

  • Dogs must be on leash.

  • Although not required, it’s a good idea to take a powered-up cell phone with you on the trails.

• Horse Handling:

  • No horses in RV spaces #2-15 or in wooded tent camping areas.

  • Horses may not be tied to trailers or other structures unattended.

  • All horses on the property overnight must be kept in a stall (one horse per stall) with bedding and water. Pay fee at Registration Kiosk or online. Please see our Fees page for more details.

  • Do not tie horses to trees.

  • No turn out in arenas.

  • Lunge in designated areas by the stalls; no lunging in arenas without prior approval of Horse Park management.

Other Vehicles
& Parking Rules

• All vehicles (including cars, trucks, trailers, vans, motor homes, RV’s and golf carts) must be parked in designated areas and not on or in vegetation.

• Any vehicle parked in numbered RV spaces supplied with utility services is required to pay for a Hook-up space, whether plugged into utilities or not.

• Only licensed persons may operate a motorized vehicle on Horse Park grounds.

Urgent Situations

• Call 911 immediately in the event of an emergency. Other emergency contact information may be posted at/near the Office.

• The Horse Park must be made aware of any accident or injury requiring emergency medical treatment as soon as practical after qualified medical assistance is contacted.

• Obey any directives pursuant to an Emergency Evacuation or Containment Plan, or Bio Security Plan, as directed by Park management and local officials.

• The Horse Park reserves the right to establish areas where alcohol and other mind-altering substances may and may not be consumed, and the right to remove from the Horse Park any visitor if, in the sole judgment of the Horse Park, the individual is unable or unwilling to follow the rules and regulations established by the Horse Park and/or creates a disturbance or unsafe circumstances for themselves, other visitors and/or their horses.

• If hazardous conditions occur, (e.g., lightning, heavy rain, ice, heavy wind, etc.) Horse Park has the right to postpone or cancel any activity or event.

• Horse Park reserves the right to require immediate removal of a horse to an isolated location at owner’s expense if a horse is deemed by a licensed veterinarian to have, or be a carrier of, an infectious disease.

• Horse Park may remove dangerous, disruptive or unlawful persons from Horse Park property or vehicles improperly parked, request the assistance of law enforcement officers in removal of such persons or vehicles and to resolve other problematic situations, and request the assistance of emergency medical personnel, veterinarians or law enforcement officers to address any issues that come to the attention of the Horse Park