130' x 270' Outdoor Arena.... Check!
It took all of the summer of 2023 to get the dirt needed to finish our layout for the Horse Park. Nearly 1500 triaxle dump truck loads. The Outdoor Arena has now been finish graded recently and we are getting quotes for the vinyl fence which will enclose it. Lots of engineering has gone into figuring out ways to incorporate all our requirements for an efficient, safe and very functional outdoor arena.
1) I wanted dedicated parking for emergency or first responders to park their vehicles for their viewing pleasure if just parked, supporting our community during events or to enter and exit the facility for rapid response in the case of an emergency... Check!
2) I wanted elevated seating areas with comfortable seating that weren't bleachers.... Check!
3) I wanted easy access for our tractor to drag the arena and for caring in props for clinics... Check!
4) I wanted a staging area for participants to set comfortably while watching other contestant on their horses. Be able to enter the arena at a walk, trot or run for various events and contesting... Check!
5) I wanted immediate access for riders to work their horse in a warmup area close by... Check!
6) I wanted an area for an announcer's booth and if needed, a place for vendors or sponsors to display their products for advertising compensation for their support... ie... tractors, trucks etc.... Check!