What once was a chicken farm,
is now a world class equestrian sport facility.

Construction Begins

Beginning in the Spring of 1990, the transformation from a barnyard show grounds to a world class equestrian competition facility began. The two sand and clay rings were replaced with four show rings and two warm-up rings, all with compacted lime stone screening bases and sand surfaces. The site plan for an enlarged facility was developed which included a comprehensive landscaping plan.

Updating History

In the mid 1990’s, the two 19th Century barns adjacent to the main competition rings were converted to a show office and food service pavilion.  A second hospitality pavilion was also constructed near Barns A & B.

The Rise to the Top

By 1998, the permanent judges’ booths were constructed for competition rings 1 and 2 and the hundreds of trees planted throughout the 1990’s were beginning to provide shade for competitors and spectators.

On Going Improvements

To accommodate the increasing number of both shows and the growing numbers of competitors and spectators at the shows, additional competition and warm-up rings were also constructed as were new spectator viewing facilities.