Arena Open Ride at El Dorado Fairgrounds

 

Henningsen Pavilion is available for open riding!

Application for use of Henningsen Pavilion for Riding Time

Henningsen Closures

Use of the Arena
Courtesy in Arena Use is Mandatory

Groups: Group activities, including, but not limited to, Drill Team Practice, and Horse Clubs are not permitted during Open Ride.

Horse Trainers are permitted to stand outside Henningsen Arena only for the purpose of instruction. Horse trainers may not disrupt other rider at any time.
Horse Trainers must submit a copy of their insurance to the Fair Office prior to instruction.

Groups must contact the Fair Office (530-621-5860) to book arena use under regular rental rates.

Lunging: Lunging is to be done in the center of the arena on a non-interference basis with other horses, as well as on a no-interference basis with priority activity of the day.

Equipment: Equipment or obstacles, including jumps, poles, etc. are privately owned. Do not use without permission of owner.

Parking: Horse trailers will be parked off the black top when conditions permit. Horses will be confined to arena area except when entering or leaving the Fairgrounds.

User's Card: Current El Dorado County Fair identification cards must be hung from rear view mirror at all times when using facility.

Please clean up after your horses!
All manure should be placed in designated containers. Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

Hours of “Open Ride”
(any day not reserved for special event)

Monday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm barrel racing and props are not allowed
Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm barrel racing and props are not allowed
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm barrel racing or props are allowed
Thursday thru Sunday 7:30 am – Dusk.

Please call for current “open times” prior to arriving.
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM • 530-621-5860
Evening Hours • 530-919-5863
Weekend Hours • 530-919-5860

 

Henningsen Closures

• Schedule is subject to change.
• Please phone the Fair Office to confirm open times.  

January 14 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)	Due to 4H Horse Practice
January 16	Due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20 @ Noon	Due to the 4H Horse Show
January 21	Due to the 4H Horse Show
January 28 @ Noon	Due to the Open Schooling Horse Show
January 29	Due to the Open Schooling Horse Show
February 2 & 3	Due to Maintenance
February 11 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)	Due to 4H Horse Practice
February 17 @ noon	Due to the 4H Horse Show
February 18	Due to the 4H Horse Show
February 20	Due to Presidents Day
February 21	Due to a Furlough Day
March 3 @ Noon	Due to the Open Schooling Horse Show
March 4	Due to the Open Schooling Horse Show
March 12	Due to a Furlough Day
March 16 @ Noon	Due to the 4H Horse Show
March 17	Due to the 4H Horse Show
March 30	Due to Caesar Chavez Day
March 31	Due to the Open Schooling Horse Show

We are sorry for any inconvenience.