Projected completion date Fall of 2010.The indoor equestrian center is an amazing facility. It houses both the riding arena and the horse stables under one roof. The entire building measures 200 ft. long and 100 ft. wide. The stables measure 40’ X 100’. The stable area contains nine horse stalls, wash/groom bay, hay/feed storage, tack room, and a mechanical room. Each horse has its own outdoor turn out paddock from their stall. The arena riding area is 80’ X 140’. The arena space contains an office which overlooks the arena floor. The office has its own private restroom. There are public restrooms and bleachers next to the arena. The equestrian center sits on the mountain top over looking Emigration Canyon. The views are beautiful throughout the four seasons. The facility is nestled among the scrub oaks and sage brush. Horse programs will run year round in this heated facility. Programs are offered for Camp Kostopulos’ participants and for other agencies and organizations that wish to utilize the many types of horse related program options. Specialized equine programs will include working with those individuals with: physical impairments, mental impairments, emotional and behavioral differences, social difficulties, and those who are developmentally delayed.
Staff: Are experienced in horse care, lessons, and specialized training working with special need populations. Several are certified through national horse programs.
Volunteers: volunteering is a big component of the equestrian program. Volunteers can work with facility maintenance and horse care. They can assist horse instructors with lessons and horse exercising.
Classes: Group lessons (three to four riders) six lessons……………. cost $150 Private lessons: one to two people, six lessons ……………. cost $210 Lessons are open for those eight years and older. Call for appointments and lesson times.
Rentals: Groups or individuals who want to ride for pleasure can do so. Per horse per hour cost $ 45
Workshops and Seminars: Coming soon. Equine related training workshops and extended stay seminars.
In addition: Horse camps are for those interested in learning over several days. In the future the southwest corner of the arena will have a climbing wall for indoor climbing experiences.
