General Information

The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society provides riding time in the indoor arena to Arena Rider members. Riding time is alotted by riding group and is set to a fixed schedule. An Arena Rider membership entitles the member to the use of:

• the indoor and outdoor riding facilities, as per the schedule
• all event equipment (barrels, jumps, poles etc.)
• the heated arena building lobby
• the indoor and outdoor washroom facilities (including showers)
• the NVES strives to provide a safe and enjoyable riding environment for riders and animals. The Society is open to all comments received by Arena Rider members, and encourages participation in the Society’s monthly general meetings.

Pleasure: No cattle, barrels, poles or other equipment to be used.

Open: Open to any riding style (expect with dogs or cattle).

Stock Dog/Cutting Horse: Stock dogs are permitted only during this time slot.

Working Cow: Members to supply their own cattle.

Barrels: Barrel racing only.

Roping: Cattle roping only. Members to supply their own cattle.

High School Rodeo: All rodeo events can be practiced during this time. Cattle and/or special equipment to be supplied by members.

To book dedicated times for any other groups (such as jumping), or if you have a different use for the arena, please call 567-3011 at least ONE week prior to your event.

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• The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society highly recommends that all Junior riders (ages 18 years and less) and other riders, wear protective head gear, such as a helmet, when riding.
• The lights in the indoor arena must be used after dusk.
• Unsafe riding behaviour is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds.
• All livestock and horses must be kept under control.
• All animals left at the facility will be housed in secured pens/stalls.
• All animals will be treated humanely.
• The maximum speed limit for all vehicles at the Exhibition Grounds is 20km/hr.
• Report any faulty equipment, damaged pens and stalls, or other damage of the Grounds to the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society immediately.
• Please read the signs posted in the arena and arena lobby for additional information on general safety, animal boarding rules, and proper facility usage.

Insurance and Liability

• As an Arena Rider member you are using the facility at your own risk. The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society recommends that Arena Rider members obtain HORSE COUNCIL OF BC equine insurance as an affordable extra coverage.
• All riders (including Arena Riders, Saddle Club members, drop-in riders, and Guests) at the Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds must fill-in and sign the Release from Liability form(s) before riding.