General Information
Riding Groups
Schedule
Expectations and Safety
Insurance and Liability
Fees
Forms
Arena Riders Club
General Information
The Arena Riders Club is a group of individuals who books time slots and rides in the indoor arena at the Exhibition Grounds. Riding time is alotted by riding group and is set to a fixed schedule. There is a membership fee and time slot booking fee. 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.
Riding Groups
- Open: Open to any riding style (expect with dogs or cattle).
- Working Cow: Members to supply their own cattle.
- Barrels: Barrel racing only.
- Dummy Roping: Roping of dummy cattle.
- Team Roping:
- Calf & Breakaway Roping:
- Steer Riding:
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.
Schedule
ONLY Arena Rider members are permitted to use the indoor arena during the following times. Please check the posted schedule in the arena for time changes, cancellations, and special events. Click here to the the schedule only.
| Day | Time Start | Time End | Riding Group |
| Monday | 7:00 AM | 10:00pm | Open Riding |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM | 5:00PM | Open Riding |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Barrels | |
| 8:00PM | 10:00PM | Open Riding | |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM | 12:00PM | Open Riding |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Barrels | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding | |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Open Riding |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Calf & Breakway Roping | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding | |
| Friday | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Open Riding |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00PM | Dummy Roping | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding | |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00PM | Barrels | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Open Riding | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Team Roping | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding | |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM | 8:450 AM | Steer Riding |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Team Roping | |
| 1:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Working Cow Horse | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Open Riding |
Arena Riders Committee 2011/2012
| DELMER SIEMENS | 250-567-9595 | lsiemens1@hotmail.com |
| DEAN GOULD | 250-567-9628 | judygould007@hotmail.com |
| RON GOODLAND | 250-567-2809 | rgoodland@gmail.com |
| COULTER GOULD (JUDY) | 250-567-9628 | judygould007@hotmail.com |
| MARTIN WALKER | 250-567-2470 | jmwalker@hwy16.com |
| EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS | ||
| AMBULANCE | 1-800-461-9911 | |
| FIRE | 250-567-2345 | |
| HOSPITAL | 250-567-2211 | |
| PNG | 1-800-663-1173 | |
| POLICE | 250-567-2222 | |
Member Expectations and Safety Rules
Expections
- Dues must be paid before you ride. Any rider that has not paid will be penalized 1 months dues.
- Drop-in fees of $15 per visit. These fees are not applied against regular membership. Members are responsible for collecting and submitting fees for their guests.
- All riders must clean up after their horses.
- No cattle, barrels, poles or other equipment to be used during "pleasure" riding times.
- All equipment is to be put away after use.
- Stalls are locked. Arrangements must be made in advance for access. $10/day, $50 cleaning deposit.
- Follow all safety rules.
- Respect other members and Nechako Valley Exhibition Society staff/members.
- Ensure the facilities and grounds are clean and tidy after use.
- Park in a reasonable fashion so as not to restrict access.
- Turn off the lights and heat (if applicable), and close the doors to the arena when you leave.
- All dogs must be under control and on a leash at all times, unless involved in a specific activity. Owners are to clean up after their dogs.
Safety Rules
- 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.
Fees - Download the form
Arena Rider memberships are valid for one year, from October 31-October 30. Membership fees are due on October 31.
Drop-in fees, as well as full membership fees (attached to an application form) can be put in the mail slot in the arena office door, or mailed to the NVES.
| MEMBERSHIP TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
COST |
| NVES MEMBERSHIP | Adult only. | $10.00 |
|
ADULT |
One adult, must be 19 years of age or older. |
$200.00 |
|
YOUTH |
One youth, 18 years old or younger, requires a parent/guardian signature. |
$80.00 |
|
FAMILY
|
Parents and children, children must be 18 years old or younger. |
$400.00
|
| DROP-IN | Any age. No limit to number of drop-in times. Drop-in fees are not deducted from membership fee. | $15.00 |
| GUEST | Any guest of an arena rider or drop-in rider that lives outside the "communities". No limit on the number of drop-in visits for guest riders. | $15.00 |
| TIME SLOT | Book a dedicated time slot. | $50.00 |
| MAINTENANCE FEE | Non-Refundable. This fee is to cover the cost of a caretaker. | $60.00 |
| STALL RENTAL | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Stalls are available for short and long-term rental. Stalls are locked, and arrangements must be made in advance for access. There is a refundable $50 cleaning deposit required on all stall rentals. | ||
OUTSIDE STALLS |
Stalls located in horse barns. 10'x10'. | $60/month |
ARENA STALLS |
Contact us for availability and pricing. |
various |
| SHORT-TERM STALL RENTAL | Outside stalls can be rented short-term. | $10/day |
| WATER HEATERS | Winter only. Fee to cover electricity cost. | $25/month |
Forms
Download an application form, as well as a Release from Liability form and submit to the NVES before riding. Guest riders must complete a Release from Liability Form before riding. Forms can be put in the mail slot in the arena office door, or mailed to the NVES.
- Arena Rider Application print form
- Release from Liability Form - Adult (19 years and older)
- Release from Liability Form - Youth (under 19 years old)