WHO: Elected officials, community leaders and members of the regional equestrian community will join Montgomery Parks to celebrate the opening of the newly expanded Woodstock Equestrian Park.
WHAT: The event will feature a color guard presentation, brief remarks and a series of riding demonstrations showcasing the new amenities of the park.
Woodstock Equestrian Park Opening Schedule of Events
10:15 Color Guard by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division
10:25 Speaking Program
Mary Bradford, Director of Montgomery Parks
Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive
Craig Rice, Montgomery County Councilmember
Aleco Bravo-Greenberg and Bill Rickman Jr., supporters of the park
Jamie Kuhns, Senior Historian, Montgomery Parks
Riding Demonstrations Begin
11:10 Bascule Farm Jumping Demonstrations in the Outdoor Arena
11:30 Capitol Polo Club Two-on-Two Polo Match in the Outdoor Arena
Seneca Valley Pony Club Riding Demonstrations on the Cross CountryCourse
Noon Maryland Horse Industry Board “Touch of Class” Award announcement followed by a pony driving demonstration by the award recipient
The newly expanded Woodstock Equestrian Park spans 872 acres, and features
- A 230’ x 350’ outdoor riding arena with sand footing
- A six-acre beginner-novice cross country course including bank, ditch, step and water jump
- 16 miles of equestrian and hiking trails
- 4 horse-friendly bridges
- 2 parking lots with entrances marked by monumental stone walls on each side of Rt. 28
- Several restored historic buildings dating back to the late 18th century including the Seneca Stone Barn and historic buildings on the Brewer Farm
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