Caledon Equestrian Park ahead of schedule

April 16, 2013 · 0 Comments

The new and improved Caledon Equestrian Park is continuing its re-development to accommodate the 2015 Pan/Para Pan Am Games. They have done everything to ensure that the public’s showing experience will be enhanced with minimal disruption.
Phase 1 of the development has gone extremely well. Mother Nature has been very accommodating through the fall and early winter. Their contractors and project team have worked tirelessly to insure that all will be ready for our spring horse show season. At this point in time we are well ahead of schedule.
They confirm that all site services including storm water management, hydro and water are installed.
All three rings receiving new footing in this phase have been built and are only awaiting the final footing layer in April. These areas are free draining sand fiber mix designed by Christian Bauer of IQ Footing. All roads, entrances and horse routes have been completed. The new barn area has been serviced and is awaiting normal installation of portable stalls. Landscaping will done in April and tree planting will continue through the summer months.
The facility’s normal spring setup is ready to go. They have a great team in place and they’re ready for the additional challenges as we prepare for an exciting year of showing.
The park is pleased to introduce two new shows, Caledon Premiere 1 & 2. “We have listened to our customers and recognized that many of you are looking for more and new opportunities to compete with your horses. These 2 new events provide us the opportunity to meet these requests. You will find a different ambiance and the events will feature many special classes for our Hunter and Jumper competitors. We are offering over $20,000 in prize money for the Hunter Classics. We have also increased the level of prize money for our junior and amateur Jumper Riders. In addition all 1.20m, 1.30m and 1.40m junior/amateur classes are qualifiers for the new $20,000 Pan Am Challenge to take place at the 2013 Canadian Show Jumping Tournament.”
EMG is proud to offer young horse classes, which will provide a cost effective experience for developing young horses. Finally, they are proud to host the OHJA Ultimate Hunter Challenge.
This is the facility’s 27th year of producing quality equestrian events in southern Ontario.
Phase 1 will be complete in time for our 2013 season. Phase 2, including the indoor complex, Grand Prix stadium and new pavilion will begin at the end of this competition year and be ready 2014. In April, when the site is free of major construction equipment, they invite everyone to call them for a tour.
The legacy created from this major development will provide the generations to come many fantastic opportunities to enjoy this wonderful sport.