Spokane Sport Horse is located on 150 acres of fields, wooded areas, trails, barns, and arenas. Christel Carlson purchased the property in 1989 and has developed it over the years. The first recognized Dressage Shows began in 1996 and nearly 20 years later the first recognized USEA events began in 2015. Yearly, we have two recognized USEA Horse Trials in May and October, there are four weekends of USDF Recognized Dressage Shows in May, June, July and August. Many other weekends are filled with countless clinics, schooling events, camps and shows for local clubs. Permanent stables and parking space provide a great overnight location for traveling horses.
The Inland Northwest’s Premier Eventing and Dressage Show Facility
Services
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Boarding Experience
Full Service, 12 x 12 Rubber matted stall with attached 60ft paddock
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Overnight Stabling
Safe permanent stalls, automatic waters, and shavings. Stay where the likes of Shiana Twain, the Budweiser Clydesdales, the traveling LIppizanner Stallions, olympic teams, and major transporters.
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Arena Use Haul-in
Haul in for practice in a full dressage court, sound system use practice for freestyles. Stadium Jumping haul ins. For lessons in winter.
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XC Schooling & Trail Haul-in
Full XC course. Trails. Water jumps. Terrain.
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Lessons & Training
Many independent instructors, clinicians, trainers come through. Base for Christel Carlson.
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Facility Rental
Dressage, Show jumping schooling shows, Camps, Clinics, Vaulting, Competitive trail, Combined Driving, open space venue.
Volunteer
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Volunteering is organized for the recognized events on EventingVolunteers.com
Want to help setup for the event? Let us know!
All different experience levels welcome.
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Contact Gail. Positions to fill: Scribes, Scorer, Runner, Bit Check, Office, Warmup Steward, Gate attendant.
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Volunteers can earn farm credit for their time.
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Anyone can volunteer! We have lots of different options to help with flexible schedules. No experience necessary to start! You need to reach out and confirm that someone knows you are coming.
Spectators
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For events yes! We welcome our neighbors and those interested in horses to come watch our Dressage Shows or Events. I would recommend our popular Horse Trials in May and October.
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Dogs must be leashed. Children need supervision. If out on course, stay off galloping lanes, do not sit on frangible fences (very dangerous), and know that horses have the right of way.
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If you have no horse experience, we recommend coming to Dressage Shows and our Horse Trials. Midday is usually the best time.
Audit Clinics & Learning Opprotunities
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This is a fantastic way to learn tons from some incredible instructors without breaking the bank!
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Check the calendar for upcoming clinics that may be of interest to you.
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SSHF is a private facility. You need to have been in contact with the organizer and been approved to audit. It is easy and we love to have people learn, but do be aware some clinics have an auditing fee. You will also be sent the schedule and hear of any changes if you have expressed interest.
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Every fall during our Three Day Event phases, judges and event officials teach about the traditional format.
Get Involved.
Instructors Based at SSHF.
Want to bring a new clinician to town?
Host them at SSHF.
Nicole Aden
Based out of Spokane Sport Horse Farm
Click image for her website.
Christel Carlson
Owner at SSHF.
Inquire about Facility Rental
12X12 stalls with rubber mats, automatic waters, 60ft attached runStall cleaned dailyDaily Water ChecksFeeding AM, lunch and PM DailyUse of Arenas (Indoor and three outdoor arenas!)Feeding of Supplied GrainMiles of trail ridingGalloping trackSecure Tack Room, with lockersTrailer ParkingWash stallsSite for Deliveries from Smartpak etcHeated and cooled Lounge space with an Indoor Viewing Area for Indoor ArenaBathrooms (indoor and portables)Vet & Farrier Cross Tie stalls (Trucks can back right in)WIFI throughoutSecurity systems
