The cross-country courses for both the Horse Trials and CDE competitions consist of permanent and portable fences, and hazards, developed by certified nationally recognized designers. The Grass Ridge courses offer cross-country challenges for competitors and provide exciting viewing for spectators.
GREF facilities
- Two 20 x 40 meters dressage rings for riding and a 40 x 100-meters dressage ring for driving
- Judges stand
- Food service and vendor area
- Two water obstacles on the cross-country courses
- Seven hazards on the CDE Marathon course, two of which are water
- 20 permanent stalls
GREF is continually upgrading and improving the Horse Trials Cross-country and CDE Marathon courses. In 2007, a full-size CDE dressage arena and new combined hazard for the Horse Trials Cross-country and CDE Marathon courses was added by the Foundation. In 2008, GREF added a new Horse Trials dressage arena and a Pre-Competition Course (“Chicken Little Cross-country”, 6 obstacles, 2’ maximum height).
ON-SITE show facilities
- Temporary and permanent stabling (1 bag of shavings provided with stall rental)
- Event office
- Food service
- Dry camping (No hook-ups)
Off ground hook-ups and showers are available at the Santa Cruz County Fairground in Sonoita.
Schooling
Reservations for horse trial cross-country and CDE marathon course schooling days at Grass Ridge Farm are available year round to registered instructors, riders and drivers/navigators who have met qualification requirements and are GREF members. Respective fees for schooling, stall rental and camping must be paid at the onset of the approved schooling day(s). Please contact GREF for more information.
Directions
For additional accommodations
please visit the following:
Sonoita Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Patagonia Area Business Assoc.
