About our Riding Club
In 1966 a group of individuals
formed the Nelson Riding Club. These individuals included
Andy and Ivy Peloso, Pat Hickey, Tom Swinden, Fern Porteous,
Suzanne and Minert Pol, Dick VanPatten, Bev McQuaig, J.
Laing and H. McKay. This newly formed Club held its meetings
in the Blue Room of the Civic Center. Lessons and events
were held on the old sawdust pile across from the City airport
where Markin Equipment is now located.
In 1974 the Club relocated
to Hall siding where they resided on property owned by Dr.
Caulbeck until its sale in 1979. In 1980 undaunted by having
no home, the club held its Annual Horse Show at the Passmore
facility of the Slocan Valley Outriders.
Then in 1980 the Club was
granted use of Cominco land in Blewett. The Club also applied
for a grant to cover the costs of preparing the land, purchasing
panels, barns and supplies to build a concession. In order
to apply for the grant the Club was required to change their
name. The Club name was then changed to “The Nelson
& District Riding Club” and the grant was approved.
So construction started. Over the next two years members
and their families and friends worked to clear the land
and build an arena, concession, barns and pens. With all
this working going on the Club was still not able to hold
their Annual Horse Show at their own facility. In 1981 &
1982 the Annual Horse Show was held at the Trail Horseman’s
Society grounds.
In July of 1983 the grounds
was finally at the completion stage. At this time the Club
would hold their Grand Opening and 11th Annual Horse Show
at their newly built facility in Blewett.
From there our Club has grown immensely. We now have a wider
range of riding activities and a more equipped facility
to accommodate these riding and driving activities.
As you can see our Club
has come a long way. We are lucky to have had such a hard
working group of members and non members helping make this
Club what it is today.
Our Mission:
“The object of this
Club shall be to stimulate interest in horses and to promote
horse activities”.
Our Club is composed of several committees for each discipline.
These include Western, English, Gymkhana, Roping, Driving,
Clinics, Shows, Trail Riding, Junior Activities and our
Annual Children’s Wish Foundation Fundraiser Trail
Ride. We encourage young and old alike to come out, whether
you are just learning to ride or are an experienced rider
refining your technique.
Our members are kept informed about Club activities and
news by our monthly Newsletter. The newsletter includes
a Calendar of Events, Committee Reports, Special Interest
Publications and classified ads.
Our Facility
Our facility has a lot to
offer its’ members. The facility consists of a large
fenced arena, dressage ring, warm up area, 70 ft round pen
and jump arena. We also have 2
large barns consisting of 32 box stalls and 6 covered pens.
There is also a concession which is open for most events,
selling anything from freezies to burgers and fries. Our
covered bleachers allow spectators to watch any of our numerous
events whether it is raining or the sun shinning.
Our Events
The Club strives to utilize the grounds as much as possible by hosting a variety of activities for all riding disciplines through the riding season. Activities include weekly lessons, clinics, shows and fun days, gymkhanas, driving clinics, a beginner rider camp, and the Annual Children’s Wish Ride.
GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION
Members of the Club are encouraged
to visit this section as everyone is responsible for knowing
the rules and policies of the Club. If you have any questions
about the Club or want more information please contact us
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