About Our Facility
Willowdale’s facilities are “STATE OF THE ART”
A 12’-wide riding track completely encloses the 160 acres allowing athletes to endurance train their horses.
A 12’-wide riding track completely encloses the 160 acres allowing athletes to endurance train their horses.
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INDOOR STABLING:
Willowdale's 28 indoor stalls are designed specifically with the animals’ comfort in mind. The flooring in each stall is constructed with 4 inch thick recycled tire chips. The three interior walls are 8 feet tall, with a sliding door and feeding window on the front wall. All stalls are equipped with automatic self regulated watering system, salt blocks, natural sunlight and have been designed solely for the comfort of your horse. |
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Dividing the stalls that line both sides of the stabling facility is a 16 foot hallway, which is a rare feature in any barn. This large hallway allows the athletes to move up and down the barn safely and comfortably.
A 12 foot by 12 foot wash bay is available for the horses. This wash bay is equipped with tempered water for your horses comfort. The barn also has a tie stall with infrared heating to allow the animals to dry off after riding or a bath, before returning to their stall.
For the riders the stabling facility offers a full bathroom, which includes a shower. There are also coin-op washers and dryers to enable the riders to keep their equipment clean.
Willowdale's complete facility is monitored by video surveillance which covers all doors and entryways. Willowdale also offers a sound system that plays both inside and outside the facility, along with wireless microphones that are available for clinics.
A 12 foot by 12 foot wash bay is available for the horses. This wash bay is equipped with tempered water for your horses comfort. The barn also has a tie stall with infrared heating to allow the animals to dry off after riding or a bath, before returning to their stall.
For the riders the stabling facility offers a full bathroom, which includes a shower. There are also coin-op washers and dryers to enable the riders to keep their equipment clean.
Willowdale's complete facility is monitored by video surveillance which covers all doors and entryways. Willowdale also offers a sound system that plays both inside and outside the facility, along with wireless microphones that are available for clinics.
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OUTDOOR STABLING:
Currently there are 40 outdoor stalls built with panels, providing the safest method to house an animal in the out doors. These pens vary in size, but are generally 30 feet by 40 feet. Each pen has access to filtered water. CONVENTION CENTRE: Sit back, relax and enjoy the competition in our huge, temperature controlled viewing area which overlooks the indoor arena area equipped with men's and women's modern washrooms. We also have a beautiful modern facility to serve your convention or meeting room requirements. |
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INDOOR RIDING ARENA:
Willowdale offers a 200 foot by 80 foot climate controlled indoor riding arena. An automatic sprinkler system enables us to control the dust, and to reach desired depths required for particular events. We understand the importance of footing, for a successful event. |
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A sound system is available through out the arena and wireless microphones are available upon request for clinics, and events.
There is natural lighting through the entire south side of the building. The arena is equipped with a fresh air exchange system to provide fresh clean air to the arena and stable as needed during all seasons. This is also a humidity-controlled atmosphere, keeping it at a comfortable temperature no matter what time of the day you choose to ride.
There is natural lighting through the entire south side of the building. The arena is equipped with a fresh air exchange system to provide fresh clean air to the arena and stable as needed during all seasons. This is also a humidity-controlled atmosphere, keeping it at a comfortable temperature no matter what time of the day you choose to ride.
OUTDOOR FACITILIES:
The renowned North American course designer, Laurie Rowan, designed our outdoor facilities. He was a builder for the Beijing Olympics, Auckland International, and the Pan-American Games and his incredible insight and dedication has led us to our “state of the art” facility.
The barn has several outdoor arenas, which are listed below.
Donner Hall: Remarkable training area, 300’ x 300’ sand venue, when not in use or containing different dressage rings.
When it is built for a dressage event it has the capacity to hold:
HICKSTEAD: 100’ x 180’ sand pad specifically designed and built for the hunter/jumper horses
It allows trainers to position fence for students to train the horses to work in a very confined area. The jumps are left on this site throughout the spring, summer and fall months.
DICK PUGH:
150’ x 250’
3 sides enclosed by 12’ mounds, which allows spectators to view participants
SECRETARIAT VENUE: 400’ x 400’ grass arena
Completely enclosed by pipe fence
BIG BEN GRAND PRIX VENUE: 400’ x 500’ grass jumping area
Spectator seating
Coffin jumps, water jumps, devil’s deck
15’ mound on the back, which allows course designer to bring the horses from the left or right side
15’ wide top allowing designer flexibility of use
6-acre grass pad for event use
The renowned North American course designer, Laurie Rowan, designed our outdoor facilities. He was a builder for the Beijing Olympics, Auckland International, and the Pan-American Games and his incredible insight and dedication has led us to our “state of the art” facility.
The barn has several outdoor arenas, which are listed below.
Donner Hall: Remarkable training area, 300’ x 300’ sand venue, when not in use or containing different dressage rings.
When it is built for a dressage event it has the capacity to hold:
- Two 60’ x 20’ dressage rings
- One 40’ x 20’ children’s dressage ring with 15’ alleyways completely surrounding each ring
HICKSTEAD: 100’ x 180’ sand pad specifically designed and built for the hunter/jumper horses
It allows trainers to position fence for students to train the horses to work in a very confined area. The jumps are left on this site throughout the spring, summer and fall months.
DICK PUGH:
150’ x 250’
3 sides enclosed by 12’ mounds, which allows spectators to view participants
SECRETARIAT VENUE: 400’ x 400’ grass arena
Completely enclosed by pipe fence
BIG BEN GRAND PRIX VENUE: 400’ x 500’ grass jumping area
Spectator seating
Coffin jumps, water jumps, devil’s deck
15’ mound on the back, which allows course designer to bring the horses from the left or right side
15’ wide top allowing designer flexibility of use
6-acre grass pad for event use