What can I expect when I arrive?

You will be greeted at the gate by park staff. Liability waiver(s), Rules agreement and fees will be verified or collected. Park your rig and have fun with your horse .

Is my rig too long for the parking lot?

If your rig is longer than 46’, park staff will direct you to an oversized parking spot.

What is Working Equitation?

*“Working Equitation promotes the correct training and development of a horse for fieldwork. Training emphasizes the development of true collection by riding the horse from the hind quarters forward. This skill leads to collection and at the upper levels, the amazing lead changes that this sport is known for…The lower levels develop your foundation, each level then builds your skills. If you wish to put in the work, you can reach the Advanced and Master’s level with flying lead changes and one-handed riding! Internationally, many countries compete in Working Equitation. Each country preserves their equitation traditions and culture by dressing in their traditional tack and attire. In the United States, you may show in a variety of tack and attire. It should be of one kind: western, vaquero, dressage, hunt seat, etc. Any breed of horse and level of rider is welcome.”1 *“You can bring the horse, the tack and the training you already have and simply add another layer of expertise. At its most basic, working equitation assesses a rider’s skill and the progression of a horse’s training. A relative newcomer on the world-equestrian stage, working equitation debuted in the United States in 2008. But its origins date back to the mid-1990s when it was developed in southern Europe as a way to preserve and promote the riding traditions of Italy, France, Portugal and Spain, as well as to showcase the horses typically bred and used there for ranch work."2 *“Horses of every breed and size, including gaited horses are excelling in the sport. Unlike many other disciplines, there are no restrictions to saddle type and show attire allows for personal style. A variety of bits, bitless bridles, and hackamores can be used. Working Equitation combines the fundamentals of dressage with the precision of riding through a series of various obstacles. The results are horses and riders that achieve remarkable relationships by doing something that is enormously fun.”3 1Crist, Kelli Paulson, and Tarrin Warren. “The How-to Guide for Working Equitation.” Working Equitation Handbook, 24 June 2019, www.workingequitationhandbook.com/. 2Daugirda , Sandra Adair. “What Is Working Equitation?” Dressage Today, 5 Mar. 2015, dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/working-equitation-27166/. 3Hayes, Stephanie. “Working Equitation, the Sport I Didn’t Know I Needed.” Horsenetwork.com, 18 Mar. 2020, horsenetwork.com/2020/03/working-equitation-the-sport-i-didnt-know-i-needed/.

It’s noon and I decided I wanted to go to the park, can I still get a day pass?

Yes, day passes can be purchased anytime, including the day of your visit. Please understand that the price of the day pass is the same whether your visit is 1 hour or all day.

Can I just show up at the park without registering or purchasing a day pass?

Registering in advance is more efficient and preferred. However, you can register for your day pass on your phone via this website once you arrive.

Do I need to create an account to purchase a day pass?

No, you can register and pay for a day pass without creating an account.

Why would I want to create an account?

Creating an account will allow you access to view and edit your profile, view the days you have registered for, invoices & payments, and use the mobile app. By far, the best reason for creating an account is that any park attendee that has the mobile app is able to view your emergency contact information if you allow access to that information on your Profile>Privacy settings.

How do I get the mobile app?

For IOS, download the Wild Apricot for members app from the App store. For Android, download the Wild Apricot for members app from Google Play. Your login is the same as you use for your website account.

What can and can’t I do on the mobile app?

You can view and connect with other members that have public profiles, purchase day passes, view your registrations, and update your profile. At this time dressage arena reservations need to be made from the website. By far, the best reason for getting the mobile app is that you can view emergency contact information for other members if they have allowed access to that information on their Profile>Privacy settings

Why can’t I see my dressage arena reservations on the website?

Reservations for the dressage arena are made through a separate booking calendar that does not interface with the website. Please have access to your confirmation email in case there are any questions about who has the arena at your reserved time.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment can be made on our website via debit or credit card. At check in, we take Venmo(@Amy-Geuy), Cashapp($AmyGeuy), and cash.

What if I need to cancel my day pass?

Cancellation policy: If you provide at least a 24 hour notice of cancellation, you can cancel your registration from your profile page on the website or in the mobile app. Your account will show a credit that you can use to purchase a day pass for another day. If you would like to request a refund, please email gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com. If you find that you are unable to come to The Horse Park in the 24 hours preceding your scheduled visit, please email gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com to reschedule. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations requested in the 24 hours preceding the day of your visit. No refunds or reschedules will be given to 'no shows'.

How do I reschedule my Day Pass?

IF it is more than 24 hours before your scheduled visit, cancel your day pass on the website or app. The cancellation will result in a credit to your account which you can use to pay for the rescheduled date. If it is within the 24 hours before the day you are registered for, please email gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com with the new date that you would like to visit the park.

How do I get my refund?

Refunds are available upon request to those that provide a 24 hour notice by cancelling their registration on the website or within the mobile app. Cancellations cannot be processed on the website or mobile app inside of the 24 hour period prior to your day pass date. Refunds will not be given to those that do not provide a 24 hour notice of cancellation. However, you may reschedule your visit by emailing gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com. No refunds or reschedules will be given to 'no shows'.

How do I purchase a day pass when the resgistration calendar is blank for that day?

The park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can email gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com to purchase day passes beyond the dates listed on the registration calendar.

Is the park open in bad weather?

The park is open rain or shine. However, we will close for hurricanes and blizzards. Park closings will be posted to this website and our Facebook page.

Can I ride in the riding arena if someone is using the dressage arena?

Yes, you can ride in the riding arena if someone is in the dressage arena. Take care to not interfere with each other and be courteous.

Can I ride in the dressage arena if no one is using it?

Yes, you can. Keep in mind that reservations will take priority, so if someone shows up for their reserved time, you will need to yield the dressage arena to them.

If you have additional questions, please email gryphonrunstables@yahoo.com, send a message from our Facebook page (link below) or text 757-719-9021.

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