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Farr Park Horse Activity Center 

6400 River Road
225-769-7805

BREC's Farr Park Horse Activity Center is one of the areas largest and most versatile centers for horse enthusiast. It features a newly renovated indoor arena and an outdoor arena (both lighted), 162 stalls, a cross-country eventing course, horse trails, and an RV campground. The equestrian facilities are available on an hourly or daily basis.

Directions to the Horse Activity Center Take College Drive exit off Interstate 10. Travel south approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto River Road. Travel approximately 1 mile. The Farr Park Horse Activity Center is on your left.

Horse Activity Center Admission The Horse Activity Center is free to the public. Spectator admission is charged for a selected number of special events. Fees are charged for horse boarding, RV camping and horseback riding lessons.

FALL EVENTS:

Horseback Riding Lessons
Tue. - Fri.:  4:30-6:30 p.m.
Sat.:  8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$20 - one hour group lessons
$35 - one hour private lessons

Other hours may be scheduled by special arrangement.

Horses and equipment are provided by BREC for all lessons.

 

Hearts & Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program

Mon.: 5-6 p.m.

$90 - six-week course

Horses and equipment are provided by BREC for all lessons

 

Guided Trail Rides

Beautiful wooded trails with ponds and rest area.  All rides are "Gentle Walk" only.  Come ride and relax with us and enjoy the scenery.

Saturday Ride Times:  9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Ages:  6 and up

Fees:  1 hour ride with hour instruction

            $45 per person for two people (Minimum two people per ride)

            $40 per person for three or more people (Maximum eight people per ride)

           45 minute ride with hour instruction

            $35 per person for two people (Minimum two people per ride)

            $30 per person for three or more people (Maximum eight people per ride)

 

Bring your horse and ride our trails:

$5 per day and must present negative coggins test certificate to the office

                             

Magnolia Cross-Country Eventing Course

The course is open for schooling days on the first and third Saturdays of each month (weather permitting).  The course can be reserved in advance by organized groups for two-hour intervals. Reservations are required.

Schedule of Events

AUG.

8        Louisiana Stock Horse Association

29    Greenwell Springs DSSHSA

SEPT.

      12  Greenwell Springs DSSHSA

26    Greenwell Springs DSSHSA

26    Louisiana Quarter Horse Assoc. Fun Day (Non-Profit)

OCT.

10  Greenwell Springs DSSHSA

17     BREC's River Road Roundup

24  Greenwell Springs

NOV.

7        Greenwell Springs DSSHSA

                                                                                                                             

MARCH 2010

     20   BREC's Spring Fling               

For more information on BREC Equestrian Programs, reservations and current fees, please call 225-769-7805.

Farr Park Campground 

The Farr Park Campground is an ideal place to stay when in town for an LSU game. It is located only two miles from the campus -- and six miles from the downtown Baton Rouge attractions -- yet campers can enjoy a quiet, country environment. The campground is adjacent to the Mississippi River, located on historic River Road. It is easily accessible from Interstate 10. The campground has 108 sites (many pull-throughs) and is equipped with water and power hookups, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. BREC is excited to announce that Baton Rouge's City Bus Service will be running shuttles from the campgrounds to LSU's football stadium for every home game.

Since Farr Park is also home to a fine equestrian facility, campers can often see a wide variety of equestrian events. Visitors will see rodeos, roping or horse shows on most weekends. Attractions convenient to the facility include: Magnolia Mound, Bluebonnet Swamp, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the U.S.S. Kidd, among others.

Fees
$16 per day
15 day maximum

Facility Rental Fees
$450 for 10 hours
$250 for 5 hours
$500 damage deposit is required.
It must be an organized group and you must make a reservation in advance.
Must carry 1,000,000.00 coinsurance
20% additional fee for out-of-parish residents.
All bookings must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the rental date.

*Medical arm bands must be worn by all participants and current coggins and health records will be required before the unloading of any horses.

Captain Mark Phillips from England designed the course at BREC's Farr Park. Captain Phillips is recognized as being the top course designer, as well as one of the top horsemen in the world.  He is also the Chef D'Equipe (trainer) of the US Olympic eventing team.  The course has been designed keeping with the spirit of southern Louisiana, and showcases the natural beauty of the property with its live oaks, magnolias, and plantation history.

Greenwell Springs Arena
BREC also has a horse arena at the Greenwell Springs Park, located at 7550 Shady Park Drive, off Greenwell Springs Road. All events are free for spectators. Contact the Horse Activity Center at (225) 769-7805 for more information.  

Eventing could be termed an "equestrian triathlon." It involves working with a horse both on the flat and over fences. The three phases are: dressage, endurance (or cross-country), and show jumping. Over the centuries it has developed from the test of the ideal military charger. Eventing has now evolved into an exciting sport attracting interest from all levels of sports enthusiasts, from weekend hobby riders to professional international stars.

With its variation in levels and difficulty and wide range of competitions available all across the country, Eventing is a sport which provides competitive and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Today, the sport is most known for its cross-country phase where horse and rider gallop over an outside course of solid obstacles which the horse has never seen before.