Farr Park Equestrian Center and RV Campground
6400 River Road
225-769-7805
brec.org/farr
BREC's Farr Park Equestrian Center and RV Campground 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.
The Farr Park Equestrian Center and RV 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.
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 Plantation, Bluebonnet Swamp, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the U.S.S. Kidd, among others.
|
|
|
Equestrian Center Admission |
Horseback Riding Lessons
Tuesday-Friday: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (call to schedule)
$27 - per hour group lessons
$47 - per 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
Mondays starting Sept. 13: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
$120 - for the six-week course
Horses and equipment are provided by BREC for all lessons.
Guided Trail Rides
Ride beautiful wooded trails with ponds and a 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 1/2 hour ride with a 1/2 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 a half 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:
The fee is $5 per day, and owners must present negative coggins 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 and course conditions permitting). The course can be reserved in advance by organized groups for two-hour intervals. Reservations are required.
Schedule of Events:
September
13 Hearts & Hooves Therapeutic Riding program begins
October
9 BREC Horse Show (riding lesson students only)
23 BREC's River Road Round-Up - event begins at 9 a.m.
November
1 BREC Horse Show (riding lesson students only) - registration begins at 9 a.m. and show starts at 9:30 a.m.
For more information on BREC Equestrian Programs, reservations and current fees, please call 225-769-7805.
| Services: | Fees |
| Horse Hotel | $20 |
| RV Campground: | |
| Full Hook-up | $20/night |
| Storage | $10/day |
| Dry Parking | $10/day |
| Facility Rentals: | |
| Indoor Arena practice | $30/hr |
| Magnolia Bend (cross country) schooling (practice) | $30/2 hrs |
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.
|
|
|
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
Schooling Days
(held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month)
Fees
$30/horse for 2 hours
*Medical arm bands must be worn by all participants and current coggins and health records will be required before the unloading of any horses.
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 Equestrian 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.
ADULT LEISURE FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS
|
Class |
Day |
Time |
Ages |
Cost |
| Pickleball | Fri. | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Adults | $0.25 |
| Badminton | Tues. & Fri. Fri. Sun. |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 6 - 9 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. |
Adults | FREE |
|
|
6201 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806
