The following rules must be followed.

Courtesy in Arena Use is Mandatory

• Group activities not permitted during Open Ride in Henningsen Arena, including, but not limited to, Drill Team Practice & Horse Clubs 
• Horse Trainers are permitted to stand outside Henningsen Pavilion only for the purpose of instruction.  Horse trainers may not disrupt other riders at any time. For liability purposes, horse trainers must have a horse ride pass purchased through the Fair office, even if they are not riding.
• Groups must contact the Fair Office to book under regular rental rates. Each person riding must have an application on file for the year.
• Lunging is to be done in the center of the arena on a non-interference basis with other horses, as well as on a non-interference basis with priority activity of the day. No loose horses please.
• No equipment or obstacles are allowed in the Henningsen Arena during Open Ride, including but not limited to jumps, poles, barrels etc.
• Parking: Horse trailers to be parked off the black top when conditions permit.  Horses will be confined to the arena area except
  when entering or leaving the Fairground.
• Horses may not be tied inside the arena, any railings or to any panels. Please tie horses to your trailer.
• All owners and riders must have a valid pass to use Henningsen Arena. Persons riding without a valid open ride pass will be expelled and banned from the Henningsen Arena Open Ride for 30 days.

Current El Dorado County Fair Open Horse Ride Pass must be hung from rear view mirror at all times while using facility.

• Horses must be under control at all times. No loose horses.  No cruelty or abuse of any animals.
• Owners are responsible for damage or injury to people, property, or other animals.
• Ride at your own risk. Rail riders pass on the right.
• Stallions may not be handled by persons under 18 years. All minors must have adult supervision.
• Every effort should be made to keep the grounds safe and clean. Please don’t litter.  Put all refuse in designated containers.
• Safety should be your first consideration. Please abide by the day use rules and all other rules.
• While working in groups please be considerate of other riders.
• Riders are required to clean up after their horses. All refuse should be placed in designated containers.
• Riders are required to be considerate and cooperative with other riders and Association staff.

Due to the annual County Fair, Henningsen Pavilion will be closed the month of June.

September and October arena availability is limited.

Fairgrounds are closed the week of Thanksgiving and the last two weeks of December, all furlough and holidays.

The Association reserves the right to close Henningsen due to other events.