Warfield Equestrian Community Center
A private property facility available for use through annual membership

Warfield Equestrian Park (WEP) is a unique resource available to equestrian enthusiasts.  Your support of WEP is essential, whether you are a top competitor or just love horses and recognize the need to have land reserved for riding activities.  The availability of WEP becomes even more precious as we witness the continued loss of land used for schooling and competing in equestrian disciplines of dressage, stadium jumping and cross-country jumping.  Some recent losses include Hart Ranch, Trojan, and Spring Creek at Jackson.  Some newer venues have been developed or continue to expand such as Moonrock and Rebecca Farms, however, only those equestrian parks located on public lands such as Moonrock in Worland and the Sheridan course are available to anyone to ride at leisure in an unsupervised capacity.    This “unsupervised” access to WEP is what makes WEP unique and also imposes specific requirements on riders.   The following are some questions and answers that have been developed in order to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the use of WEP.
Frequently Asked Questions


1.Question: Who owns Warfield Equestrian Park?
Answer: The 120 acres of WEP was the property of Donald R. Warfield.  The park bears his namesake in honor of his generosity.  When Don died in 2004, the land was donated to Warfield Equestrian Community Center, Inc. (WECC) a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation.  The Board of Directors of WECC, Inc. is responsible for the administration of WEP.  The Board is comprised of five volunteers.  The foremost goal of the Board is to keep WEP open and available to riders for schooling and competition purposes.

2.Question: How do I register to become a member of WEP?
Answer:  Registration forms may be obtained by downloading the forms from the WEP web site: www.warfieldpark.org.   There are two forms, Members Agreement and Member Enrollment Form that must be completed and returned to the Secretary at PO Box 50001 Billings, MT 59105.   All forms must be signed, the fee paid and on record at the WEP office prior to riding at the park.  IMPORTANT: Riding on WEP grounds without the appropriate membership in place is considered a trespassing violation.  This condition is non-negotiable and must be enforced to protect the park. 

3.Question:  As a WEP member and an instructor, can I use WEP as a facility to conduct lessons?  
Answer:  The commercial liability coverage obtained annually by WECC will allow instruction by independent contractors providing that the instructor carry their own personal instructor’s policy, and are a registered member of WEP.  Clinicians for an organized activity need to submit proof of insurance coverage as well.  Warfield Equestrian Park must be named as an additional insured on the instructor’s policy.

4. Question:  What do I get for my membership fee?
Answer: As a registered member, you have access to WEP for your riding purposes.  Amenities include a USEA approved Beginner Novice thru Preliminary Level cross-country course, a full sized dressage arena, a stadium jump arena with an assortment of jumps available, 120 acres for riding enjoyment.  A “Porta-Potty” is available during the heavy riding months, generally May thru September.

5.Question:  How do I organize an activity at WEP?
Answer: The Board of Directors welcomes and encourages organized activities at WEP.  It is easy to use WEP if you would like to bring in a favorite clinician, have a schooling show, a recognized show or organize a “fun day”.  You will need to request/reserve the date(s) for your activity and you will need to sign the Rental Agreement.  The Application for your activity date(s) and the Rental Agreement are available on the web site. 

Warfield Equestrian Park Frequently Asked Questions