By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
The Douglas County Fairgrounds offers open riding in our indoor arena on various days from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., schedule permitting. In 2026, we will expand Open Riding to more days of the week, but end at 7 PM. Only $5.00 per session per horse or rider whichever is greater.
Please call 720-733-6900 to verify the Open Riding Schedule before arriving at the Fairgrounds, as the schedule is subject to change.
Douglas County reserves the right to cancel Open Riding at any time without notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Lungeing is not allowed during Open Riding; please use the Indoor Arena warm-up area.
To access open riding, drive to the road behind event center towards the Indoor Arena, at Gate E please stop at the grey and red shed displaying an ‘open riding’ sign to pay and sign waiver. Each rider needs to sign waiver and pay prior to entering facility for each session. Payments and waivers can be placed in the slot in the shed.
To maintain a safe environment, we require all riders to abide by the following rules. Anyone not complying with these rules will be asked to leave.
