The Richland Rider's Club was formed in 1949 and has operated continuously since that time. Members of the club sponsor, organize and host equestrian events for riders in the Tri-Cities (Richland, West Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Burbank, Benton City) area of Washington State including dressage shows (including the Moonlight Dressage and OctoberFest Dressage shows), jumping shows, schooling shows, fun shows, and clinics. Clinics are normally open to members first; non-members may attend if the clinic does not fill with club members. Some of the club members also offer riding lessons and ground training.
The club owns and operates a nine acre equestrian boarding and riding facility on Van Giesen Street west of highway 240 in Richland, Washington. The facility has two large outdoor lighted arenas for dressage, jumping and western disciplines and has access to a nearby city park where riders can hack out. Most of the barns are owned by individual members; however the club owns several barns which can be rented to club members. Barn rental rates are kept as reasonable as possible, however board is entirely self-care and barn maintenance is up to the barn occupant. Some club members will perform some aspects of care (such as morning feedings or full care) on a for-hire or exchange basis.
A volunteer board of directors operates the club. Membership application (form available on this website) can be made to the board of directors, who normally meet on the first Monday of the month. Meeting locations vary; consult a board member if you wish to attend. Meetings are open to members and to others having business with the club, including member applicants.
This website provides information about our club's sponsored, organized and hosted events, our board officers , committee chairs and other contacts, our club's board meetings and general meetings, information about the club property, important notices for the membership, a variety of multimedia files including photographs and videos of the riders during events, classified ads and equestrian services, and documentation on barn rental fees, grounds rules and club bylaws.
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