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The Equestrian Center is located at:

7750 Mobile Highway

Pensacola, Florida 32514

 

Phone:

Chief of Recreation and Special Services (850) 475-5220

Equestrian Center (850) 941-6042

(850) 941-6046, fax (866) 585-1490, Toll Free

 

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Recreation Department

Equestrian Center

Parks Department

Equestrian Center

The Escambia County Equestrian Center is responsible for the management and maintenance of a safe, clean public equestrian facility in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations and in compliance with the Board of County Commissioners’ Policy on Rules and Regulations and fee schedule.

Other responsibilities include public relation/customer service; marketing/promotion; event coordination and management; sponsorship/foundation development.

The Escambia County Equestrian Center is a 178-acre equine park located at 7750 Mobile Highway in Pensacola. Designed as a multi-function event facility, the Center is host to numerous horse shows, rodeos, dog shows and all types of private and public events. The Center supports both English and Western style equine events. With the centers’ enhancements, numerous equestrian shows, rodeos, sales and exhibitions may be held, drawing enthusiasts from around the country to the greater Pensacola area.

Upcoming Events

B-Bar-K, August 21
B-Bar-K, September 11
Pensacola Hunter Jumpers, September 11-12
Gulf Coast Stampede,
September 25

WFApHC, October 9

B-Bar-K, October 16

Pensacola Hunter Jumpers, October 16-17

Barn Bash, October 22

John Lyons Clinic, November 1-4

Emerald Coast Equestrian, November 6-7

Blue Angel Dressage, November 13-14

B-Bar-K, November 20

Gulf Coast Barrel Race, November 20-21

Features of the Center

Indoor Arena
* 375’ x 225’ Clear Span Multi-purpose
* Multi-purpose Covered Arena - seats 4,500

Stables
* Three 350’ x 75’ covered areas
* 294 12’ x 12’ permanent stalls
* In covered Stables / Barns
* 600 Additional/Temporary Stall capability
* Wash Racks

Outdoor Arenas
* Two 200’ x 300’ show rings - one has outdoor lighting amenities
* Two 150’ x 250’ show rings - one has outdoor lighting amenities
* Exercise Rings
* Warm-up Area adjacent to arena

RV Hookups
* 34 RV Sites with water, sewer and electricity
* 11 RV Sites with water & electricity with dump stations available
* Dump station with wash down
* 50/30/110 individual electrical service

Additional Amenities
Show secretary’s office with voice/data communication and public address system • Drive-through horse trailer parking/loading unloading areas • Vendor areas adjacent to the indoor and outdoor arenas • Professional quality livestock pens, rodeo chutes • Announcer and judges booths at each arena • Maintenance Center & Operations Office • Rodeo loading/unloading area • Ample vehicle parking • Ticket sales pavilion • Judges lounge • Trophy room

Awards and Recognition
The American Kennel Club voted the Escambia County Equestrian Center as The Best Facility in the Southeast. Florida Parks and Recreation Association showcased the facility in the FRPA Journal in 2004.

The National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials selected the Escambia County Equestrian Center as a 2004 Parks & Recreation Class III Facility Award winner.