The NDRC promotes a community that values safety, education and recreation. Our gates are open to all disciplines and styles of horsemanship and is accessible to members and others of all ages and abilities in the Nelson & District area. The Club provides a facility for programs, clinics, events and lessons in a supportive, positive atmosphere. The NDRC is a recreation facility; a place for enjoyment and fun, for those interested in equestrian sport as well as other approved activities<\/p>\n
The NDRC has a history of fun and engagement \u2013 clinics, horse shows, roping, jumping, driving, gymkhanas, fun days, vaulting, therapeutic riding, parades, dances, potlucks, weddings, and fundraising for others in its community.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>The Nelson Riding Club was formed in 1966. Meetings were held at the Civic Centre, and lessons & events at the old sawdust pile across from the city airport. The first horse show was held at the Civic Centre Grounds in 1966 in conjunction with the city\u2019s Fall Fair. In 1974 the club relocated to Hall Siding, residing on privately owned property until its sale in 1979. In 1980 it was granted the use of Cominco land in Blewett. Renamed the Nelson & District Riding Club, the club received grants to help cover the costs of preparing the land, building barns, arenas, buildings etc. Over the next 2 years, members, families and friends worked hard and held its grand opening at their 11th annual Horse Show at its current location in July of 1983.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>Over time, the grounds had additions \u2013 the jump arena, concession and storage building, round pen, as well as improvements such as re-footing the arenas and covering the open stalls and bleachers. The campsites were upgraded with water and power, and the front fencing was redone. Most recently we had a facelift to the front entrance as well as half of the stables being sandblasted and repainted. Our current project is revitalizing the clubhouse as well as some much needed grounds maintenance to one of our arenas. <\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>All that\u2019s happened at the NDRC has been thanks to the greater community it serves. Grants have come from the Regional District, Columbia Basin Trust, Rotary, Eagles and Horse Council of BC. Local businesses have been very generous \u2013 Kalasnikoff, Nelson Farmer\u2019s Supply, TK Big Adventures, Arcovio Electric to name a few. The expression \u2018labour of love\u2019 is exemplified here, with a long stream of volunteers who\u2019ve put their heart & souls into the creation, maintenance, and always changing vision for its future.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>We\u2019re very thankful for the efforts of the past and present.<\/em><\/p>\n Pat Hickey Fred Gahimer<\/p>\n Pat Hickey<\/p>\n Susan Mucciarone<\/p>\n Betsy Nasmyth<\/p>\n Andy Peloso<\/p>\n Ivy Peloso<\/p>\n Morgan Gladdish<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Connie Marrello<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The NDRC promotes a community that values safety, education and recreation. Our gates are open to all disciplines and styles of horsemanship and is accessible to members and others of all ages and abilities in the Nelson & District area. … Continue reading Founding Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n
J. Laing
H. McKay
Bec McQuig
Andy Peloso
Ivy Peloso
Minert Pol
Suzanne Pol
Fern Porteus
Tom Swinden
Dick VanPatten<\/p>\nHonorary Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Long Standing Directors<\/strong><\/h2>\n