Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

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Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Center

Frying Pan's Equestrian Center is a public use facility that is part of Frying Pan Farm Park. The center offers rental events, schooling horse shows, short-term stabling, and multiple trailer-in schooling options. The center is available for private rentals.  With a full-size indoor arena, two full-size outdoor riding rings and a XC Rally Field, it is a perfect venue for any size equestrian event.

Riding at Frying Pan Farm Park

Riding Fees 

Riding fees apply to individuals bringing horses to ride at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Note: Frying Pan does not have horses available for hire.

  • All riders must purchase a Daily Pass - $15, Quarterly Pass - $55  or Annual Pass - $200 before riding.
  • Daily passes are available for purchase at the Equestrian Office inside the Indoor Arena or at the Frying Pan Visitor Center.
  • Quarterly and annual passes are available at the same locations as daily passes or online through Parktakes.

Waivers and Coggins

Equestrian waivers: Waivers must be completed for each rider. A digital form is linked below, or paper copies are available outside the Equestrian Office. (Note: A request for an individual link to the waiver form has been submitted, but this text is sufficient for now if additional processing is required.)

Coggins test: Proof of a negative Coggins test within one year is required for all horses on park grounds. Horses from out of state must also have an appropriate health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian.

Trailer Parking: Trailer parking is available in designated areas including the trailer parking lot to the left of Barn 1 and Barn 2, and behind the Indoor Arena.

Open Riding Facilities: Riding facilities are open for public use except during:

  • Horse shows
  • Private rentals
  • Inclement weather
  • Regularly scheduled maintenance

Equestrian Events, waivers and documents

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