FPFP Equestrian Center FAQ's

Where is the FPFP Equestrian Center located?

The facility address is 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon VA 20171. Directions and a map with local food, lodging and tack shops can be found here.

Does the Equestrian Center offer horseback riding lessons?

FPFP Equestrian Center does not have an onsite trainer and does not permanently stable lesson horses on site.
FCPA does have multiple horse back riding lesson vendors who teach at multiple facilities including FPFP Equestrian Center. 
You can learn more details and register for these lessons through Parktakes Online. 

Does the FPFP Equestrian Center offer horse boarding/ permanently stabling?

FPFP Equestrian Center does not offer horse boarding or permanent stabling at this time. Stall rentals are limited to 7 days per horse. 

Can the Equestrian Center be rented?

Yes. Please see the Rates & Fees page for information on rental prices of the rings and indoor arena as well as equestrian equipment and related services. A PDF of the rental contract can be downloaded here. If you have questions about availability or would like to request more information regarding FPFP Equestrian Center rentals please email FCPAEquestrian@fairfaxcounty.gov 

Why do riders have to purchase riding passes for FPFP Equestrian Center but not for the Turner Farm and Laurel Hill Equestrian Facilities?

The Turner Farm & Laurel Hill Equestrian Facilities are not staffed and maintained daily by an equestrian staff. They do not have added equestrian features that The Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Center has such as: daily maintenance, on-site stabling, potable water, indoor fully functioning wash racks with overhead heaters, manure dumping, permanent restrooms and professional grade equestrian equipment. The fees at FPFP Equestrian Center are meant to cover the annual costs of these added features and any revenue above costs of maintaining the equestrian center are held for capital improvements at the equestrian center.

What are the months for quarterly and annual riding/ instructor passes?

The Quarterly Pass Sessions are:
Sessions 1: April 1st - June 30th
Session 2: July 1st - September 30th
Session 3: October 1st - December 31st
Session 4: January 1st - March 31st

The annual riding/instructor passes are good from April 1st of the year purchased to March 31st of the following year.

Is FCPA looking for equestrian lesson vendors? 

Yes. If you are interested in becoming an equestrian lesson vendor please contact the FCPA purchasing department at Purchasing and Supply Management. 

How does someone get involved with Equestrian Friends of FPFP?

We are always looking for more Equestrian Friends. To become a volunteer/ group member please fill out and submit a volunteer application on the Equestrian Volunteers page.

What equestrian disciplines/events can/ have been hosted at FPFP Equestrian Center?

FPFP Equestrian Center is an extremely versatile facility. Over the years it has been host to the following equestrian disciplines/events:
Dressage, Eventing, Show Hunters, Equitation, Showjumping, Barrel Racing, Reining, Vaulting, Therapeutic Riding, Carriage Driving, Combined Driving, Western Pleasure, Peruvian Riding, Natural Horsemanship, Mounted Games, Breed Inspections, Cutting, Team Penning, Polo, Hunter Derby.

When can I ride at the Equestrian Center?

Open Riding Hours of Operation:
Indoor Arena Monday- Sunday 8am -9pm
Outdoor Rings & XC Course Monday - Sunday 8am- Dark
*If the Indoor Arena, Outdoor Rings or XC Field are rented for private use or are being used for a FPFP Horse Show then open riding will not be available on that day. Please check our online calendar prior to trailering in for open riding.