"Horse Lovers Park" Grand Opening

April 28th & 29th

You won't want to miss this! There are two new world class arenas at the facility formerly known as "Phoenix Equestrian Center" (or Reach 11), located west of Tatum North of the CAP canal. One is a cutting arena, and the other's state-of-the-art roping facility. The park is capably managed by the Phoenix Parks and Recreational Department. The ceremonies will begin at noon on Saturday April 28th in conjunction with an AQHYA approved youth Show.

The cutting arena is called the "Dave Schuff Arena", after the cutting aficionado and steel contractor who was largely responsible for the design work on both arenas. The roping arena is named "Horse Lovers Arena".

This wonderful upgrade for the existing equestrian center was made possible by grants from a charitable foundation known as the "Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation" the current President is Rick Johns, who also chaired the planning committee for the new arenas.

This charitable foundation is the outgrowth of the old Arizona Horse Lovers Club, which was established after W.W.II. The club had a fine arena and clubhouse on Griswold, in North Phoenix, but was forced to sell due to too many neighbors. If later purchased 10 acres on North 7th St. east of the Sheriff Posse, and began to rebuild the club. The club never quite got going again, so when the Gosnell Company wanted the land for the Points Tapetio Resort, it was sold and the Directors formed the Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation. The earnings from the principal go for equine related activities and improvements, such as these fine arenas. It is hoped that this fine facility will prove to be an affordable venue for many horse shows, cuttings and ropings for years to come.