South Seattle Saddle Club
Dating back to 1945, South Seattle Saddle Club is a not-for-profit member owned and maintained equine facility that got its start just south of downtown, before relocating to Maple Valley, WA in 1965. The club has been host to the historical Maple Valley Days as well as the infamous mud bog races in the 1980s. Since then, we’ve become host of Washington state Patterned Speed Horses Association events, the home of the ‘Pace League’ (Washington Horseshoe Pitching Association), and countless other community and equine events.
OUR FACILITY:
- Large outdoor riding arena
- Round pen
- Club house
- Horseshoe pits
- Camping hookups
- Cedar River access
- Local trail access
- NEW! Trail course coming 2024
- Large outdoor riding arena
- Round pen
- Club house
- Horseshoe pits
- Camping hookups
- Cedar River access
- Local trail access
Elected 2022 Officers:
Richard Valdez, President
Steve Sutcliffe, Vice President
Drena Donofrio, Secretary
Crystal Polzin, Treasurer
Appointed Positions:
Tom Hardin, Grounds Manager
Bonnie Valdez, Activities Coordinator
Lyndsey San Sebastian, Marketing/Media
CLUB RULES:
- Maintain an open roadway around arena for emergency vehicles
- All horses shall be kept at a walk outside the main arena and round-pen.
- Horses shall be tied to trailers or mature trees only.
- Do not wash horses by the bathrooms.
- No pets/horses near picnic area.
- No horse abuse on grounds.
- Juniors (17 and under) will not handle or ride stallions.
- Unruly horses are not allowed in the arena or to take part in activities.
- Horses not allowed in horseshoe pit areas and designated NO HORSES ALLOWED areas.
- No unattended horses. No overnight horses in round-pen at game shows.
- Everyone will keep out of the way of competing contestants/horses.
- Put all equipment away immediately after use.
- All dogs must be on leash with a handler or tied at all times.
- Dog owners must pick up droppings. Horse owners spread manure before leaving grounds.
- Alcoholic beverages shall be kept at campsites during shows.
- LEAVE NO TRACE. Please take your campsite garbage with you.
- Campfires allowed in the club fire pits and portable fire pits with club approval.
- No fireworks allowed without club approval.
- Do not wash vehicles on club grounds.
- Report any damage or broken equipment to the club immediately.
- Non-members must sign a waiver prior to riding.
- No off-road vehicles allowed.
- Arena will be opened at the discretion of Grounds Manager.
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Today!
Now accepting new members for the 2024 Season!