Equestrian Friends of Frying Pan

02/13/2025

Three weeks of Hunter Schooling schooling in the Indoor Arena at Frying Pan Farm Park. (Feb 10-13, Feb 24-27, Mar 10-13)

Click the link in the first comment to sign up! Hunter Schooling Rounds - February and March
Please be advised that there may be inclement weather on February 11 and 12. Keep up to date on our open status by checking Park Authority website or by calling the Frying Pan Visitors Center at 703-437-9101.

Come prepared!
Rider Waivers: We ask that all riders complete our Equestrian Release Form. You can print the form and bring it signed. Alternatively, we have printed copies available in a box outside the Equestrian Office inside the Indoor Arena.

Negative coggins taken within the last 12 months are required for all horses coming on property. You can either email a copy to [email protected] or print a copy and bring it to the Equestrian Office inside the Indoor Arena.

01/28/2025

Come school in the Frying Pan Indoor arena this week. The Jumper course pictures below is set up and rounds are available for reservations Tuesday through Thursday. See the link in the comments to sign up on line or cal the park at 703-437-9101 to reserve your time slot.

01/27/2025

Happy retirement Jeff.

10/24/2024

A great way to support Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park. link to donate in the comments below.

10/23/2024

A great way to get volunteer hours for school, scout etc, while supporting a fun community event.

Frying Pan Farm Park is in need of volunteers for their Halloween on the Farm event this Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th. The shifts times are: 4:30pm-8:30pm Friday and 4pm-8pm Saturday. Volunteers will be assisting with games, activities and crafts for families coming to the event.

Use the link in the comments to sign up and call 703-324-9762 for any questions.

10/15/2024

Don't miss out on our next Pony Ride Experience at Farm Harvest Days on Sunday, October 20 at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. This activity always sells out. Registration link in the comments.

08/13/2024

8/13 - FINAL Tuesday Night Hunter Show of the season! Tentative Schedule:

3-4pm - Schooling
4pm START - Leadline (1)
4:10 - Pre-Short Stirrup (4)
4:35 - SS EQ (6)
5:10 - SS Hunter (4)
5:40 - Long Stirrup (3)
6:05 - Pleasure Pony (5)
6:35 - Junior/Adult Horse Pleasure (7)
7:05 - EQ on the flat (3)
7:15 - SCHOOLING BREAK 15 MIN.
7:30 - Low/Schooling Hunter (8)

REMINDER - Please bring a blank check and a copy of your coggins!

08/11/2024

2 days away from our final Tuesday Night Hunter show of the season! Get your entries in today!

08/11/2024

SPIRIT is looking for volunteers to help the following shifts:

Morning horse and farm care: Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30AM
Program support: Monday-Thursday 5-8PM and Saturday 9AM-12PM

please send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to join our team!

07/31/2024

Judges for this year's Pre-Turkey Quarter Horse Show in Herndon VA with VQHA points. Stall reservations open.Beautiful Custom buckles for high point awards and great prizes for the circuit awards. Complete information at https://friendsoffryingpan.org/preturkey/

07/26/2024

Get ready! The Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival starts in just 6 days. Join us Thursday through Sunday for Old-Fashioned Family Fun, Carnival Games & Rides, Fair Food, Live Entertainment, Tractor Demos, 4-H Exhibits & Shows, and more!

$10 Parking Fee Friday after 4pm through Sunday (cash and credit accepted).

07/23/2024

Thank you for your patience, as we had an increase in numbers this morning! We look forward to a great evening!

7-23-2024 Tuesday Night Hunter Show Tentative Schedule:
Schooling 3-3:50pm, 4pm start!
4:00 - Leadline (1)
4:10 - Pre-Short (5)
4:35 - SS EQ (9)
5:05 - SS Hunter (10)
5:50 - Long Stirrup (8)
6:35 - Pleasure Pony (3)
6:55 - Adult/Junior Horse Pleasure (9)
7:25 - EQ on Flat (will split)
7:45 - Low/Schooling (5)
REMINDER - bring a copy of your coggins and a BLANK CHECK for check in!

07/22/2024

Get your entries in TODAY for tomorrow's Tuesday Night Hunter Show! www.friendsoffryingpan.org/hunter-entry

07/19/2024

Get your entries in today for our 2nd Tuesday Night Hunter Show of season! Tuesday, July 23rd! www.friendsoffryingpan.org/hunter-entry

07/16/2024

COME ON OUT! August 1-4, 2024 Fairfax 4-H Fair & Carnival

There will be Equestrian Demos on 8/3 (Indoor Arena) and 8/4 (Outdoor Arena)!