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Equestrian groups press Boulder County to restore winter indoor arena access at Fairgrounds
Summary
County fairgrounds staff said winter public riding sessions were canceled after a budget-equity review; equestrian users and local agricultural representatives asked commissioners to reconsider and offered volunteer, fee and outreach options.
Boulder County fairgrounds staff told the Board of County Commissioners on May 1 that a policy change last year ended winter public indoor horse-riding sessions after a budget-equity review, and multiple equestrian users asked the commissioners to reinstate some level of public access.
Joel LaFollette of the Boulder County Fairgrounds told the board the county reviewed fairgrounds operations "through an equity lens" and concluded it lacked the capacity to continue all public winter sessions; he said the change did not affect 4-H activities or regular program events. "We made a…
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