Horse Show Arenas in Nebraska

According to the American Association for Horsemanship Safety, there are several factors that can affect the safety of both horses and riders in riding arenas. Therefore, it is important to ensure that arenas are safe before committing to a show and that rules for riders and spectators are in place to make the experience a safe and enjoyable one. Arenas should have a smooth surface free of rocks, be surrounded by a good fence with properly maintained and supervised gates. Also, rules for riders, managers, handlers, visitors and spectators should be clearly stated and enforced to ensure the safety of the horses and everyone involved.

  1. Elkhorn Equestrian Center

    • The Elkhorn Equestrian Center is located in Elkhorn on the western edge of Omaha, Nebraska. The arena features full-service boarding, a locked and gated entrance, a heated barn, a heated wash bay and large individual lockers for tack. Additionally, the center contains indoor heated stalls, a half-mile race track, a regulation dressage ring, an indoor and an outdoor arena, veterinarian programs, a security system and a large pasture.

      Elkhorn Equestrian Center

      20915 Bennington Rd.

      Elkorn, NE 68022

      402-238-2027

      elkhornequestriancenter.com

    Broken Bow Equine Facility

    • The Broken Bow Equine Facility is part of the Custer County Fairgrounds in central Nebraska. The facility can accommodate both large and small horse events. It is certified by the American Quarter Horse Association. The main building contains a large arena with several stall spaces. The clay-and-sand arena surface is customized for each event. An adjacent barn contains 160 more stalls. Additional stalls are also available on the fairgrounds.

      Broken Bow Equine Facility

      Junction of Hwy. 70 and Hwy. 2

      Broken Bow, NE 68822

      308-870-2493

      brokenbow-ne.com/visitor/Horse-Arena-and-Barn-Faci.htm

    American Legacy Complex

    • The American Legacy Complex is located in Omaha. It contains facilities for shows as well as boarding. The full-service boarding facility includes indoor heated stalls or outdoor pens, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, a washer/dryer, a round pen, a tack room, a wash room with heated water, a heated viewing room, trailer storage and 24-hour video security system.

      The American Legacy Complex

      193 County Rd 40

      Omaha, NE 68122

      402-468-4588

      amleg.com

    Lancaster Event Center

    • The Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln is a total entertainment complex that is equipped to handle horse shows of any size. Although several areas are available for stalling up to 1,000 horses, a permanent pavilion is designated exclusively for horse stalling. This facility includes stalls for 250 to 400 horses. The configuration of the pavilion changes depending on the size of the show; larger shows reduce the size of a warm-up space and result in more stall space. Restrooms are located inside the pavilion and wash bays are placed in four different areas of the building. Another pavilion houses a 73,000-square foot arena completed in 2008 and designed by Bob Kiser, renowned ring architect and consultant. On-site campgrounds, a locker room with showers and meeting rooms are all available to accommodate travelers.

      Lancaster Event Center

      4100 N. 84th St.

      Lincoln, NE 68529

      402-441-6545

      lancastereventcenter.com