The mission of the Henry County Saddle Club is to promote and educate the members of Henry County Saddle Club in the care, appreciation, ownership and showing of light horses.  The Saddle Club will provide opportunity and support to the 4H Horse & Pony Club and our community through the fostering of relationships with other horse clubs and associations through the care and improvements to the facility and grounds.

The LED Arena lighting projects were completed in 2021-2022. In 2022-2023, all of the stalls in barn A were replaced with new stalls by our local business, Quality Fabricators of IN. The Jordan Arena and Jordan stalling area has been enclosed with 4 large sliding doors allowing it to be open when the weather permits but closed during inclement weather. New waterlines were added for Jordan Arena camping. In January 2024, the construction has begun on the indoor makeup arena connecting to the indoor Jordan Show Arena.

The Henry County Community Foundation awarded Henry County Saddle Club a 2021 Spring Grant and 50 HID lights in the Jordan Arena, 12 in the indoor barn and 40 dusk to dawn lights were replaced with LED lighting. Be sure to support HCCF by donating at https://www.henrycountycf.org. Thank you HCCF

 

Our History

The Henry County Saddle Club grounds were developed with the intent of providing a quality facility for Henry County Youth to show their horses and ponies.  Through private donations, the development of the grounds began in 1959 with the construction of a 150x300 outdoor show ring, a two-story wooden entry booth and some tie stalls.  Additions since that time have included an indoor arena (1983), a 76-stall barn (1991), the John Jordan Show Arena a 130x210 covered facility (1995) with 24' fan, a new 76 stall barn with 10x10 stalls (2012) and 20 new 10x10 stalls in 2013.  In 2017, we have purchased 104 portable stalls and updated 125 stalls to 10x10.  Our facility now offers 303 permanent stalls and the capacity for up to 345 stalls for larger shows.  In 2020-2021, all HID arena lights and all dusk to dawn lights were replaced with LED conserving energy and improving lighting. Other features include multiple horse wash racks with an additional 3 heated covered wash rack (2012), a full menu café, 4 make-up arenas, and heated restroom/shower facilities.  We offer plenty of water and electric hook-ups and camping in a beautiful setting.  The funds that are generated by the Henry County Saddle Club facility are primarily used for upkeep and improvements to the grounds.   The Food and Beverage Tax Grants and the New Castle / Henry County Community Foundation have been instrumental in the improvements made to the facility.  This attention to grounds maintenance, local support and our spirit of volunteerism have made New Castle, Indiana one of the primary stops in the Midwest for showing your horse.   Please contact us to schedule your next event at hcsaddle@gmail.com or call Rebecca Baker at 765-524-2400.

Our Facility Amenities

• 303 Permanent Stalls

• Ag lime flooring in all permanent stalls   

• 3 Heated / Covered Wash Bays - 6 Open outdoor washracks

• 130'x210' Covered Show Arena w/office and 24 Foot Fan

• 150'x300' Outdoor Arena & Makeup Area w/ air conditioned office & restroom

• Outdoor Arena Sprinkler System

• Cabin for judges & stewards with air and heat

• Family Camping Areas under trees on beautiful green grass.

• Shavings for sale on site (Only retail shavings permitted, no straw) 

• Spacious heated clean restrooms with softwater & hot showers.

• Laser Speed Timers, barrel setter lasers with timer display available

• Indoor Arena 130'x80'

• 4 Exercise Arenas

• BOSE Sound System covering entire grounds!

• Electric Hookups ~Over 300 hookups 216 -20 amp; 165 - 30 amp ;  34 - 50 amp.  6 sites on east side of Jordan Arena.

• 18 Hole Golf Course adjacent to the facility

• 2 Kiser Dragmasters

• Located at the edge of Henry County Memorial Park.  Fishing per IN State Law.   Please observe all park rules and regulations when visiting our facility.  The park closes at 11 pm. to the public.  Golf carts and horses permitted on saddle club grounds only.