Arena

Located in the heart of Piedmont is the PRUC arena. It is located on the west side of Piedmont Road between Washington Ave and Madison Avenue. Membership, day use, and arena rental forms can be found on our FORMS page.

To rent the arena, please email piedmontroundupclub@gmail.com.

General Rules

1. Only current Club members in good standing may use the arena facilities.
2. The Club is not responsible for any person, horse, equipment, or vehicles, trailers, etc. that becomes damaged either during club activities or during personal use of the arena.
3. PRUC welcomes all visitors. However, you are responsible for your guests.
4. Paid training or private lessons may not be taught in the arena unless the arena is rented or at an approved Club clinic.
5. Non-members may use the arena WITH a member. Per PRUC’s Insurance Policy, a liability release must be signed and A $5.00 Day Membership fee paid. Forms are located on the Piedmont Round Up Club’s website. The PRUC Member is responsible for giving the fee payment to a PRUC Board Member.
6. Riders entering the arena must have respect for the other members already in the arena. Please follow general arena rules when riding, always be courteous and respectful.
7. All members and their families and friends are asked to exhibit acceptable behavior at all times while present on the PRUC grounds, at PRUC meetings, at PRUC sponsored events, and social media activity. Anyone or any group that exhibits unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave.
8. Unsportsmanlike or irresponsible conduct or any other form of misconduct that is illegal, indecent, profane, intimidating, threatening, harassing or abusive is prohibited – this includes posts on social media. Inhumane treatment of animals or people will not be tolerated. Anyone exhibiting this conduct will be asked to leave.
9. It is recommended that riders wear boots and wear an ASTM/SEI riding helmet for all PRUC events or when riding in the arena.
10. Any horse that is known to kick must have a red ribbon tied to its tail.
11. No horses may be tied to any of the arena panels, light poles, or bleachers. Horses will also not be allowed around the office area.
12. No loose horses will be permitted.
13. Refrain from creating congestion by the arena gate: No standing with or sitting on horses in this area. The gate area must be kept clear for horses entering and exiting the arena.
14. No running or galloping horses through the parking lot or outside the arena. Warmup in the designated warmup areas only.
15. NO smoking, vaping, or alcohol is permitted at any PRUC function.
16. No pets are allowed inside the main arena – Only service animals are allowed. Pets must be kept on a leash and outside the arena at all times.
17. No Stallions are permitted at PRUC play days.
18. Always close and lock the arena gates and put equipment against the arena fence when you are done. Failure to follow this rule will result in the arena ground being left un-worked by the tractor.
19. Dispose of your trash and any other loose trash laying around if you see it on the arena grounds.
20. Do not stand or sit on the arena panels.
21. Suggestions, questions, or concerns can be directed to the PRUC Board members.
22. Refer to the American Quarter Horse Association handbook for further guidelines not included in this set of General Rules.