Cross-Country Complex
Free and open to the public seven days a week during daylight hours, unless otherwise reserved for an event.
While not required, it is strongly encouraged that riders schooling cross-country wear helmets and protective vests. It is best not to school alone, but if you must, let a friend or family member know where you are and when you are expected to complete your session.
To reserve the Cross-Country Complex at Masterson Station Park for camp, clinic or competition, please call Georgia Ockerman at Parks & Recreation, 859-253-0328 or 859-559-6056, or email her at [email protected].
Beginner Novice/Novice Area
The beginner novice/novice area of the Cross-Country Complex offers a wide variety of permanent and portable fences from 2’ 3” to 2’ 11”. The terrain consists of rolling hills and established Bluegrass turf. It is the site of USEA and USEF competitions.
Key features:
- Lined water jump that meets USEF competition standards
- Novice bank complex
- Two ditches
Lined water complex
Water complex
Novice bank complex
Cross-country fence
Ditch 1
Ditch 2
Ditch
Training/Preliminary Area
The training/preliminary area of the Cross-Country Complex offers a wide variety of permanent and portable fences from 3’ 1” to 3’ 7”. The terrain consists of rolling hills and established Bluegrass turf. It is the site of USEA and USEF competitions.
Key features:
- Water jump with two revetted banks
- Multiple ditches
- Two coffin jumps
- Bank complex
- Steps
Water jump
Bank complex
Steps
Ditches
Coffin
Coffin
Coffin and Ditches
Corner
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Notes From You
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- "Love Masterson!! It’s well taken care of, lots of room and arenas to keep yourself busy, and plenty of easy places to park your trailer. ❤️ 10/10"
Zoe Payne19. July, 2024.We love Masterson! We are so appreciative of this wonderful location for training and competing. Transylvania University Eventing Team
Transylvania University Eventing Team19. July, 2024.First time here! Great area to ride, jump and walk around! Looks very well taken care of! Sophia Carmody19. July, 2024.Perfect place for a hack +/- XC schooling. A true Lexington treasure Barb Nikolajczyk19. July, 2024. -
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Who are the Friends of Masterson Equestrian Trust?
Friends of Masterson Equestrian Trust (MET) are individuals, organizations and companies that support Masterson Equestrian Trust Foundation’s mission to improve, maintain and protect open space and equine facilities at Masterson Station Park. -
What will Friends of MET’s role be?
Friends of MET are willing to lend support, when called upon, to ensure that the equine facilities at Masterson Station Park remain available for use by all horse enthusiasts, from casual horse lover to professional horsemen and horsewomen. We share a common goal of ensuring the beautiful equine facilities and its open spaces will be around for future generations -
Why should I become a Friend of MET?
To show support for the unique equine facilities at Masterson Station Park and be an advocate for the benefits that the park provides to the equestrian community in central Kentucky and across the State. -
How will the Friends of MET help the Park?
Friends of MET, when called upon, will help support the equine facilities at Masterson by communicating in various ways, with elected officials, the press and the general public regarding the need to protect and maintain Masterson Station Park as a fully accessible, free, safe facility for horse enthusiast from all over the State, the Region and the Country. -
When will Friends of MET act?
Friends of MET will offer ongoing support and be ready to take action when specific challenges arise. -
Where do Friends of MET come from?
Masterson Station Park and the Equestrian Facility is located in the heart of horse country in Lexington, KY, however, the facilities are utilized by horse enthusiasts from all over the state and many other nearby states. Anyone who uses or appreciates the Park is welcome. -
For more information or to sign up to become a Friend of MET, contact Shelley Ryan at [email protected]
