Cross Country Schooling is now open for the season!
Cross Country Schooling is open from mid-March to mid-November each year (weather-depending). To see when the course will be closed due to events, please see below. These dates are subject to change, and we strive to update the website as soon as possible. Sign-up must be done at least 12 hours before the schooling appointment – no day-of schooling requests, please.
Each person registered will receive a confirmation email with further instructions should the weather and/or footing be uncertain. You pay for your appointment upon submission of the form below. If for any reason there is an issue with the payment, you will get a follow-up email with options to finalize your registration – don’t worry, we have your appointment details in the meantime!
Generally, there are over 45 portables and 25 permanent fences for levels from Elementary through Modified/Preliminary. The location of portables will be changed twice monthly, at the beginning and middle of each month. Recognizing that some are uncomfortable jumping in an area with loose horses, our portables will now be located in our Lake Field. One water jump will be filled and narrows, corners, etc. will be flagged.
All of our three cross-country fields remain available. There are numerous permanent fences — ditches, banks, and so on — in all areas as well as very good galloping opportunities over varied terrain.
Here is a map you can download OR view via CourseWalk of our Schooling Fences
2026 Cross Country Schooling Schedule
Cross Country Schooling is generally open from mid-March to mid-November, with planned exceptions listed below. Please check back often, as we will make any updates to the schedule here!
XC Schooling Closures:
April 19 – May 3
May 8 – 9
July 28 – Aug 16
Aug 21 – 22
Oct 7 – 25
Nov 6 – 7
IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH SCHEDULING, EMAIL ABBY@WAREDACA.COM. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
FOR ANY LAST-MINUTE QUESTIONS OR IF YOU NEED A RESPONSE IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS, TEXT STEPH AT 240-731-0411
Scheduling and PARKING Directions:
ALL SCHEDULING AND PAYMENT DONE IN ADVANCE USING THE FORM ON THIS PAGE
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, EVERYONE MUST HAVE FILED ELECTRONICALLY YOUR WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Fee: $65.00 per horse paid in advance (includes processing fee)
PARKING:
WEST ENTRANCE GRAVEL AREA ONLY – Waredaca Brewing Entrance: 4017 Damascus Rd
If the electronic gate is closed, please STAY TO THE RIGHT, the gate will open automatically.
The XC Schooling hours are designed with brewery parking in mind – please ensure that you are packed up and ready to go by the end of your allotted time when the brewery is open to ensure ample parking for all!
Additional Information:
- Riders must wear an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet and body protector. A medical armband is recommended. Riders may NOT school alone AND must either have a grounds person or an additional rider present.
NO EMS or farrier on site other than when specified.
NO non-schooling horses allowed tacked up and on courses without prior consent from a Waredaca staff member.
Please be courteous to others parked there and do not block access to other trailers or dumpster.
Please leave gates either open or closed as you found them. The horses typically ignore visitors.
Please do not leave manure/bedding in the driveway or in the bushes!
**Bring your own water as there is not a hose available**
Thanks for leaving the area neat and clean!!!