23.03.120 Horseback riding.
(1) Horseback riding and the use of pack animals is permitted only on roadways, trails, or equestrian areas designated by the Parks, Fair, and Facilities Department and is prohibited in all other areas including but not limited to campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming beaches, the immediate vicinity of trail shelters, eating or sleeping facilities, Fairgrounds nondesignated areas and other areas of public gatherings and:
(a) Horseback riding is restricted at the Salt Creek Recreation Area except on the access road trail to Striped Peak. Exceptions may be granted through the special occasion permit process and the approval of the Park Manager.
(b) Horseback riding is prohibited at the Dungeness Recreation Area except on equestrian trails and areas of the park designated for horses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may have restrictions regarding horseback riding in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
(c) Horseback riding is permitted as posted on the Olympic Discovery Trail; provided, that some bridges may be posted for alternate low water crossings. Some limited sections of the trail may require a rider to dismount to lead the horse through noise or traffic impacted portions.
(d) Horseback riding is permitted at Robin Hill Farm County Park on equestrian trails only. Horseback riding is prohibited on foot trails, open meadows, and all areas not designated for horse use.
(e) Horseback riding is permitted at the Fairgrounds only in the Warm-up Arena, Horse Show Arena, Grandstand Arena, the road between the Horse Show and Grandstand Arenas, and the area between the Warm-up and Horse Show Arenas. Horses shall be led, with the use of a halter or bridle, from the horse barns to the arenas. Horses and horseback riding are not permitted in any other area of the Fairgrounds unless authorized in advance by the Fair Manager or the Director of Parks, Fair, and Facilities.
(2) While on County approved horse trails, riders shall slow their horses to a walk upon meeting other trail users. No galloping, racing, or jumping allowed on these same trails.
At the Fairgrounds, riders shall ride their horses at a speed and safety level appropriate for the events taking place inside the arenas. Outside the arenas, riders shall maintain a walking gait at all times.
(3) The owner is responsible for the horse’s behavior and containment.
(4) The rider is responsible for removing horse and trailer waste from the trail, parking lot, and park lands.
(5) No horse shall be hitched or confined in a manner that may cause damage to any tree, shrub, improvement, or structure.