FAQs

Horse Show Attendance and Related Topics
Can anyone come watch the horse shows?	Most events are free and open to the public. Grand Prixs are held on Sunday afternoons of each horse show. The main berm and pavilion will be reserved for sponsor patrons. The Equestrian Center is closed to the public when there are no horse shows or special events in process. Please check the schedule on the website for horse show dates.
Is the Equestrian Center available to rent?	Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center is a privately owned facility that is unavailable to rent at this time.
When can I check into the horse show?	The horse show office will be open Tuesday through Sunday of the horse shows. Doors will open one hour prior to the show beginning and 30 minutes after the last class of the day has completed.
If I am bringing a horse to the show, but not showing him/her, do I still need to fill out an entry form?	Yes! Every horse located on the show grounds must have an entry form.
Can I bathe my horse in the barn area?	No. All horses must be bathed in wash racks conveniently located next to the stabling area. This includes spraying off legs and bellies of horses.
May I participate in a horse show by working out of my horse trailer?	Parking will be available for local exhibitors who wish to haul into the Equestrian Center to show. The parking area will be located on the south side of the pond and designated with signs. Only horses entered into the show may use this parking area.
Are dogs welcome at Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center?	Dogs are welcome on the show grounds, as long as they are on a leash or confined to a kennel. Any dogs caught loose on the property will result in a $50 fee to the owner each time the dog is loose.
Do I have to wear a helmet while riding on the show grounds?	Helmets are required to be worn for everyone riding a horse including: Professionals, amateurs, juniors and grooms. When riding a horse to and from the ring for someone else to show.
Where to I order feed and bedding?	All feed and bedding orders can be placed outside the horse show office. Order forms are provided and orders will be placed between 8 and 4pm. Orders will be charged to trainer, unless stated to charge to a certain entry. All trainer splits must be done in the horse show office by noon on Friday of each horse show.
Passing through town and need to layover your horses?	There are 200 permanent stalls located on our show grounds. When there are no horse shows being held at the Equestrian Center, stalls can be rented for layovers, for $20 a day. Hay and shavings can be purchased through the Equestrian Center as well. Please contact us at 515-981-1699 to make your arrangements.
What forms of payment do you take?	We accept cash, checks (payable to Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center), Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Parking and Camping
Where is car/truck parking for exhibitors?	There are two parking lots near the barns that are designated for exhibitor parking. Parking and driving in barn aisles is prohibited during show days.
Im coming to watch the horse show. Where should I park?	Spectator parking is designated to the lot near the facility entrance. Directional signage will be posted for assistance.
Where is trailer parking?	All trailers and vans are only allowed to park near the barns to load an off-load. All other times, trailers are to be parked in southwest area of field near 105^th street. Directions signs will be provided for assistance.
Can I bring my camper?	Due to the zoning ordinances of Madison County Iowa, renting camper sites for a fee is prohibited. If you are a sponsor of Hott Horse Shows, one camper site will be provided to you. We are limited to 20 camper sites, so please contact Libby Antisdel if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Spaces will be given on a first come first serve basis.
How do I know where my stalls and camper site are?	All stall and camper assignments will be posted on a lighted board, near the horse show facility entrance. Please pre-order all hay and shavings.
Local Riding
Is Maffitt Lake Farms (sister farm) available to walk through or ride on?	Maffitt Lake Farms will be closed to all horses, golf carts, bikes andexhibitors, attending the Hott Horse Shows. This is a private facility and reserved for boarders only.
Sponsorship Information
If I am a sponsor and have a camper, who do I call to have my camper pumped out?	Weekly pump out service is provided with each camper site. When you need to be pumped out place red flag in front of your camper by 6am. Hott Horse Shows will only provide one pump out per week.
I would like to be a sponsor.Who should I contact?	Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center and Hott Horse Shows has numerous sponsorship opportunities available. Please refer to the sponsorship area of the website for detailed descriptions. Contact Libby Antisdel at 515-306-1140 with questions in regards to becoming a sponsor.
Golf Cart Rental Info:	Rent through the show office for $55 a day or $300 per week. Reservations are required to ensure enough carts are available on-site. Outside Golf Cart Vendors are not permitted on Horse Show grounds. NO ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS ALLOWED! All golf carts and motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver.