With support from the Williams Lake Community Forest Association (WLCF), the Williams Lake Trail Riders Association (WLTRA) completed major upgrades to the outdoor stall and paddock area located behind the arena at Stampede Park. The $5,000 WLCF grant was part of a larger $20,995.11 project that addressed long-standing safety and drainage issues, created additional equine housing, and enhanced the overall functionality and appearance of the facility.
2025 Flooding
Flooding in the spring of 2025
Flooding
More flooded paddocks
Grader beginning work on slope and drainage
Broken old water line
Paddock area on day 1 of project after pens have been removed and grading begun
Quality Excavating team replacing the standpipe
Excavator ditching for drainage
Excavator digging up existing water lines to repair and move
Ditching and clearing existing ditch
Removal of excess materials
New Pen panels arrived from Beaver Valley
Members pounding new posts for paddocks
Loader donated by Quality Excavating - moving panels
Their full final report is available below for your review, and is a great example of summarized community teamwork.
Williams Lake Trail Riders Association 2025 WLCF Grant Final Report