Welcome to Wesley Clover Parks.
Home of the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments.
The National Capital region has a history rich in equestrian sport. In 2015, Wesley Clover Parks began building upon our community’s passion for horse sport with the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments. Since then, the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments have become one of the premier show jumping competition series and equestrian sport venues in Canada. The proximity of Wesley Clover Parks to a major city also makes these urban horse shows unique events for equestrian enthusiasts, and Ottawa residents and visitors alike!
Wesley Clover Parks is also home to the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship, offering personalized instruction for riders of all levels. With the equestrian park at its core, the expanded operations at Wesley Clover Parks ensure a broader attraction that showcases equestrianism to a wider and more diverse audience.
In 2025, Wesley Clover Parks will be the only venue in Canada, and just one of three venues in North America, hosting international competition across all three Olympic equestrian disciplines.
Our mission to support the long-term growth of equestrian sport includes providing youth horse programming and development for athletes and officials.
World Class Equestrian Facilities.
The Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments continue to raise the bar within the industry. As we grow our horse show calendar we strive to continuously improve exhibitor and spectator experience.
Continuous upgrades to infrastructure include the construction of international quality all-weather rings and significant upgrades and expansion to the stabling facilities. In 2022, support from Ottawa Tourism's Destination Development Fund assisted with the installation of a new 10,000 sq ft hospitality tent overlooking the grass Grand Prix field. We also partnered with Soltek Equestrian and Steel-Craft Door Products on the construction of a new all weather ring to provide our International athletes with top-notch warm-up space, and additional competition space for equestrian events.
Grass Grand Prix Field
Wesley Clover Parks boasts a world-class grand prix field, one of a rare few international-level grass jumping arenas in Canada.
All Weather Rings
All Weather Jumper Ring: 200ft x 300ft GGT & Fibre Footing Ring. Engineered in collaboration with FEI footing advisor Christian Bauer. Bauer was the advisor to the 2014 World Equestrian Games Normandy, 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games, 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 2019 Lima Pan Am Games, 2023 Santiago Pan Am Games.
Creekside Ring: 270ft x 145ft GGT & Fibre Footing Ring. Recently refurbished by Soltek Equestrian Surfaces.
Grand Ring: 165ft x 285ft
Steel-Craft Ring: 149ft x 281ft GGT & Fibre Footing Ring. Recently constructed by Soltek Equestrian Surfaces.
Cross Country Course
Our cross country course operates with a mix of temporary cross-country jumps and heritage obstacles that have stood the test of time. The jumps still found across the grounds are a testament to the venue’s evolution while honoring its roots. Designed to meet international standards, the course provides a fair yet challenging environment for competitors, offering an excellent platform for personal achievements or preparation for international competition.
Good Galloping Ground: With excellent stretches for galloping, competitors can maintain momentum while navigating various obstacles. The course strikes the ideal balance between speed and precision, offering dynamic conditions for riders of all skill levels.
Two Water Complexes: The course provides both straightforward and technical water jumps. One of these complexes was recently constructed in 2024, designed by Jay Hambly, FEI Level 3 course designer, and a member of the Cross-Country Course Building Team for the Tokyo Olympics.
Ditch Complexes: The course includes two distinct ditch complexes, each designed to test riders' ability to navigate ditches of varying depths and widths.
Three Bank Complexes: Three separate bank complexes (one recently constructed in 2024) suitable for all levels of competition; from grass roots to international. Designed with both seasoned competitors and newcomers in mind.
Statement of Commitment.
Welsey Clover Parks is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.