Arena Features
The indoor arena has virtually everything you need to host any equestrian event. There is an upstairs spectator viewing area, sound system, and fully permitted concession area onsite! Key features of the arena include 17 – 20’x60’ outdoor runs, 16 – 12’x12’ box stalls, five indoor/outdoor dog kennels, heated automatic waterers, roping boxes, cattle pens, tie bars, wash racks indoors and outdoors, office, tack room, vet room, men’s & women’s restrooms, kids zone, and other amenities! The arena hosts a multitude of private and public events for a broad range of equine disciplines. It can also be converted to facilities to host special events including banquets and receptions. The arena was host to the prestigious northern Colorado Cattle Baron’s Ball for three years!
The 165’x300’ outdoor arena is fully functional and set up to put on virtually any horse event as well. It features lighting, announcer booth, sound system, and roping boxes. There are also five large horse pens with lean-tos and five steer pens.
Parking is more than sufficient for large trucks and trailers as well as spectators. There are also RV hookups onsite.
Other Improvements
The property also features a very nice recently updated 4-bedroom home. Other outbuildings include a 4,608 sq. ft. equipment building, a 1,512 sq. ft. utility building, hay shed, two cattle sheds, grain silo, a manufactured rental home, and a 1,000 head feedlot.
Location
The property is centrally located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains and is easily accessible, located only 4 miles from Eaton, 11 miles from Greeley, 25 miles from Fort Collins, 60 miles from Denver, and 47 miles from Cheyenne, Wyoming. All goods and services are available in Eaton, and it is just a short drive to all amenities nearby. Denver International Airport is about an hour away.
History
The Meyring family has a long history with ranching and horses in Colorado. For seven generations, the family has operated a working cattle ranch in North Park south of Walden and near Spicer Peak. In 2001, the current owner, Becky Meyring’s dad Dave, built Spicer Arena with the idea of having tremendous horse facilities for family and friends. As recognition of their ties to North Park, the arena was named after Spicer Peak. Dave’s dream was certainly realized as the property has become a destination for rodeo events, equestrian competitions, horse clinics, horse training, and other events.
Climate
Eaton averages 14 inches of rain and 42 inches of snow annually. On average, there are 244 sunny days per year. The average July high is around 90 degrees and the January low is around 14 degrees. Eaton gets precipitation 36 days per year on average.
