Best of State · Utah 2025

Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center

Contoy Arena · Mt. Pleasant, Utah: a partner venue in the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area.

Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center, Utah's premier facility. Winner Best of State Utah 2025. Rodeo and eventing, competitions, youth, collegiate, heritage and community events.

A premier equestrian venue on Highway 89

Indoor and outdoor arenas, professional footing, and year-round rodeo, eventing, youth, collegiate, and community programming.

Arena

  • Indoor & outdoor arenas
  • Professional footing
  • Lighting for evening events
  • Spectator seating
  • Dressage and stadium jumping ring

Facilities

  • Show office (restrooms, concessions)
  • Covered stalls
  • Outside stalls
  • Truck / trailer parking
  • RV hookups
  • Wash rack pads

Events

  • Rodeos & eventing competitions
  • Training clinics
  • Youth programs
  • Collegiate programs
  • Schooling jump rounds
  • Heritage & community events

Amenities

  • Indoor restrooms & showers
  • Portable bathrooms
  • Concession stand

Training & courses

  • Lunging area
  • Private lessons
  • Group classes
  • Clinics
  • Cross-country course

Community

  • Membership benefits
  • Social events
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Networking

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Life at the arena

Inside the indoor arena: western events, cattle work, and the working floor of Contoy Arena.

Wide view of the indoor Contoy Arena with riders working cattle and a large American flag overhead.
Riders and handlers on the indoor arena dirt floor at Contoy Arena.
Indoor arena activity at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center.
Another view of the indoor Contoy Arena floor and fencing.

Photos courtesy of Contoy Arena

Spring 2026 tree plantings

New saplings along the grounds, with the indoor arena and valley mountains beyond.

Photos courtesy of Contoy Arena

Newly planted trees with mulch rings beside a gravel path at the equestrian center, arena buildings and mountains in the background.

New bathhouse & facility updates

Recent improvements around the grounds, including refreshed stall corridors and grant-supported recreation facilities.

Wooden stall doors along a clean, brightly lit corridor at the equestrian facility.
Wooden outdoor sign recognizing a Utah DNR Recreation grant that helped make the facility possible.

Photos courtesy of Contoy Arena

At the arena

Indoor western events, outdoor jumping and eventing, and heritage partnership moments on the grounds.

Indoor events

Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area banner attached to indoor arena fencing.
Indoor equestrian event at Contoy Arena.
Competitors and spectators during an indoor arena event.
Action on the indoor arena floor.
Indoor arena eventing or western competition at the facility.
Riders gathered inside the Contoy Arena building.
Indoor competition scene at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center.
Mounted shooting rider in western attire inside the indoor arena.

Outdoor eventing & grounds

Rider and grey horse clearing an outdoor cross-country jump with mountains behind.
Horse and rider jumping outdoor stadium rails with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Outdoor jumping competition at the equestrian center.
Horse clearing an outdoor jump course obstacle.
Outdoor eventing jump round with valley landscape beyond the arena.
Contoy Arena water truck and orange tractor parked outdoors at sunset.

Photos courtesy of Contoy Arena

Pricing

Daily Pass$10 / day
Individual Membership6 mo $90 · 12 mo $150
Family Membership6 mo $175 · 12 mo $250
Stalls$25 / night

Event calendar

A full colored box means the arena is reserved for the entire day.

Contact

995 W 1000 S
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
Phone: 435-262-7524
Email: Contoy@mpcityut.gov
Manager: Clint Youd

Hours

Open daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Closed on major holidays.

Facts courtesy of Mt. Pleasant City. Pricing and hours are subject to change; confirm with the venue.