The Cochrane and District Agricultural Societies (CDAS)’s prime objectives are to encourage improvement in agriculture and in the quality of life of persons living in the urban and rural communities served by our Society  - by developing programs, services and facilities.

We are located in the historic town of Cochrane, approximately 20 minutes northwest of Calgary nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Cochrane has a proud century-long heritage of equestrian activities and ranching where the roots of the Society began and continue today.

The CDAS was chartered as an Agricultural Society in 1973 and moved to its current location on the quarter section located in the northwest corner of Hwy 22 and 1A in 1986. In 1988 a group of volunteers completed the initial development of our original outdoor/roping arena along with the north dressage and jumping rings. Since then numerous site enhancements and improvements have occurred through continued support of volunteers.     

The agricultural grounds commands breathtaking mountain views combined with top equestrian facilities.

Click here to view: MAP to AG GROUNDS and AG Facilities MAP

South Grounds

• 135’ x 220’ heated indoor arena with 85’ x 163’ riding surface(sand composition with clay base) – arena has cattle handling equipment for roping, 4 large overhead doors, water, ample hitching rails, separate concrete areas with picnic tables and bleachers
• 90’ diameter warm up pen directly outside of indoor arena (panel fenced & sand composition)
• gravel parking lots and drives

We are excited to announce our new facilities.

South Grounds

• 100 horse stabling barn – which has custom 10’x10’stalls. Future plans to include wash bays, restrooms and showers - Stall & Barn Area Diagram
• 125' x 225' outdoor riding arena with premium footing designed to handle any event. Arena has cattle handling equipment.
• 86' x 158' outdoor arena with large staging area with premium footing designed to handle any event

North Grounds

• Cross country course built to Equine Canada specifications from Pre-entry to Preliminary levels 
• 65’x130’ outdoor dressage ring, primarily sand composition and is fenced
• 65’x195’ outdoor dressage ring, primarily sand composition and is fenced
• grass stadium ring, fenced
• grassy alley ways between rings
• grass parking areas with gravel drives

The CDAS grounds host numerous community organizations (and their activities) as a service to the local community:

• Cochrane Roping Club
• Cochrane Pony Club
• Westbrook Pony Club
• Big Hill West Light Horse 4-H Club
• Wannabees Ladies Riding Club
• Cochrane Horse Trials Committee
• Cochrane BMX Club

Information about each of these organizations can be accessed under User Groups.

Our online calendar provides easy up-to-date access of event details and activities taking place at the CDAS grounds. Events include Team Roping, hugely popular Hunter Jumper Shows, Reining Shows, Pony Club Meets & Testing, Equestrian Clinics of all English & Western disciplines, Gymkhanas, Horse Trials, Cross Country and Endurance/TRAC Riding workshops, BMX Meets, and much more.

Additionally, CDAS offers members annual riding passes for the 160 acre site. This includes the indoor arena for those less hospitable days. Please visit our FEES page for our current rate schedule, booking documentation and information.

Our facilities are first rate and expanding, and we really welcome your comments – and feedback.

We encourage you to explore our site.

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