Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-12

the organization amply testihes to the fact
that it will be second only to Madison Square
Garden in New York as a show place for horses
and a practical riding club where equestrians
and lovers Of the horse may assemble.
The new building-for 1t Is new in every re-
spect save the mere outer shell OF brick walls
be said that nowhere, in the country are horses
provided with more luxurious quarters than in
the home of the Riding Club of Washington In
the construction OF the building the members
also have provided themselves with delightful
clubrooms. Every feature which will add to the
social life of the organization also has been
given careful attention by all who planned for
its success. 1t may well be said that the Riding
Clubs building adds another to the long list
of suitable achievements in Washington Of
Arthur Cowsill the builder.
Tan Bark Arena.
There are two main entrances to the club
house. All OF the first door. with the exception
Of the ofices and the mounting block, is given
over to a superb tan bark arena. In the prep
aration of this ring Mr.. Cowsll gave a marked
demonstration OF his versatility in construction
work. because experts agree that it offers one
Of the best riding floors in any academy in any
Of the larger cities. The floor was built Of many
layers Of material. First Mr.. Co~sill laid on
top of the concrete floor slab heavy coating
OF asphalt. then layer Of small boulders in hot
asphalt; then another layer Of asphalt, which
in turn Was covered BY six inches Of clay. On
top Of all was placed an eightinch layer Of
tanbark. 1t was explained by Mr.. -Cowsill yes
terday that the houlders were intended to keep
the clay from slipping. SO that the horses
might have arm footing in rounding the turns.
no matter how fast might be their pace.
The clubhouse portion Of the new structure In
cludes a large reception room on the second
door. with kitchenette adjoining; ladies' dreSs.
ing room and locker room and mems dressing
third floor. Surrounding the arena on all four
sides on both second and third 6oors are large
galleries. which have 4 seating capacity sum.
Gent to accommodate nearly TOO persons.
1t 10 in the construction Of the quarters for
the horses and the rooms for carriages and thu
other necessary adjuncts Of the stable depart.
ment OF the Riding Club. however, that the
builder has done his very best work for the new
organization. As a matter Of fact. the new
building 10 i've stories in height, two Of the
floors being below the street level and three of
them above IT. On the Arst door below the
street there has been provided an immense room
for carriages. with washing racks for the ".
hicles. large harness room. q saddle room. feed
bins. q storeroom. a locker room and q uedicIn.
room. On this floor also 10 located q comolet,
| blacksmith shop. while q heating plant suiaclen,
| in capacity to provide hot water for all use,
and to keep the entire structure ut an ever
| temperature Is placed in 4 separate room.
Stalls Complete In Modern Detail.
In the horse or stable department there arr
III stalls. Including a large number OF bo,
| stalls. The stalls are complete, down to IN.
very latest detail. small racks even being pro
vtded in which may he inserted cards bcsrIns
the names Of the horses and the names Of
their respective owners. Under each stall ar,