In addition to watching professional riders compete at Thunderbird Show Park (tbird), there is something for everyone to enjoy between competitions.

For the young ones, pony rides are just behind the main grandstands at the park. Rides are free, last between three and five minutes, and are offered during hours of ticketed spectator events.

Kids may just find their calling!

Chris Pack, president and CEO at tbird, said kids can ride as many times as they like.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a fun way to interact with a horse that鈥檚 their size,鈥� he said.

There are many food options in the park for when the tummy rumbles.

Tbird has its own Canter Inn for a burger and fries. A quick snacks, bowls, salads, and gluten-free options are available at the Bale & Bucket, located on the vendor鈥檚 row.

Various food trucks can also be found onsite during major spectator events, like this week鈥檚 Major League Show Jumping.

Tbird鈥檚 own coffee hut baristas can whip up a hot or cold coffee or frappuccino in no time for that mid-day pick-me-up.

鈥淢y go-to order is the vanilla skinny latte,鈥� Pack said.

Vendor鈥檚 row is located at the heart of the show park with lots of different shops to browse. Tbird merchandise can be purchased at Clothing Co.

Tbird鈥檚 ponds have hundreds of four-pound trout, and guests are welcome to try and catch a few if they bring their own fishing rod and bait.

鈥淢y sons love fishing. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout. Keep what you catch!鈥� Pack said.

For details on these and other things to do at tbird, people can visit .

From May 22 to 26, for a third year, tbird hosts MLSJ Canadian Premier, the first leg of the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) circuit, a five-star event with $1 million in prizes up for grabs, with both individual grand prix and team events. Saturday May 25, the $200,000 CSI5* MLSJ Team Competition runs 5 to 7 p.m. and the $340,000 CSI5* Grand Prix 1.60m runs on Sunday May 26, 2 to 4 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at