An Empty Arena That Holds Many Memories... How Did We Get Here?

On Saturday, August 24, 2024 the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) removed the majority of the Whitehall Receation Complex’s arena, with the understanding that certain properties were theirs, the remainder the Town of Whitehall’s.

This development and sad occurrence come after over two years of argument between the WSC, the Town, and the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board.

Many residents said they were unaware of the disagreement; many were shocked by the removal of the property, and many more had questions.

Why? WHY and HOW did it come to this?

This article aims to shed some light on the history of...