These rules are designed to keep everyone, including the horses, safe and healthy. By following them, we create a foundation of peace and trust, which will enhance your experience with the horses.
- Appointments Only: Time with the horses is by appointment, and a signed liability waiver is required.
- Show Respect: Please do not criticize others for their methods (e.g., riding without a helmet, different training styles, barefoot vs. shod horses, western vs. English riding).
- Supervision: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- No Smoking, Alcohol, or Drugs.
- No Running or Yelling: These actions can startle horses.
- Limit Profanity: Please try to keep language respectful.
- No Hitting: Unless specifically instructed (which is extremely rare), no hitting people or animals.
- Immediate Compliance: If you’re asked to move away from a horse, do so immediately. You can ask for the reason later.
- No Food or Treats in Pockets: Please do not carry food around the horses.
- Do Not Feed Animals by Hand: For safety reasons, use designated feeding methods only.
- No Dogs: Please leave dogs at home. Legitimate service dogs (as lined out in the ADA guidelines) are the exception. Disruptive dogs will be asked to be removed.
- Respect Property Dogs: Dogs live on the property; leave them alone.
- Proper Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required (no flip-flops, sandals, or canvas shoes). If you don’t have suitable shoes, you will need to stay outside the fence. If you cannot afford shoes, let us know and we’ll work to find a solution.
- Helmets Required: Helmets are mandatory while riding. No exceptions. If you cannot afford a helmet, one will be provided.