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ALL RIDING, HANDLING and touring IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK
YOU MUST HAVE ON FILE AT THE STABLE OFFICE. (1) SIGNED STABLE RULES. (2)
SIGNED EQUINE ACTIVITY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. (3) A SIGNED
BOARDING OR LEASE AGREEMENT AND CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS AND RABIES
CERTIFICATE IF YOUR HORSE IS KEPT HERE.
Guests sign releases which are available in the office.
Show RESPECT to the animals and humans. "Be not forgetful to entertain
strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." —Paul of
Tarsus
EVERYONE MUST WEAR Long pants and leather boots or shoes WITH
HEELS AND SMOOTH SOLES
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HARD SHOES WILL PROTECT YOUR FEET
THE HEELS WIL PREVENT YOUR FEET FROM SLIPPING THROUGH THE
STIRRUPS
SMOOTH SOLES WILL HELP YOUR FEET SLIDE OUT OF THE STIRRUPS
EASILY WHEN DISMOUNTING
All Boarders, Trainers, Instructors, Students, Staff and guest
riders) are required to wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet when
mounted on a horse (NO EXCEPTION) for pleasure and instruction.
NO CHEWING GUM-NO ALCOHOL-NO DRUGS-NO GUNS (- Any of these
things can get you quickly killed around a large animal).
NO PROFANITY.
Smoking in designated areas only.
NO WHINING. PLENTY PONIES IS A NO WHINE ZONE.
Visitors
If a boarder would like to show someone the horses it should be from outside
the pasture or they may remove their own horse from the pasture and visit
outside of the pasture area. This also applies to the horse stalls, when
occupied; there shall be no visitors inside.
All visitors/family members accompanying a rider during a lesson or visiting
the farm must remain quiet and well-behaved while at the stable.
No Visitors are allowed in the stalls, the pasture, the barn, round-pen or
arena unless under the direct supervision of the manager or designated staff.
Guest's horses are by pre-arrangement only. Guests must have proof of
negative Coggins test and sign a Plenty Ponies' release form. (This is not
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necessary if you meet off property to go riding together).
Please notify Owners if you would like to bring a group of people to
visit your horse. ANYONE who will be riding a horse must have a signed
release form on record, even if they are riding a boarder's horse. NO
exceptions.
NO Dogs or pets on the property. We have a farm dog and farm cat. That is
all.
Do not climb over gates, go through them.
If you go through a gate and it is open, leave it open.
If you go through a gate and it is closed, then close it AND Latch it
back. This is a first rule of the West.
I.e. If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you
take it out, put it back.
DO NOT BLOCK DOORS, ALLEY-WAYS, AISLES or gates. ANYONE WHO STANDS AND
TALKS IN FRONT OF THESE AREAS HAS NOT YET BEEN TRAMPLED BY A HORSE.
DO NOT CHASE THE HORSES OR OTHER ANIMALS. IF YOU CHASE THE HORSES OR
OTHER ANIMALS, WE WILL CHASE YOU OFF THE FARM.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSIST ME, THE BORDER’S OR THE STUDENTS WITH THEIR
HORSES unless you are invited to do so.
CHILDREN
CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED (UNTIL THEY HAVE REACHED THEIR 16TH BIRTHDAY)TO
HANDLE AND/OR RIDE ANY HORSE ON THE PREMISES UNLESS AN ADULT, WHO IS
RESPONSIBLE AND SUPERVISES THE CHILD, COMES WITH THE CHILD ONTO THE
PREMISES AND ACCOMPANIES THE CHILD AT ALL TIMES THE CHILD IS HANDLING
AND/OR RIDING HORSES ON THE PREMISES.
NO UNATTENDED CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED.
Young children visiting need to be watched very closely and will
need to follow all barn rules such as no running or yelling in
barn, no entering pastures or stalls.
Children must be under an adults control at all times or they
will be asked to leave immediately. If this becomes a
reoccurring problem the Stable will ask that the specific child
involved not return to the property.
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Do not take your eyes off your child not even for one second.
Don’t get distracted and not watch what your child is doing.
Boarders or lessors
Boarders or lessors may retrieve their horses from the stalls and/or
pastures and properly tie them.
If you remove your horse from a field or paddock please return it to the
same place when finished. Do not place your horse in a different area. If
you have an emergency or cannot get your horse to their designated area
then please contact Don Plenty-Ponies. Horses are separated into groups
that Plenty Ponies finds appropriate and mixing the groups could be
dangerous to the handler or to the horse.
Owners & lessors may only handle their own equine or an animal they have
leased. To handle another OWNER’S equine must have written permission on
file with the STABLE from the OWNER.
If you have a lease on a horse, that means you have a lease on that
particular horse and NOT every horse in the stable.
Do not feed or handle horses that do not belong to you. This will ensure
your safety and the health and safety of the horses.
BOARDERS & LESSORS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK WITH MANAGEMENT BEFORE MAKING
STALL OR TACK ROOM CHANGES AND BEFORE MOVING YOUR TRAILER FROM IT’S
DESIGNATED PARKING SPOT.
EVERYONE MUST PICK UP AND CLEAN UP AFTER THEM SELVES.
DUMPED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
MANURE SHOULD BE
Equipment brought here must be clearly marked with owner’s name.
ANY LOSS OF EQUIPMENT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PLENTY PONIES, ITS
MANAGEMENT OR EMPLOYEES.
Halters MUST be removed from horses in stalls and turn out areas
ALL HORSES MUST BE WASHED IN DESIGNATED WASHING AREAS. WATER HOSES SHOULD
BE RECOILED AND FAUCETS TURNED OFF TIGHTLY WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED WITH
THEM.
ANY UNNECESSARY REPRIMANDING OF ANY KIND TO A HORSE SUCH AS ABUSIVE
SPURRING, GROSS NEGLECT, HARMFUL TRAINING METHODS, OR INJURY BY DRUG
INTAKE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
IN AN EMERGENCY, A VET WILL BE CALLED AT YOUR EXPENSE IF YOU CANNOT BE
REACHED OR IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE APPROPRIATE action
HELP YOUR FELLOW RIDERS AND BOARDERS. ALWAYS TRY TO WORK TOGETHER.
INFIGHTING, GOSSIPING, rudeness AND GENERAL POOR BEHAVIOR TOWARDS PEOPLE
OR HORSES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
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If you throw your weight around, be ready to have it thrown
around by somebody else.
THE ABOVE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE MANAGEMENT’S
DISCRETION.
HORSE SENSE RULES
LET THE HORSE KNOW YOU ARE COMING
PRAISE OFTEN, PUNISH SELDOM: Firm, gentle treatment will gain
your horses respect.
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN: Horses are frightened by loud noises
and sudden movements and may react in an unexpected manner.
Do not run or yell: You might startle a horse
NEVER STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF A HORSE: These are
BLIND spots for a horse and a frightened horse may kick or run
over you.
Horses should never be hand-fed: Fingers may be mistaken for
treats and be bitten. Hand-fed horses may become rude an
unruly. (Fingers feel like carrots)!
When riding, keep at least one horses length between your
horse and the horse in front of you: Crowding a horse may
cause him to kick or bite.
Check equipment for proper fit and have instructor check it
before you mount: Improperly fitted equipment may cause an
accident or injury to the horse and rider.
Always use a halter and a lead rope to tie your horse and
never tie with reins: Reins may be broken or the horse's mouth
injured if tied by the bridle.
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Treat equipment with care and always put it away properly.
Never wrap or tie anything attached to your horse around your
body in anyway: this could result in you being dragged by your
horse.
Listen and learn: the most dangerous people around horses are
know-it-alls. Constantly stay alert around horses.
Dismount to adjust clothing or equipment.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES
NAME:______________________________________________________
DATE:______________________________________________________