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Besides breeding services and selling the young equines, we also have some limited boarding available, and affordable part boarding by arrangement! We can offer a saddle club, in support of the riding lessons and coaching from certified instructors (Head Coach Level 2), in a safe, fun and friendly environment. For the competitive rider we will attend shows.
[ ] Walk our __ acres of pasture and hacking land, well fenced to avoid road access, as well as a __ box stall barn with rubber mats and shavings. Note we manually fill water buckets for the horses, inside and out.
[ ] See our variety of jumps, pilons, letters for your dressage test, an enclosed outdoor grass ring and a __X__ foot indoor riding arena.
[ ] Review location of phone, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, electric fence shut off and EAP. Review address and location description.
[ ] Obtain Signed Waivers from All Guests and Participants (please help us maintain our staff/client ratio of better than 1:6, by keeping us aprised of intended visits in advance etc.)
[ ] Discuss Safety Issues
Especially with inexperienced people or people unfamiliar with our horses -- discuss safety circle of 8ft/3m due to "the propensity of equine to result in injury, harm or death to persons, other animals and/or property around them - collide, kick, bite etc."
[ ] Discuss the importance of following all the rules, all the time/ review posted rules/signs
General Property Rules
NO SMOKING, NO PETS
- Signed Waivers Required for all visitors, guests, students, boarders etc. Also, all participants should learn Emergency Action Plan (Stable Location, First Aid Kits/Fire Extinguishers)
- Discuss General Student and Arena Rules, while walking property
[ ] Safety/Courtesy Rules:
- Access to stalls, paddocks, and hacking/riding out of rings, is by permission only. Please keep office and tack stall door closed. Lights off when not in use. Barn doors closed when horses in.
Guests should keep cell phones turned off. No running, playing, or yelling around the horses. Sudden movements or loud occurrences can startle. Call door when approaching arena.
- Do not stand behind, or directly in front of a horse. Always pass wide behind horses, and use caution!
- PROPER FOOTWEAR must be worn on the property -- i.e. BOOTS with ankle support and a low wedge heel. Helmets manditory for riding and driving, recommended for lunging and turnout.
- No Unsupervised Riding: please ensure others on the property trained in the Emergency Action plan are on site when you ride or drive.
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