1. ALL RIDERS MUST SIGN RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT BEFORE RIDING!
2. ALL riders under sixteen years of age MUST wear an ASTM approved riding helmet while mounted on the propery. Riders 16-18 years of age must have consent form signed by parents to ride without a helmet on the property. Riders 18 years of age and older must sign an additional agreement to ride without a helmet on the propery.
3.Arena use is restricted to those who are in good standing and have paid the associated fees. Only those listed on the membership may use the arena, you may not bring guests to the arena unless they have been approved and have signed the appropriate paper work. You may NOT teach lessons at this arena. You may recieve a lesson on your own horse from an approved trainer only.
4. Using/borrowing/moving/taking tack that does not belong to you without prior permission is expressly forbidden! Doing so will result in removal of arena privilages!
5. Guests of the arena, when not in a lesson, will be sure to fill in the register EVERY time.
6.LESSONS shall take priority and have the right of way in the arena at all times.
7. GREEN HORSES shall take priority and have the right of way , within reason, while riding.
8. If your horse digs a hole, fill it in!
9. Please Scoop Your Poop!
10. No longing while other riders are in the arena, unless you obtain their permision first.
11. Tie horses only to objects designated for tying!
12. Telephone/washrooms will not be available except for during schedualed events.
13. Be sure to call out DOOR and wait for a response before entering and exiting the arena.
14. No liberty work allowed unless you are the only one in the arena
15. If any equipment you use is dammaged (rails, jumps, trail equipment, cones, ect.), you are responsible for reporting and arranging to repair/replace the item dammaged.
16. All animals must be treated in a humane manner at all times. Mistreatment, abuse, extreme discipline and/or training aids will not be tolerated at this facility.
17. Owners/managers, and all other patrons will be treated in a kind and respectfull manner. Any problems unable to be resolved with be reported to management. Rude and troublesome behavior will be grounds for privilage removal.
18.Please be considerate of the proper arena etiquette when sharing the arena with other riders!
19. BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!
This is not so much a list of rules, but guidlines used in arenas, somewhat like " rules of the road " to make riding a more pleasurable experience for all when sharing a facility!
1. Be prepared when you enter...make sure you are fully tacked, and have everything you need such as spurs, helment, crop, ect, to eliminate the need to enter and exit the arena, which can disrupt the flow of traffic.
2. When entering and exiting the arena, always call out door and wait for a response from other riders so that you do not startle their horses when you enter. Wait for a safe opening in the flow of traffic and lead your horse into the arena, and secure the gate. Proceed promptly to the center to mount so you are out of the way!
3. When possible, mounted riders should travel in the same direction so that traffic flows more smoothly. If you would like a change in direction, politely ask for a change in rein, and other riders, unless they have a specific reason, should willingly comply. When travelling in oposite directions when necessary, always pass left shoulder to left shoulder.
4. Follow at a safe distance! Never crowd other horses as it can result in injury to both horses and riders! If you can't see the heels of the horse in front of you, you are TOO close.
5. If you use voice commands to cue your horse, try to do so quietly so that you do not accidentally cue other horses near you
6. Do your absolute best to maintain control of your horse at all times. A horse that bolts, or begins rearing or bucking or otherwise is out of control assumes the right of way. If a rider is having difficulty or becomes unseated, all other horses must stop until the rider has recovered.
7. When using equipment such as rails, trail equipment, cones or jumps, you must first obtain permission from other riders, and be sure it will not interfere with their riding. Be sure to put all equipment away when you are done with it!
8. Never stop on the outside track, and always look behind you before stopping to avoid a collision. If you need to stop and adjust tack, or to dismount when you are done riding, proceed to the center of the arena, and then wait untill you have a safe oppertunity to exit without disrupting the flow of traffic.
9. Generally horses travelling at higher speeds are given the outside track of the arena, as they need more space. Horses loping take the outside track, and then those trotting take the middle track and those walking will take the inside track.
10. When passing other riders, pass to the inside when you can, giving the other rider lots of room. If you cannot pass on the inside, and it is appropriate , you can pass to the outside, but only if safe to do so.
11. Communicate with other riders! Announce your presense, and call to which side you are going to pass, or if you are entering/exiting, or if you wish to change direction.
When riders follow these rules, several horses can travel safely and fluidly even in a small arena!
RIDING ARENA ETIQUETTE
Arena Rules
Renee Lupien-Smulan
Home: 1-306-277-4400
Cell : 1-306-529-8113
E-mail Renee@hoof-haven.com
Box 85, Ridgedale
Saskatchewan, Canada
S0E 1L0
