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Never shout or scream around horses.
Never run in or around the barn.
No smoking in or near the barn!!
Do not run or trot your horse in the barn or in the walkways.
Mount and dismount your horse in the riding arenas. Never
ride inside the barn!
Pick up any unsafe items that may be lying around and put
them away.
Never borrow anything from CLF without permission. Never
borrow any equipment from a private boarder!
Never take a horse for granted. They are not dumb or stupid
and they need your constant awareness.
Use your tone of voice to discipline a horse if necessary.
Be a good example and always pick up after yourself. Pick
up after others if they are untidy.
Put away all tack properly and facing in the proper direction.
Our horses, instructors, staff and working students are thoroughly
trained to help you learn all aspects of good horsemanship.
Don't hesitate to ask for help or to ask questions.
Please park in the designated Parking Area.
Do not bring your dog or other pets to the barn.
Dress appropriately for your lesson. (Long pants, heeled
shoes)
Arrive 15 minutes before your lesson to allow time to tack
your horse.
Always check in with Tracy or Kristen for your lesson.
Read the name cards on the stall to make sure you take out
the correct horse.
Gather all of your tack at one time and set it out safely
at the crossties.
Helmets are mandatory for all those age 18 and under.
If you take out the grooming bucket, please put it back where
you found it or in the tack room.
Never tie a horse by the reins.
Always talk to your horse and give him a "pssst" before
entering the stall or when approaching a turned-out horse.
Let him know you're there.
Enter the stall calmly and do not slam the stall door.
Always approach a horse at his shoulder, never from behind.
Make the horse turn around to face you before you enter the
stall.
Always put a halter on your horse, no matter how well you
know him. Never let the lead shank drag on the ground.
Always be aware of your horse, their well-being is very important
and it is your responsibility to take care of them every
time you have them out.
Keep your feet away from the horse's feet. Do not put your
hands on the ground.
Never kneel down next to your horse when grooming him. Either
crouch or squat.
Do not leave grooming tools on the stall or barn floor. Put
them back in the bucket when done.
Never stick your fingers into any of the bracings, or wrap
the reins or leadshank around your hand.
Avoid letting reins/lead ropes drag on the ground either
when in the stall or outside.
When grooming a tied horse, do not walk under the lead rope
to get to the other side. Go behind and around the horse
instead, sliding your hand along the side and hindquarters
for reassurance. Keep your hand on the horse's tail as you
pass to the other side from the rear.
Never go under the horse's neck, instead go around the front
or rear of the horse.
Do not leave a haltered horse unattended in the stall or
in the cross-ties.
Always secure the horse to the cross-ties at both sides at
the halter braces. With a cross-tie horse when you are ready
to bridle the horse remember to release the horse from the
cross-ties and slide the halter down to the neck of the horse.
Then place the reins over the horse's head and bridle the
horse.
Always tighten your girth/cinch gradually. Quickly tightened
girths may cause a horse to bite at you.
Be certain that the irons on the English saddle are properly
run up. Always clean the hooves before and after every lesson
with the hoof pick.
As you walk your horse out at the stall, leave the stall
door open for easy re-entry.
When leading your horse, hold the lead rope or reins in a
loop in your left hand. Do not wrap then around your hand
or wrist.
Do not walk in front of your horse when leading him. Stay
to his left shoulder.
Remember to tighten your girth/cinch again while you wait
for your instructor.
Always walk the horse from it's left side and from the point
of the shoulder.
Do not let the horse curl in on you. Keep him straight with
your elbow.
Always look to where you are going, whether you are walking
or leading your horse.
Please listen to your instructors; they are trained to guide
you safely.
Always check and tighten your girth/cinch if necessary before
you mount.
All gates should be closed when inside the riding arenas.
Proper ring etiquette is to be maintained at all times.
If a lesson is in progress, please ask permission of the
instructor to enter the ring. If permission is granted, the
right of way must be given to the mounted students (i.e.,
wait until the gate area is clear before opening the gate
and entering the arena). Always close the gate behind you.
The rule is left-shoulder-to-left-shoulder when passing opposite
directions.
Always keep at least one-horse distance between horses. If
you get too close, make a large circle back, pass to the
inside or cross the arena to an open spot on the rail.
If you are having difficulty with your horse and must stop,
please move to the center of the arena, out of the way of
the other riders.
Never pass between the rail and another rider. Always pass
to the inside.
Always listen to and follow your instructor's directions.
When your lesson is finished and you have returned to the
barn, never just throw the horse into the stall and leave.
You are responsible for untacking your lesson horse, grooming
him and putting your tack and equipment away properly.
Do not turn a horse loose in the stall entrance. Always walk
the horse into the stall and bring them around to face the
feed bin.
Do not let the horse drink any water for at least ten minutes.
Tell Tracy or Kristen about any cuts on the horse, or anything
else that may pose a threat to the horse.
Find out from Tracy or Kristen if you are able to wash the
horse down or able to put them away after untacked. Never
just assume.
Please remember to put your tack away.
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