Revised February 2024
IV. EQUESTRIAN RULES AND ETIQUETTE
Rules have been established to ensure the safety of BOH riders, horses, employees, and visitors. The enforcement of these rules should not be solely the responsibility of stable management and staff; rather, the wholehearted cooperation of the entire membership is requested and expected. Any issues should be brought to the attention of the Stable Manager and the Club General Manager. Complaints are not to be made to individual employees of the Club, such as grooms, or trainers.
Rules
1. All members and guests are required to sign a waiver of liability before riding any horse; such waiver shall be kept on file in the Stable Office. 2. All members are required to sign the most recent revision of the BOH Boarding Agreement for each horse stabled at BOH. 3. All horses new to the BOH Stable must have a current (less than 1 year) Coggins, vaccine, and de-worming history. Owners must provide such to the Stable Manager.
4. No smoking is allowed in the stable or the indoor arenas.
5. Members may not supply equipment or devices of any type (heaters, jumps, etc.) without the expressed permission of the Stable Manager. 6. No electronics shall be used at any time while mounted on a horse, except in emergency situations. Distracted riding can lead to serious injury should the horse trip, spook, or bolt when the rider is unprepared to react quickly. 7. No person shall be permitted to give any type of instruction in the equestrian arts at BOH other than those specifically approved by the Board of Directors. A non-approved trainer cannot come to BOH as a guest to give lessons or train horses. 8. Neat and functional attire is expected at all times. The use of boots or hard-soled shoes with a heel is required when riding. Gym or tennis shoes are dangerous and specifically prohibited. Sandals and flip-flops are also dangerous and should not be worn in the stable area at any time. 9. There is no running or disruptive or loud conduct permitted in the stable aisles or in the Ring Room. Events held in the Ring Room may be restricted in terms of activities and decorations so as not to disturb horses and riders in the adjacent indoor arena. Persons hosting events in the Ring Room must acknowledge these restrictions and agree to abide by BOH policies regarding such.
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Jumping: a. Jumping is allowed whenever it does not interfere with the majority of riders in the ring at the time. Whenever a lesson is in process, permission from the trainer shall first be obtained. b. Juniors may only jump horses in the presence of an approved trainer.
11. All riders are required to wear USEF-approved protective headgear when mounted.
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