Revised February 2024
VII.
PONY PARTIES
BOH hosts pony parties for members and non-members having an event at BOH. Pony parties should be arranged through the Club ’s Food and Beverage Director at (248) 644-9411 who will coordinate the use of the pony with stable management. Fees are as follows: • Members: $200 per pony per hour • Non-Members: $350 per pony per hour Horses are very sensitive animals and need to be treated with care. They are highly social and like to be with other horses. Each one has its own personality and habits. But they all have an instinctive response to danger that is to flee. When a horse is walking in a familiar area and something unusual appears or makes an unfamiliar noise, the horse may jump away and try to run to safety. For this reason, it is imperative that pony parties are supervised by people who have considerable experience with horses. BOH wants to make sure your party is both safe and enjoyable. BOH will provide attendants to lead the horse or pony and help participants with mounting. These attendants will also groom and saddle the horse or pony before the ride and un-tack him afterward. If you have a request, question, or concern, please feel free to ask them. Please review the following information carefully with all party participants: • One child on a horse or pony at a time. If a child is reluctant to ride, an adult may encourage them but don’t force them. An adult/parent may walk alongside the horse or pony, but may not ride double with the child. • One child on the mounting block at a time. • Always mount the horse on the left side. Never walk behind any horse. • Keep noise to a minimum. • You may take pictures in the arena, but please NO FLASHES through the window. This may spook the horse and the pictures likely won’t be clear . • Children and adults should stay behind the barrier. • If a rider drops something, an attendant will pick it up. • If you wish to give the horse or pony treats, such as carrots or apples, please inform the attendants so they can show you how to do this. • A horse’s favorite spot to be scratched is at the shoulder or the base of the neck, not the face. • All decorations and set up must be preapproved by BOH staff. • All pony parties must be supervised by a BOH trainer. • Liability Waiver must be signed by parent or guardian for each child riding a pony.
NOTE: IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE RIDING.
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