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Boarding,
Training & Breeding Stables
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Hold harmless and/or liability release agreements
must be obtained from all boarders and riders.
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Stable rules and emergency numbers should be
posted in prominent places throughout the stable area.
Most states have equine liability laws.
Most of those laws have specific wording for warning postings and
contracts.
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Evidence of liability insurance should be
obtained from independent contractors or anyone using the facility.
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Riding arenas and areas should be well
maintained, clear of debris and obstacles.
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Arenas and schooling corrals should be adequate
in size to accommodate the maximum number of riders that will be using the
facility at any one time.
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Premises should be fenced with design and
materials required for horse farms. Fence
should be well constructed and in good repair.
The fence should be at least 4 feet high with " horse proof
" gate latches and difficult for children to open.
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Barn isles and stalls must be free of debris and
obstacles. Floors should be
sufficiently rough to avoid slipping when wet, Stall latches should be
" horse proof " and difficult for children to open.
Horses should be hand led in and out of barn.
No mounting, dismounting or hacking in the barn isle.
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Rails on fencing used for outside riding arenas
should be attached inside the posts.
More resistance when pushed against.
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No smoking in barns or in the vicinity of stored
hay or feed.
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Trail
Rides & Pack Trips
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All
tack and equipment must be inspected on a daily basis and repaired or
replaced as necessary.
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Every
rider must read and sign a Release and Waiver of Liability agreement in
the form prescribed by A.E.A.
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EVERY
RIDER MUST BE OFFERED PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR.
If a rider refuses to use headgear an Acknowledgment of offer and
refusal must be signed by the rider.
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All
trail ride horses must be equipped with breast collars and children's
saddles with full wrap bull-nosed Tapaderos.
Saddles and tack must be well matched to the horse and rider.
Split western reins must be tied.
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A
system to determine rider experience and capability must be in place.
Overweight and young riders must be carefully screened by the stable
manager for ability to safely ride. A mounting block should be
available.
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ALL
TRAIL RIDES MUST BE GUIDED BY AN EXPERIENCED LEAD GUIDE / WRANGLER who is
at least 18 years old. An
optimum ratio of 6 riders to 1 guide should be maintained.
It is strongly recommended that guides be provided with radios to
communicate with the drag guide and the stable in case of emergency.
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Walking
rides only, no running or racing of horses.
Trotting is permissible, on good footing, when all riders are
capable and in agreement. Any
guest rider violating ride safety rules or good trail etiquettemust
dismount and walk to the stable.
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No
riders under 6 years old.
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No
riding double.
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No
horseback riding while wearing backpacks or carrying bulky items.
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All
riding instruction must be performed within an arena, on a docile, well
trained lesson horse and the student must wear riding shoes and a hard
hat.
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All
horses must be properly cared for, regularly exercised and generally well
suited for use with novice riders. Sick,
lame, undernourished or ill tempered horses will not be used for riding
instruction, schooling or on trail rides.
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Trails
should be well maintained, regularly inspected and free of rubbish and
surprises. Guides should
avoid road traffic or congested areas.
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The
guides must explain elementary riding safety, including how to control a
runaway horse, and also check to ensure that the rider is physically and
mentally fit to ride a horse.
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If
a rider drops anything from a horse, the guide should pick it up.
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Wagon
& Carriage Rides
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Wagon
/ Hay rides will avoid streets and/or areas where public traffic is
present. Wagons will come to
a complete stop before crossing any road.
Outwalkers are required for crowd situations, parades, fairs or on
city or town streets.
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Wagons
will have open sides, be equipped with running lights, reflectors, head
lights and hydraulic brakes
or other breaking system acceptable to A.E.A.
Wagons will not be pulled by motorized vehicles.
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Wagon
drivers be at least age 21 years old, have a minimum of two year wagon
team experience or fifty driving hours in preceding twelve months.
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Wagons
or sleighs with more than seven passengers must have one (1) qualified
driver and one (1) qualified assistant. The driver will tend the horses while the assistant will be
responsible for loading and unloading passengers. No smoking will be permitted on or near wagons.
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Slow
moving vehicle sign on rear of carriage or wagon.
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Pony
Rides
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If
a sweep is used, an outer fence must be in place.
Safety belts are optional.
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If
a circle (without sweep) is used, an inside and outside fence must be in
place. The pony must be led
by pony ring personnel or parent.
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When
pony is being led, outside of a ring, a qualified stable employee
must lead the pony. If the
child is too small to hold onto the saddle horn, or to balance themselves,
the parent or guardian must walk at the
side of the pony and support the child.
NO SEAT or RESTRAINT BELT ALLOWED.
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Child
must be provided with protective headgear.
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A
pony saddle must be used on a quiet, reliable animal.
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Pony
size or child size will be determined by the individual operator using
good judgment and common sense.
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Riding
Instruction
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AEA does not require designated riding instructor
certification at this time. AEA
does require that the instructor be highly experienced in horse care,
stable management and riding instruction.
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All
riding instruction must take place in an enclosed arena unless special
purpose such as trail riding in which event trail ride regulations will
apply.
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All
students must be offer protective headgear. Headgear is mandatory
for hazardous equine riding activities such polo, hunter/jumper, vaulting,
steeplechase, etc.
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All
riders will be equipped with riding boots, paddock shoes or foot wear with
adequate heel for riding.
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All
students will sign AEA approved acknowledgment of risk form before taking lessons.
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All
tack and equipment must be in good condition and suited for discipline
being taught.
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