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Membership PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP FORM
Members may change
personal information here.
As a member of the San Mateo County
Horsemen's Association you will:
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Receive The San
Mateo County Horsemen's Magazine four times a year |
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Get a discounted
price for all SMCHA-sponsored events and rides |
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Be able to
participate in the Western Riding Clinic held every Thursday for 8 weeks (only members are
invited) |
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Meet horsepeople
from all walks of life and make new friends who share your passion for horses |
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Learn new trails up
and down the Peninsula |
Trail Etiquette
- Check all tack carefully before
starting out on each ride.
- It is highly recommended that all
riders wear boots with heels, helmets and user ID on their person.
- Follow all Instructions of the trail
boss.
- Do not ride ahead of the trail boss
(usually the lead rider) without his or her permission.
- Do not fall behind the designated
drag rider (last rider).
- Do not separate yourself from the
other riders.
- Maintain one horse length between
your horse and the horse in front of you.
- Don't stop at the top of a hill or
on a narrow section of trail if there are riders behind you. If you must stop, keep
moving until there is a wide spot to get completely off the trail, so other riders can
safely pass.
- Notify riders behind you of any
trail hazards you observe, such as holes in the trail, wire, branches, etc.
- Do not hold on to branches when you
go through trees or bushes.
- Do not gallop up to or away from
other horses.
- Don't ride off from a gate or
watering spot until all riders are mounted and ready to move on.
- Walk down into gullies or inclines
at a safe distance from the horse in front of you. Never trot or gallop into or out
of them.
- If you have a slow walking horse, or
you are having problems with your horse, ride to the rear of the group, in front of the
"drag".
- If you must leave the main ride
group, notify the "trail boss" or the "drag" rider.
- There will be no smoking on the
trail. Smoking at rest stops and lunch stops will be at the discretion of the
"trail boss".
- Do not leave paper, cans or trash on
the trails or at lunch sites.
Riders should carry a halter and a
lead rope at all times. They will be needed at rest stops and lunch breaks, and for
any emergency which may arise.
If your horse is known to kick at
the horse behind, a red ribbon should be placed on the tail of your horse. If you do
not have a ribbon, ask the "trail boss".
No STALLIONS or DOGS are allowed on
SMCHA trail rides.
PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP FORM |
