| 1. |
Check all tack carefully before starting out
on each ride. |
| 2. |
It is highly recommended that all riders wear
boots with heels, helmets and user ID on their person. |
| 3. |
Follow all instructions of the trail boss
(usually the lead rider). |
| 4. |
Do not ride ahead of the trail boss without his/her
permission. |
| 5. |
Do not fall behind the designated drag rider
(last rider). |
| 6. |
Do not separate yourself from the other
riders. |
| 7. |
Maintain one horse length between your horse
and the horse in front of you. |
| 8. |
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. |
| 9. |
Notify riders behind you of any trail hazards
you observe, such as holes in the trail, wire, branches, etc. |
| 10. |
Do not hold on to branches when you go through
trees or bushes. |
| 11. |
Do not gallop up to or away from other horses. |
| 12. |
Don't ride off from a gate or watering spot
until all riders are mounted and ready to move on. |
| 13. |
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. |
| 14. |
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
rider. |
| 15. |
If you must leave the main group, notify the
trail boss or the drag rider. |
| 16. |
There will be no smoking on the trail.
Smoking at rest stops and luch stops will be at the discretion of the trail boss. |
| 17. |
Do not leave paper, cans or trash on the trails or at
lunch sites. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
