Barn Rules

  • BARN HOURS: 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. or by appointment;
  • No dogs;
  • No alcoholic drinks;
  • Smoking is only allowed on the porch area and cigarette butts need to be disposed of in the approved container on the porch;
  • NO CHILDREN UNDER 16 ALLOWED ON BARN PREMISES WITHOUT IMMEDIATE ADULT SUPERVISION;
  • Minors dropped off for lessons, etc., must be accompanied unless specific arrangements have been made with management
  • No running, yelling or boisterous play in the barn area, especially when horses are present;
  • Hard hats with chin straps in place are required for all jumping and anyone riding that is under 18 years of age. There are NO exceptions;
  • Horses are not to be mounted or ridden on the cement area in front of the barn at any time;
  • Monthly boarders are welcome to visit, ride, or pick-up and deliver a horse during these times and may ride during open riding times, use the arena, round pen, wash racks, tack areas, laundry facilities, and restrooms;
  • If you are taking your horse for a trial ride on the property, for the weekend, or overnight please leave a note with the return date/time for the management on the whiteboard;
  • We must have a signed release from anyone taking a lesson or riding at SC Stables. This includes any friend you might have come ride with you. Only the parents or legal guardians may sign a release for a minor visiting the stable.
  • All motor vehicles must be parked only in designated parking area;
  • BOARDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR AND SAFETY OF THEIR GUESTS. All Guests who will be riding must sign a Liability Waiver prior to mounting. Guests are not allowed on the premises without being accompanied by a Boarder;
  • YOUR HORSE'S BEHAVIOR IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. If you cannot control your horse during your visits or Management deems your horse unsafe for Staff to handle, you will be asked to put your horse under the care of a trainer (at your own expense) or to relocate your horse to another facility;
  • NO BORROWING OF ANYONE ELSE'S EQUIPMENT. We will not be responsible for or mediate disputes regarding misplaced/stolen/broken equipment;
  • DO NOT FEED, RIDE, HANDLE OR MEDICATE ANOTHER BOARDER'S HORSE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THAT HORSE'S OWNER PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT. DISREGARD OF THIS RULE IS GROUNDS FOR EVICTION;
  • If you muck your horse's stall, empty the wheelbarrow in the designated area and put both wheelbarrow and rake away;
  • For the safety of all our horses, rear shoes are not allowed. If your horse requires them for a specific event, please notify management.
  • All boarders and guests are expected to clean up all litter, manure, loose hay, and other refuse around their working area, horse trailer, and vehicles. Please dispose of it properly. Buckets and garbage cans are available for this purpose.
  • Please keep your tack area clean and tidy at all times. Please keep the tack door locked when you leave the area. Only one saddle per boarded horse and one equipment box per Boarder will be allowed in the tack room.
  • Please do not feed your horses extra hay or grain. If you feel there needs to be a change in your horse's diet please speak with the barn manager. Staff, not clients, adds sawdust to stalls on a daily basis.
  • Please make sure the indoor arena lights are shut off after the last user and remove any training obstacles used during your ride
  • Please do not allow unfamiliar horses nose each other over the paddocks as you lead or ride by. The chance that a horse might bite, paw, or hurt itself is great. It is also a way to spread illness. No one wants their horse hurt or their riding program interrupted by an unnecessary illness or injury.
  • Any equipment left in the common areas will be put in the lost and found box;
  • CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR HORSE if (s)he soils any of the common areas;
  • DO NOT LEAVE HORSES UNATTENDED IN WASH RACK, CROSS-TIES, AISLE WAY OR ROUND PEN;
  • DO NOT TIE horses to unhitched trailers, fences, stall bars, or blanket racks, even if you think your horse will not pull back.
  • Only one saddle per boarded horse and one equipment box per Boarder will be allowed in the tack room;
  • All horses should have their halter and lead rope hanging on their stalls for quick access during emergencies;
  • ANY HALTERS WORN IN THE PASTURE MUST BE APPROVED BREAK-AWAY HALTERS'
  • Shoes must be worn at all times while on barn premises. Close-toed shoes or boots are required if you are handling or riding a horse;
  • Boarders are not allowed access to the shavings - horses will be provided with shavings at Management's discretion. If you feel your horse's stall needs additional shavings, please address this to Management;
  • PLEASE NOTIFY MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY OF ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES involving either humans or horses. Any unreported incidents will be the responsibility of the Boarder;
  • Permission from Management is required for any non-boarded horses to be present on the barn premises;
  • Please observe 5 MPH speed limit around barn and please park in designated areas only.
  • If you are going to be at the barn past 8:00 PM, please notify Management;

    Please use common sense and courtesy at all times. Let's work together to keep SC Stables a place where we enjoy all types of equestrian activities. Thank you for your consideration of your horse and for other boarders.




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