RULES & GUIDELINES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY FACILITY
Having rules or guidelines in place will help you keep your facility or the location of your event in tip top shape! You cannot assume that people will know what is expected, especially since we all have different backgrounds and experiences. My husband and I own a trail riding facility that specializes in hosting events. I will share our general rules in this article. We also have arena usage rules and are implementing our stall barn etiquette in 2017.
By having rules in place, it really helps to keep everyone on the same page and things running smoothly. For our facility, our land is privately owned. Our rules are our personal requests with safety always first.
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By Brandy Von Holten
Brandy is a ranch owner, horsewoman, instructor, competitor, judge, equestrian event host, a wedding host, a black belt in martial arts as well as a former biology teacher ranging from college to middle school for 11 years. She is driven, ambitious and confident. Operating out of her family ranch in Mora, MO, Brandy and her husband David are in the business of hosting a wide variety of equine events.
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SAFETY FIRST
Keeping livestock and pets safely controlled and contained is a key factor in being able to provide a positive experience for your guests and ride attendees.
Don't assume your guests know what is expected of them.
Provide guidelines and rules.