Farm Rules | Van & Sons Farm

Over the 10 years that Van & Sons Farm has been in existence, we have learned many things! One of those ?things? is that farms should have clearly communicated and posted rules ? this is for the safety of horse, rider, and farm guests. Most of our barn rules are pretty ?standard? (or, at least, we think they should be), and have been cultivated through our experiences. Yes, most of the rules have come about because someone, at sometime, has actually DONE these things at our farm?

So, here they are! You will also find these rules posted in the barn aisles, adjacent to the arena entrances, and in our observation room (in case you ever have questions). Rules apply to boarders, students, and all other guests to the farm.

1. All guests to the farm must have a general liability waiver on file ? waivers must be completed prior to engaging in any equine-related activities, including ?petting? the horses.
2. Children under the age of 18 MUST have immediate adult supervision at all times. Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to roam the premises without an adult actively ?roaming? and overseeing the child?s activities. Farms pose many inherent risks, in the form of animals who may bite, kick, peck, head-butt or scratch, electric fences, and farm equipment ? it is a parent/guardian?s sole responsibility to be sure that their child is behaving responsibly and respectfully at all times.
3. Riders under the age of 18 MUST wear an ASTM/SEI approved safety helmet at all times. We suggest that all riders wear a helmet while riding.
4. Long pants and heeled boots are strongly suggested for riding.
5. Flip flops and all other form of open toed shoes are strictly banned on the farm. Clients, please make sure your guests are dressed appropriately; we don?t want to send anyone home.
6. Do not touch/use anyone else?s tack, equipment or property without permission.
7. Clean up after yourself and your horse. This includes sweeping and removing manure from common areas, such as arena, wash racks, the observation room, and aisle ways.
8. Do NOT spit gum and other candy onto our sidewalks or barn floors.
9. No gossip at the barn. If you have a conflict, resolve it with the other person or talk to a barn employee.
10. No horseplay at the barn. This includes running, shouting, throwing projectiles, waving objects, wrestling, fighting, climbing on furniture and chasing.
11. No pets from home are allowed on the premises. One time, case-by-case permissions may be given by the barn owner and apply to that individual instance only. Our dogs, who call this farm their home, don?t always appreciate your family pets.
12. Arena doors must be kept closed, or must be secured by rails while riding and working horses.
13. Horses are not to be left unattended anywhere on the property, including in the wash racks, aisles or arena.
14. Turn-Out: Horses are not to be turned out in the indoor arena. They are not to be turned out into a pasture/paddock/herd which they are not assigned to by the barn owner.
15. No riding in the barn aisles, pastures or parking lot.
16. Keep barn aisle ways clear at all times. Groom, tack up, medicate and pet horses in designated areas. Apply hoof dressings in the wash rack with a mat.
17. Van & Sons Farm exercises ZERO TOLERANCE of inhumane, neglectful, disrespectful or malicious treatment of humans or animals.
18. Respect other people and their horses when visiting the barn or riding.
19. No sitting, standing or hanging out in the arena unless a clinic is being conducted and prior approval is given. Parents and guardians must observe from the observation room or their vehicles while students are participating in their lesson.

Remember at all times that use of our arena, observation room and tack room are privileges that we are glad to share with you, not a right. Failure to abide by the above rules may result in these privileges being revoked, or the termination of services at our farm.

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