| Horse back riding, like any other hobby or sport, has its | | | | arenao Clean up any items you have used in the |
| own rules of etiquette which should be followed in | | | | arena, as well as any manure which your horse may |
| order to fit in well and have an enjoyable and safe | | | | have deposited |
| experience. While most seem like common sense they | | | | Horseback Riding Safety:o Keep one horse length |
| none the less should be followed at all times. Most of | | | | between yourself and the next closest rider so as not |
| the time you will probably horseback ride in an outdoor | | | | to crowd other riderso Do not smoke while horseback |
| arena or field, but in the case of inclement weather | | | | ridingo Keep your horse under control at all timeso |
| you will probably ride in an indoor arena. No matter | | | | Stay aware of your surroundings and everything going |
| where you ride there are certain rules you should | | | | on around youo If you are going to do something |
| follow: | | | | which creates loud noises be sure everyone is aware |
| Horseback Riding Etiquette:o Horseback riders should | | | | of it so you don't startle another horseo Do not ride |
| always ride in the same direction; however, if this is not | | | | alone; always have someone else present in case of |
| possible then they should ride left shoulder to left | | | | an accidento If a rider falls off their horse all other |
| shouldero Slower riders should ride on the inside closer | | | | horseback riders should dismount until everything |
| to the arena walls while the faster riders working on | | | | returns to normalo In the case of emergency be sure |
| the outside (closer to the center of the arena)o | | | | you know where the nearest phone is, the emergency |
| Always mount the horse before entering the arena, or | | | | numbers and where the first aid kit is |
| in the center of the arenao All horseback riders should | | | | Following these simple rules should allow you to |
| be working on the same things; ie jumping, flat work et | | | | participate in your chosen hobby without causing harm |
| alo Announce your intentions to the other horseback | | | | or injury to others. Remember, you have taken up this |
| riders in the arenao You should no lunge your horse | | | | hobby for fun and companionship; don't spoil it by being |
| when other riders are in the arenao Commands should | | | | careless or rude. Most of all enjoy your horseback |
| be given quietly and not interfere with the other riderso | | | | riding experience. |
| Always follow posted rules for horseback riding in the | | | | |