1) When the executive board plans a trail ride for a specific date and location, a committee
appointed by the board shall have charge of marking trails and roads leading to the ride,
accommodations for the horses and riders, length of ride, starting time, leader, charges, etc.
2) The appointed leader shall lead each ride and it shall be his responsibility to follow the
outlined trail. All members are requested to remain in the back of the leader.
3) A drag rider shall be appointed to bring up the rear, close proper gates, and assist
where needed.
4) For the safety of all riders, stallions shall be barred from all rides.
5) Riders of known kickers shall be required to have a red ribbon braided in the tail of their
horse so that other riders may keep a safe distance.
6) Any horse that is a nuisance on any ride may be barred from future rides.
7) Reckless riding shall be strictly prohibited for the safety of all riders.
8) A rider of a horse that injures another horse or rider shall stop at the scene of the
accident as long as needed. It should be reported to a member of the executive board and
a member of the board as soon as possible. These two members are required to be on the
scene. First aid kits will be carried on the beverage truck for the use of the horse and rider.
9) Riders will dismount, leave their horse secure, and approach the beverage truck on foot.
No horses will be permitted near the beverage truck.
10) Refreshments on all rides shall be paid for by each member. No liquor shall be sold or
served to minors. No beverage containers other than canteens will be permitted on a ride.
11) Food will be purchased only for members who have made reservations before the
deadline.
12) This club or its officers shall not be responsible for any accident or property damage to
the public or its members in accordance to the Equine Law.
13) The State of Illinois requires a negative coggins test for all horses, ponies and mules at
any advertised event.
14) Anyone wearing a "Director" t-shirt has been appointed as trail bosses and/or officers.
Their authority is final.
15 No riding double will be permitted unless an adult (18 years or older) is riding with a child
12 or under, except in extreme situations.
16) After attending two organized rides or activities, you will be required to join the club as a
member in order to participate in and further functions.
17) It is your responsibility as a club member to be aware of and follow all club rules.
appointed by the board shall have charge of marking trails and roads leading to the ride,
accommodations for the horses and riders, length of ride, starting time, leader, charges, etc.
2) The appointed leader shall lead each ride and it shall be his responsibility to follow the
outlined trail. All members are requested to remain in the back of the leader.
3) A drag rider shall be appointed to bring up the rear, close proper gates, and assist
where needed.
4) For the safety of all riders, stallions shall be barred from all rides.
5) Riders of known kickers shall be required to have a red ribbon braided in the tail of their
horse so that other riders may keep a safe distance.
6) Any horse that is a nuisance on any ride may be barred from future rides.
7) Reckless riding shall be strictly prohibited for the safety of all riders.
8) A rider of a horse that injures another horse or rider shall stop at the scene of the
accident as long as needed. It should be reported to a member of the executive board and
a member of the board as soon as possible. These two members are required to be on the
scene. First aid kits will be carried on the beverage truck for the use of the horse and rider.
9) Riders will dismount, leave their horse secure, and approach the beverage truck on foot.
No horses will be permitted near the beverage truck.
10) Refreshments on all rides shall be paid for by each member. No liquor shall be sold or
served to minors. No beverage containers other than canteens will be permitted on a ride.
11) Food will be purchased only for members who have made reservations before the
deadline.
12) This club or its officers shall not be responsible for any accident or property damage to
the public or its members in accordance to the Equine Law.
13) The State of Illinois requires a negative coggins test for all horses, ponies and mules at
any advertised event.
14) Anyone wearing a "Director" t-shirt has been appointed as trail bosses and/or officers.
Their authority is final.
15 No riding double will be permitted unless an adult (18 years or older) is riding with a child
12 or under, except in extreme situations.
16) After attending two organized rides or activities, you will be required to join the club as a
member in order to participate in and further functions.
17) It is your responsibility as a club member to be aware of and follow all club rules.
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