Rules
Businesses own rules and practices
Welcome to Morning Side Stables! The below rules and regulations have been compiled for the safety of riders, staff and horses. Take your time to familiarize yourself with what is written here and don´t hesitate to contact the staff if any questions should arise.
1. Please take notice of the opening hours of the stable. During the open (lesson) hours trainers are at the stable to help you. Please always check in with a trainer if you have any questions.
2. Morning Side Stables is also the residence of Lead Trainer Tara Ward and her family. Please be respectful of the property by driving slowly throughout and keeping the building/property/equipment clean and tidy.
3. Calm and composed behavior is essential around horses. Horses are flight animals that can spook at sudden movements and loud notices.
4. It is not allowed to enter the stalls without permission. Entering the paddocks and pastures is also prohibited without permission. We encourage family members to come watch riders while they are lessoning, but all additional children on property must be supervised at all times. Dogs should be on the leash while visiting the stables.
5. Feeding is planned carefully for each horse individually. Feeding extra could risk horses health or change horses behavior, that is why nothing should be fed to horses without staffs permission. Always check with a trainer before giving food or treats to a horse you are not familiar with.
6. Every horse has it´s own, fitted tack. Please clean and put a horses back in the correct location, so it is ready for the next rider to use it. Never leave saddles, bridles or any other equipment lying on the floor or not in its proper place. Horsemanship is a learned skill, so please never hesitate to ask a trainer or advanced rider any questions you have. Always remember that a horse may NEVER be left unattended in a stall or crossties with the tack on.
7. The staff knows each of the horses well, so while grooming your assigned horse, please get instruction from the trainer. If any horse should need special treatments, you should always have a permission from the horses owner or from a trainer at the facility. Do not wrap the rope or reins around your hand. Shoes worn at the stable should be closed toe and sturdy.
8. While handling the horses, be aware of your surroundings. Try to anticipate and avoid situations that may cause danger to yourself, the horse or to others. Ask questions without hesitation, attend courses, trainings and events organized by your stable in order to learn more about horses and handling of horses.
