Willow Mist Riding School

Welcome to the Willow Mist Riding School! The stable code is compiled for the safety of students, staff and horses. Take your time to familiarize yourself with the code, do not hesitate to contact us if any questions should arise.

1. Please take notice of your lesson time. We ask that you not arrive in the barn more than 10 min before your lesson to minimize barn congestion. If you need to cancel, we require at least 24 hours notice.

2. Calm and composed behavior is essential around horses. Horses are flight animals that can spook sudden movements and loud noises.

3. While students are riding in the arena, please watch from the lounge unless the instructor says otherwise. This reduces the risk of the horses spooking during lessons. Entering the paddocks and pastures is also prohibited without permission. Dogs should be on the leash while visiting the stables unless authorized by the owner/staff.

4. 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 instructor permission.

5. Every horse has its own, fitted tack. Store the tack in right places so they are not used on a wrong horse. If there is a certain place for the tack, for example a rack or a holder, place the bridle and saddle on them while tacking the horse. Expensive equipment lying on the floor can get broken or cause danger if tangled at the feet of horses or human. Ask your instructor for additional information if needed. Remember that a horse may not be left unattended in a stall with the tack on. Do not fasten the horse from the mouthpiece. You can place a halter on top of the bridle and after that fasten the horse according to instructions.

6. The trainers know the horses, so while grooming the horses it is worth to go along with instructions given from the staff. Do not wrap the rope or reins around your hand. Shoes worn at the stable should be sturdy.

7. While handling the horses, be aware of the surroundings and try to anticipate and avoid situations that may cause danger to yourself, the horse or the others. Ask questions without hesitation or prejudice, attend courses, trainings and events organized by us in order to learn more about horses and handling of horses.