POSTING - MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS COACHING AND INSTRUCTION OF RIDING PROGRAMS
Our horses are wonderful but all horses can be unpredictable and Dangerous.
PLEASE DO NOT run or yell when at the farm - other children too must be supervised as to not cause horses to become distracted
‘Release and Acknowledgement’ forms must be signed by all participants. Those participants under the age of 18 (or under the age of majority in applicable province) must have ‘Release and Acknowledgement’ forms signed by their parent or legal guardian
First Aid kits are located in Barn , Riding Ring and Arena - point out the locations
fire precautions and emergency evacuation procedures should be posted and understood by staff in the event of an emergency - Students should leave all buildings and gather at the maple tree near farm gates .
- horses should be moved to sand ring or left in paddocks
IF lighting/Thunder then students should be in vehicles or house until pick up
accident forms must be available at the facility and must be completed by the instructor and any witnesses immediately after an accident has occurred
- if an incident occurs -1. take a video of the horse used the safety equipment ( saddles bridle etc in use) and 2. video the witnesses statements and the riders statement. **** video private never to be shared - only with Cathy ****
no public lessons are to be left unattended
all riders need to be at least 8 years of age or older before they are allowed to ride a horse without direct assistance. Until a rider is able to stop, turn, and ride in a balanced and controlled manner, they should not be allowed to ride without direct assistance in an uncontrolled environment
beginners should be supervised by a knowledgeable employee of the facility during the pre-mount handling and tacking-up of the horse or pony
a safe riding helmet and proper footwear with a defined heel must be worn at all times when riding any type of horse . ( We have Safety stirrups on saddles)
all tack must be properly fitted for horse and rider, and must be in good repair
OUR Rules and Conditions
We want everybody who visits CORNER STONE FARM to have a good time and to remain safe this is a working farm and as such we ask visitors to respect the rules and conditions that have been put in place to keep everybody safe.
▪ No person is allowed to play on or near farm machinery OR HAY.
▪ No person is allowed to tease dogs or chickens.
▪ No person is allowed to go into a field or a stable without permission.
- Take what your bring and leave only foot prints and memories
▪ ALL Children and pets will be supervised at all times by their parents or guardian with the exception of their lesson time. If you are leaving the property you must inform the instructor and give a cell number you can be reached at. ( binder in bin near outside sand ring)
▪ All lessons booked must be cancelled a min of 24 hrs( the night before,) if a late cancellation, the lesson will be charged for in full.
▪ Dress in proper clothing and boots If you arrive for a lesson and are not dressed adequately for riding or the weather conditions then stable management lessons will be given and
the lesson will be charged in full.
▪ Please do not allow your children to wander around the farm without supervision as we have a pond.
▪ PROPERLY SECURED RIDING HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY AT ALL TIMES WHILE MOUNTED ON ANY HORSE ON OUR PROPERTY EVEN IF IT IS YOUR OWN HORSE AND YOU ARE OVER 18.
▪ Some of the fences on the property have electric going through
them, make sure your children and yourselves do not touch them as it will hurt.
▪ These conditions are subject to change without notice it is understood that by becoming a client of CORNER STONE FARM that you are undertaking to abide by all rules.
▪ CHECK WEBSITE LESSON SCHEDULE FOR CHANGES.
▪ ONLY Come if you are scheduled to be here
We want you to have fun and be safe please do not hesitate if you have any questions or concerns about anything.
Cathy Colwell- McAllister
(613) 547 3735
Corner_Stone_Farm@hotmail.com