[B]No matter what you finally decide on for your list of Rules & Regulations, provide the boarder with 2 copies on the day of contract signing. They sign both, you keep one and they keep one. This way they can never try the “Well, I didn’t know that was a rule!”
These are from my self-care barn, but many apply and can be modified for your situation. Feel free to plagiarize ;)[/B]
All tools, including but not limited to pitch forks, shovels, brooms, rakes, etc. must be hung up/safely secured when you’re finished.
Aisle-way, stall-way and grooming areas must be swept or washed clean before departure.
All lights and water must be turned off before departure. Be sure the hydrant lever is down, not just hose valves closed. Do not leave the open end of a hose in the water trough.
All pasture and stall gates are to remain closed and chained at all times.
No one under 16 years of age is permitted in the tack/feed area unless permitted/supervised by an adult.
Children ages 12 to 16 are not permitted in the pasture or stalls with horses without an adult. Children under the age of 12 are never permitted in the pasture or stalls with horses. Children under 12 must be supervised at all times.
Boarders’ dogs are permitted at the farm, as long as said dog is WELL behaved with all people and livestock and stays on site. Any sign of aggression from the dog towards people, horses, goats, etc. will result in the dog being banned. Dogs are not permitted in the horse pastures.
No smoking is permitted within 20 feet of the barn’s perimeter. All smokers must pick up their own butts.
All riders, age 18 and under must wear an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet when riding on farm property. Stable “requests” that adults over age 18 wear helmets as well.
During the winter/freezing temperatures, all hoses must be disconnected from the hydrant(s), drained and hung up.
Stall waste and manure may only be dumped at the approved pile. NO BALING TWINE OR OTHER TRASH IN THE PILE!
Owner emergency contact, veterinarian and farrier numbers must be kept up to date and posted in the Feed/Tack Room in an obvious, easily-viewed location.
If you notice another boarder’s horse(s) is injured, immediately contact that owner and advise him/her. Unless the horse is in immediate danger (i.e., hemorrhaging, fractured limb, choking, etc.) do not treat their horse or call their vet unless pre-authorized by the owner. If you cannot reach the owner, contact one or both of their Emergency Contacts who have sole authorization to oversee care in the owner’s absence.
Pick up and properly dispose of all piles if your horse poops anywhere outside of the pasture or stall.
Do not feed treats to anyone else’s horse.
No open flame in or near the barn area.
Riding or allowing visitors to ride other boarders’ horse(s) is strictly forbidden unless the owner is physically present and has given permission.
All visiting riders must sign the Waiver of Liability provided at the stable.
[B]STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: I agree to abide by the above stable rules. I understand that failure to abide by said rules may result in my boarding agreement being terminated and an eviction order issued
[/B]Print Name: _________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date _________________
