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Kotopa Barn Rules ;

a.) open to public: barn hours are: monday - saterday 8am to 8pm. sunday 8am to 5pm. stable workings MUST be there by 6am to feed the horses and make sure they are out in the pastures by 8am. barn workers must stay at the barn until the last person leaves. lock the barn up.

b.) all riders or persons handling a horse must sign a release before riding and/or boarding any horses in any way. boarders are responsible for having guests sign releases which are available in the office.

c.)NO smoking allowed in or near the barn. there is smoking area in the lounge.

d.) the speed limit on the property is 5-15MPH for the safety of horses, riders and children.

e.) all boarders, trainers, instructors, students and staff are required to wear an approved helmet when mounted on a horse (NO EXCEPTION) for pleasure and instruction.

f.) clean up after your horse and yourself. There are trash containers, shovels, brooms and muck buckets available for the disposal of manure, shedded hair, hoof cleanings and general refuse in the aisle, wash stall, indoor and/or outdoor arena and outdoor grounds.

g.) there is no running allowed in the barn. running can spook a horse and might cause harm to its handler.

h.) please do not leave your horse unattended in any area including riding arena.

i.) horses are turned out in the checked off pastures on the turn out board. don't turn horse out in any riding rings or pastures with an "X" that means we are trying to let the grass grow.

j.) only the owner of the horse may ride the horse. If the owner wishes to have another person ride their horse, please notify the office and have the additional rider fill out a release of liability form. owner must leave on note on file allowing permission naming additional riders to ride their horse. Minors need a note from parent/guardian granting permission to ride private horse housed at Kotopa.

k.) If you don’t do it at home….don’t do it at the stable. common sense and courtesy at all times.

l.) riding lesson horses are turned out in the front pastures for easier access. please look at the turn out board to see what pasture the horse you are assigned to ride is turned out in. if 14 and younger ask for help by a stable worker.