Stable Rules

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All riders and guests visiting Rustic Trail Stable must follow the rules below.

  • Checks made payable to RTS and may be dropped in the black box at the entrance to stable office/restroom or pay via email invoice. 
  • Do not enter pastures or paddocks without permission.
  • Wear appropriate gear when on the property such as boots (no sandals in or around barn/horses).  
  • Wear appropriate gear while riding: riding boots, chaps, equestrian helmet, gloves, breeches, jeans. Stable has riding helmets available at all times.
  • No dogs allowed on the property.
  • Smoking allowed inside your vehicle only.  
  • Non-riding family members and guests must stay in designated areas and not enter barns or interact with horses/riders.    
  • Non-riding youth family members/guests must have non-riding adult supervision at all times and must not leave designated family area without direct supervision.
  • No running, throwing, screaming or distractive behaviors that may interfere with riders/horses.
  • Speed limit on the driveway is 12 mph.
  • Restroom is located inside the stable office. Non-riding youth under 8 must have supervision going to restroom.
  • Park in parking lot only and not on grass unless there are no spots available.
  • Rider may need extra time at the end of lesson to properly care for horse, stable, and supplies.    
  • Only the Rider may give horses treats under approval of RTS Staff.
  • Late Riders will work on skills such as vocabulary, horse/stable care, or observe other riders in lieu of a mounted lesson.
  •  Recreational Riders may miss one lesson each quarter and receive a credit or a make-up lesson. Sport Riders should make up all lessons.
  • Some lessons may be unmounted to ensure Rider receives the best education on horse/stable care and riding theory.
  • Riders and Parents are encouraged to join the Facebook Group: Rustic Trail Stable LLC to stay current on rider and horse news!  Follow us on Facebook at Rustic Trail Stables
  • Riders and/or Parents are encouraged to email Julie at rustictrailstable@gmail.com with specific concerns or feedback.   Appointments are available by calling Julie at 850.324.7682