- Current SVEA membership required by riders and anyone providing instruction
- Helmets are mandatory when riding on the property
- When approaching another rider head on, pass left shoulder to left shoulder. When in a situation you are unsure of, please call “rail” or “inside”, etc. so there is no misunderstanding.
- When passing another rider from behind, please pass on the inside. Please let the rider know you are passing vocalize "passing on the inside."
- Slower traffic should ride on the inside. Faster on the outside. The riders in the faster paces have right of way on the track. A circle must give way to the outside track.
- Do not get too close to another horse as some may kick. Rule is one horse length away. Horses that kick should have a red ribbon in their tail. Horses that bite should have a red ribbon in their mane.
- Clean manure in the arena when you are finished riding your horse.
- When you are walking your horse in hand, please give the outside track to the people riding. Walk your horse closer to the middle of the arena so that riders can stay on the rail. Do not walk on the rail.
- When stopping to make any kind of equipment or clothing adjustments, please move out of traffic and do so in the centre of the arena out of the way.
- Mount Out of the Way: Mount and dismount in designated area or in the centre of the arena, not on the track or in front of the in- gate.
- Please look where you are going and where other people are riding. Ride defensively! If you are unsure vocalize what you are doing.
- Always Ride Safe: Wear proper attire such as proper riding boots and ride in control.
- Before entering the arena, the gateway and immediate track must be clear.
- Lungeing is permitted if you are the only one in the arena, Free lungeing if there are no other horses on the property
- Cooling down stay on the inside track and do not block other riders.
- In an Emergency, dismount: If a rider falls off, and/or a horse gets loose, all riders must dismount.
- Cell Phones can be answered if you go to the nearest corner out of the way.
- Children under 12 years when on the SVEA property must be supervised by an adult and anyone jumping under the age of 18 must have adult supervision.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and either under the control of a handler on the ground, or tied up away from the arenas.
- Respect surrounding trails and property - Kick your manure off the trail, be polite to other trail users. Be an advocate for horses in our community.
