Safety Around the Barn

STUDENTS

Helmet: All students in mounted classes are required to wear a properly fitting helmet meeting the current ASTM/SEI standard.

Shoes or boots: All students must wear closed toed shoes. Mounted students are required to wear specifically shoes or boots with heels and smooth soles. The heels prevent feet from slipping through the stirrups or irons.

Pants: All students participating in classes are required to wear long pants that fit at the waist. Long pants help prevent sores on the legs.

Gloves: All students participating in classes are strongly advised to wear gloves.

Fingernails: Fingernails must be kept short (the whites no longer than 1/4”).

Jewelry: No dangling jewelry. It is recommended to also remove rings.

NEVER Chew gum: You could choke or bite your tongue.

OBSERVERS

Shoes: Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed toed shoes are required in the tack and riding areas.

Pants: Long pants are required in the tack and riding areas. 

Jewelry: Dangling jewelry is not allowed in the tack and riding areas.