Trail Rides

TRAIL RIDE ETIQUETTE

FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HORSE & TRAIL ASSOC. RULE BOOK

1. A rider is responsible for the manners of himself & his mount.
2. Ride or Drive on the right hand side of the road.
3. Ask to pass on the left.
4. No tailgating
5. No racing.

COMMON SENSE RULES OF CONDUCT

6. Pay attention to the posted ride registration & start times. Register and start on time.
7. Park your trailer in an orderly, considerate manner.
8. Always walk your horse in the staging area.
9. On the trail, DO NOT pass at the canter ( or gallop ! )
10. Never pass a rider on foot without first asking  permission.
11. When encountering a rider trying to mount on the trail, always stop BEFORE the pair and wait until the rider mounts.
12. At water crossings, allow space between horses & avoid splashing rider or horse.
13. At water stops, wait for ALL horses in the group to drink before continuing.
14. Tie a RED ribbon in the tail of a horse that KICKS;
15. Tie a YELLOW ribbon in the tail of a STALLION;
16. Tie a GREEN ribbon in the tail of a NOVICE horse and/or rider.
17. Respect Rules # 14,  15,  and 16  !!
18. Be friendly and respect the rights of the local residents  exercising
19. Stay OFF lawns and driveways.
20. When crossing hay fields, etc., travel along the edge unless there is a definite MARKED path elsewhere.
21. Never forget to THANK the Ride Management.
22. Before leaving, clean up your area, (hay and manure) or check to see if it can be left.