Huntermark Farm Rules

1.  Jumping is not allowed except in lessons, horse shows, and clinics.

2.  Never ride alone. The person living in the apartment only counts as someone being there if they watch you ride through the window (if you're riding inside), or from inside or alongside the arenas (if you're riding outside).

3.  Don't take shavings from the shavings bins. If you have a question or concern about the shavings in your horse's stall, talk to Jan or Rachel.

4.  If you clean your horse's stall, put the manure in a wheelbarrow and take it to the cart (usually found in the hay barn or near the workbench). There is a ramp for getting the wheelbarrow into the cart.

5.  Don't feed the horses hay or grain (unless, of course, you're helping with the chores!). If you would like your horse's feed adjusted, talk to Jan or Rachel - not one of the employees.

6.  In the indoor arena, don't move any of the jumps in the middle of the ring. Jumps on the rail can be taken down and put along the wall. In the outdoor arenas, don't move any of the jumps.

7.  Don't use the "good" poles for walking, trotting, or cantering over. All of the poles that are used with jumps are considered "good" poles. If you are going to set out a rail, be sure to check with Jan or Rachel  first.

8.  If the horse you have in the crossties makes a mess in the aisle, clean it up and put it in a muck bucket or in the cart. This goes for all students, not just those who own horses.

9.  If you own a horse, you can lead your horse at a walk.  If your relative knows how to ride and would like to more than walk, or if you have a friend who would like to try riding, they can take a lesson.

10. Don't ride another boarder's horse without permission.

11. Anyone who doesn't board in the north barn can use either of the north barn's two washracks for $10, and the crossties for grooming, braiding, drying a horse after bathing, etc. for $10/hour. Anyone riding a horse that is boarded in the north barn can use the north barn facilities for free for that horse. People who board their horse in the north barn may use them for free for any horse.

12. Helmets are required for all flat and over fences work.

13. Horses turned out in the indoor arena must wear a muzzle or be watched closely and kept from chewing on the wood, for the entire time that they are out.

14. All students must pick up after themselves. Put all your brushes and tack away and clean up your horse's messes in the aisle before you leave.

15. Students are expected to maintain the fun and friendly Huntermark atmosphere. We're all here to have a good time and be a show team.

16. No one 15 years old or younger may be at the barn when Jan or Rachel are not there, without a parent and their direct supervision, or that of 3 other students 16-21, or that of one adult student over the age of 21.

17. Don't chase another person's horse while they're turned out - over jumps or otherwise.

18. Every horse boarded at Huntermark will be marketed by Huntermark when the horse is put up for sale. They will be listed on our website, have ads in all of the major horse classifieds, will be included in the Huntermark sale tape, will be shown to all buyers who come to try out horses matching their description, and will be sold to the first appropriate buyer. Boarders can not place ads or contact potential buyers.

19. Students buying a horse should contact Jan or Rachel regarding purchase information, not the seller.  The best approach is to inform either Jan or Rachel that you are interested in finding a horse and give them a price range to look for, and they will contact you to try out horses.  This rule protects students from fraudulent sellers.

20. Only horses purchased from Huntermark Farm are eligible for the $100 board for school horses program.

21. No sandals, flip-flops, or open toed shoes are allowed in the aisles, arena, paddocks, pasture, or anywhere horses are present.  If you do not have any other shoes you can borrow some or you will not be able to go near the horses, even your own.

If you have any questions about any of these rules, please talk to Jan or Rachel Rock or e-mail: lessons@huntermarkfarm.com