SHOES:

 

Protective toe-covered shoes must be worn before entering the corral. Horses can step on your feet.

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RULES:

 

These four main rules and reasons for the rule must be memorized and repeated to us before you enter our corral, along with your signed agreement form.

 

RULE 1

Never stand behind a horse. Horses cannot see behind them, so they may want to kick to have their space.

 

RULE 2

Horses can step on your feet. Horses cannot see directly under them. Always watch where your feet are when you are around a horse.  And it really hurts if they step on your feet.

 

RULE 3

"Never" put your fingers by a horse’s mouth.  Horses like to eat everything.

 

RULE 4

Never yell or scream near the horse's ears, run quickly at them, or make sudden movements. It startles them. Horses are fight-or-flight animal. When a horse is startled or scared, their natural reaction is to run. Always be cautious and considerate of the horse becoming startled.

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BE AWARE:

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• Horses have four main blind spots: directly in front of them, directly below them, directly above them, or behind them. This is because their eyes are on the sides of their face, not like ours on the front of our faces.  Horses have to move their head if they want to see any of these blind spots. They can do it quickly when you don't expect it, and that action can hurt you. 

 

• Because horses cannot see directly in front of them or behind them, that is why we always approach a horse in a diagonal line and speak softly to them, so they know where we are. 

 

​• Always speak softly to them and touch them softly so they know where you are when you are approaching or near them.

 

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We occasionally take photos or videos during visits to use in our marketing. By entering our corral, you consent to the use of your photograph on this form, your image, and/or voice for promotional purposes without consideration or compensation, including all minors in your group. Thank you for your cooperation.