Safety Guidelines for Everyone

General Safety Rules

• All persons under 18 must wear secure headgear while handling or riding horses, including tacking, grooming, and feeding
• Anyone jumping obstacles must wear protective headgear regardless of age
• All persons in barn areas must wear closed-toe shoes or boots appropriate for working around horses
• Proper riding attire required: FEI/ASTM approved helmet, breeches/jodhpurs or chaps, and paddock boots

Facility Guidelines

• No foul language, excessive noise, or commotion allowed
• Do not pet or feed any animal other than your own for safety and health reasons
• No smoking, drugs, or alcoholic beverages permitted on property
• Children under 16 must have adult supervision except during scheduled lessons

Riding and Arena Rules

• Arenas are available for riding, but preference given to scheduled lessons
• Check lesson schedule or ask instructors about arena availability
• Only Windmill Stables instructors may teach lessons on property
• Riders under 18 must be supervised when jumping obstacles

Required Documentation

• All boarders must complete boarding agreement, fee agreement, liability releases, and medical forms
• All riders must sign riding agreement and liability release before first lesson
• Visitors and guests must sign appropriate releases and follow all barn rules