Half leasing includes up to three rides per week and two free lessons per month. Lessons count as one of your three rides for the week which means that if you take a lesson you have two rides left for that week. Long term leasers will be allowed to attend overnight competitions that Split Elm is shipping to (leasers are not allowed to take horses off property otherwise) such as 4H fair or Pony Club Nationals. Short and long term leasers are eligible to compete their horse in same day competitions such as 4H open shows, hunter paces and Split Elm shows. Leasers are welcome to use Split Elm's tack and do not need to provide their own. If you break something please tell Steph right away and you will be responsible to replace it. If you wish to use your own equipment we will provide you with a place in the tack room to keep it. All new equipment should be approved by your instructor before using it on your horse to ensure proper fit and safety.
Do:
Check in on the white board when you get to the barn if you are riding that day. Sweep up after each ride and cleanup poop as soon as soon as it happens in cross-ties and indoor arena. Sweep out wash stall before washing your horse. Ask questions if you’re unsure of anything. Practice what you’ve learned in your lessons. Wear appropriate footwear, pants and helmets when mounted. Adjust jumps as appropriate for your level before you ride. Remember to pay your lease on time and please give 30 days notice before discontinuing a lease. Keep the horse’s welfare in mind at all times and watch out for signs of injury, lameness and exhaustion. Use your lessons before the end of the month they do not roll-over to the next month.
Don’t:
Gallop on the track or anywhere on the farm, this means no racing. Never allow friends to ride the horse (even a pony ride). Don't ride for longer than one hour (if you do ride for maximum time you should allow for 10 mins of walking at the beginning and end of each ride). Don't jump anywhere other than barn 1 (absolutely no xc or jumping at barn 2). Don't jump grids not specifically set up for you. Remember not to jump anything you haven't tried before, save that for a lesson! Don't turn the horse out without thoroughly brushing their saddle mark or hosing (if it is above 70 degrees). No bareback unless you have permission and try not to ride through/interrupt lessons. Lessons always have the right of way. Jumping in the indoor is not permitted unless you are in a lesson. Make sure not to take equipment home without permission and be sure to return equipment used the same day as any outing/show.
