To ensure a positive experience for everyone, please be sure to treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and consideration at all times while on the farm, and on social media.
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RESPECT ALL animals, staff, clients, parents, guests, and their property. Disrespect will not be tolerated. Leave bad attitudes at home!
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No running, jumping, yelling, screaming, fence climbing, throwing of feed, rocks or sticks, or performing any other actions that could cause horses and other animals to spook, both while inside the facility or when around horses and other animals anywhere on the property.
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NO Smoking, Drugs or Alcohol permitted on Sideling Hill Acres premises at any time.
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Absolutely no handling of horses or other animals, whether on the ground or riding, under the influence of any illegal substance or alcohol.
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NO Pets of any kind permitted on Sideling Hill Acres premises at any time.
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ALL Persons entering Sideling Hill Acres including but not limited to, Participants, Accompanying Parties and Visitors MUST sign an Equine & Farm Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement before participating in ANY activity-Waivers can be found on our website or by asking the barn manager.
o Guests are always welcome. Please be sure all guests sign a Equine & Farm Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement.
o Guests should never enter a stall or handle a horse/animal without prior permission. Ensure that guests are not disturbing or discourteous to other clients and their guests.
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Do not roam the property-please stay at the barn unless given permission by Sideling Hill Acres Barn Manager or one of its agents.
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Inappropriate footwear such as open-toed shoes are NOT to be worn in the barn isle, arenas, or wash rack areas or near a horse or animal at any time. Guests who do not have proper footwear are not permitted near any horses or animals at any time and should remain in the viewing areas only. Riders must wear a boot with a distinguishable heel. No muck boots or sneakers while riding.
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We highly recommend that all lockers remain locked, as we cannot guarantee your property from any damage or theft.
o No food/treats are to be stored in any lockers.
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Please check the dry erase and bulletin boards in the barn regularly. Important information and announcements will be posted in these areas as well as on our Facebook page and on our website.
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All-important numbers including staff and emergency personnel are posted on the board in the barn.
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PLEASE LET STAFF KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE.
Communication among customers and staff is crucial to a well-run facility. We will do our best to resolve any issues that may arise. Gossiping and speaking to other clients about your concerns will absolutely not be tolerated and is considered a disrespectful act to the stable and can result in immediate termination of a boarding contract or lessons. If you have a problem with another client, please talk to them directly or to the Barn Manager in a mature, professional manner to try and resolve the issue. Concerns may be left in the suggestion box as well.
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Do not use or borrow any items without the owner’s permission including, but not limited to, tack, blankets, brushes, sprays, and supplements. If you have permission to borrow something from someone, and it breaks, please take responsibility, and fix or replace the item.
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If you move something, put it back.
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If you open it, close it (gates, doors, etc.)
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If you turn it on, turn it off (water, lights, heaters, etc.)
o Turn off all lights before leaving and be sure all gates and stall doors are closed and latched securely. To help us save on costs, please do not turn lights on in an area until you need them and turn off immediately after use if you are the last to leave the area.
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Do not leave doors or windows open during the cold months unless specified by the Barn Manager.
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ALL incidents that occur, resulting in injury or not, must be reported to the Barn Manager and an Incident Report Form will be filled out.
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If you see a horse or animal in difficulty, please inform staff immediately. Do NOT try to assist the horse or animal without permission from the owner or a Sideling Hill Acres employee.
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We understand accidents happen; if you break something or see something is broken, please notify the Barn Manager immediately.