Riding School Update

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Hey Raynham Riders!

We are just over a month into the fall session and everyone is getting into a good grove!  Below are a few updates and reminders as we start to head into cooler weather.

As always, we are constantly working to make Raynham the BEST place to ride!  If you ever have any questions or concerns, please let us know!

Nikki & the Raynham Team

INDOOR LESSON VIEWING As the weather gets cooler and the days shorter, lessons are starting to run indoors more frequently.  As long as restrictions do not increase, we can permit ONE spectator for minors (or those that need a drive) on the bleachers of the big arena or in the loft for the small arena.  Spectators MUST wear a mask and please ensure you stay spread apart.  Spectators are still not permitted in the tack up area, barns or tack rooms.  Thank you for your cooperation.

HALLOWEEN AT THE BARN! October 17th - 31st We have made the difficult decision to cancel our Halloween Schooling show but we don't want our riders to miss out on all the fun!  Instead of one day, we're going to have TWO WEEKS of Halloween celebrations! Riders are encouraged to wear their costume to the barn for our always-impressive Halloween costume contest!  We will post pics of riders (and horses) in their costumes on our Facebook & Instagram pages and have a vote for the winner!  We will play games in lessons for prizes and candy!   There are no lessons on Sat. Oct 31st.  This date was not included in the session so no make-ups required.

Raynham Rider Responsibilities Riders need at least 30 min before AND after their lesson to properly care for their horse. Good horsemanship is a crucial part of learning to ride. There is tack up help to assist beginner riders. Thoroughly groom your horse before tacking up, to check for injury and to prevent rubs Pick hooves before and after you ride (checking for rocks, thrush, etc.) Sweep your grooming stall before & after you ride to leave it clean for the next rider. Please store personal items in the lockers when riding to prevent items from getting lost & keep the tack-up area tidy. Properly cool out and groom/bathe horse after your lesson. Thoroughly clean your horses' tack and put it away properly after every ride. Please leave all areas tidy. If you move/use something, put it back where you found it.  POOP & SCOOP – if your horse poops anywhere on the property (aisle, driveway, paths, grooming stall, riding ring outside of a lesson, etc.) you must clean it up. Check with tack up help to see if the horse requires any first aid, feed or medication In the winter, ensure you put the horses’ blanket on correctly, to prevent damage to the blanket and injury to the horse. Be polite and respectful to fellow riders, staff, and volunteers. Always prioritize the horses’ health and welfare before personal goals and aspirations Follow all of the barn rules, below.

Raynham Stables Barn Rules All riders must wear a correctly fitted ASTM approved helmet and boots with a small heel. All riders must sign a release waiver before riding. Only riders are allowed in the barns and tack-up area.  If the rider is under 8 years old, a parent may stay with them (no siblings allowed).  Spectators may watch from the bleachers or wait at the picnic tables outside. Only riders are permitted in the paddocks.  All riders under the age of 12 MUST wear a helmet and be accompanied by a staff member when entering a paddock.   Only boarders and staff are permitted in the boarder (big) barn. No open toe shoes (sandals, crocs, canvas shoes, etc.) permitted in the barns or near horses. No running or screaming allowed on the property.  Horses are prey animals and can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movement. Do not feed anything to the horses without permission from staff. Friendly dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash and kept away from the horses. The yard around the house is private property.  Please stay off this area. Please drive SLOWLY on the driveway as there are many children and animals on the property.  When arriving, if there is someone already on the hill approaching the road, please WAIT at the top of the driveway as there is not enough room to pass on the hill. Absolutely NO SMOKING allowed on the property.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Raynham Riders!

Just a reminder that we are CLOSED this Sunday, October 11th for Thanksgiving. This date was NOT included in your session fees so no make-up lesson is required. Classes will run as usual on Saturday and Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Nikki