DON’T...
These Trails Are for Equestrian Use Only Parks and Recreation Division H o r s e Tr a i l D o s a n d D o n ’ t s
leave your horse unattended at any time or tie your horse to a fence, tree, pavilion, gate, or other equipment. ever use alcoholic beverages on the trails. race, gallop, or otherwise ride recklessly; doing so constitutes grounds for expulsion from the park. ride in a style that might cause harm to other riders, your horse, or yourself. pass group trail rides without permission to do so. allow your horse to gallop or trot in the parking area where horse trailers are located. take your horse into any area not designated for equestrian use. permit your horse to engage in aggressive behavior such as kicking, biting, rearing, etc.; such behavior will result in expulsion from the park. remove manure from your horse’s trailer unless you will be disposing of properly.
DO...
These Trails Are for Equestrian Use Only Parks and Recreation Division H o r s e Tr a i l D o s a n d D o n ’ t s
show courtesy and respect to other riders by slowing your horse and passing at a walk rather than a fast pace. use positive and humane methods when training your horse; harsh discipline and treatment will not be tolerated. wear an approved safety helmet and ride with an adult if you are 16 years old or younger. notify a park official if you encounter any emergency situation. provide a current proof of your horse’s negative Coggins test upon request. make sure your horse has the temperament and training to ride on busy public trails. ride at a walk, trot, or canter – galloping is prohibited.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION Board of County Commissioners Josephus Eggelletion, Jr. • Sue Gunzburger • Kristin D. Jacobs • Ken Keechl • Ilene Lieberman Stacy Ritter • John E. Rodstrom, Jr. • Diana Wasserman-Rubin • Lois Wexler This public document was promulgated at a cost of $145.00 or $.145 per copy to provide information on parks’ activities. An equal opportunity employer and provider of services. PR200731260 4/07