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"A canter is a cure for every evil."
By Benjamin Disraeli
The following guidelines pertain to each and every member of the Horse
Protection Society. It is essential to the operation of HPS that we each "share the load" and work as a team
for the well-being of our horses. We need documentation of what work is being done so that we may assess which horses
are or are not receiving the attention they deserve or need. Please adhere to these policies at all times.
A list of horses and their needs is hanging on a clipboard in the tack
room. Volunteers, not in the training program, are welcome to work with these horses according to their needs.
You may record any attention or work such as grooming, bathing, walking, you did in the horse's file. Files
are kept on the counter in the feed room. Volunteers are not to ride horses without special permission.
You may use the tack boxes and supplies in the tack room. Make sure all equipment is in good condition
and all pieces are accounted for. If the tack box or supplies are not clean, please be kind and clean it yourself,
you will be the one held accountable for its condition. If a
piece becomes damaged, please bring it to the attention of an officer or senior member immediately.
Each horse that is in the training or riding program
has saddle, bridle, and saddle pad assigned to it. There is a name tag on each saddle rack. Please do not borrow
another horse's equipment. All equipment must be cleaned after use. Saddle pads are placed upside down on
top of their saddles and bridles are hung on the rack with their saddles.
You are ultimately responsible for all equipment you use. If a piece becomes damaged or lost, you will be required
to repair or replace it.
All leads are to be unhooked from halters and returned to the appropriate hangers.
Any other items you have should be clean and returned to the exact spot where you got them from.
Place used rages
in the tack room hamper. If they are wet, lay them over the side of the basket so they may air dry. Please volunteer
occassionally to take home rags and wash them.
Do your best to keep the tack room neat and tidy. Sweep it when it
needs it. Hang up any items that may have fallen. Any efforts to keep the tack room neat and orderly will be greatly
appreciated.
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