CHEC FARM RULES GENERAL Gates – We ask that you please close all gates behind you after you go through them.  This includes the lower barn and arena gates and especially the driveway gate.  NO EXCEPTIONS!   Anyone who continues to leave gates open will be asked to leave the property. PARKING – Please park on the barn side of the driveway, filling up the space from the lower barn first.  Please park in  a way that your vehicle does not extend so far into the driveway that others must drive in our yard to go around you.  This is best done on a diagonal angle.  Overflow parking is across the driveway by the house and trailers. SIBLINGS – We love our boarders and students as well as their siblings, however respectfully ask that they remain with their parents, on the barn side of the driveway.  This ensures our privacy and more importantly, their SAFETY. GARBAGE – There are several trash cans on the property.  Please make sure any trash, including water bottles goes in them.  Please do not leave your garbage for the dogs to spread around the yard. CHEC is not responsible for the disposal and hauling of large items such as rubber maid tubs, boxes etc.  Please take them to be put out with your garbage RESTROOMS – Customers are welcome to use our downstairs bathroom located in our house until     7:30pm on any evening.  Please use only toilet paper and throw any sanitary napkins in the trash can. BOARDERS Board money is due BY the 1st of each month.  Please leave it in the black mailbox in the lower barn.  A $25 late fee will be charged for any board not paid by the 1st and there is also a $25 returned check fee. Only CHEC employees and other authorized persons are allowed to give hay/grain to horses. ABSOLUTELY NO FEEDING THE CATS AND DOGS TREATS AND/OR EXTRA FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!  NO EXCEPTIONS! Boarders are responsible for cleaning their own water buckets at least once each week. Please do not ride in the indoor arena without watering it first if it has not already been done.   Place the sprinkler for 10-15 minutes on each side. All horses must be current on vaccinations/coggins and kept on a regular de-worming schedule CHEC is not responsible for horse handling for vet/farrier.  If we hold your horse for you it is $20/time. Please clean up after your horse.  This includes after hoof picking, mane pulling, clipping and of course, manure in the aisle. ABSOLUTELY NO GROOMING in the wash stall.  Bathing only please CHEC is NOT responsible for damage, theft or loss of boarder's property. Boarders are responsible for any property damages done by their horse(s). During the summer months, please sponge your horse instead of spraying as we have a cistern and need to be mindful of water usage. Helmets are to be worn at all times when mounted, this includes riders over 18 years of age. Unless they are injured or sick and without PRIOR APPROVAL from Callie, horses will not be arbitrarily left in from turn out.  They use more hay, shavings and water than budgeted in our monthly fees.  Please see Callie if you have questions. STUDENTS Please arrive not less than 15 minutes early to prepare your horse for lessons. Horses are to be groomed thoroughly before each lesson, including hoof picking! Students of Callie’s who own their own horse must keep their horse clipped with mane pulled Proper attire is boots and chaps or boots and breeches, a shirt with sleeves and a hairnet with an ASTM approved helmet. Lessons should be paid for at least two weeks in advance Please try to give at least 12 hours notice if you are unable to attend lessons. Practice rides are $10 per ride and must be scheduled in advance and are NOT to interfere with scheduled lessons Practice rides are limited to 1 time per week, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!