Safety Rules and Regulations

Equine and farm-related activities can be very dangerous. We want to ensure that everyone has a safe and pleasant experience while at Spring Valley Farm. In order to achieve this goal, the following general safety rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times.

  1. Cancellation Policy – All riders must give 24 hours notice of cancellation of a lesson to avoid being charged for that lesson. In case of illness, a 4-hour notice must be given to avoid a lesson charge (one allowed every 4 weeks). If you are 15 minutes late for a lesson, the lesson is cancelled and you will be charged. Please call 784-3700 to notify us of a cancellation. Leave a recorded message if there is no answer. All messages are time stamped. Habitual cancellations will result in losing your scheduled time.
  2. Speeding on Amber Lake Road is prohibited! Please be considerate of our neighbors.
  3. All riders must wear approved safety helmets and appropriate riding footwear at all times when around horses. No shorts or tank tops, please.
  4. Owners of all horses brought onto Spring Valley Farm must provide documentation of current (past 12 months) negative Coggins test and a copy of current horse/pony vaccination records.
  5. All riders should check all tack and equipment before riding and report any damaged equipment to a Spring Valley Farm sponsor or professional. Do not ride with damaged equipment.
  6. Non-boarders are not allowed to enter stalls, paddocks or turnout areas with horses without permission from Spring Valley Farm personnel. Golf carts are for SVF staff ONLY!
  7. Horses and ponies may only be ridden by their designated riders, whether owned/leased privately or owned/leased by Spring Valley Farm. No trail riding on SVF horse/ponies allowed.
  8. No visiting dogs allowed. This is mandated by our liability insurance carrier. Dogs belonging to staff/owners are the only exceptions.
  9. All swimming, boating, and fishing is at your own risk. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while swimming, boating, or fishing.
  10. No smoking is allowed in any of the buildings or in the vicinity of horses or barns.
  11. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult at all times while at Spring Valley Farm. Children to play unsupervised in barn or clubhouse.
  12. Riding is a strenuous sport and hard workouts in extreme weather conditions may cause previously dormant health issues to surface. It is important to check with your personal physician before engaging in strenuous activity. All riders must inform instructors of any health-related problems that may impact their performance (i.e. a history of seizures, severe allergies, diabetes, etc.). Parents must provide information about medical conditions that would impact equine activities of their children.
  13. Children under 18 showing with SVF must have current emergency health releases that authorize emergency treatment on file so that in the event of an emergency, medical attention can be obtained.
  14. The barn areas are home for our horses. Please help maintain a quiet, peaceful environment. Our facility is closed on Mondays. Non-boarders cannot ride on Mondays.
  15. Our grooms and staff work very hard-please be respectful and appreciative. Spring Valley Farm staff has authority over all conduct at the facility. Safety is a core value at Spring Valley Farm. No activity that we are involved in is worth an injury to a person or an animal. Please take your time, be safe, and help us create a safe, nurturing environment for our horses, staff, riders and guests.