Grasswood Horse Park Rules

Enjoy your visit! SAFETY is first priority. Please read the rules below. Accessing the Grasswood Horse Park is your acknowledgement that you have read, understand and agree to abide by these rules. 

• Riders 15 years and under must be supervised by a guardian. 
• This park is for horse and pedestrian traffic only. 
• No dogs permitted within park boundaries. 
• No riding double, or riding with a loose foal. 
• No kites, frisbees or airborne objects. 
• Riders and parents/legal guardian (if minor) will assume all responsibility when on the Grasswood Horse Park grounds. 
• Approved ASTM/SEI helmet mandatory for riders/handlers age 18 and under (at all times when mounted, driving a horse drawn vehicle or handling a horse). 
• Boots with a heel are mandatory for riding. 
• Vehicles and trailers restricted to designated parking area. No motorized traffic permitted outside of designated parking areas (vehicles, snowmobiles, motorbikes, ATVs, etc.) except maintenance and delivery vehicles. 
• Tie horses to designated hitching fixtures only. Do not tie horses to any fence. 
• Do not leave horses unattended. 
• Beware of natural hazards (gopher and badger holes) and wildlife. 
• Call “Heads up!” if a horse is loose or out of control. 
• Stop and dismount in emergency (loose horse, rider down). 
• Be aware and courteous of green horses, new riders and situations that may spook horses. 
• Work together and give right-of-way when needed. 
• No intentional loose horses allowed in any part of the park. 
• Horse owners are responsible for damage caused by horses. 
• All manure from trail course, arenas and parking area must be picked up and dumped in designated areas. Wheelbarrows and manure forks on site. 
• Advise CPHRA of incidents or damage to property by completing an Incident/Damage Report (email cphra2012@gmail.com). 

Arena #1 and #2 Rules (in addition to Park Rules) 

• Riders 15 years and under must be supervised within eyesight of a guardian. 
• Close the gate behind you at all times. 
• Riders/handlers/coaches only allowed inside the arenas. 
• Announce intentions to others: e.g. “Door” to enter/exit, “Passing”. 
• Mount off the track and do not loiter on the track. 
• Ride on left when meeting oncoming riders. 
• Slow to the inside, fast to the outside. 
• Keep a horse length between you and the horse ahead. 
• Ask others in the arena before lunging. 

Trail Course Rules (in addition to Park Rules) 

• Riders 15 years and under must be supervised by a guardian from within the fence line of the trail course. 
• Orientation required for access to trail course. 
• Close the gate behind you at all times. 
• All obstacles are designed with safety in mind. If you feel an obstacle is beyond the abilities of you and/or your horse, please avoid that obstacle. 
• Horses are not allowed to run, roll or paw in the water pond. 
• No motorized vehicles on the course, except emergency or maintenance vehicles. 
• Please notify CPHRA of any damaged or unsafe obstacles immediately (email cphra2012@gmail.com). 

There are inherent hazards and risks associated with equine activities. Horses are unpredictable by nature and easily frightened, potentially placing the rider/handler and others in serious danger. Always be aware of your actions and consider how a horse may react. Avoid potentially hazardous situations for riders/handlers, horses and yourself. Do not make sudden and loud movements or noises when horses are nearby. If you encounter an agitated horse, do not attempt to assist the rider/handler. Remain calm, quietly move to a safe place and remain there until the situation is resolved. 

Please be aware that risks, dangers and hazards exist throughout the trail, pathways, arena, and other areas and many are unmarked. I understand and acknowledge that no amount of caution, experience or instruction can eliminate all the risks involved and I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damages or loss resulting therefrom.