Temecula Eq-Wine Rider Trail Etiquette
*Try to keep one to three horse lengths between you and the next rider. Stay behind the trail boss and do not fall behind the drag rider. Do not leave the ride without permission.
*If you have a “hot” horse, try to ride him the day before or work him at home in the round pen before coming to the ride. Faster horses should stay up front on the trail. It may be necessary to move the order of some horses once the ride begins to keep everyone safe.
*Please be on time, running to catch the group can lead to accidents and endangers everyone.
*Always be considerate of other riders and their level of skill. Do not run up a hill or pass other riders at a gait faster than a walk without letting riders in front know of your intent. Remember that horses in a group situation will almost always react differently from normal. The Temecula Eq-"Wine" Riders is a group of experienced horseback riders/owners enjoying their hobby with each other and the expectation is that you can control your horse.
*If you bring a guest, ensure that he or she is familiar with and understands these rules and that both horse and rider can handle the relative difficulty of the ride scheduled. Refer to our Bylaws Membership Section regarding sponsoring a rider.
*All horses that kick must have a red ribbon tied to their tails.
*No dogs, stallions or ponying of horses on scheduled club rides.
*Smoking in designated areas only.
*Stay on the trail, do not take shortcuts. Private property must always be respected. Do not ride over cultivated ground. Close each gate you open. Observance of county and state park rules is mandatory on those properties. Be courteous to winery staff, customers, and property owners. Always pick up manure from staging areas before leaving.
*Minimum age to ride with the club is 18 years. All riders need to be experienced and sponsored by an existing club member that will vouch for their riding ability. Riders under age 21 shall have a parent present at TEWR rides. Wearing a helmet until age 21 is required, unless parents provide a letter of permission stating otherwise.
*Riding lame or injured horses or abuse of horses will not be tolerated.
*Riding bareback is not for our club rides. We ask everyone to use appropriate saddles and tack in good repair. Also, riders please wear safe clothing and footwear when on a ride with our group.
*If you have a severe bee sting/wasp allergy; it is your responsibility to bring your Epi Pen and notify a friend that you have it with you on the ride, so that you can administer it to yourself.
*If you are pregnant please do not ride on our club rides.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE RIDING PRIVILEGES WITH TEWR FOR ANY REASON RELATED TO SAFETY.
