Equestrian:Expected behavior and responsibilities - Equestrian specific responsibilities - General

General

1. You must take reasonable care to ensure the wellbeing of any horse you have control over.
2. Make sure the horse you are paired with is within your capabilities, and the tack and the equipment you intend to use are in good working order and suited to the task.
3. Stay within your capabilities and in control of your horse. An out-of-control horse/rider/driver is unsafe to themselves and others.
4. If a horse is showing signs of aggression or distress, it is the rider/driver's responsibility to modify their involvement in the activity until those signs are relieved. In a competitive scenario, this may mean withdrawing from the activity even if that results in forfeiting a match.
5. Pay attention to what's going on around you, so you do not put yourself, your horse, or others in an unsafe situation.
6. Be aware of the impacts your and your horse's actions are having on the horses around you and adjust accordingly.
7. In combat and group game scenarios, deliberately striking your opponent's horse with weapons or equipment is not allowed. Incidental contact is expected.
8. Make an attempt at presenting a pre-17th century appearance for both you and the horse. While fancy horse trappings or barding are appreciated, even a simple square of cloth covering the modern saddle pad goes a long way towards helping to preserve the medieval atmosphere of the event.
9. Bringing a horse to an event:
   1. You must provide a safe and secure method for restraining or containing the horse when it's not being used.
   2. You must provide food, water and care for the horse according to generally accepted horse-keeping, training and veterinary practices.
   3. You must arrange for care for your horse in the event that you cannot care for them. (e.g. someone on site, an emergency contact sign, providing the equestrian marshal-in-charge with emergency contact information)
   4. You must provide whatever modern paperwork is required by the site where the event is hosted. This could include proof of negative Coggins and certificate of veterinary inspection.