Introduce RMBCH

• Introduce yourself as  ride leader

• Give short intro on what Rocky Mountain BCH is about (trail work / education and access to the back country / advocating for equine use in back country. 

Ride Plan for they day / Introductions

• How long will the day be, what will they see, what are you excited about as a ride leader that day. 

• What is unique about this ride? Why did you choose it as a ride leader.

• Will you be stopping for lunch or other viewpoints

• Walk trot canter?  

• Do they have any questions

• Tell them how you ride - can people with fast horses go ahead of you?  are you always at the front? 

• Riders introduce themselves. What would they like from the ride that day.   Does their horse need to be in a certain spot.  

Hazards

• Dogs / Children / Wildlife / Terrain / Strollers / Joggers / Backpacks / ATV's / Other horses / Water crossings / Weather

• Does anyone have a kicking  horse etc

Health & Safety 

• Ride at your own risk

• Ride to your own ability / your own horses ability  

• know your limits with health & heat - Riders are responsible for themselves at all times

RMBCH Rules Overview

• EVERYONE including the ride leader must have their ride waiver signed for each ride. If they signed online that is ok. If not, they need to sign the paper copy or they cannot ride.   If they get cell service they can also use the online  form 

• We are trail ambassadors!   Be ultra kind to other trail users and not overly preachy :)  let the trail boss handle any conflicts 

• Leave parking lots and trailheads clean (leave no trace with hay)  Pack out manure from dirt and paved parking lots

• Dont park trailer in car spaces if possible / use trailer type of area

• Zero tolerance on foul language towards other riders

• Trail boss decisions are final

Additional Work Safety Rules

• Know your health and skill limits.  You are responsible for yourself and your equine. 

• Do not use someone's personal tools without asking

• Take care of tools. BE SAFE!  Tools are SHARP! Don't leave blades in the dirt. Don't leave tools behind.