Boarders

The arena rules are proper and necessary decorum to allow all users to enjoy the time they are working with their horses.  Please review these arena use rules, and contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.  Everyone benefits from a drama-free facility.

• Use the south door coming onto the concrete
  
• Horses' feet must be cleaned on the concrete before going into the arena -- please sweep up the mess when you have finished cleaning the feet, not after you are done riding
• Clean up your manure immediately
• All debris must be put in the wheelbarrow
  
• All doors except the south doors are crash doors -- they are emergency exits that must remain locked from the outside and free from blockage
• The ramp is not to be used by anyone not immediately involved in the therapeutic program
• All equipment is to be kept in the breezeway -- everyone is able to use the available equipment, but it must be stored immediately after use
• Share the arena, standard arena rules apply
• When lessons are being held please ensure all equipment and horses are completely clear of the arena at least 15 minutes before its next schedule use
• Arena times are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  The facility is closed after 10:30 p.m.
• Please tie your horses to the south section of the arena railing -- the footing for the railing with the double bars has been set deeper into the base

Please review the following rules when using the barn, and contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.

• Close all outside doors
• Turn off the lights when they are no longer needed
• Clean up your mess immediately after the mess has been made -- it is not acceptable to leave it thinking that you will get to it later in the day

Yes the boarding fee includes hay, water, and salt.  We make efforts to purchase quality hay, and how much your horse receives will vary depending on weather and conditions.  Any additional supplements must be provided by the horse owner.

We require a 4-way vaccine to be administered at least 2 weeks before bringing a horse to our facility for boarding.  The 4-way vaccine includes Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), Tetanus, and West Nile Virus.

Treating all of the horses concurrently helps prevent reinfection, so LTRA deworms every horse on the property at the same time twice a year.  While this is normally done by LTRA staff, all horse owners have the right to manage their own dewormer.  Plenty of notice will be sent as to when this occurs.

Yes, however we ask that the ration you would like provided to your horse be pre-divided and placed in bags. This avoids over/under feeding of supplements.

All veterinary care, including the administration of medications, is the responsibility of the horse owner. 

The horses are fed between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Every night between 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. a yard check is done to ensure all gates are secure, all waterers are running properly, and that the horses are healthy.

Boarders may use the arenas at any time they are not otherwise scheduled.  For availability check the Events Calendar.  

For the courtesy of the next users please leave the arena at least 15 minutes before the next class or rental is scheduled.

Dogs and horses are not always compatible, depending on the training and experience of both the dogs and horses.  We must ensure that our clients and boarders are protected and that horses are not spooked or harassed.  

We have attempted dog management policies to allow reasonable access, but these efforts have not prevented disruptive dog behaviour.  Therefore, dogs are not allowed on LTRA property.

The only exception may occur if a dog is accompanying a short visit onto the property - for example, a horse care professional, or a boarder for a short visit to check on their horses.  The dog is absolutely not allowed to be released from the vehicle.

Keep in mind that this is not an allowance to bring a dog and just leave it in the vehicle for longer periods of time.  As with any other dog-in-vehicle situation, if we or any of our boarders see a dog in a vehicle that appears to be in distress, action will be taken to rescue the dog.

LTRA visitors that require service dogs have the right to access LTRA in the manner in which their certified service dogs provide assistance.  However, dogs and horses can still pose serious situations.  The following rules apply to service dogs:

• A certified service dog is permitted to work in its assistance capacity when the dependence need is required
• However, when a service dog is no longer functioning in its assistance capacity it must be treated in the same manner as required by the regular dog policy

We refer our horse care standards to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines that is provided by the National Farm Animal Care Council.  The code of practice for horses is available through the links below:

• Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines
• National Farm Animal Care Council

We do regular analysis on the hay that we use.  The following articles outline how to interpret the hay analysis for the use of equestrian feed: 

• University of Minnesota Extension - Understanding Your Hay Analysis
• The Horse - Understanding Horse Hay Analysis Results
• Iowa State University, Equine Science - How Are Sugars and Starch Measured in Hay?

Boarders are allowed to store one trailer on site.  An additional trailer may be stored depending on availability, and with the approval of LTRA.  An extra fee is required for storing another trailer.

We review our files regularly to ensure they are up to date and complete.  This includes boarder, volunteer, and employee files.  Initially, the relevant forms need to be completed during the application process, and then renewed at the beginning of each calendar year.  However, it will not be necessary to renew the forms if they have been previously submitted within 30 days.