JACKSON COUNTY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION

PARADE RIDING GUIDELINE

These guidelines have been adopted by the Board to help keep members safe while riding in parades and in consideration of liability issues for both JCHA and the parade sponsors. Remember, you are representing JCHA in the parade, and you should uphold the standards of JCHA.

·        Only members in good standing are eligible to ride in parades.

·        Report to the parade starting point and be ready to ride on time (plan for approximately one hour). Allow plenty of time to saddle, vet wrap your horses legs and attach your parade sash. And, to allow you horse to settle in before the parade starts.

·        Keep a distance of six (6) feet between you and the rider in front of you. Keep a distance of three (3) to four (4) feet between the rider beside you and crowd.

·        Riders 12 and under must wear a riding helmet.

·        No stallions allowed.

·        Members need to wear JCHA colors (gold or blue) and boots. No tennis shoes or sandals.

·        Members should ride at a walk, maintaining the appropriate distance between riders. No trotting, galloping, trick riding, etc. Pay attention to the horses in front of you and anticipate the next stopping point.

·        If your horse acts up (nervous, rearing, bucking, running into other horses, etc.) you must get off your horse and walk. This is for your safety as well as those around you.

·        No throwing anything from your horse, including candy.

·        Safety and common sense should prevail.

·        Above all, relax, smile, wave and HAVE FUN!!!

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