Welcome to the Platte River Riders; Nebraska's Wednesday night riding club!

The Platte River Riders is a group of adult horse trail riders who meet every
Wednesday at a pre-designated trail. The original chapters started in Lincoln &
Omaha and in 2007, Platte River Riders Central & Platte River Riders North
started riding!

This Yahoo group is a way to communicate with other riders, find out about
weather cancellations & provide feedback on the night’s ride (my favorite!) We
ask when posting to this list that courtesy is given to all who post.

When riding with the Platte River Riders, please follow these courtesy
guidelines:

1 ) Use good trail manners. if you don't know, ask.

2) Be a good trail user. Many times we are on shared trails. Be respectful to
other trail users and follow all rules regarding that specific trail. Horse
trails are a privilege, not a right.

3) As a courtesy to other riders, please be sure your horse is up-to-date on
vaccinations. If your horse has been sick, it is suggested you wait 10 days from
last symptoms until joining the group.)

4) If your horse kicks, tie a red ribbon on his tail. If you are riding a green
horse or if you are a green rider, tie a green ribbon on his tail. It will alert
others to potentially dangerous situations. Stallions are allowed and should
sport a yellow ribbon on his tail. However, if an incident should arise between
a stallion and another horse (mare or gelding), the stallion will be asked to
leave the group.

5) This is an adult ride, so we want to have fun. But if you are going to change
the pace of your ride, please go ahead of the group or stay behind the group and
always tell the group of your intentions. Never run up on the group or another
individual rider if you have elected to stay behind.

6) Bring a shovel & clean up any manure left around your trailer before
departing the trail head.

7) If any ride is held in a public place which requires a park permit, you are
responsible for purchasing your own permit. If the ride is across the state
line, you are responsible for making sure your horse has the appropriate health
and Coggin's papers.
8) Do not litter. Pack out what you pack in.

9) No dogs. Sorry, we love them, too, but not all horses are accustomed to dogs
and many state parks do not permit them on horse trails. Its only for a few
hours... they'll understand.

10) There are no dues or memberships. This is just an opportunity to ride
together.

11) The ride should start promptly at 6:30 PM. It is not necessary to wait for
an organizer. Whoever is saddled & ready to ride is considered the group for the
night.

12) If the trails are muddy and riding the trails will cause damage, it is the
policy of the Platte River Riders to NOT ride those trails. Lets save it for a
better day! These are "our trails". If we abuse it, we will lose it!

To learn more about the platteriverriders group, please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/platteriverriders or my website at
www.horsetrailriders.com/prr.htm .

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send email to
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