Park Rules
These rules are in place to protect the rider, horse, and the integrity of the facility including the Cross-Country Course. Please review the Horse Park website regularly for full rules and policy/rule changes. Updates on activities and facility conditions are available on the website or by calling the Horse Park Main Office at (650) 851-2140 during regular business hours.
General Rules
- PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY. 10 MPH ON ALL HORSE PARK ROADS!
• If there is an emergency, call 911 first and then the Main Office at 650-851-2140. All urgent and non-urgent injuries and incidents that require medical attention need to be reported to the Main Office within the same day.
• Membership is required to use the Horse Park facilities.
• All riders/trainers must either obtain a HPW "Pay As You Go" or "Full" membership with required paperwork and/or insurance certificate (trainers) prior to using the facility.
• All “Pay As You Go” members must check in and pay the Use Fee BEFORE using the facility.
• Only Dog Members and Full Use Members are allowed to bring their dogs to the Horse Park.
• The Horse Park Dog Policies & Rules apply to both Dog and Full Use membership types. - Helmets are required when mounted for anyone 18 years old or under (regardless of riding style).
• No jumping allowed without helmets, regardless of age or skill level.
• No jumping alone in the arenas or anywhere on the property.
• No loose horses permitted anywhere on the property except in pasture.
• No unattended turnouts in the Round Pens.
• Riders, when schooling on the Cross-Country Course, MUST wear a safety helmet, protective vest, approved medical armband, and be accompanied by a trainer with a cell phone.
• Riders may never jump a "Closed" fence or jump in any "Closed" section of the Cross-Country Course.
• When the Cross-Country Course is closed, it pertains to all the portions of the course, for all types of riding and driving.
• No unauthorized vehicles permitted on the Cross-Country Course. - No smoking anywhere on the property.
• No open flames, campfires or cooking.
• Drive on designated roads only, not on the Cross-Country Course.
• Pasture and other facility gates must remain closed. Please close gates behind you.
• All members and visitors, please clean up after yourself, your horses and your dogs.
• No horses are allowed in the arena when it is being watered and/or dragged.
• All members and visitors should yield to Horse Park staff, equipment and contracted vendors.
• Rider's family, guests, and spectators must stay out of arenas and keep to designated viewing areas.
• Rider's family, guests, and spectators must respect the "NO DOG" policy.
• Show exhibitors (non-members) are not permitted to use jumps on the Cross-Country Course.
• Arenas and Cross-Country Course may be closed due to weather conditions, Horse Park maintenance or horse shows.
• Professional respect and courtesy are expected of all members in all interactions with other members and staff.
Cross Country Rules
- Show participants may bring dogs only during events and must obey all HPW dog related rules. Show participant's dogs are prohibited on the cross country course at any time.
- For full details refer to "Dog Rules" below.
- No Dogs permitted to accompany a rider or riders while riding.
- Rider's family, guests, and spectators must stay off course and keep to designated viewing areas.
- Rider's family, guests, and spectators must respect the "NO DOG" policy on the cross country course.
- Show exhibitor's (non members) are not permitted to use jumps on the cross-country course.
- All riders/trainers must either attain a HPW "day use" or "full" membership with required paperwork and/or insurance certificate PRIOR to using the facility.
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All “day use” members must check in and pay use fee BEFORE using the facility.
- Riders, when schooling on course, MUST wear a safety helmet, protective vest, approved medical armband, and be accompanied by a partner over 18 years of age with a cell phone.
- Riders must never jump a "closed" fence or any "closed" section of the course.
- When cross-country course is closed it pertains to all the portions of the course, for all types of riding and driving.
- No unauthorized vehicles permitted on the course.
DOG RULES
Cross-Country Hours for Dogs
Sunrise - 10:00 am & 5:00 pm - Sunset
Sunrise - 10:00 AM Dogs are allowed off leash
10:00 AM-5:00 PM Dogs must be on leash
5:00 PM – Sunset Dogs are allowed off leash
1. All dog walkers must abide by general Horse Park Rules and hours in addition to Dog Rules. Rules are not a substitute for the dog walker’s good judgement in proactively avoiding an incident.
2. Dogs MUST be leashed, kenneled, housed, or tied in barn areas at all times and out of foot horse /traffic. Dogs MUST be leashed in all areas of the Park, including parking lots, arenas, roads and pastures.
3. Dogs are only allowed off leash in the cross-country course and perimeter trail subject to the Dog Rules.
4. Dogs are not allowed in any arena.
5. Dogs are not permitted next to an arena that is being used.
6. Dogs are not permitted to accompany riders while riding or “run alongside” vehicles,
including golf carts, motorcycles, etc.
7. Dogs may be off leash in the Cross-Country Course ONLY if they are under complete voice control at all times (and should never be more than 100 feet from the handler). It is the handler’s ultimate responsibility to be on the lookout for approaching horses in all directions.
8. Horses/Riders always have right of way. It is mandatory that even when it is otherwise permitted for a dog to be unleashed (i.e., on Cross-Country Course), any dog who is being approached in any direction by a horse, must be put on a leash and must yield to the horse/rider with no exceptions.
9. If the Cross-Country Course is Closed to equestrian use, for weather conditions or maintenance, and there is not a competition, dogs are permitted on the cross-country course and perimeter trail.
10. The perimeter trail remains subject to horse right of way and general rule.
11. If a competition is being run which utilizes the Cross-Country Course, no dogs are allowed on the Cross-Country Course or the perimeter trail at any time during the active phase of the competition.
12. Please clean up after yourselves and your dog(s) wherever you are at the Horse Park, including on the Cross-Country field.
13. Courtesy refuse bags are available at the entrances to the Cross-Country Course and near the Four Winds Annex. Courtesy leashes are available at the Main Office if you have forgotten your own.
14. No “Professional Dog Walkers” are permitted at the Horse Park at any time.
15. The Horse Park practices a “no tolerance” policy as it relates to aggressive, disobedient, mismanaged, and/or mishandled dogs. Any such dogs will not be allowed to return to the Horse Park and members may lose their membership privileges.
FAQs
1. Why Are There Rules For Dog Members?
Member safety is the #1 priority at the Horse Park. The shared environment of dogs and horses provides a challenging mix of uses. Many horses are frightened of loose dogs, loud dogs, dogs running through water at high speed, or dogs chasing after thrown objects. Loose horses are a hazard and are extremely dangerous to pedestrians, vehicles and other riders. Strict adherence to Horse Park rules is necessary to keep the Park safe and available to all members.
2. Who May Bring Dogs To The Horse Park? Where Are They Allowed?
Dog Walker Members and Full Members may exercise their dogs on the Cross-Country Course or walk leashed dogs in the remainder of the Horse Park. Day Use Members are equestrian members only. They may not utilize the Horse Park for their dogs.
Violations
Please report any infractions of these rules by fellow members, boarders or staff to the Horse Park office immediately.
Any violation of HPW rules/policies may result in the revocation of membership and/or removal from the property.
Emergencies
In the case of an emergency, DIAL 911. Then please notify the Horse Park Office or a Horse Park employee. The Horse Park is located at 3674 Sand Hill Road in Woodside, San Mateo County, California.
Updates on activities and facility conditions are available on the website or by calling the Horse Park office at (650) 851-2140 during regular business hours (9am-5pm MON-FRI).
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Gates will automatically open/close as each vehicle enters and exits during regular business hours.