The 10 Commandments of Trail Riding

 

1. Thou shalt not kill the spirit of the ride.

 

2. Thou shalt not litter.

 

3. Thou shalt not steal around another horse and rider upon the trail; ask permission, then pass at a moderate pace.

 

4. Blessed are the hikers and bikers. Though they fear horse manure, they shall be allies in trail legislation. (Whoever came up with this one must not have lived in Indiana!).

 

5. Thou shalt not have false expectations of the trail. Expect flies, mud, and obstacles along the way. Prepare accordingly (and don't complain about the acts of you-know-who).

 

6.Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's truck and trailer, nor park thy horse where it might ding them.

 

7. 'Tis better to tie a single red ribbon in your horse's tail that to curse the person who rides in the kick zone.

 

8. Thou shalt not assume that other riders need your assisstance or advice. Ask first.

 

9. Honor thy horse's natural instincts above your own, forsaking gimmickry and false training.

 

10. Thou shalt hold the health and safety of they horse and others above all personal desire for fun, adventure, or being first back to the trailer.