Horse Trail Do's and Don'ts

Do...

• use designated equestrian areas only.
• clear equestrian field of all horse trailers 15 minutes prior to park closing.
• show courtesy and respect to other riders.
• use positive and humane methods when training your horse.
• notify a park official if you encounter any emergency situation.
• provide a current proof of your horse’s negative Coggins Test upon request.
• make sure your horse has the temperament and training to ride on busy public trails.
• ride at a walk or canter only.
• leave valuables locked in your trunk and not in the view of the public.
• Management has the right to prohibit or expel riders from the park if the rules are not followed.

Florida law now requires all horseback riders under age 16 to wear a proper horseback-riding helmet.

Don't ...

• double ride (for any reason).
• solicit horse or pony rides at any time.
• use paved roads for horse trails.
• bike, play ball or fly kites on the equestrian field (horseback riding only).
• ride near the shelters. Stay in equestrian designated areas only. 
• park additional vehicles in the equestrian field.  Vehicles pulling trailers only.
• leave your horse unattended at any time, or tie your horse to a fence, tree, pavilion or any other equipment.
• use alcoholic beverages on the horse trails.
• race, run, trot, or otherwise ride recklessly anywhere in the park.
• ride in a style that might cause harm to other riders, yourself or the horse.
• pass group trail rides without permission.
• permit your horse to engage in aggressive behavior such as kicking, biting, rearing up, etc.
• leave horse manure in the field or parking lots.  Please dispose of properly.