Equestrian

Schedule

Caid Equestrian

Caid takes great pride in offering a variety of activities for participants and encourages attendees to do as many or as few events as they and their horse are capable of. Equestrian events are scheduled this year

For many, these large animals are more than pets, they are ‘family’. Please be considerate and keep the following in mind as they are designed to protect both the horses and those unfamiliar with them:

  • Minors are not allowed around the animals without parent or legal guardian escort.
  • Do not feed or touch any of the horses without permission from the owner.
  • A red tassel or ribbon on a horse indicates that the horse may bite or kick. Do not approach this horse.
  • Some horses startle easily. Do not run, jump, yell, or make sudden movements around them.
  • The Stable closes atsundown to everyone except horse owners unless accompanied by the owners.
  • NO Smoking anywhere in the equestrian area, equestrian camp, the arena, on or near any hay bales, or in the equestrian/trailer parking area.

Requirements for Participation

All riders must be authorized. Riding in the arena, surrounding equestrian area, and trails only requires the regular General Riding Authorization. For roads, camping areas, or on the battlefield, each rider and horse combination must pass the Caid Parade/Camp Riding authorization. (See Rider Requirements). Carts must be road legal to drive on the road.

Equestrian Ground-Crew

Caid does not require authorizations, but are approved on a day-to-day basis by the Equestrian Marshal-in- charge. Volunteers working around horses must wear closed-toe shoes (boots are preferred). Volunteers must be over the age of eighteen or accompanied by a legal parent/guardian at all times when working around the horses.All horses and Riders must be approved by the Equestrian Stewards prior to riding out on site.Equestrian Authorizations for General Riding and Mounted Games can be arranged on an individual basis.

Horse Stalls

All stalls are reserved stalls and will be marked with the name of the horse/owner. They must be tagged with the owner’s name, cell phone number, any special needs or concerns for the horse, camp location information of the owner, and alternate person to contact in case of emergency.

If you are renting a stall on-site, contact an EQ Autocrat before placing your horse in a stall.

If you are setting up a portable corral, contact Courtney of Guene before setting up.

You MUST check in before departing site. There will be a $75 fee for any bedding, manure, shavings, or other debris left in any stall, trailer parking spot, or portable stall location after your departure. Sign out will verify your area is clean to avoid this fine and potentially being banned from future CAID equestrian events. It is NOT advisable to leave any bedding behind for a friend; if they do not clean it up, YOU will be billed.

The park requires we leave the area as clean as it was when we arrived. If you leave a mess, you effectively leave the stewards and their horses in the sun for clean up or risk the War being fined.

Parking trailer/truck parking is available in the equestrian area. Only horse hauling vehicles and horse trailers actually being used to haul equines are permitted to park in the equestrian parking area.

Equestrian Camp

Please see Courtney or Guene for your tent/pavilion location in the EQ Camp. Per site rules, every pavilion must have a working fire extinguisher placed outside of it. Please label it with your name.

Noise curfew inside camp and arena is 10 PM. Equestrians have to rise early to take care of their horses. Please be considerate.

Veterinarian

While there is not an onsite vet, we contact a local vet each year to be on call for emergencies. Information will be posted once we have confirmation.

Local Tack & Feed

Over the years, we have found The Round-up Feed and Pet store to be wonderful to work with. In the past, they have been willing to order and deliver feed and have a large inventory of supplies and tack. https://www.roundupfeed.com/

Daily

All horses and Riders must be approved by the Equestrian Stewards prior to riding out on site.

Equestrian Authorizations for General Riding and Mounted Games can be arranged on an individual basis.

Activities at the participants’ discretion.

 

All session are held (or start and end) at the Equestrian arena, with the exception of Rossfecten and Jareed practices, which happen on the main battlefield.

All equestrian activities are subject to weather conditions and ground safety checks. Participants should confirm times and requirements at the Equestrian Pavilion.