Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily
Thou shalt not kill the spirit of the ride.- Thou shalt not litter.
- Thou shalt not steal around another horse and rider upon the trail. Ask permission, then pass at a moderate pace.
- Blessed are the hikers and bikers, though they fear horse manure, for they will be allies in trail legislation.
- Thou shalt not have false expectations of the trail: Expect flies, expect mud, expect obstacles along the way and preparest accordingly. (And don’t complain about acts of you-know-who.)
- Thou shalt hold the health and safety of your horse and others above all personal desire for fun, adventure or being first back to the trailer.
- Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s truck and trailer, nor park your horse where he might ding them.
- ‘Tis better to tie a single red ribbon in your horse’s tail than to curse the person who rides into the kick zone.
- Thou shalt not assume that other riders need or want your assistance or advice.
- Honor thy horse’s natural instincts above your own, forsaking gimmickry and false training.