Schedule

Schedule of Events

8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Roll Call & Orientation

	Attendance check-in and clothing inspection
	Orientation - tour of facility - includes bathroom, break area, refrigerator for drinks
	What to expect
	What is expected of you? Reviewing the rules and regulations
	General horse safety
	Questions & Answers
	Name game: supervisors and attendees
	EAP Exercise: pick team leaders and divide into groups

Begin Work

	Feed horses grain and hay.
	Rake arena.
	Sweep out hay shed

General Grounds Keeping

	Walk grounds and pastures for twine and debris.
	Cut weeds in designated areas.
	Dig trenches.
	Rake outside of barn garden area.
	Paint fencing.
	Level out pasture areas.
	Pick up manure in paddocks located behind the house, just below the outdoor arena, behind and beside the barn.
	Pick up manure in yard around the house and around the small and large barn.
	Pull weeds in pasture.
	Trash pick up: wear gloves and bring trash bags to pick up debris along fence line.

Special Projects

· At times, there will be special projects that will be assigned in addition to the above-mentioned tasks.

End of Day

Before leaving all areas must be picked up. This includes the break room, aisle way, picking up all tools used including the wheel barrels, paintbrushes, buckets, rags, and anything else used to complete tasks.

Note: Lunch is not provided. All participants must bring their own lunch, drinks and snacks. No one is allowed to leave the farm to purchase his or her lunch.

The V.I.P. Program Rules/Regulations

· Please read below so that you can be aware of the expectations of you and all of the other participants.

The program begins at 8:00a.m. and ends at 4:00p.m. Anyone arriving late will be subject to a fine by the court system.

Our Policies on Smoking:

Ø No smoking of any kind allowed on the property

Ø Smoking causes fires.

Ø This includes cigarettes, cloves, marijuana, and any other substance that can be inhaled.

Ø Any person caught smoking will be failed and will need to repeat the program with additional fees.

Ø We take NOT smoking very seriously.

Our policies on Drinking:

Ø All empty beverage containers will need to be put into a trashcan provided at the farm.

Ø Drinking of alcohol or mood altering chemicals is prohibited. You will fail for the day and need to repeat the day with additional fees.

Our policies on Fighting:

Ø No fighting: This is program has been designed to help you grow as a person. It is our belief that no human being deserves to be told, “Do as I say or I’ll hurt you!” This means you too. If you feel like there might be trouble coming on please go DIRECTLY to your supervisor and explain the situation.

Ø Any disagreement between attendees amongst each other or with the staff shall be left at that, a disagreement.

Ø No disrespect: Out of respect for the staff and others there, you will be expected to listen to the staff and reply with respect. No foul language will be tolerated on the farm. If your level of respect is not consistent with expectations, we will fail you and have you repeat the program with additional fees.

Our policies on horses:

Ø No "horse play": Our first concern is safety for you and the horses. These large animals can get spooked. Do not handle the horses unless you have been shown how by a Supervisor or have been approved to do so.

Ø Do not stand or walk behind a horse

Ø Do not stand between two or more horses. (If they try to kick the other horse-you will get the brunt of it!)

Ø When you eat or drink while you are here, PLEASE throw your trash away. Plastic is a death sentence for a horse.

Ø Do not hand feed the horses - if a horse bites your finger-you could loose it.

Our policies on Dress/Attire:

Ø The following dress requirements are given to ensure your safety at the farm.

Shoes/Boots

Ø All participants MUST WEAR closed toe and closed heel shoes. Preferably, work boots or athletic shoes. No sandals of any kind allowed.

NO SHORTS ALLOWED:

Pants

Ø All Pants must fit your body, not be too tight or too loose. Shorts are not allowed for the protection of your legs.

Shirts

Ø T-shirts will be fine. T-shirts must be fitted, not baggy, however not too tight and no cut offs. No T-shirts will be permitted with foul language or pictures, written language or pictures of drugs or any paraphernalia, or any suggestion of violence. All clothing is subject to approval by the staff member in charge.

Jewelry

Ø Jewelry is not permitted. This includes rings, earrings, chains/necklaces, any facial jewelry, etc.

Medical Information

Ø If you have any information pertaining to your medical history or current medical conditions such as diabetes, prescription medication, heart conditions, etc., that we need to be made aware of, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Lunches and Break Time

Ø Breaks and lunch are at designated times.

Ø Attendees will be given bathroom and water breaks when needed as well.