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Here are the links to the RR Saddle Club Rules, Regulations, and Organization pages. In these pages you will find information on responsibilities, volunteer forms, liability forms, lease agreements, boarding agreement and so much more. These pages are a must read for club officers, volunteers, and members.

RR Saddle Club Organization Book
This document outlines job responsibilities, and defines all positions in the RR Saddle Club.

RR Saddle Club Forms Book 
Here you can find all the forms needed in the RR Saddle Club to include the liablity release/waiver form, the lease agreement form, the membership and volunteer forms, and boarding agreements.

RR Saddle Club Grant Request
Please help us edit our grant proposal so we can start submitting our proposal to companies.

RR Saddle Club Rule Book
Here you will find all of the rules pertaining to RR Saddle Club member and guest conduct.

RR Saddle Club Finances
Find the RR Saddle Club running financial report, expected costs, and gains.

RR Saddle Club Advertising
Find information on RR Saddle Club advertising including how to advertise your business, get flyers, business cards and posters to print.

 Responsibility, Priorities and Consequences

 This document outlines responsibility, priorities and consequences

 Time line for completion of priority tasks

 Priority 1 tasks: Feeding, Water, Fencing, Cuts/Bandaging, Haying days, Trail Guide or lessons, seminar, fundraising event. Farrier or Vet visit, Must be completed that day you are assigned. Will be removed from club after second offense. Must not have more than 2 offenses in one year. Can pay one fine of $200 over time of membership to remove one offense (Labeled Failed)

Priority 2 tasks: Filing Paperwork, General Grooming, Scheduling vet visit, giving worming, giving shots, scheduling farrier visit, picking up supplies, first aid kit maintenance. Must be completed within 1 week. Verbal warning after first two offenses. Kicked out after the 4rth offense (Labeled Failed). Can pay fine of $75 to remove one offense over time of membership

 Priority 3 tasks: Dumping and cleaning the sewer tank. Cleaning water troughs. Cleaning tack room, saddles, tack. Grounds maintenance Kicked out after the 4rth offense (Labeled Failed). Can pay fine of $75 to remove one offense over time of membership

 Cannot have any more than 4 of the Priority 2 and 3 tasks, or will be removed from membership with no compensation.

 Level offenses

 Level one offense: Beating horse, injuring horse, running horse back to barn, causing horse to colic, leaving horse without water or feed, leaving gate open so that horses get out, leaving horse tied up in the barn. Leaving the water on running over night. Verbally abuse, physical abuse to members. Causes serious harm to another member or horse through lack of judgment. Immediate Dismissal No Warning given by Club officers or counselors. Officers and members are expected to resign upon a level one offense or will be removed from office by the Owner.

 Level 2 offense: Not completing priority 1 tasks, hitting horse without reasonable cause, jerking on horses mouth/nose, rough treatment. Leave water running over trough tank ect for more than 5 hours Must not have more than 2 offenses in one year. Can pay one fine of $200,  in  lifetime of membership to remove one offense Will be dismissed upon second offense in lifetime membership.

 Level 3 offenses. Not completing Priority level 3 tasks within the time given. Kicked out after the 4rth offense (Labeled Failed). Can pay fine of $75 to remove one offense in lifetime of membership

I ___________________________ the member of this RR Saddle Club do agree to abide by these rules, and understand that I can be removed from membership or volunteer status at any time regardless of cause or reason. I also understand that the owner of these horses has the final say in any disciplinary action.

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This is our Job Tree

This document explains generally which jobs people will have for a more detailed list see the Zoho sheet named Club Positions

 Club Positions: Owner, President, Treasurer, Counselor, Members, Guests

 Officers: President, Treasurer, Counselor

 Ron: Owner

 Ron Niley owns the horses. He will notify us when the horses will be unavailable for use. He will also provide guidance and direction, and occasional help with projects and resources. He will also provide the tack, saddles and equipment until the business can purchase said items.

 Stacy Powers: President and Treasurer

 In charge of the website, flyers, booking rides, helps with barn maintenance, and tack and saddle cleaning. Will also schedule veterinarian/farrier visits when necessary. In charge of general equestrian care and welfare. Will help educate new members. Will raise funds and accept donations. Will also maintain the club calendar, and keep all Club paperwork on file and up to date and current.

 Caralyn Kintz: Club Counselor

 In charge of helping president maintain website, and provide horse experience to the RR Saddle Club team. Also will help with farrier visits, training new members and Guests. Maintains and repairs saddles and equipment. Will also help with hay season, and taking out the guided rides. In charge of barn maintenance.

 Members:

Members are responsible for paying their dues. They will at all times when present make sure the horses are safe, and have clean water to drink, and food to eat. They will ensure that their horse/s are in good health, and notify the President of any problems. The President will then decide the proper course of action. If any Member is observed running their horse back to the barn, or any other unsafe behavior, they will be given a verbal warning. If they repeat the behavior, they will be denied access to the horses, and the premises, and any remaining dues will not be refunded to them. They will take care of the equipment rented to them by the RR Saddle Club. They will also be advised to attend monthly meetings when ever possible to ensure the health and safety of the program. Must wear boots or closed toe shoes. No sandals or shorts shall be worn on a ride.  

Guests:Guests are expected to show up on time. Late guests should expect their ride to be canceled without a refund. Must wear boots or closed toe shoes. No sandals or shorts shall be worn on a ride.

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 Club officers shall be exempt from fees since the majority  of the responsiblity lays on their shoulders. Officers may have up to 2 guests free once every 2 months for a 2 Ride In guided 2 hour ride.

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Barn Ettiquette

No running

No horse play

No alcohol, Smoking, No drugs, profanity, violence or nudity

Ask to use another member's horse, tack, ect

Always close gates and never leave the water running

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I_____________________the member take full responsiblity for the horse in my care

 I also understand that I can be permanently removed from the grounds, or have access to the horses denied at any time for any reason. I also understand that if I am banned from the grounds any of my remaining membership fee will not be refunded. I may not take a horse to another facility by trailer without a Counselor. I agree to pay a minimum fee of $35 to the counselor per hour to help transport the horse. if the horse under my care is lost, damaged, injured, or stolen, it is my responsiblilty to pay any and all damages. Likewise if I am caught riding on another persons property  I am liable for all damages incurred by the horse I am leasing. All tack in my care will be kept clean, and well oiled if it is a leather item. Neatsfoot oil and rags will be provided to me at no extra cost for this use only. Members may bring thier own bug spray and other grooming items at a counselor's discrestion. However, Members will not be compensated for such items.Horses will not be fed treats from the hand at any time. Any changes in diet must be approved by a Counselor. I also understand that horses are potentially dangerous animals and shall wear a helmet at all times. Failing to wear a helmet at all times while riding will result in my person being permanently removed from the grounds. I can borrow a helmet from the club store at any time.

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 Grant paper:

To Whom It May Concern:

 RR Saddle Club of Lyons Oregon has access to 8 horses who need regular care, care they might not have gotten had not this club stepped in to help. These horses are perfectly suitable for at risk youth, and low income adult and child  programs to increase self esteem, sense of responsibility and awareness. Horses can also help the handicap regain confidence after an accident, and have a place to go where they can experience a sense of freedom. We are also interested in taking on rescue horses whenever funding permits.

 We are requesting the amount of $? to cover out start up costs for this program. We will have the resources to continue this good work on our own, through horse camps, lessons,  trail rides, and pack trips in the mountains. We are asking for help to: get a trailer so that the horses can be transported to the veterinarian and to fundraisers, a tuck to haul the trailer, our first years insurance and maintenance costs to include putting down a footing in an arena area. The remaining funds will cover shots, horse shoeing, fencing, and advertising so that we may spread the word about being able to help horses and people, especially at risk youth and foster chidlren Through your support, we can make RR Saddle Club a place for people of all ages to come and learn about horses, and therefore, themselves.

 Helping Horses, Helping People

Make a difference!

We offer scholarships for at risk youth, foster kids, low income children and adults. Through camps and rides these people will be able to help the horses here have a better life, and in turn, better their lives. Volunteer positions available. Help us make a safer and better world for horses and people, through learning and education.

 Submitted to: ABC Corporation

Caralyn Kintz

RR Saddle Club of Lyons, Oregon

Program Director

765#3 Mount Angel Oregon 97362

503 884 2921

 Evidence for need: There are approximately 10,000 low income children and adults living in Salem and in the outlying rural areas. 5,000 of those are foster children who have been rescued from neglectful or abusive homes. It has been proven that low income children, adults, and foster kids are less likely to be involved with drugs, gang violence, and prosititution if they are involved in a community program. Why horses? Horses give people a companion, something to care for besides themselves which teaches responsibility and self esteem.  There were approximately 1,000,000 cases of neglect and abuse in horses in Oregon for the fiscal year of  2008. With proper training and rehabilitation, these horses can go to good homes, and never feel the pain of starvation, beatings, and other cruel acts again. We propose to foster programs to increase public education and awareness about horses to prevent cases of cruelty and neglect, and in so doing, partener with the low income children, adult and foster kids to create a place where every one is safe from abuse, and can come and learn about horses, and therefore learn more about themselves and become better citizens in the community.

Goals and objectives:

Studies have shown that citizens from low income backgrounds and foster situations that be come involved in their community are less likely to commit homicide, theft, and gang violence. The skills that will be taught include bookkeeping, animal husbandry, code of conduct ( help others, do not lie, cheat) how to show up on time for work appointments, and other world skills that they may not have had the opportunity to learn. It is also proven that horses rescued from an abusive or neglectful situations go on to loving caring homes

 The main objectives include:

 1: Providing a safe place for the general public, low income children and adults to come and learn about horses.2: Enabling other not for profit orgnanizations a no charge place to hold camps and learning activies including but not limited to: church organizations, foster children groups, the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brother Big Sister Pogram, horses for the handicap
3: To provide a place for rescue horses in need of a loving, safe environment to be rehabilitated and given permanent homes.
Time line:

Budget:

Evaluation

Staff and Organizational information

 Stacy Powers President

Caralyn Kintz Program Director

Kristen Festch Horse Care Manager, Vet Tech