UNITED STATES TRAIL RIDE INC. Trail Rules for  The Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship   As guests of BRCES, please respect the following policies:   BEFORE THE RIDE   §         Participate in mandatory orientation ride to receive trail tag and learn the trails §         Attach trail tag to tack or clothing so it is visible at all times §         Bring a current negative Coggins every time §         Bring no guests §         Leave cats and dogs at home as well as firearms, alcoholic beverages, drugs §         Review USTR Good Neighbor Code of Conduct for Trail Riding    DURING THE RIDE   §         Wear a hard hat or helmet at all times when mounted §         Ride with respect for the land o       Stay on trails designated for horses o       Avoid cultivated fields - this means fields with crops planted  o       Refrain from riding after heavy rainfalls - mud + hooves = erosion o       Close any gates one is allowed to open o       Ride only on Sundays and per posted BRCES hunting schedule during deer hunting season (Nov- Jan) o       Do not ride in old lake beds §         Ride with courtesy for other riders and hikers o       Maintain control of your horse o       Pass others safely at a walk o       No smoking or littering o       Supervise children at all times §         Ride with respect for the horse o       Provide sound and humane treatment at all times   AFTER THE RIDE   §         Participate in designated trail work days §         Report fires, vandalism, unsafe conditions, injured livestock to USTR representative Gary White 703-431-9536 or BRCES representative 540-668-7640.