Border Wars IV: As You Wish

You can pay at gate if you cannot preregister. An additional $5 is added to the cost.

• Fire Safety – Every tent/fire pit must have a fire extinguisher placed within reach of the entrance. This applies to both communal and personal areas.
• Trash – Dumpster space is limited. Please do not throw large objects such as pop ups into the dumpster, and be ready to “pack out your trash” if the dumpster fills up. And remember our cardinal rule: Leave the site cleaner than you found it
• Watch – Volunteers for 24-hour watch are needed! Primary needs are at Gate and a fire department entry point on the Northeast corner of site. Roving watch assignments might also be available. 

• While the equestrians have an Open Door Policy to their camp, they would ask that populace refrains from visiting outside of the hours of 9am-6pm (unless during the party). This time is needed for their rest and the safety of the horses.
• It is also very important that you do not approach the horses without a member of the equestrian team present, preferably a marshal or horse owner. This is for your safety and the safety of the horses.
• Lastly, do not feed a horse without the express permission of their owner. Feeding a horse can be dangerous to the feeder and hazardous to the horse’s health. We want the experience to be a pleasant one all around, so seek permission first!

Activities

• There are equestrian activities at this event. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Keep dogs leashed and chaperone your youth when enjoying these activities. Always look to the equestrians for guidance while interacting with the horses, whether it is petting them or staying out of their way in an emergency.

Society Standard WARNING

• Equine Activity is inherently dangerous and equines have:
  • a) the propensity of the animal to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them;
  • b) the unpredictability of the animal’s reaction to outside stimulation such as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;
  • c) collisions with other animals or objects;
  • d) or the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within his or her ability.. An equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.

What to do if a hold is called at an Equestrian Activity

• Holds can be called for many reasons, whether a piece of equipment has been deemed unsafe, if a horse or rider is injured, if a loose dog is near the horses, if a horse gets loose, or any number of other reasons. The best thing you can do as a spectator is similar to what you should do when a hold is called in any other martial discipline.
• Stop moving and make sure you are in a safe area. Follow the directions of the equestrians if there are any, otherwise let them handle things. The Marshal in Charge will release the hold when it is safe to resume activities.

What to do if there is a loose horse

• In the event a horse gets away from its pen or rider, do NOT try to chase it or get in its way. Step out of its way and stand still. Relaxed and calm body language is more helpful and safer than sudden and panicked movements. Let the equestrians work to contain the horse.

Yes, you can read through the Youth Policies on the last pages of the gatebook.