SILVERDALE PONY CLUB

USE OF GROUNDS AND GATE LOCK TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

The following terms and conditions are those adopted by the Silverdale Branch of the North Harbour District Pony Club Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “SPC”) for the use of the SPC riding grounds (“the Property”) on Auckland Council property in Green Road, Dairy Flat and the padlock that secures access to the Property.

  1. The Property is the four paddocks leased by SPC on the Auckland Council property in Green Road, Dairy Flat.

  2. Only members of SPC are permitted to ride on the Property grounds outside of organised SPC events.

  3. Should the member wish to ride on the Property, outside of rallies, they must first pay a bond for use of a padlock key from the SPC at a cost of $20. This key will remain the property of SPC and must be returned at the end of the season to SPC. Failure to do so will result in no future keys being issued to the member. Please note the padlock will be changed on an annual basis

  4. The member will not let out of their care the key to the lock that secures the property in question. It may not be copied or given to any other pony club member or affiliate and shall not be given to any person whatsoever. Breach of this condition will see access removed and the member will be censured and may have their membership terminated.

  5. No rider under the age of 18 years is permitted to ride on the Property without a parent or guardian being present at all times. Breach of this condition will see access privileges forfeited and the member will be censured and may have their membership terminated.

  6. It is acknowledged that the financial member of the SPC, and any companions who may be accompanying them on the Property, do so at their own risk. There are a number of risks on the Property and any children under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times.

  7. The property owner/s, the farm lessee and affiliates or members of the North Harbour District Pony Club Inc accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any property, persons or animal on the Property howsoever caused.

  8. The gate to which the issued padlock key relates must be closed and re-locked immediately upon entering or departing the Property except on notified Club event days.

  9. All gates on the Property must be left as they were found at all times. No Exceptions!

  10. Only the Property can be ridden on at any time. Riding on any other areas without prior authorisation or consent will result in the member having their membership terminated.

  11. Other areas of the farm may be open for riding at specific times. You will be notified when other paddocks are open for riding. This will be clearly marked on the paddock gate (Red closed for riding, Green open for riding). Any members wishing to ride on the area outside of the four leased paddocks, must wear a High Viz Vest for Health and Safety reasons. These can be purchased through the SPC.

  12. Arenas may also be closed for competitions or events. These will be marked as closed and signage must be adhered to.

  13. Riding on the Model Aeroplane Club’s runway strips is strictly forbidden. No Exceptions!

  14. The fence spars which belong to Waitemata Hunt must not be jumped at any time.

  1. Any show jumping stands, poles and fillers or any other equipment used must be packed away neatly in their allocated places before leaving the Property.

  2. Any show jumping poles or fillers that are broken or damaged by users on days other than at designated Club events must be repaired or replaced by the member, or the member’s parent/guardian within two weeks of the damage occurring.

  3. None of the ponds on the property or farm are to be ridden in or swam in at any time.

  4. No hay is to be left on the Property at any time.

  5. No glass bottles or alcohol to be consumed at Rallies in the riding area. Alcohol should only be consumed at the Barbeque area.

  6. All rubbish and horse/pony manure must be removed from the Property at all times.

  7. Strictly no Dogs are permitted on the Property or on the farm. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS as this is a working farm. Breach of this condition will see access privileges forfeited and the member will be censured and may have their membership terminated.

Please note that if the financial member is under the age of 18 years this Use Grounds and Gate Lock Terms and Conditions Agreement must be signed by a Parent or Guardian.

Failure to abide by any of these rules will result in access privileges being forfeited and may result in membership of the Silverdale Branch of North Harbour District Pony Club Inc. being terminated.