Farm Rules & Policies

Sunset Ridge Equine proudly accepts horses of all breeds. However, we are not a riding stable or recreational equestrian facility.

The following activities are prohibited without prior authorization:

• Horseback riding and trail riding.

• Lunging, groundwork, and recreational exercise.

• Riding lessons, clinics, and training sessions.

• Unsupervised grooming or horse handling.

• Unauthorized use of farm equipment or facilities.

All horse care, handling, and exercise must be coordinated with farm management.

No owner, agent, trainer, visitor, or other individual may enter any field, pasture, paddock, or turnout area without being accompanied by an authorized farm employee or receiving express permission from Sunset Ridge Equine LLC.

This restriction applies even to individuals visiting their own horses.

For safety and operational reasons:

• Horses may not be removed from stalls, fields, or paddocks without authorization.

• Visitors may not handle horses belonging to other clients.

• Barns, breeding areas, foaling stalls, laboratories, and other designated areas may be restricted.

• All gates, doors, and enclosures must remain secured.

• Horse arrivals, departures, and transportation must be arranged with management.

The farm reserves the right to restrict access whenever necessary for safety, biosecurity, or daily operations.

Sunset Ridge Equine utilizes designated veterinary and farrier professionals for horses residing at our facility.

Outside veterinarians, farriers, therapists, equine dentists, trainers, or other professionals may not perform services on the property without prior approval from Sunset Ridge Equine LLC.

All appointments and professional services must be coordinated with management.

Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis. Emergency veterinary care may be obtained from an available licensed veterinarian when reasonably necessary.

Owners remain financially responsible for veterinary, farrier, medication, and other professional services unless otherwise agreed in writing.

All horses are maintained on Sunset Ridge Equine's standard grain and hay program unless alternative arrangements have been approved.

We understand that individual horses may have specific nutritional requirements.

Special accommodations may include:

• Increased or reduced feed portions.

• Additional hay or grain.

• Specialized feeds or supplements.

• Veterinary-prescribed diets.

• Individualized feeding schedules.

• Other feeding or medication requirements.

All feeding accommodations must be discussed with and approved by management. Additional requirements may result in adjustments to the daily boarding rate.

Additional charges will ordinarily be discussed before implementation, except when immediate care is reasonably necessary.

Owners and visitors may not independently feed horses, distribute treats, or alter feeding programs without permission.

The health and safety of our horses remain our highest priorities.

Sunset Ridge Equine may establish vaccination, testing, quarantine, and health documentation requirements.

Before admission, horses may be required to provide current health records, vaccination information, and a negative Coggins test, along with other documentation when applicable.

Additional policies include:

• Owners must disclose known illnesses, contagious disease exposure, and dangerous behavioral tendencies.

• Horses showing signs of infectious illness may be isolated or evaluated by a veterinarian.

• Visitor access and horse movement may be restricted during disease outbreaks.

• Turnout groups, field assignments, and housing arrangements are determined by management.

• Horses exhibiting dangerous behavior may require additional precautions, specialized accommodations, or removal under the boarding agreement.

Management may modify turnout, handling, and care arrangements when reasonably necessary to protect horses, personnel, or property.

Due to the sensitive nature of our reproductive and foaling services, additional restrictions apply.

• Foaling stalls, maternity areas, stallion facilities, collection areas, and laboratories are restricted to authorized personnel.

• Overnight visits and attendance during foaling are not permitted unless expressly approved by management.

• Owners and visitors may not interfere with breeding procedures, foaling, neonatal care, or veterinary treatments.

• Visits following foaling must be scheduled and approved.

• Specialized services are subject to applicable agreements and additional charges.

Although every reasonable effort is made to provide attentive care, breeding, pregnancy, foaling, and neonatal development involve inherent risks. Specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Boarding rates are based on the accommodations and services agreed upon at admission.

Additional charges may apply for specialized feeding, medication administration, rehabilitation, stall rest, extra handling, breeding, foaling, transportation assistance, and other services outside the standard boarding arrangement.

All clients are expected to:

• Maintain accurate ownership and emergency contact information.

• Identify authorized agents and representatives.

• Pay boarding and service invoices according to their signed agreements.

• Coordinate horse arrivals, departures, and service changes with management.

• Provide any required notice before discontinuing services.

Late payments, outstanding balances, termination procedures, and other financial obligations are governed by the applicable written agreement and New Jersey law.

Sunset Ridge Equine reserves the right to pursue lawful collection remedies, including applicable stablekeeper lien rights, when legally available.

Any action involving an unclaimed horse must comply with applicable legal procedures.

n the event of illness, injury, severe weather, or another emergency, Sunset Ridge Equine will make reasonable efforts to contact the horse's owner or designated emergency contact.

When immediate veterinary intervention is necessary and the owner cannot be reached, the farm may arrange emergency evaluation or treatment as authorized by the applicable service agreement.

During emergencies, management may:

• Relocate horses or modify turnout arrangements.

• Restrict access to affected areas.

• Arrange veterinary assistance.

• Implement isolation or emergency shelter procedures.

• Coordinate transportation or evacuation when reasonably necessary.

Owners are responsible for applicable emergency veterinary, transportation, medication, and treatment expenses unless otherwise agreed.

All significant medical decisions remain subject to applicable law, veterinary judgment, and the owner's written authorizations.

For the safety of everyone on the property, all visitors must follow these guidelines:

• Children must remain under direct adult supervision.

• Pets are not permitted without prior approval.

• Smoking, vaping, and open flames are prohibited in barns and restricted areas.

• Running, shouting, horseplay, and disruptive behavior around horses are prohibited.

• Unauthorized feeding, petting, or handling of horses is prohibited.

• Farm equipment, machinery, and vehicles may not be operated without permission.

• Vehicles must remain in designated parking areas.

• All gates and doors must remain properly secured.

• Visitors may not interfere with employees or ongoing farm operations.

• Alcohol consumption, illegal drug use, and unsafe or threatening conduct are prohibited.

• Commercial photography, filming, and outside business activities require prior approval.

Visitors must report accidents, injuries, loose horses, damaged fencing, or other safety concerns to farm personnel immediately.

Sunset Ridge Equine reserves the right to restrict access or require individuals to leave for violations of farm policies or unsafe behavior.

Horses are inherently unpredictable animals, and equine activities involve risks of injury, illness, property damage, and loss.

While Sunset Ridge Equine strives to maintain a safe environment and provide responsible care, no equine facility can guarantee the prevention of every accident, illness, or injury.

Horse owners are encouraged to maintain appropriate equine mortality, medical, and liability insurance.

Personal belongings, tack, blankets, and equipment must be stored in approved areas. Responsibility for damage, theft, or loss will be determined under applicable agreements and law.

Owners and visitors may be held responsible for damage resulting from negligent, intentional, or prohibited conduct where permitted by law.

New Jersey Equine Activity Liability Notice

New Jersey's Equine Activities Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 5:15-1 et seq., addresses certain inherent risks associated with equine activities.

The farm operates subject to applicable New Jersey equine liability laws and their exceptions. Nothing in these policies waives rights or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be waived.

Applicable liability provisions, risk acknowledgments, and insurance responsibilities may be further addressed in signed agreements.

Sunset Ridge Equine LLC reserves the right to establish, interpret, and reasonably amend facility policies to maintain safe, efficient, and professional operations.

Management retains authority over daily horse care, turnout arrangements, feeding procedures, visitor access, approved professionals, and facility use, subject to applicable law and written agreements.

Repeated policy violations, unsafe conduct, nonpayment, or circumstances that compromise the safety and welfare of horses or personnel may result in restricted access or termination of services as permitted by the applicable agreement and law.

Exceptions to these policies may only be granted by an owner or authorized representative of Sunset Ridge Equine LLC.

These policies serve as general facility guidelines and do not replace an executed boarding, breeding, foaling, or other service agreement.