Great Expectations

Although your horse back ride and/or campout with us no doubt will be an adventure, there still is some groundwork to lay to ensure things run smoothly. Following is a brief summary about what you can expect from us, and in turn, what we expect from you.

What You Should Expect

We have a few “rules of the trail” that you must agree to in order to make sure you, our guides and our horses have a safe and happy experience on the trail.

1. All riders must sign a participation waiver form . Liability Release Agreement . Under Missouri law, an equine professional such as Show Me Trail Ride Outfitters “is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to the Revised Statues of Missouri.” In other words, you are responsible for your own safety while you ride/camp with us. Please take a moment to review the Missouri Equine Limited Liability Law.

2. All riders must be at least 8 years old and weigh no more than 250 pounds with an acceptable height to weight ratio. Riders ages 8 to 15 must have a parent or legal guardian ride with them.

3. Riders should have sufficient upper-body strength to mount a full-sized horse without assistance.

4. Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited while horse back riding.

5. Two riders are required for most trail rides/campouts. If you would like to book one of our activities for an individual, please e-mail Jeff to check for availability.

Now that the rules are out of the way, on to the fun stuff … In general, we guarantee the following about our services:

· Small, informal groups

· Gentle horses

· Experienced guides to ensure safety

PUBLIC PARK TRAIL RIDES

We will meet you at a designated area in the park. We provide all the necessary tack you will need, including a saddle, bridle, blanket, lead rope, saddlebag, water bottle and helmet. A sack lunch and snacks are included in all-day rides.

Proper attire for trail riding is necessary for your comfort. We recommend a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket if riding in wooded areas, a hat or cap, jeans, and appropriate clothing for rides in cold weather, such as a heavy winter jacket and gloves. *Western boots are recommended. DO NOT wear flip-flops, sandals or open-toed shoes.

Depending on the amount of people in your group, you may be riding with other couples or parties. We’ll take a second for introductions and brief you on the basics of trail riding before we start out. We will do our best to answer any questions you might have at this time and throughout the ride.

We also will take snapshots of your group throughout the ride to preserve your experience. However, sometimes factors beyond our control can affect image quality and whether the photos turn out. Any pictures we take will be uploaded to your own personal Kodak gallery, which you can use to share your memories with others.

CAMPING TRIPS

We provide the horses, all necessary tack, a campsite with fire, and food. Overnight camping trips include breakfast, a sack lunch and dinner.

Meals will be prepared at the campsite with a Dutch oven and served around a campfire.

What We Expect From You

Lucky for you, we expect much less from you than you should expect from us!

It’s our priority to create a family-centered atmosphere where couples, friends and families can get together and enjoy the simple things in life. We expect your attitude and behavior to reflect this idea. We reserve the right to dismiss any guest at any time without refund for inappropriate behavior toward other guests, our guides or our horses.

Show Me Trail Ride Outfitters w 22211 Elm Grove Road w Concordia, MO 64020

Phone: (660) 584-5997 w Cell: (816) 682-8840 w Fax: (660) 584-7411

E-mail: happytrails@ctcis.net