Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 16 - HOUSING
Chapter 10.16.06 - Certification for Youth Camps
Section 10.16.06.50 - Specialized Activities: Horseback Riding
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.16.06.50
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. For a camp that offers horseback riding, an operator shall ensure that:
(1) A riding
instructor determines a camper's riding experience and level of skill before
assigning a horse and deciding whether the camper rides in a ring or on a
trail;
(2) A rider wears:
(a) Protective headgear at all times that
bears the label of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1163;
and
(b) Shoes with heels or uses
closed stirrups;
(3) All
horses are healthy and well cared for; and
(4) A horse riding stable meets the
requirements of COMAR 15.16.01 and is maintained in good condition.
B. Staff Members. For a camp that offers horseback riding, an operator shall ensure that:
(1) During the horseback riding activity, a
director is present at the camp or, when the activity occurs off the camp
premises, at the activity site;
(2)
An instructor is present at each:
(a)
Horseback riding activity; and
(b)
Trail excursion; and
(3)
One adult staff member, adult volunteer, counselor, or assistant counselor is
on duty and supervising the campers for each group of ten riders or a fraction
of ten riders at each:
(a) Horseback riding
activity; and
(b) Trail
excursion.
C. Procedures. An operator shall ensure that a safety plan is developed and implemented:
(1) According to Regulation .52
of this chapter; and
(2) That
includes procedures for meeting the requirements of §§A and B of this
regulation.
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