Sun Valley Stables

Corona virus is presenting enormous challenges all around the world. It is hard to believe that so much can change in such a short space of time. At Sun Valley Stables we are implementing changes to comply with recommended requirements to improve safety for clients and staff. Fortunately horse riding is an outdoor activity involving small groups of people with relatively large space parameters. Hand washing protocols have been implemented for all staff and all staff have been asked to work with larger than normal personal space boundaries. We ask clients to also wash hands on arrival, disinfectant soap/ hand sanitizer will be supplied or you are welcome to use you own. Parents are asked to assist children to get onto and off of the ponies where possible. There will be information sheets on a board near the riding list to assist parents to know what to do. Staff will be available to assist if requested. Riding gloves can be used while at horse riding. These gloves are designed for horse riding and improve the riding experience. Gloves can be purchased at any horse shop, I suggest the cheaper variety (not leather) so that the gloves can be washed after riding. All high traffic areas will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant. All tack will be cleaned daily with disinfectant. We hope that these measures will improve safety without too much inconvenience. During this period we recognise that riders may have increased anxiety and so will try to present happy fun lessons that allow our riders to relax and enjoy some exercise and outside time away from the stresses of social media and news broadcasts. Our staff are committed to caring for the horses, ponies and riders during this difficult time. We invite you enjoy the time you spend at the stables. Any Moms wishing to take a ride to destress are welcome to speak to Kim in the office. Kind regards Kirsten and the Sun Valley Team