Stable, Arena & Facilities Use Agreement
Clearly define property rules, facility access and user responsibilities for safe and professional e
Whether you operate a private horse property, agistment facility, riding school or equestrian centre, clear documentation helps protect your property, support horse welfare and establish consistent expectations for everyone using your facilities.
The StableDocs Stable, Arena & Facilities Use Agreement Pack has been developed specifically for Australia and New Zealand to help property owners communicate facility rules, promote safe and respectful use of shared spaces, and reduce misunderstandings through practical, professionally designed documentation.
What Does the Agreement Cover?
The agreement has been designed around the situations that commonly arise when horse owners, riders and visitors use shared equestrian facilities, including:
- Approved use of stables, arenas and shared facilities
- Property rules and user responsibilities
- Facility access and authorised users
- Horse handling and safety expectations
- Arena etiquette and shared facility use
- Care of property, equipment and amenities
- Liability, risk and insurance considerations
- Biosecurity, cleanliness and property standards
- Reporting damage, incidents and maintenance issues
- General expectations to support a safe, respectful and well-managed equestrian environment
Why Use a Written Stable, Arena & Facilities Use Agreement?
Many issues involving shared equestrian facilities arise not because people intend to do the wrong thing, but because expectations have never been clearly communicated. Documenting property rules and facility expectations from the outset helps create a safer, more organised environment for everyone using the property.
A written agreement helps:
- Clearly define the rules and expectations for using stables, arenas and shared facilities
- Document who may access and use the property
- Promote safe horse handling and responsible facility use
- Establish expectations for arena etiquette and shared spaces
- Help protect property, equipment and amenities from unnecessary damage
- Communicate biosecurity, cleanliness and property standards
- Support clear communication between property owners, agistees, riders and visitors
- Provide a practical reference point for the ongoing use of equestrian facilities
- Encourage respectful behaviour and responsible use of shared horse facilities
While no agreement can prevent every issue, clearly documenting property rules and user expectations helps reduce misunderstandings, promote safety and create a positive experience for everyone using the facilities.
What is A Stable, Arena & Facilities Agreement?
A Stable, Arena & Facilities Use Agreement is used to clearly document the rules, conditions and expectations for anyone using equestrian facilities on a private property, agistment facility or equestrian centre.
These agreements may apply to horse owners, agistees, riders, coaches, visitors and other authorised users accessing facilities such as stables, arenas, wash bays, tack rooms, tie-up areas, float parking and other shared spaces. Clearly documenting property rules helps promote the safe, respectful and responsible use of facilities while protecting both the property and its users.
Every property operates differently. Some properties provide access to basic facilities only, while others offer a range of shared amenities with specific conditions of use. A written agreement helps ensure everyone understands the facilities available, their responsibilities while using them, and the standards expected before accessing the property.