Goals and Policies
For use of the Horse Palace
GOALS
1.
To achieve a balance between homeowner use and scheduled events.
2.
Make the Horse Palace self supporting.
3.
Generate enough revenue to properly maintain and repair the facility.
4.
Get users of the Horse Palace actively involved in carrying out the goals.
POLICIES
1. The Horse Palace is a multi-use facility and will accommodate non-equestrian uses from time to time.
2. All users of the horse palace will be required to sign waivers. The waivers that are to be used are attached and part of this policy. No other waiver can be used unless it has first been reviewed by the SCA Attorney and approved by the Board of Directors.
3. All events will be required to provide a 1 million liability policy naming the Association as a co-insured during the entire duration of their event.
4. The President and staff will book events and schedule Horse Palace use. (NOTE: Every attempt will be made to achieve balance between homeowner use and events. With users paying to use the facility, it must be available to them no less than 50% of the time.). Any event that wishes to reserve the Horse Palace that is a non-standard use will be reviewed to determine if the use is suited for the facility and can be reasonably accommodated. If the President feels there are issues with the event, it will be presented to the Board of Directors for a decision.
5. An updated schedule of events for the Horse Palace will be provided to the Board every month as part of their agenda packet. Any new events at the Horse Palace will be reported to the Board.
6. The Horse Palace Advisory Committee along with Association staff will promote the Horse Palace to attract more events and users.
7. The SCA and the Horse Palace Advisory Committee will sponsor events such as the Hunter Jumper Classic, Ranch Hand Rodeo, Rough Stock Rodeo, and a new event during Cowboy Poetry and other events as feasible for the purpose of generating revenue to be used for improvements to the Horse Palace. SCA sponsored events will not pay reservation fees or other fees associated with use of the facility.
8. When the Horse Palace is not reserved, it is open to all authorized users. During open times, every authorized user has the right to use the facility.
9. All property owners and non-property owners will pay fees for utilization of the Horse Palace. Fees will be paid and waiver’s signed at the Spring Creek Association office. There will not be any cards issued at the Horse Palace. Cards allowing access to the Horse Palace will be issued at the time fees are paid and waivers signed.
10. An authorization card is required for all users of the arenas whether they are riding or not.
11. Users must carry their authorization card at all times when using the Horse Palace and must present the card when asked by staff or security. Anyone without an authorization card in their possession will be asked to leave.
12. Any youth group using the facility must have an adult present at all times.