• All vehicles should have a slow moving vehicle symbol displayed and hydraulic or approved mechanical brakes.
• All vehicles should be operated by an employed driver at all times. Drivers should have considerable driving experience and maturity.
• Use a helper in addition to the driver to assist and control passengers.
• Do not allow alcohol on board.
• All Passengers should be sitting down while vehicle is in motion. Haywagons should have side boards at least 2 feet above the seating level and a controlled access and entry way. Prevent the throwing of hay.
• A driver or an assistant should be seated in the driver's seat while loading and unloading passengers from the horse drawn vehicles to control sudden movement from the animals. All Passengers should be assisted in and out of the vehicle and requested to do so while facing the vehicle (climb in, back out).
• Lights should be used on the front and the back of the vehicle for dusk and night rides and reflectors attached to horse's tack, saddle or neck yokes.
• All harnesses should be in excellent condition and only the soundest repairs permitted.
• All employees and Independent Contractors should be fully informed of your requirements and agree to enforce them.
• Release and Acknowledgment forms should be obtained where applicable (see Section 4)
• Maintain a supply of "Accident Report Forms" to obtain important information should and accident occur (see Section 5)

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