Policy Statement #3

Permitted Transactions for ATC Residents and Staff

Preamble:

1. It is recognized that the handling of livestock and the riding of horses has some inherent risks to people, horses and the physical plant. Associated with these physical risks are potential risks with respect to liability. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that residents and staff using the ATC facilities for equine related activities outside the employ of ATC do not unjustifiably transfer the risks associated with their activities to ATC or its owners.

2. It is favorably recognized that employees and residents of ATC, in addition to their vocational equine interests, may have personal interests in equine activities.

3. There is a risk that residents and staff who engage in equine activities outside of their regular duties may cause misunderstandings with clients which, in turn, could besmirch or impair the reputation of ATC, its owners, or other employees of ATC.

4. With respect to the policies contained herein, no distinction is made between staff and residents.

5. Being a resident or employee of ATC does not come with an inherent right to keep or board horses on the premises. Such privileges may or may not come as a specific part of a remuneration package or by some other contract arranged with ATC management.

General Policy Statement:

Staff and residents of ATC are permitted to engage in certain transactions for the handling or using of horses subject to the policies laid out herein and subject to policies contained in the policy statement regarding Coaches, Trainers and Handlers.

Specific Policies:

1. Each individual staff or resident of ATC is permitted to engage in one Free Lease agreement subject to the following conditions.

a. That a formal lease agreement is established indicating the terms of the lease and a copy is filed with ATC management.

b. A letter from the horse owner is filed with ATC management specifically absolving ATC from all liability with respect to the lease and from all activities arising there from.

c. That both the owner and the staff/resident shall provide signed copies of ATC’s standard liability release forms.

d. That both the owner and the staff/resident shall file evidence of being BCHC members in good standing.

2. Staff or residents engaged in transactions for remuneration on ATC premises must fully comply with all the conditions contained in the policy statement regarding Coaches, Trainers and Handlers.

3. Prior authorization by ATC management is required for transactions occurring on ATC premises.

4. Authorized transactions are to be complementary to and supplemental to the on going services rendered by ATC to its customers and may not impair the revenue generation of the corporation.