Team
MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
All
American Horseplay is an equestrian drill team predominately consisting of 18
year old and younger riders. We welcome and love to have moms, dads, aunts, uncles,
grandparents to join their family member and be apart of our team. Member must
show team spirit and a desire to learn her/his position.
Membership – At the
discretion of the President she will consider a person for membership or
removal of membership based on the rider’s display of good/bad behavior and the
rider’s horse display of good/bad behavior as a rule. Members will not be voted in or out by other members.
Removal of Membership – At the
discretion of the President – she will remove membership and the now ex-member
will be advised via telephone, face to face, and/or asked to leave practice or
performances for the following reasons:
Too,
too bossy, demanding, cynical, sarcastic
Loud-mouthed with other
members, family, friends
Yelling and getting overboard
with his/her horse
Endangering other
members/horses
Starting animosity
Not adhering to schedule –
excessively
No cussing, offensive remarks
– excessively
Not cooperating with others
Talking ugly about another
rider’s horse
Not listening and/or doing
your own thing – during routine runs
Brawling, fighting,
belligerent
Not accepting constructive
criticism
Criticism – A rider, member, family, friend, or anyone during
practice gives constructive criticism – it must be in the most politely and
kindly manner to the rider and/or horse.
Based on the opinion of the President – If it appears YOU haven’t conveyed constructive
criticism - YOU will be asked (on
behalf of the rider/horse) to please not make further comment/s for the
betterment and the morale of the team.
Unable to attend practice or performance – “It’s OK” however,
please call and let the captain know to adjust for the empty space. We do have
alternate riders with horses.
Every “VOICE” counts – Please for a complaint,
a problem, an issue, or suggestion you must communicate to the President. Please write or contact the President/Angie
Dyer,
Dues – The team is not yet taken
dues.
Coggins - All riders must
have Coggins proof on their horse/horses.
Meetings – The team will hold meetings after practice at the
beginning of the month unless otherwise announced. The captain will conduct a
short update meeting each practice.
Practice & Performance time - Riders/s
should be ready for practice 15 minutes before time. Rider/s should be ready for performance 30
minutes before time. Practice will last
only 2 hours.