7/9/2004

 

Cathedral Mountain Ranch Horse Association

 

Rules and Guidelines for the Horse Association

 

1. The Cathedral Mountain Ranch Horse Association was created so that Cathedral Mountain Ranch Association property owners in good standing wanting to maintain pleasure horses and ride on the property encompassed by written and verbal agreements with the Stillwater Mine would have a common set of rules and requirements. 
2. The elected board of directors for the Cathedral Mountain Horse Association shall be comprised of:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Non-voting Cathedral Mountain Ranch Association board liaison
3. Cathedral Mountain Horse Association board of director elections shall be held on the same day as the Cathedral Mountain Ranch Association annual meeting.
4. Cathedral Mountain Horse Association membership meetings shall be held as necessary to vote on:
1.  potential group expenses
2. expansion and improvement of group facilities
3. expansion or alteration of individual member owned facilities
4. new member applications
5. resolution of common group issues
6. changes to the Horse Association guidelines and requirements
5. A simple majority of Horse Association members is required to approve any item required to be voted on.
6. Membership in the Cathedral Mountain Ranch Horse Association is restricted to Cathedral Mountain Ranch Association property owners in good standing. 
7. The horse association is fully funded by the horse association members.  There is a one time membership fee of $1,500.  The membership fee will be evaluated on a yearly basis and can increase based on additional costs for improvements such as pastures, buildings, pasture watering systems, etc.  The membership fee applies to all persons regardless of the amount of time their horses are kept on the premises.  No fees are recoverable upon termination of membership.
8. Insurance costs, anticipated and unanticipated maintenance expenses, rental of hay storage facilities, and other yearly expenses will be shared equally by all members on a per year assessment.  This assessment will apply to all persons regardless of the amount of time their horses are kept on the premises.  If the yearly assessment charges are not paid by July 1, in any given year, membership in the Horse Association will be considered to be terminated and the vacant membership will be made available to other property owners.  The Horse Association reserves the right to pursue necessary legal action to recover delinquent fees.  The costs of such legal action will be borne by the former member.
9. Except for the initial membership cost and the yearly assessment expenses there are no monthly or yearly dues to belong to the Horse Association.
10. Livestock use on the premises is restricted to mules and horses.  No stallions will be allowed.  Agricultural restrictions on the land limit the type of animals falling under the definition of ‘livestock’. 
11. Health Certificate papers, negative Coggins Test results, and brand ownership papers for each horse  brought on the premises full time, part time, or day rides must meet the State of Montana requirements and be available if requested.
12. All costs such as veterinarian expenses, farrier charges, and transportation to and from these services are the responsibility of each individual Horse Association member.
13. The horse association president must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of any animal being brought on the premises to confirm available space and that health certificate papers are current and Coggins test results are negative.
14. All hay and feed costs will be borne by each member individually.  All hay and feed brought on to the premises must be certified weed free; certification corroboration must be available if requested.  A group purchase of these items can result in a savings to the horse owner and will be done whenever possible.
15. There will be four permanent fenced pastures: one for winter and three for summer rotation.  Each summer pasture will be used for one year, and allowed to recover for two years. 
16. No horses will be summer pastured until May 1 and all horses will be moved to winter pasture by September 1.
17. All pasture land is located on Stillwater Mine property.  Stillwater Mine, in conjunction with pasture experts, has limited the number of horses kept on pasture to 12.  The pastures in this area are very poor and may not support 12 horses for the entire summer.  As a result additional feeding may be required; this expense will be borne by each individual horse owner.
18. Some Horse Association members may elect to erect a pen, or corral at their own expense to keep their horses.  Expansion of the watering system to accommodate new pens is the responsibility of each individual member.  There will no more than five pens allowed, the minimum pen size allowed is 40' X 60'. The maximum pen size allowed is 48’ X 72. There will be no more than three horses per pen.  All pens will be located in one common area, adjacent to one another, and connected to common walls where possible.
19. Horses kept in pens full time will not be counted against the total of 12 horses allowed on pasture.  Some owners may elect to keep their horses in pens part time and pasture part time; in this case, the horses will be counted as part of the total number allowed on pasture.
20. Any structure or equipment installed or erected on the premises, regardless of whether it is a group or individual expenditure must have prior approval of the horse association membership.
21. A waiting list will be created once pasture and pen space is fully utilized.  Membership in the Horse Association, or position on the waiting list, is not transferable upon sale of Cathedral Mountain property.
22. Some Cathedral Mountain Ranch Association property owners may want to keep horses on the premises for part of the year.  Membership in the Horse Association is required, pasture space is limited to 12 horses, total, and the total number of installed pens is limited to five.  Purchase of hay and feed for horses kept part time will not be available through the association and is the responsibility of the horse owner. 
23. Horse Association membership is not necessary if Cathedral Mountain Ranch property owners and their guests want to stable or pasture up to four (4) horses for no more than three (3) consecutive days at a cost of $25 per day, per horse.  Each property owner is allowed to stable or pasture theirs or guests’ horses no more than six (6) days, in total, each year.  The ability to stable or pasture theirs’ or guests’ horses depends on the availability of stable and pasture space.  Health certificate and Coggins test requirements will still apply, as will a ‘weed free’ certification for any feed brought on site.  No stallions will be allowed.  The horse association president must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of any animal being brought on the premises to confirm available space and that health certificate papers are current and Coggins test results are negative.  In all instances, the hosting member must ride with the guest.
24. Horse Association membership is not necessary for Cathedral Mountain Ranch property owners who wish to enjoy up to six (6) day rides per year.  In the case of day rides, the horse must be brought on site the day of the ride and taken off at the end of the day.  There is no pasture, coral, or feeding availability for day ride horses.  Health certificate and Coggins test requirements will still apply, as will a ‘weed free’ certification for any feed brought on site.  No stallions will be allowed.
25. Cathedral Mountain Ranch property owners and Horse Association members may allow guests to accompany them on day rides.  The property owner or Horse Association member is responsible for the safety and good conduct of guests.  Health certificate and Coggins test requirements will still apply, as will a ‘weed free’ certification for any feed brought on site.  No stallions will be allowed.  In all instances, the hosting member must ride with the guest.