§ 601-7. Horse regulations.  


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  • A. 
    Horseback riding shall be allowed on the Cape Cod Bay Trail (front beach to Trail No. 5), and on the Braley's Dune Trail (known as the "Horse Trail") only. All riders must enter the beach via the Access Trail.
    B. 
    Between the Friday before Memorial Day and the day after Labor Day, the following restrictions shall apply:
    (1) 
    Horseback riding allowed from Monday 12:00 noon until Friday 12:00 noon. All riders shall be off the beach by 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
    (2) 
    Groups with more than two trailers must obtain a special permit from the Park Manager.
    C. 
    All riders shall obtain a daily permit and register at the Sandy Neck Gatehouse before entering the beach.
    D. 
    All organized trail rides of eight or more horses must be approved by special permit issued by the Park Manager.
    E. 
    All riders shall stay on trails designated for use by horses.
    F. 
    All riders shall remove horse droppings from the parking lot.
    G. 
    Riders must maintain a buffer of 100 feet between the horses and all bathers.
    H. 
    All riders must wear an ASTM/SEI approved horseback riding helmet.
    I. 
    Note: It is recommended that riders on the front beach after sunset wear reflective clothing.