BSJC Code of Conduct

RESPECT FOR HORSE
- I will place my horse’s welfare above all other considerations.
- I will treat my horse with the kindness, respect and compassion that they deserve, and I will never mistreat my equine partner.
- I will always provide for the wellbeing of my horse. I believe the equestrian sport is based on a partnership between the horse I am responsible for and human athlete and will maintain respect at all times for both.

RESPECT FOR SELF
- I will act with fairness and integrity in the pursuit of excellence in equine sport.
- I will practice drug-free sport and avoid the use of alcohol and drugs while riding.
- I will refrain from using profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language.
- I will always maintain high personal behavior standards.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS
- I will refrain from comments or behaviors which are abusive, offensive, racist, sexist, or otherwise belittling or demeaning to others.
- I will treat everyone with the same degree of courtesy and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and/or sexual orientation.
- I will conduct myself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality, be courteous, kind and always set a good example in dress and behavior. 
- I will never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying.
- I will not ride aggressively or with hostility and will behave graciously in triumph or defeat.
- I will be respectful and a good sport to exhibitors, trainers, officials, opponents, and staff.
- I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times.
- I understand that staff, officials, teammates and opponents are all integral to sport and worthy of my respect. It is my responsibility to maintain self-control and will accept decisions made without arguments.
- I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in an equine event–in public, private, in-person, or online
- I will conduct myself in accordance with this code of conduct online as well as it pertains to BSJC Facebook and online communities.

RESPECT FOR SPORT
- I will put the emotional and physical well-being of participants and the equine athlete ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I will respect the decisions of officials or trainers.
- I will under no circumstances engage in an argument with a judge or official. Any discussions or conversations with officials or judges will be in a respectful tone.
- I will model good sportsmanship.
- I am committed to participating in sport with integrity and pledge to learn, understand, and maintain respect for myself, my teammates, officials, staff and trainers.
- I will follow all safety protocols governed by the United States Equestrian Federation.
- I serve as an Ambassador for my sport and Boise Saddle and Jump Club. I will always pursue to reflect positively on them through my conduct, dress, and behavior.