Hayrides

Managing risk at hayrides

Hayrides are a fun, team building activity that 4-H members may otherwise not experience, but due to the potential for injury, safety practices are essential.  Injuries that occur with hayride accidents are usually quite significant because of the number of people involved and the size and weight of the equipment.  People can fall off as wagons roll easily on inclines/declines or when hitting unseen holes.

Expectations if participating in a hayride

1. The driver, the participants and the hosts are made aware of the rules.

2. The driver must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license.

3. Participants must abide by the following:

   • Will not hang legs over the side of the wagon.

   • Must sit on hay bales or attached benches.

   • Will not jump off a moving hayrack/wagon.

   • Cannot push other participants off the wagon.

4. The hayrack/wagon must be pulled by a tractor or pick up.  Horses, lawn tractor and ATV’s are not allowed.

   • Identify who is providing the hayrack.

5. Identify the route for the hayride.

6. No other wagons or equipment can be attached to the hayrack/wagon.

7. Before participating in a hayride activity, read information on hayride safety.

Contact

Pat Morreim, program manager, morre002@umn.edu, 763-427-5428