General Internal Disciplinary Regulations

RANCH GAUCHO ASD-APS

Approved on July 21, 2025 by the Board of Directors

Premise

The RANCH GAUCHO Amateur Sports Association for Social Promotion places the horse at the center of all its activities and goals, recognizing it as a driving force for relationships, learning, and well-being. With this in mind, the association aims to:

  • To foster authentic contact with nature and animals through horses, promoting trekking experiences and equestrian activities that develop empathy, respect, awareness, and psychophysical well-being, strengthening the bond between people, animals, and the environment;
  • Promote the care, redevelopment, and shared management of public spaces in Civitella di Sellano, engaging the local community in the creation of environments dedicated to social, educational, and recreational experiences, preserving and enhancing the historic identity of the community, which has always had the horse at the center of its social and cultural life.
  • Enhance the area's environmental and landscape heritage through an integrated program for the development of hospitality and experiential activities, promoting outdoor workshops and sustainable sports practices, and providing local operators with the tools to collaborate and create a system.
  • Support the economic and sustainable development of the territory through training courses, explicit forms of collaboration, sharing best practices and integrated projects, providing integrated services with high added value and/or highly technical and technological software tools and applications, so that each entity can achieve its objectives.

In keeping with these goals, the RANCH GAUCHO association promotes behaviors based on respect, civic responsibility, cooperation, and legality, using the horse as a model and a vehicle for building an informed and inclusive community.

Art. 1 – Purpose of the Regulation

1.1 This regulation defines the rules of conduct and the resulting disciplinary sanctions, valid for all individuals who participate or collaborate in the life of the association, with particular attention to the protection of the public and private spaces used.

Art. 2 – Scope of application

2.1 The Regulation applies to:

  • Members of the association
  • Members, athletes, participants in activities
  • Technicians, instructors, educators
  • Volunteers, collaborators, external operators
  • Temporary users of spaces

Art. 3 – General duties of the subjects

3.1 All parties involved must:

a) Respect the Statute and regulations of the association

b) Adopt respectful behavior towards people, places, the environment and goods

c) Help keep the spaces used tidy and safe

d) Observe the instructions of managers, coordinators and governing bodies

e) Promote inclusion, collaboration and care for the common good

Art. 4 – Member Categories

4.1 The Association recognizes three types of Members:

  1. Founding Members: Those who signed the Association's articles of association and promoted its creation. Together, they form the Steering Committee, which plays a strategic role and guides the association's governance, actively participating in key decisions and defining its development guidelines.
  2. Supporting Members: those who choose to support the Association by contributing to the management and maintenance costs of the Ranch's private spaces. In exchange, they have the right to access the reserved areas and participate in the convivial and recreational activities organized at the Gaucho Ranch.
  3. Participating Members: those who join the Association to participate in the social, project-based, educational, and recreational activities promoted. Their participation is free and flexible: they can choose, if they are interested, to participate in the initiatives that best reflect their needs and passions.

4.2 All categories of Members undertake to respect the Statute, these Regulations and the principles of fairness, collaboration and social responsibility that characterise the life of the association.

Art. 5 – Regulations for access and use of private and public spaces

5.1 Private spaces reserved for members

The Association's private spaces, including but not limited to the operational headquarters, warehouses, enclosures, paddocks, stables, work areas with horses and other environments intended for equestrian or organizational activities, are accessible exclusively to regularly registered Supporting Members And authorizedUse of these spaces is subject to compliance with these regulations and the supervision of qualified personnel.

In particular:

  • AND Access is prohibited to non-members and participating members, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors for institutional activities or open events;
  • Members cannot use the spaces dedicated to horses without the presence or authorization of the instructors or of responsible personnel;
  • Spaces must be maintained tidy and clean, respecting animals, structures and equipment.

5.2 Public spaces under temporary concession

Public spaces temporarily granted to the Association—such as parks, buildings, municipal facilities, green spaces, or other public assets—can be used for activities, events, or logistical needs, such as using restrooms or holding indoor events. Use may also be for limited periods, such as a single weekend.

These spaces remain accessible to all types of members, both supporters and participants, and possibly even non-members, in compliance with the rules established by the granting institution, which take precedence over any other internal regulations. In any case, the following conditions must be observed:

  • The behavior of all members and visitors must comply with the regulations of the granting body and this code;
  • It is forbidden to make modifications, installations or interventions without prior authorization;
  • Users must contribute to the decorum, cleanliness and care of public property;
  • Responsible sharing of spaces is encouraged, promoting mutual respect and the civic use of common goods;
  • Any damage, anomaly, or dangerous situation must be promptly reported to the association manager or the appropriate authorities.

Art. 6 – Disciplinary infractions

6.1 All illicit, unfair or opportunistic behavior towards other members or the dynamics of the association are considered disciplinary violations, such as:

  1. Use the association's spaces without having paid the required fees;
  2. Accessing or using the spaces dedicated to horse activities without prior authorization from the instructors or managers.
  3. Benefit from services, dinners, lunches or other events organised without participating in the related expenses or contributions;
  4. Any fraudulent or deceptive behavior toward other members that undermines mutual trust and the cohesion of the association is considered extremely serious and will result in immediate expulsion, as the association promotes and fosters social responsibility, transparency, and collaboration as fundamental values.
  5. Defamation or damage to the image of the association or failure to comply with the provisions of the regulations or governing bodies.

Such behavior, if deemed serious by the Board of Directors, may result in the temporary suspension or expulsion of the member, in addition to possible compensation actions or reporting to the competent authorities as required by law.

Art. 7 – Sanctions

7.1 Depending on the severity of the infringement, the following sanctions may be applied:

a) Verbal warning

b) Written warning

c) Temporary suspension from participation in activities

d) Temporary suspension of membership status (max 3 months)

e) Permanent expulsion from the association (as provided for in the Statute)

f) Compensation for any material damage caused

Art. 8 – Disciplinary procedure

8.1 Violations must be reported in writing to the Board of Directors.

The interested party will be informed and will be able to present his/her justifications.

The Council evaluates and decides within 15 days, justifying any sanction.

The right to defense is guaranteed and, if applicable, to appeal to the Assembly or to a third party body.

The measures are formally communicated to the person concerned.

Art. 9 – Competent body

8.1 The Board of Directors is the competent body for the adoption of disciplinary measures.

In particularly sensitive cases or in cases involving a conflict of interest, a Temporary Disciplinary Commission may be established.

Art. 10 – Final provisions

10.1 This Regulation supplements and does not replace the Statute.

It is posted at the association's headquarters and published online on the website https://ranchgaucho.com/regolamento/

Each participant or member is required to read it.

For any need, do not hesitate to contact us!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this regulation apply to?
👉 The rules apply to everyone: members, card-holding members, athletes, instructors, volunteers, external collaborators, and even temporary users of the spaces used by the association.
What is the difference between supporting members and participating members?
👉 Supporting members contribute to operating expenses and have access to the Ranch's private spaces (stables, paddocks, and reserved areas). Participating members, on the other hand, freely and flexibly participate in the association's social, educational, and recreational activities.
Are the public spaces granted to the association accessible to everyone?
👉 Yes, they can be used by members and non-members alike, but always in compliance with the rules imposed by the organization granting the space (municipality or other entity) and the internal regulations.
Can I freely use the horses and facilities at the Ranch?
👉 No. The spaces and horses may only be used by supporting members, and always under the supervision of authorized instructors or managers. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
What happens if a member does not comply with the rules?
👉 Depending on the severity of the offense, the Board of Directors may apply sanctions: verbal or written warning, temporary suspension, permanent expulsion, and, in the most serious cases, a request for compensation.
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