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Riding Ability Declaration

I consider my riding ability, or that of the person riding on whose behalf I am signing, to be:

How many times have you or the rider ridden in the last year?

I consider my competence, or that of the person riding on whose behalf I am signing, to be:

• I confirm to the best of my knowledge all my details provided are correct.

• I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risks that I may fall off and could be injured. I accept that risk and agree that the riding school will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

• Where I am signing on behalf of a minor I will have explained the riders code of conduct (detailed below) to my child before any riding takes place and we both accept the risk and agree that the riding school will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

• I have read and understood the booking and cancellation policy and agree to abide by it at all times.

• Data Protection Act 1998 Statement: I understand that information I have given will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 but must also be available to insurers and other concerned parties in the event of an injury or accident.

Code of Conduct

• I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risk and that all horses my react unpredictably on occasions. I may fall off and could be injured. I accept that risk.

• I understand that instructions are given for my safety and agree to follow instructions given to me by staff and instructors of the riding school.

• I reserve the right not to ride allocated to me and may request a change of instructor.

• I understand that wearing an appropriate riding hat and body protector may reduce the severity of an injury should an accident happen and I agree that I will always wear a hat whilst riding, leading and grooming horses at the riding school. I understand it is my choice whether or not I wear a body protector.

• I understand that the riding school will make decisions based on information I give them and agree to be always honest and volunteer information about (1) my abilities and riding experience (2) any previous riding accidents (3) any medical conditions which may affect my ability to ride.

• I understand that children are at particular risk around horses and agree that I will keep the children for whom I am responsible under close supervision when they are not being instructed by the riding school.

• I understand that the riding school may refuse my request to ride for safety or operational reasons.

• I understand that competing carries enhanced risk over and above general riding and agree that if I choose to participate in any competition or event it is up to me to ensure that I have the experience and ability to ride the course, including any jumps which form part of it. If I am in any doubt I will not enter.

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If signing on behalf of a minor