Declaration

RIDERS UNDER 16 YRS OF AGE:
I accept full responsibility for my child and confirm that the above pre-assessed abilities are correct. I accept my child rides at his/her own risk.

RIDERS AGED 16 YRS AND OVER:
I confirm that the above pre-assessed abilities are correct and I agree that I RIDE ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK.

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998:
I understand that the information I have given will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 but may also be made available to Insurers and other concerned parties in the event of any injury or accident.

I understand that I must obey the instructions of the instructor and must comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the establishment. I reserve the right not ride a horse allocated to me or my child and or request a change of instructor. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the above details are correct.

I acknowledge THAT RIDING IS A RISK SPORT AND HOLDS A POTENTIAL DANGER, and that all horses may react unpredictably on occasions.

Horse Riders Code of Conduct

• I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risk and that all horses may react unpredictably on occasion.
• I may fall off and could be injured. I accept that risk.
• I understand that instructions were given for my safety and agree to follow instructions given to me by staff and instructors.
• I reserve the right not to ride a horse 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 agree that I will always wear a riding hat whilst riding, leading and grooming horses at TDS. I understand it is my choice whether or not I wear a body protector.
• I understand that TDS will make decisions based on information about:
  • my abilities and riding experience
  • any previous riding accidents
  • any medical condition(s) which may affect my ability to ride
• I understand that children are at particular risk around horses and agree that I will keep any children that I am responsible for, under close supervision when they are not being taught by the instructor.
• I understand that TDS may refuse my request to ride for safety and/or operational reasons.
• I understand that competing carries enhanced risk over and above general riding and agree that if I chose 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 use my judgement and experience and not enter.