I accept there is an inhernet risk of injury as riding is a high risk sport. I am also aware of the risks, danger and hazards throughout the grounds of Stourport Riding Centre, although every effort is made by Stourport Riding Centre to ensure my safety, accidents do happen. In the event of an accident or injury to horse, rider, or supporter, or damage to property when at Stourport Riding Centre I understand that liability will not be accepeted.

Riders Under 16 Years Of Age

I accept full responsibility for my child and confirm that tge above pre-assessed abilities are correct. I accept that my child rides at his/her own risk.

Riders Aged 16 Years and Over

I confirm that the above pre-assesed abilties are correct and I agree that I RIDE ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK.

Data Protection Act 2018

Statement: I understand that the information that I have given will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 but may also be available to insurersand 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 and Safety requirements of the Establishment. I reserve the right not to ride a horse allocated to me or my child and request a change of instructor. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the above details are correct. A parent or guardian of riders under 16 years of age must sign the form.

I acknowledge that riding is a risk sport and holds a potential danger, and that all horses may react unpredictably

Horse Riders Code of Conduct

• I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risk and all horses may 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 at the riding centre.
• 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 the riding centre. I understand it is my choice whether or not I wear a body protector.
• I understand that the riding centre will make decisions based on information I give them and agree to always be 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 any children that I am responsible for under close supervision when they are not being instructed by the riding centre.
• I understand that the riding centre may refuse my request to ride for safety and 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 use my judgment and experience and not enter.