UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS

Bushy Park Riding School is committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment for all involved. Horse riding is a hazardous sport and as a result, riders and all other persons involved are aware of the associated risks and generally proactively manage these risks in
order to protect both themselves and their horse.

Elimination of all hazards is often not possible and so a proactive approach will be taken to identify and minimise the likelihood and consequences of hazards.

All riders, volunteers, and persons involved in activities offered by Bushy Park Riding School must take all practicable steps to ensure their safety as well as the safety of other riders, volunteers and spectators around them.

I accept that this activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to:

• - Falling from the Horse, bites, kicks, being stood on by the horse
  - Being hit by other riders on the horse
  - Riding into obstacles (such as trees, rocks, jumps or other riders) and equipment failure

• - I have informed the staff of Bushy Park Riding School (or will, prior to undertaking the activity) of any medical conditions, previous injuries and any medication I am currently taking which may affect my ability to undertake the activity.
• - I confirm I am physically fit and able to participate in the activities and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
• - I consent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary by Bushy Park Riding School in the event of injury, accident or illness while undertaking the activities.
• - I understand it is my responsibility to disclose any conditions (health or otherwise) that may affect the safety and enjoyment of myself and those around me.
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CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITY

• - I agree to ride with care, and obey the rules set out by Bushy Park Riding School and instructions given by the coach, event organisers (or a representative of Bushy Park Riding School), at all times.
  - I accept that if I do not adhere to the instructions and rules, or if I act dangerously, recklessly or in a way that might endanger myself or others, Bushy Park Riding School may remove me from the activity. If this occurs, I acknowledge I will not receive a refund.
  - I accept that Bushy Park Riding School reserves the right to cancel this activity if it becomes concerned for my safety, or the safety of another person.
  - I agree to wear appropriate clothing and use/wear all safety clothing and equipment (as required) at all times when participating.

LIMITED LIABILITY OF BUSHY PARK RIDING SCHOOL
I understand that if I act recklessly or intentionally, and don’t follow the rules or instructions set out by the Bushy Park Riding School coach and event organisers which I have been made aware of, Bushy Park Riding School will not be held responsible for any injury, damage or
loss I cause to myself/my property, or another person/their property, resulting from my action (or lack of action).

LIABILITY OF THE LANDOWNER
I agree that the owner(s) of the land on which the activity is conducted will not be held responsible for any death, injury, misadventure, damage to or loss of property caused in whole or part by these activities.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL
I confirm I am not under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or drugs (be they legal or illegal) which may in any way impair my ability to undertake the activity.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I agree that by taking part in a lesson or any activity at Bushy Park Riding School:
1. I accept there are inherent risks and hazards associated with participating in the activity and I understand what these risks are (including serious harm and death);
2. I am physically and mentally fit to participate and there is nothing I am aware of that will affect my ability to safely ride the horse, or impact the safety of other riders.
3. I wish to proceed with the activity at my own risk.