Horse Riding is a Risk Sport 

RIDING IS A RISK SPORT   - Your choice to ride is voluntary. We take care to provide suitable and safe horses and ponies for our customers, but all animals can be unpredictable. 

We strongly advise all horse riders take out full personal accident cover. 

The following Policy is included in our rider registration form and repeated here for ease of access and understanding. If you ride at OMS it is taken that you  understand and accept the the risks associated with equestrian sports. 

Horse Riders’ Code of Conduct below. 

I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risk that I may fall off and could be injured. I accept that risk and agree that the Old Mill Stables 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 have explained the Riders’ Code of Conduct to my child and we both accept the risk and agree that the Old Mill Stables will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

 The Horse Riders Code of Conduct 

• I understand that riding at any standard has inherent risk and that 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. 

• 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 while riding. 

• I understand it is my choice whether or not I wear a body protector. 

• I understand that my riding Instructor will make decisions based on information I give them and agree to always be honest and volunteer 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 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 undertake the ridden tasks including any jumps which form part of it. If I am in any doubt, I will use my judgment and experience and not enter.