Elysian Riding Consent Form

Please Read the following:

• I understand and accept that working with horses and riding at any standard has a risk and that all horses may react unpredictably on occasions.
• I understand that my child/young person may fall off and be injured. I accept that risk.
• We understand that all instructions are given for safety reasons and that they need to be followed when given by staff whilst on site and/or under their supervision
• We understand that wearing a fitted hat and body protector and gloves may reduce the severity of an injury should an accident happen and agree that my child/ young person will always wear a riding hat whilst riding and leading horses. Body protectors are mandatory whilst riding but optional when leading and grooming.
• Body protector – must be 2018 L3 (turquoise label) • Riding hat – must be PAS 015:2011 • Riding boots – not yard boots – can be long or short. If short boots are worn, then we would advise chaps or gaiters are worn with them • Riding gloves • Riding tights/jodhpurs/breeches/comfortable trousers. No jeans/ no short, sleaved tops
• We understand that Elysian will make decisions based on information I give them about my child/young person’s
• Abilities and riding experience
• Any previous riding accidents
• Any medical conditions which may affect the ability to ride
• Any changes to medical conditions and medications
• We understand that Elysian may refuse a request to ride or participate in any activity for safety or operational reasons

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