SAFETY CONDITIONS

1. General
Every client reads the safety instructions of Zdravets Horse Riding Centre and is personally responsible for their own safety. For children visiting the centre outside the camp, responsibility lies with the parent/guardian or accompanying adult. Children in the camp are in the care of the camp leaders, and during time with the horses, while caring for them and during every ride, the instructor is always with the children.
1.1. Work with the horses at the centre is based on the Natural Horsemanship method.
1.2. If you have not practised this method before, you complete training before starting independent riding.
1.3. Riders accept and follow all of the instructor’s directions.
1.4. If the Terms and Safety Conditions are not followed, the instructors reserve the right to end the session or to continue training the client.
1.5. The riding skills of new clients are assessed before they are allowed to use any services.

2. Requirements for using our services
2.1. The rider is in good health. The parent/guardian reports the child’s health conditions and allergies in the booking form.
2.2. The rider meets the weight requirement: maximum weight 95 kg.

3. Rider equipment and safety
3.1. When working with a horse, you always wear suitable personal protective equipment:
3.1.1. A helmet is compulsory. It is worn fastened at all times while riding or working with the horse.
3.1.2. We recommend wearing a body protector while riding, especially in jumping lessons.
3.1.3. Footwear and other necessary items are listed in the packing list (in the „Frequently Asked Questions“, question „What do children need to bring?“).
3.1.4. We recommend wearing gloves while riding.
3.2. Jewellery is set aside while riding. If you choose to wear it, you are responsible for the consequences. The same applies to mobile phones and cameras.
3.3. Smoking, drinking alcohol and chewing gum while riding are strictly prohibited.

4. Rules for visitors and clients of the centre
4.1. Smoking in the stable area is strictly prohibited.
4.2. Spectators near the arena keep quiet.
4.3. Visitors with young children supervise them at all times and make sure the children do not run or make noise around the arena.
4.4. If the instructor judges that the safety of a rider or horse is at risk, they have the right to ask a client to leave.
4.5. The stables, service areas and arenas are entered only together with an instructor.
4.6. Horses are unpredictable. Please do not feed them. The arenas and paddocks are entered only with the instructor’s permission.
4.7. Please give way to moving horses. Pets are not permitted at the centre.
4.8. We are not responsible for damage to, loss of or missing personal belongings during your stay at the centre.

5. Riding is a risk sport
5.1. Your choice to ride is voluntary. We take all reasonable measures to provide suitable and safe horses for all clients. Animals can be unpredictable. We recommend that you take out accident insurance.

6. Please note!
6.1. The management and staff are not responsible for accidents or injuries to clients or visitors, or for loss of or damage to their belongings, during their stay at the centre or during riding, events or competitions.

7. Agreement with the GENERAL TERMS
7.1. If you do not agree with the SAFETY CONDITIONS, it is not possible to use the services of the centre. In that case amounts for unused services are not refunded.