Horse riding - what is normal process?

[CarryOnBreathing]

Took DD2 (6) horse riding for the first time today. DH and I also rode to keep her company as she was nervous. Lots of fun but afterwards DH commented that they didn’t do any registration form, medical information or insurance disclaimer, only took our first names and we had to pay cash. Is this usual? I’ve never been to a horse riding place before. They are v established and DD2 wants to go back but I feel a bit rattled by the lack of stuff that seems usual with other activities. Thanks.

That's not normal, they should be debriefing you beforehand. Also, try posting this in the tack room topic, there's lots of knowledgeable people on there

They sound shit. Most reputable places wouldn't let you take your child out if they've never ridden before. Do they know that you and your husband can ride?

Why doesn't she have lessons?

Did you each have a person with you leading the horse?

It was a lesson with an instructor, they just let us be in the lesson too.

We had to do a registration form etc. It was for a lesson though. Surprised you didn’t have to sign some sort of disclaimer.

Hi Writersbeen. DD was led, me and DH not but he’s been on a horse a couple of times, I used to go a fair bit as a child.

Where is the tack room topic, please? I can’t find it.

Usually registration form, disclaimer etc. Most first lessons should be with a leader and an assessment lesson

Hi Pipandmum. Yes, it is odd, isn’t it? I would have thought they’d want to do that in case people have accidents and then sue.

How refreshing. As someone who has ridden all their life this sounds lovely. Not obsessed by h&s . ! Strange for them though .. their insurance would probably be void...

I own an Equestrian Centre. All clients have to fill in a rider registration form detailing any relevant medical history and riding experience. It includes some information on risks etc too. The instructor reviews before lesson to ensure appropriate horse is used and lesson is taught and there are no health issues. After the first lesson the instructor completes a section based on their own assessment of the riders ability which we then use going forwards. Is the centre approved by any outside governing body? Have you checked registered with local
Council?

tack room topic

Smaller - yes, hmm.

User - that sounds much more like what I was expecting. How do I check if they are registered?

Thank you for the link!

You'd need to work out which local authority they come under and then ring the licensing department and check. Also look at any advertising material website etc to see if it says the are abrs approved, bhs approved or pony club Centre you can then check on the relevant website to confirm they're approved.

Excellent, thank you so much! I will call the local authority but have checked and they’re not registered with any of the governing bodies you’ve said. I don’t know if that’s common or not.

Yes very common you don't have to be. Having a riding school licence issued by local authority is most important