MAIN CONTACTS
Master
Andrew van Oostrum MDH
Mob: 07831 317165
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Hon. Sec
Kirstie Burrows
Mob: 07831 251051
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Supporters' Club
Barry Siefert
Tel: 0208 201 5510
Mob: 07836 311555
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Lotte Earnshaw
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Safety Code
Last edited: 15 January 2010
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Drag hunting is a high risk sport. From time to time it is inevitable that accidents will happen, whether or not it is the fault of the rider or any of those otherwise concerned, including ourselves.
For this reason we make it a condition that anyone coming out with us must have read carefully and must observe the safety requirements which follow.
Saftey Code and Declaration Forms will be available at each Meet for those who have not yet signed one.
To save time, you can download the Saftey Code and Declaration Form and fill out the relevant parts before coming to the Meet.
Please note that every person who drag hunts with the SC Drag Hunt MUST read the Safety Code and complete the Declaration Form
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Winchfield - 11 October 2009
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Insurance Recommendations
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Winchfield - 11 October 2009
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We strongly recommend that:
- You insure yourself whilst drag hunting against all the risks including any claims which may be made against you arising out of your participation in the day's drag hunting, from injury, loss or damage caused to any rider or third party sustained in the course of or as a result of drag hunting however or by whomsoever.
- You insure yourself and your horse against all risks including injury, loss or damage sustained in the course of or as a result of drag hunting however or by whomsoever caused, including ourselves and whether or not anyone is to blame.
We draw to your attention that:
If you become a member of the Countryside Alliance (The Old Town Hall, 367 Kennington Road, LONDON,SE11 4PT. Tel: 0207 840 9200) you can through such membership readily obtain suitable insurance cover. If you do not already have the cover as recommended you should contact the Countryside Alliance immediately in order to put this into effect.
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Safety Requirements
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The requirements that follow are intended to minimise the risk of those involved and are given in the best interests of the rider.
- It is important that you note that our lines differ in complexity and type. Please be aware that SC&RMAS Drag Hunt cannot be held responsible for those bringing out inexperienced horses or riders. Accordingly you should check the severity of the lines with one of our Masters to assess if the lines are suitable for you and/or your horse.
- Meets suitable for "Novices" are printed in BOLD on the Meet Card.
- A Safety Officer and Assistant Safety Officer to be appointed to help ensure this Safety Code is complied with. If you have any doubt about any aspect relating to safety, please ensure you clarify this with the Safety Officer of the day.
- Headgear. FOR BOTH THOSE DRAG HUNTING WITH THE SC & RMAS DRAG HUNT AND ANY MOUNTED ASSISTANTS WHENEVER RIDING IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DUTIES WITH HOUNDS. The headgear which should be worn is a hunting cap of the established crash helmet variety with fitted safety harness BS EN 1384 1997 PAS 015 1998.
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Jumping
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Whenever possible give your fellow Field Members room at a fence and never ride immediately behind the horse in front. Always ride straight at a fence. Horses ridden at an angle may cross the path of others and put them at risk.
If your horse attempts to refuse or refuses, do your best to keep him going in a straight line, do not run down the fence. Turn away and join the back of the group.
When a horse in front of you has fallen, stop and make sure the horse and rider are well clear before attempting to jump.
At hedges always jump between the markers. Do not jump where you cannot see a marker. Make other riders aware of your intentions at all times ie: when overtaking.
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Visitors/Guests
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The onus is on the Member to ensure his visitor/guest is suitable to come out and is aware of all the conditions before they become a visitor/guest.
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Loose Horses
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These must be caught at the earliest possible moment. If necessary the Field must stop to enable this to be done.
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Gates
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All gates must be shut. If you go through a gate, either shut it or ensure that somebody behind you will do so.
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Keeping To The Line
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The direction of the Line has been carefully worked out beforehand. If by any chance you get left behind, follow either the path of the Line or go back the way you have come. Do not take a Line of your own.
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Damage
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If you cause serious damage to any fence or break a rail, you must inform the Fieldmaster as soon as possible.
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Winchfield - 11 October 2009
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Horseboxes
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Drivers of these are requested to ensure that the highway is at all times kept clear. Please park only in the designated areas.
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Children (Under 18's)
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All children when out drag hunting must wear protective hats and back protectors, as required by the Pony Club.
No child is to come out unless his/her guardian has read the Safety Code to the child and signed it on the child's behalf.
Children are advised to be members of the Countryside Alliance to comply with the above.
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Declaration
In consideration for being permitted to drag hunt with SC & RMAS Draghunt I confirm on my own behalf that:
I recognise that drag hunting is a high risk sport and that whilst the SC & RMAS Drag Hunt through its officials and employees will endeavour to reduce the risks for those drag hunting, it cannot always guarantee that its risks reduction system will have been fully complied with or that some human error will not occur.
The value of horses differs significantly and cannot be expected to be known by the Masters and Officers of the SC & RMAS Drag Hunt. Accordingly, in the event of injury or death to my horse or any horse ridden by me, whether due in part or full to any error, neglect or default on the part of the SC & RMAS Drag Hunt, its officials or employees, I will not hold the SC & RMAS Drag Hunt, or its officials or employees responsible for such injury or death or any consequential expenses and I further agree that it is my sole responsibility to arrange effective insurance cover in respect thereof and (where I do not myself own the horse which I am riding) to indemnify and save harmless the SC & RMAS Drag Hunt, its officials and employees against any claim or claims made by the owner of any horse ridden by me.
Click here to download Safety Code and Declaration Form
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