Impressum

Name of the Business:     RIDEZ Equestrian Centre and Rescue

Address of Business:         554 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, carbrook 4130, QLD, Brisbane, Australia

Phone Number :                 0449 601 899

Email:                                   ridez.equestrian@gmail.com

Name of Owner:                 Desiree Beckers

ABN:                                     20 282 863 714

Terms and conditions

for lessons, agistment/ training/camps/parties/leasing/beach rides/moonlight rides/clinics

Specifications

Riders specifications: Applicants under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian to sign this form, As a matter of safety the instructor reserves the right to recommend that you do not ride, and in such case your enrolment will be transferred to auditor status. We do not recommend a green rider on a green horse as well as riding a horse who is injured and not healthy.

Your Horse: If you are riding your own horse or a horse provided to you other than of RIDEZ ECAR such as an agistee horse, the horse must be already started under saddle. RIDEZ ECAR reserves the right to cancel lessons due to horses serious behavioural problems and health issues.If you ride your own horse which is agisted at RIDEZ ECAR , you agree to take all responsibility for any injuries, damage, death which might arise while riding/working your own horse at RIDEZ ECAR facilities. You waive RIDEZ ECAR from all responsibility and agree to take no actions against RIDEZ ECAR if any injury, damage, death will occur while riding/ working your own horse.

Payments: RIDEZ ECAR reserves the right to keep payment of lesson if not cancelled at least 24 hours to appointment. If Appointment is cancelled by RIDEZ ECAR , already received payments for lesson will be credited. If appointment cancelled by Riders less than 24 hours prior to appointment, RIDEZ ECAR reserves the right to keep payment of lesson if payed prior as well as receiving payment for cancelled lesson at next appointment.

Rider requirements:We recommend an Australian approved helmet be worn whilst riding. The helmet must be properly fitted using chin straps and any helmets that have had significant impact which has affected the strength of the helmet must not be worn. Helmets are recommended to be less than 5years old from the date of manufacture. Appropriately heeled and soled riding boots (smooth sole) must be worn at all times. The Rider is responsible to check and have appropriate gear to participate in activities and is responsible to asses themselves when riding their own horse, if they are capable of doing so.

Terms and conditions: At any time its absolute discretion the Instructor (Ridez) may

• Revoke its approval for the rider(s) and horse(s) o attend or participate in activity
• non-refundable payment =of participants if appointment cancelled by client
• non refundable payment for any cancellation of bookings under any circumstances, make ups will be possible if cancellation is done by RIDEZ ECAR due to weather condition /ground conditions/covid related
• Adjust and change gear on horse(s) for appointment time if instructor feels necessary
• Adjust/advice to change horses diet if felt necessary by instructor
• Advise/refer equine health practitioners such as Chiro/farrier/vet visits if felt necessary

Rider Acknowledgement and Decleration

I declare

• I will accept and follow reasonable directions of the Instructor

I am aware that activities involving horses can be dangerous and unpredictable and that I can be injured or killed. I accept all risks of personal injury, death or property damage to myself or caused to others.

I am aware that I may be personally liable for injury or damage to others horses, people or property that is caused by myself or my horse(s)

I release, discharge and promise not to sue for any loss, damage, injury, including death, or cost to me or my child(ren) arising out of the handling, riding, being close proximity to a horse, on the premises, when handling, riding a horse, using of saddles, bridles, equipment or gear provided by me or by RIDEZ ECAR.

I understand that a horse's natural instincts are to jump forward or sideways, to run away from danger at a trot, or canter, or gallop, to kick, to buck, to rear up in front, to pigroot or to bite. I understand that helmets, safety equipment, proficiency checks, supervision and/or enforcement or rules DO NOT AND CANNOT GUARANTEE my or my child(ren)'s safety. I understand these risks and voluntarily assume these risks and dangers for myself or on behalf of my child(ren) or legal ward.

I acknowledge that Horseback riding ,handling of animals or being close proximity to animals is an inherently dangerous activity and involves risks that may cause serious injury and in some cases death, because of the unpredictable nature and irrational behaviour of animals, regardless of their temperament, training or past performance.

• I have fully read and understand the TERMS AND CONDITIONS on this form an I AGREE that all Terms and Conditions are included in the Agreement between myself and RIDEZ ECAR .

Riding defined: when the client is sitting on the back of a horse in a saddle or bareback and personally controls the movements of the horse with the bridle & reins, or is on the lunge/leadline, sitting on the horse in a saddle or bareback while being controlled or commanded by the instructor on the ground or on horse.

Riding helmets: I understand that I can better protect myself against head injuries by wearing protective equestrian head gear while mounting, riding, dismounting and around horses. RIDEZ ECAR will not provide helmets and I have to provide my own helmet when participating. Helmet failure is out of the hands of RIDEZ ECAR and I Accept full responsibility for the check of the helmet to Australian standards as well as the increased risk of injury if I decide not to wear a helmet or not to require my child(ren) or legal ward to wear a helmet.

Protective Gear and Apparrel; I have been advised to wear protective footwear at all times while grooming, riding, tacking up the horse AND wear a helmet while riding. It is understood that RIDEZ ECAR  is not responsible for securing the helmet on the rider's head at all times.

I herby authorize & consent to the following medical treatment for said minor. I understand that as a participant/parent/guardian, I will be responsible for the cots of any services or treatments necessary/ advised .

Liability Release: I understand that I am responsible for bodily injury or property damage that I or my child(ren) or legal ward should sustain while riding a horse provided by RIDEZ ECAR or provided by me (own horse/ agistee horse ) may it be in a lesson/ clinic/ club/ agistment, try out, lease and or for free. I am also responsible for medical expenses or any other expenses incurred as a result of such bodily injury or property damage. I am responsible for any time I, or my child(ren) or legal ward shall loose in employment or school or other activity. I herby for myself, my heirs, administrators and assigned release and discharge RIDEZ ECAR , the instructors and all of their officers and employees from claims, demands, actions, and cause of action for such injuries /death sustained to my person, or that of my child(ren) or legal ward , other third party and/ or my/ any property.

I agree to indemnify and pay any expenses, loss or damage that is incurred by RIDEZ ECAR and all of their officers and employees arising out of my, my child(ren) or legal wards participation in any RIDEZ ECAR related or sponsored activity as well as riding on RIDEZ ECAR property ground and/or off property on my horse, Ridez ECAR provided horse or a horse of my own choosing of RIDEZ ECAR for free or with payment to Ridez ECAR  or from a agistee .

INDEMNITY/LIABILITY RELEASE BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILD OR LEGAL WARD

In the knowledge that a parent by law cannot waive the personal injury rights or other claims of a (their) minor child(ren) or legal ward, the undersigned parent or guardian of said minor child(ren) or legal ward agrees to indemnify RIDEZ ECAR and all of their officers and employees from any financial loss suffered as a result of any claim brought on behalf of said minor child(ren) or legal ward, Further, I agree not to bring any claim or other legal action against RIDEZ ECAR and all of their officers and employees for personal injuries/ death suffered by said minor alleging negligent act or acts of omission by RIDEZ ECAR and all their officers and employees

COVID RELATED ISSUES

IF bookings have to be cancelled due to restritions applying from the Goverment, the booking payment will be credited for a make up booking. Payments are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances.