Rider registration
& waiver

TERMS AND CONDITIONS RIDING AT RIDGEVIEW FARM FARM ENTITIES Ridgeview Farm is operated by Ridgeview Management Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wallaby Hill Retreat Pty Ltd. Wallaby Hill Retreat Pty Ltd is the landowner. Enquiries: enquiry@ridgeviewfarm.com.au. FACILITIES While best of care is taken to make sure that the facilities at Ridgeview Farm are kept in the best condition possible, it is the rider’s responsibility to check the footing and, if jumping, the striding and the landing of the jumps, along with the safety of the arena and the environment before riding the horse. INSTRUCTORS All instructors teaching at Ridgeview Farm must now be NCAS certified and insured. JUMPING Jumping at Ridgeview Farm is permitted without an instructor as long as the rider does not ride beyond their ability and is accompanied and supervised by an adult on foot who is able to check footing and help in case of an emergency. FIRST AID There is a first aid kit and defibrillator in the tack area of the stables. WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, RIDGEVIEW FARM PLEASE REMEMBER THAT HORSE RIDING AND BEING ON A FARM ARE DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES Please read the following carefully. I understand and acknowledge that: • Horse riding on a working farm is a dangerous activity and people are injured doing it. • Horses can act in an unpredictable or changeable way especially if frightened or hurt. • Riding gear can break and fail. • The ground can be rough and uneven especially after wet weather. • My horse could throw me or could brush me up against objects or trees. • There are unfenced dams, creeks, fallen and falling trees on the property. • Machinery used on the property is dangerous. • There are many other general dangers. • Injury or death may arise from these dangerous activities. I agree that: • I ride and stay at the farm at my own risk. • The proprietor/instructor and all other employees of Ridgeview Farm are not liable for any injury, death, loss or damage which may occur to me or to my property during the time I spend on the property and ride horses whether such liability arises out of any express or implied term or at common law or in any other way. • I will pay due regard for the safety of other riders, employees and instructors. • I will always wear a safety helmet when riding and suitable clothing and riding boots. I agree that while I am on the property I will not: • Take or use any drug except prescription drugs. • Drink alcohol before or during a horse ride. • Enter any enclosed paddock unless requested, directed or supervised by an employee or instructor. • I take full responsibility for providing my own horse and equipment. • I am responsible for the correct fitting and safety of my equipment. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the meaning of this form. I understand that by making a booking online or over the phone that I give a complete and unconditional release of all liability of the proprietors, instructors and employees of Ridgeview Farm to the greatest extent possible under the law of New South Wales in the event I and/or the child mentioned above suffer any death, personal injury or loss or damage of possessions. I agree to indemnify the proprietors/instructors and employees of Ridgeview Farm against all claims made by any other person against the proprietors/instructors and employees of Ridgeview Farm in respect of any injury, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with riding and being a guest on the farm. By making a booking I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by all the conditions and requirements in this agreement. • I take full responsibility for providing my own horse and equipment. • I take full responsibility for the correct fitting and safety of my equipment. • I consent to Ridgeview Management Pty Ltd collecting and storing this information. • I understand that all cancellations made less than 24 hours from the booking will incur a 50% cancellation fee.