It is recommended that you refer to "General to All Activities" on pages 5 and 6 as well as reviewing the suggestions relevant to "Boarding" on pages 9 and 10.

Instructor:

• Make certain of the clinician's credentials and that he or she possesses liability insurance which covers the course offered.
• Have someone trained in first aide present along with a first aide kit.

Horses:

• Ensure that those participants who are stabling temporarily at the facility where the clinic is held are shown where emergency and safety equipment is, telephone etc.
• Make certain water is available for the participants and horses.

Participants:

• Release and Acknowledgment forms should be obtained where applicable (see Section 4).
• Require membership in the Provincial Equestrian Association of all participants where practical.
• Have participants indicate their level of competence on the entry or sign-up form and then have clinician assess individuals level of competence to ensure participant is in the level which corresponds with his or her level of competence.
• Ensure that participants are aware of the facility's safety rules.
• Ensure participants follow safety rules, i.e. wear approved hard hat with safety harness, boots with heels. Follow normal safety precautions with respect to inspection of footing, fencing, condition of jumps or other obstacles and the safety of visitors and spectators.

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