It is recommended that you also refer to "General to All Activities" on pages 5 and 6.

Premises:

• Follow normal safety precautions with respect to inspection of footing, fencing, condition of jumps or other obstacles.

Participants:

• Release and Acknowledgment forms should be obtained where applicable (see Section 4).
• Ensure students utilize proper safety equipment (i.e. a safety approved helmet with safety harness, boots with heels).
• Routinely inspect student's tack and equipment for fit and state of repair

Activities:

• When teaching students on horses not owned by the student, ensure that the horses is suitable for the level of the student.
• Before commencing teaching, ensure that all equipment is stored safely and that all jump cups not in use are removed from standards.
• When teaching groups, ensure that all students understand the basis safety rules with regards to maintaining safe distances between horses and have the skills to carry them out.
• Follow normal safety precautions with respect to safety of visitors and spectators.
• Tack should be checked for necessary repairs on a regular basis
  - coaches should be trained in first aide and C.P.R.

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