Before mounting, or even approaching any
horse, you must accept that riding is a risk sport.
Your choice to ride is voluntary. We
always take care to provide suitable and safe horses and ponies
for our customers, but like all animals, horses can be
unpredictable.
Everyone visiting Roundknowe Farm is
asked to pay careful attention at all times to the horses around
them. Never turn your back on a horse which is close to you, nor
shout, scream, or make sudden movements, as any of these actions
can cause a horse to 'spook'.
We insist that all riders at Roundknowe
Farm wear British Standard (BSEN 1384, ASTM F1163) protective
riding hats, which are provided for all lessons and riding
activities, but strongly advise you to take out full personal
accident insurance.
Please read our full Safety notes,
available on request from the Farm Shop.
Due to several reasons, not least
safety, insurance, and the fact that Roundknowe Farm is A
WORKING FARM, we have found it necessary to introduce the
following rules regarding the presence of children on the Farm.
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 YEARS ARE NOT ACCEPTED at
Roundknowe Farm WITHOUT the full-time supervision of a parent or
other adult guardian AND the agreement of management.
Children aged 10+ years MUST BE SIGNED IN AND OUT OF THE FARM BY
A PARENT, and are ONLY accepted with the agreement of management
AND on the basis that they are wearing suitable footwear, are
taking riding lessons at Roundknowe Farm, and they are fully
aware of the dangers of being in close proximity to horses.
Children aged 13+ years are only accepted if they have made
PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS with management to do voluntary work at the
Farm.
Children are NOT permitted to bring friends with them. The above
rules apply to ALL youngsters on the Farm. Parents will be
contacted to come and remove immediately any children found to
be on the Farm contrary to the above rules.
