Trail Riding

Things that you can expect to see on the ride are:

Things to bring:

• Jeans (or long pants)
• Suitable shoes (Shoes that are not too grippy so you can slide out of your sturrips as you dismount) and should have a heel.
• We supply helmets!

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Stoney Creek Farmstay

Waver of liability form     Date                            Tour

To Stoney Creek Farmstay, and the various land management authorities that grant the license to operate this adventure trip being the licensor. In consideration of Stoney Creek Farmstay accepting my application for and being permitted to go on the adventure trip on the land operating a business by the licensor or elsewhere, I agree to this release from all liability and assumption of risk (collectively this agreement).

I wave any and all claims I may now and in the future have against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue Stoney Creek Farmstay and its officers, employees, guides, agents or representatives ( collectively it’s staff) or the licensor for any personal injury, death, property damage, or loss sustained by me as a result of my participation in an adventure trip with Stoney Creek Farmstay due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence on the part of Stoney Creek Farmstay, its staff or the licensor,

I am aware of your adventure trip, in addition to usual and risks inherent, has certain additional risks and dangers which may include: physical exertion for which I may not be prepared, remoteness to normal medical services, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change and evacuation difficulties if I am disable. I accept all inherent risks of the proposed adventure trip and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting there from.

I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of adventure travel is derived in part from inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the excepted safety of life at home or work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement and this being the reason for my participation. I agree that if I suffer injury or illness Stoney Creek Farmstay can at my cost arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation services at Stoney Creek Farmstay essential for my safety. In entering into this agreement I am not relying on any oral, written or visual representation of statements by Stoney Creek Farmstay or its staff or any other inducement or coercion to go on the adventure trip, HENCE, DO SO ONLY OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

I confirm that I am at an age of legal consent (that is 18 years or older in Australia) and that I have read and understand this agreement prior to signing it and that this agreement will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin executors, administration and successors. I also agree that my parent/guardian will read and understand this agreement prior to signing it if I am under 18 years of age. (Please indicate age).

I have read or I have had it read out aloud or it has been sent to me via email to read and understand the “Waver of Liability Form” and the “code of conduct” and sign here in agreement to all stated conditions of these documents.

While in the ride.

While in the ride.     

We will put you on a horse that will suit your riding ability; we take novices all the time. We have steady horses to suit the novice rider, but if you tell us that you are a competent rider we will put you on a horse that will suit you.

It can be difficult starting the ride as the horses prefer not to leave this area, but once you are on the trail and started you’ll find it easier.

We can only give you some basic instructions but more information on how to ride please ask the guide. We will be giving you instruction during the ride.

On the ride. your expected conduct.

Remove any items that can get lost on the ride, jewelry, wallets, loose sunglasses. ect.

Some horses walk slower then others so if your guide instructs you to encourage your

horse then give the horse the encouragement that you have been shown.

Riders must ride behind the guide at all times.

Experienced or novice riders will not overtake other riders so as not to cause an accident.

Try to keep your horse at a safe distance behind the horse in front.

If your horse is laying his ears back then that is an indication that he is not happy with another horse that has come into his space, please move your horse away from that horse.

If you feel that your saddle has come loose or something else is wrong with your equipment, then please let us know so we can make the necessary adjustments.

Try not to laugh loud or make loud noises, especially screaming as it will startle the horse.

If you feel that you are feeling unsafe and don’t want to continue, let the guide know and you can dismount and not continue, you will forfeit your ride.

If you choose to only do one half of the ride the charge is the full cost of the ride.

Trotting is allowed but only when the guide gives the word and only if all participants agree.

Cantering is allowed if all the participants are competent “at the discretion of the guide” and only when the guide says so.

No smoking, No phones. No cameras.

When you get back to the homestead for refreshments please bring your helmet with you. Do not leave the helmet on the saddle.

We take all precautions to minimize risk of accident, but due to circumstance outside of our control you can get seriously hurt while participating in a horse ride.

This is an adventure trail ride, and you are mounting an animal that can think for itself.