For all our rallies, we delegate a ‘responsible adult’ per group of members. This is done to provide some support to instructors and committee members who may be carrying out other duties during a session. All parents are asked to do this at some point, and names are highlighted when times are mailed out before each fixture.
- Unlock gates on arrival and locking gates if last in group (DC will advise of codes)
- Knowing the location of the rally boxes and making it easily accessible for the instructor. These are taken to every rally without exception and contain all vital paperwork in a pink plastic folder (incident and accident forms, risk assessments, venue rules, emergency contact list, first aid kits (human and equine) and emergency supplies. Familiarise yourself with the post codes and ‘what 3 words’.
- Knowing the first aider on site (all instructors and most committee members) and assisting them if required in the event of an incident.
- Ensuring that your group understand any one-way entrance/exit systems if in place (often upper House Farm). Being responsible for picking up droppings in arena during session (feel free to delegate to other parents in group) and that the skip is emptied into muck heap if full. Ensuring members have picked up droppings / hay from around horse boxes / trailers.
- Assisting instructor as putting up /talking down fences if required. We ask that parents remain outside the arena area on safety grounds as well as out of respect of our Coaches when teaching.
- Being responsible for general behaviour of any spectators supporting group during the session and advising where appropriate. This may include litter picking and enforcing any restrictions on dogs (Harpsden) we must treat every venue with respect if we are to be allowed back. If necessary, please advise other group parents that they need to allow the Coaches to work without distraction/interruption.
- Offering the Coach refreshment /drink each session, (this is on site at Harpsden only seasonally) so please take flask and biscuits.
- In the event of an incident/accident, ensure that forms are completed at the end of session. If this has not been done please file the form, take screen shot and email to DC or H&S officer. Incidents involving anyone on site MUST be recorded, note the time and seek any advice rom a committee member if unsure.
- Report any problems to DC or H&S Officer and advise if any accident/incident forms have been filed ASAP.
DC: Emma Dag 07801 657536
ADC/H&S Officer: Lisa Leigh 07899056708
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT