FAQs

All riders must wear a riding hat to "PAS015/BSEN1384 standard (these can be borrowed from BRS free of charge for your lesson).

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Riders under 17 years old must wear a body protector (these can be borrowed from BRS free of charge for your lesson).

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Wellington boots, shoes and boots with a small heel are preferred to trainers which can slip through the stirrups.

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Jogging bottoms or leggings are more comfortable than jeans.

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All long hair must be tied back in a low pony tail.

We advise you to take out full personal accident cover

All equipment is regularly checked and meets all recommended safety standards where applicable.

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Check out our health and safety section for more detail.

All clients riding with Bristol Riding School must complete a Rider Registration Form before their first time riding with us. To save time, please print and complete the form before you come to us.

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Please click HERE for the form, print and fill this form out to give to us before you start your first riding experience.

If you need to cancel your lesson or hack for any reason, we ask that you give us at least 48 hours notice. Any riding sessions cancelled within the 48 hour period before your lesson will be charged for. Please note that Saddle Clubs, Pony Days and Camps will have their own cancellation policy.

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See our cancellation policy for more detail.

Be mindful that horses can be unpredictable and they can also bite and kick. Please do not stand behind the horse or make any sudden movements and listen to your instructor at all times.

Do not feed the animals without the permission of the instructor.

If you are bringing small children please be aware of this and ensure they are supervised around the horses and ponies at all times.