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faq's and disclaimers
Please read the information provided in the disclaimers prior to participating in any activity with Sussex Pony Parties Ltd, it is fairly assumed that you understand and accept the inherent risks associated with horse/pony riding and interaction.
It is deemed that all children attending an event with Sussex Pony Parties Ltd have parental consent obtained from the event host. We require a signed disclaimer returned to us by the event host before or at the start of the event.
Please also find our frequently asked questions below...If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact us and ask.
FAQ's
What should we wear?
Riding Attire - All children should wear long trousers or leggings. Shorts and skirts make riding very difficult and uncomfortable. No open toed shoes (A boot with a small heal is preferable) and dress according to the weather for outside play.
Do I need to stay with my child?
All parents are welcome to stay. Under 5yrs may need a parent or carer to assist and can walk along side during the ride supporting by holding onto the child's knee. For children under 4yr, the Pony Handler is responsible for controlling the pony whilst Parents/Carers are responsible for supervising/supporting children during the session.
Can I decorate the Haybarn?
If you would like to arrive a half hour early to set up the Hay Barn or decorate. Please just tell our staff that you will be arriving early.
What if the weather is bad?
The Haybarn provides an undercover area for eating and we ask that children dress for the weather in warm coats of its cold and rainy. Although we do have an all weather arena, to avoid risk to child or pony we reserve the right to reschedule parties due to extreme weather conditions. Extreme weather would be very high winds and/or torrential rain. However we have held parties after some snow.
Can I feed the ponies?
Handlers will help with any pony feeding. Ponies are NOT to be fed during the party/event unless authorised by the handler. Sussex Pony Parties Ltd take no responsibility for any injury sustained as a result of safety instructions not being adhered to
Do I need a hat?
We have riding hats which the children must wear when riding.
Do Sussex Pony Parties provide food?
We do not provide food. However we can supply children water and squash as well as tea and coffee for adults. There is also a refrigerator and sink with worktop provided in the Saddle Club Tea Room for food preparation.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is anything else that you would like to know before the day...
