 No
experience is necessary and we have a range of horses suitable
for all levels of experience. We have a short training and familiarisation
course which everyone must complete before beginning the trail ride.
At Blazing Saddles
we only use the highest standard of equipment and
we recently invested in the best stirrup in existence to reduce
the risk of getting caught in the stirrup iron, that is the 'Saferider'
safety stirrup (pictured left) which has a highly engineered quick
release mechanism used by professionals and recreation riders alike.
We believe the soundest
method to reduce risk of accident is to employ suitably experienced
staff and to train them to our own high standards of safety.
We know each of our horses well and being able to match horse and
rider is part of our "workplace horse and safety programme".
In our time of running tourist
trail adventures Blazing Saddles has maintained an excellent safety
record and enough experience to realise that the best way to avoid
accidents is preparation and training.
"The horses
are in excellent condition,
as good as any individually owned and cared for horse."
Veterinary Surgeon - Marlin Coast
Veterinary Clinic
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 Blazing
Saddles has received certificates in the highest safety
standards set for the industry to date in Australia. These 2 certificates
are extremely difficult to achieve, and require the highest standards
in safety and training for horse-riding operators.
Some of the main points operators are required to have for these
new certificates include:
1. Safety Clogs
These new safety 'shoes' attach to the stirrup and prevent any rider
from having their foot caught in the stirrup in case of a fall.
2. Walking Guide
One guide must be walking with the riders to assist at any stage
of the ride.
3. Public-Access Roads
At no stage must a horse riding trail cross a road used by cars.
This prevents the horse from panicking and becoming unpredictable.
4. Horse Selection
Horses must be chosen for beginner rides with a suitable temperament.
Ex-racehorses must never be used for tourist trail rides.
5. Staff Training
All Lead guides should be First Aid certified and highly experienced
horse riders. Japanese (or other international) staff should be
also trained to a high level in their own language to ensure they
are confident and capable around the guests and horses.
6. Group Size
One group of horse riders should be no larger than 12 people per
one riding guide plus one walking guide. Blazing Saddles uses a
ratio of one guide to every 4 customers, including the walking guide.
7. 2-Point contact on Saddles
All saddles should have at least one main girth (underbelly) strap
and one back-up safety attachment.
8. Lesson and Ability of Riders
All customers should have a comprehensive safety lesson and be questioned
to their ability and how much prior experience they have had. This
should be recorded in writing and forms part of the AHIC Waiver
form.
9. Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures should be clearly displayed on the property
and regular practices held. In addition suitable facilities should
be located nearby, e.g ambulance station.
10. Insurance
All horse riding operators should maintain both Public Liability
and Personal Accident Cover to Australian Government standards.
This certificate should be regularly checked by agents.
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