Safety & Risk Notice

Horse riding is an adventure activity and involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Falls from or being thrown from a horse
• Horse kicks, bites, rearing or sudden movements
• Loss of balance or control
• Collisions with horses, riders, trees, fences or other objects
• Injuries caused by uneven, slippery or difficult terrain
• Cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures or other physical injuries
• Reactions to weather, heat, rain, dust or outdoor conditions
• Unpredictable behaviour of horses despite proper handling and precautions

• Wearing a safety helmet is mandatory while riding.

• Follow all instructions given by our trainers, instructors and guides at all times.

• Your assigned horse will be selected based on your experience, ability, age and suitability.

• Do not race, perform stunts or attempt unauthorised activities.

• Do not kick, hit, tease, feed or intentionally disturb the horses.

• Maintain a safe distance from other horses and riders.

• Inform our team of any condition or circumstance that may affect your ability to ride safely.

• Do not participate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear.

• Minors must comply with applicable age requirements and parental/guardian consent requirements.

The instructions and safety decisions of Wild Retreat’s trainers, instructors and guides are final.

Our team may refuse, stop, shorten, modify or postpone a ride at any time if they believe that continuing could put the rider, horse, staff or others at risk.

This may include situations involving:

• — Unsafe riding behaviour
• — Weather or ground conditions
• — Rider ability or physical condition
• — Horse behaviour or welfare
• — Equipment or route conditions
• — Any other safety concern

No refund or compensation will be due where an activity is stopped or modified because of a genuine safety concern, subject to Wild Retreat’s applicable cancellation/refund policy.

By booking with Wild Retreat, you acknowledge that horse riding carries inherent risks, agree to follow all safety instructions and understand that participation is voluntary.

Safety comes before the ride. Our trainers’ instructions must always be followed.