Weather:

• All sessions are weather dependant due to outdoor facilities. Lessons will be rescheduled in the event of extreme weather events. Management will attempt to advise in advance of any postponements prior to, or during the session, however it is the responsibility of the attendee to enquire about the session going ahead.

 

Safety:

• All participants in these equine activities of any kind, at the trainers’ property or at clinic events understand they do so at their own risk.

• Champion Performance Training Pty Ltd reserve the right to cancel any session in the event that safety of livestock or participants is endangered. If a session is cancelled, refunds will be made on a case by case basis, however clients booked for a cancelled session will have preference for open positions in upcoming sessions.

• All youth and beginner riders will be required to wear an approved and correctly fitted helmet.

• Riding Apparel - all participants must wear jeans and boots. It is advised participants wear a long sleeve shirt and a hat for sun protection.  Sunscreen and water will be provided on site.

• This is a working training facility, the requirements and guidelines will be explained to all visitors. These are for your safety and are non-negotiable. Failure to comply by any visitor may see the session terminated.

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Fitness, Strength & Weight:

• For the safety of both riders and horses, a maximum weight limit of 95 kg applies to all clients riding the Champion Performance Training hire horses.

• Riders must have a reasonable level of strength and fitness to mount, sit correctly in the saddle, and maintain their position and balance throughout the session.

• Champion Performance Training reserves the right to decline or discontinue a lesson at any time, if in the trainer's assessment, the client's weight, strength, or lack of fitness is negatively impacting the horse's welfare or the safety of the horse and/or rider.

• Where a client has purchased a single lesson or a package of lessons and is unable to participate due to exceeding the weight limit, or not meeting the required strength/fitness standards, no refund will be available. However, subject to Champion Performance Training's approval, the lesson(s) may be held over until such time as the client meets the required standards.

• Champion Performance Training offers a "Return to Riding" fitness program for clients wishing to build strength and fitness in a structured setting, including groundwork with horses. Clients affected by the above may wish to enquire about this program.

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Social Media & Media Consent:

• Participants may take photographs and short videos during lessons for personal social media use provided:

  • Safety and instruction remain the priority at all times.

  • No other clients, visitors, or minors are filmed without their express consent.

  • Content must not misrepresent Champion Performance Training, its staff, horses, facilities, or clients.

  • Champion Performance Training may request the removal of any content considered unsafe, misleading, defamatory, or damaging to its reputation.

  • Commercial use, sponsorship promotion, or paid advertising involving Champion Performance Training horses, facilities, or services requires prior written approval.

• Students grant Champion Performance Training permission to repost or share content featuring lessons, horses, and facilities unless otherwise requested in writing.

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Risks:

• Participants are reminded that in any activities arranged by the Provider, certain risks or dangers may occur which could include:

  • Physical, bodily or psychological injury or death.

  • Physical exertion to which the participant is not accustomed.

  • Failure of equipment or use of inadequate equipment.

  • There may be limited or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport to treatment in the case of injury.

  • The physical conditions in which the activities are conducted may vary without warning.

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• In extraordinary events, participants may accidentally cause injury to other persons and/or other persons may cause injury to them. This may include:

  • Injury or death due to the negligence, breach of contract or breach of statutory duty or guarantee of the provider.

  • Activities are being undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure, and involve a significant degree of risk of physical harm.

  • Activities may be undertaken with one or more other persons as part of a group and the Provider is not liable for the actions of other participants in the group activity.

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Refunds:

• Refunds will not be available once payment has been made.

• Rescheduling will be offered on a case-by-case basis.

  • In the event of rain, or certain exceptional emergencies (such as sudden illness, accident, or family emergency), Champion Performance Training will endeavour to reschedule your booking to a preferred date and time.

  • Where a rescheduled lesson falls more than 7 days outside the original package guidelines, Champion Performance Training retains the right to decline the request.

• Lesson packages are designed to support consistency of training and are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. This structure allows clients to complete 4 lessons for the price of 3 within that period.

  • Packages are intended to encourage regular, consistent attendance, unused lessons are not automatically extended or carried over once the 30-day period has expired.

  • Extensions beyond the expiry period are offered at Champion Performance Training's discretion only, and are not guaranteed.

• Refunds are not available for unused lessons within a package, whether due to non-attendance, changed circumstances, or expiry of the 30-day period.

 

Sessions:

• Sessions will start and end at advertised times, however attendees are free to make their own arrangements regarding punctuality and finishing early.

 

Fees:

• Champion Performance Training Pty Ltd reserve the right to periodically increase fees charged for individual services. 

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