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Club Information

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

 

British Carriagedriving and Shepway Harness Club take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults extremely seriously and, with the advice and support of the British Equestrian Federation and the Child Protection in Sport Unit, are committed to continuous improvement.  A copy of British Carriagedriving’s Safeguarding Policy is available via the BC website. 

 

​Safeguarding Officer

Jackie Durkin

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ASSESSMENTS

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BRITISH CARRIAGEDRIVING INTRODUCTORY SAFETY/COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT OF CLUB MEMBERS

 

New drivers have to be assessed for safety and competence during the following five parts of the Introductory Safety/Competence Assessment for Club Members.

 

Part I           Inspection of The Horse Harness and Vehicle

Part II          Harness Up and Correct Fitting of Harness

Part III        Putting the Horse to Vehicle

Part IV        Safe Driving Techniques

Part V         Taking Out and Unharness

 

The object of the Assessment is to ascertain whether a driver and his/her turnout are sufficiently competent and safe to take part in any Public Outing organised by the Club.

 

Miranda Purves

Chairman, Shepway Harness Club

Tel: 01233 750280

Sponsors

Lamb Equestrian

Who kindly let us use Godmersham Park

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