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Independent Eventing Horse and Rider Safety Commission

Making eventing safer for horses and riders

Please answer as many or as few questions as you wish. Where a question asks you to choose an answer, there is also space to explain. Practical examples, and any evidence you can point to, are especially helpful.

Every response helps, however short. If you have about 15 minutes, Chapter 1: Your overall views (Questions 10 to 14) and Chapter 12: Priorities for the next five years (Questions 84 to 89) give us your overall views and priorities. If you have more time, a full response takes about 60-75 minutes.

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Before you start

Please do not include details that could identify individuals involved in specific incidents, or information about incidents that are the subject of ongoing investigations or inquests. The Commission is looking at the system as a whole, not individual cases.

Some questions touch on serious injury and loss. If you find this difficult, you can skip any question. Sources of support are listed in Part 4.

If you have an immediate safety or safeguarding concern, please do not wait for this consultation. Report it straight away using the contacts in Part 4.

About you
These questions help us understand who has responded and whether views differ between groups. Questions 7 to 9 are optional.

Consultation and call for evidence: Consultation Questions
1.Are you responding as an individual or on behalf of an organisation?
2.If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, please give its name, say what kind of organisation it is, and tell us briefly how you gathered the views of your members or colleagues.
3.How are you involved in eventing? Please tick all that apply.
4.If you ride, what is the highest level you have competed at in the last three seasons?
5.How many years have you been involved in eventing?
6.Where in the UK are you mainly based?
7.Have you, or a horse you ride or own, been involved in a serious incident at an event? You do not have to answer this question.
8.We may publish responses. How would you like your response to be treated? If you do not answer, we will not publish your response.
9.The Commission may hold small group discussions and evidence sessions. Would you be willing to be contacted about taking part? If yes, please give an email address.
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