Declarations
Horse riding is a wonderful activity, but it also involves responsibility. Before any riding activity at the Diana Center in Râșnov, all participants are required to read the rules below and sign the personal liability declaration. Your safety and that of our horses depend on following these rules.
1. General Rules
- Mounting a horse is only permitted with staff approval and after signing the risk assumption declaration.
- Approaching a horse must be done only from the side, with staff consent.
- Any sudden, loud, or violent behavior is prohibited. Horses must be approached calmly.
- Consuming alcohol or medication that induces drowsiness is strictly prohibited.
- Feeding or watering the horses is only allowed with staff consent.
- Smoking is permitted only in specially designated areas.
- Mobile phones and other disruptive activities are not allowed in the lesson area.
- Minors must be supervised at all times by parents/guardians.
- Keep the area clean and use the trash bins.
- Any damage caused within the center will be covered by the responsible person.
- The organizer is not liable for lost items.
- Bringing pets into the Diana Riding Center is strictly prohibited.
2. Access Rules and Conduct of Lessons
- The risk assumption declaration is mandatory.
- Participation is permitted only for persons aged between 5 and 90. Minors under 18 require written consent from a parent/guardian.
- Students must accurately declare their health condition and skill level.
- Horses are assigned by staff, based on the student’s experience and the animal’s temperament.
- Swapping horses between students is prohibited.
- Equipment and the saddle must be checked before mounting the horse.
- All staff instructions must be followed.
3. Lessons and Rides
- Participation is only possible through prior registration and booking.
- For minors, registration must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Access to the center’s premises is permitted only with proof of registration. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Lesson duration: 30 to 60 minutes.
- Arrive no more than 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Failure to follow the schedule or arriving late may result in a shortened or cancelled lesson.
- Failure to show up results in the loss of the scheduled lesson.
- After the lesson ends, participants must leave the center’s premises immediately.
- Access to areas other than those designated for lessons is strictly prohibited. The forest cannot be accessed without a guide.
- Participants assume all risks of the activities and waive any claims against the organizers, partners, or collaborators.
- All participants must complete and sign a personal liability declaration.
- If a lesson cannot take place, the organizer is not obligated to offer compensation.
4. Liability
- Following the rules is mandatory for everyone’s safety.
- Students and the parents/guardians of minors must follow staff instructions.
- By signing the declaration, you accept the inherent risks of horse riding, including the unpredictable behavior of horses.
5. Additional Rules for the Safety of Horses and Participants
- If weather conditions do not permit the activities to take place, we reserve the right to postpone the booking.
- For riding lessons there is a weight limit of 70 kg/rider, set to protect the health and safety of the horses.
- If this limit is exceeded, the organizer may:
- reschedule to a riding lesson with a different horse (if possible);
- replace the activity with a carriage ride (additional cost);
- cancel the booking, if no alternatives are possible.
I declare that I have read and accept the rules of the center.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Riding Rules
What equipment should I wear for a riding lesson?
A protective helmet is mandatory. If you don’t have one, we provide it free of charge. Comfortable trousers without thick seams and closed shoes with a small heel (no sneakers, no sandals).
Can I participate if I have health problems?
You must accurately declare your health condition at registration.
People with spinal conditions, heart problems, or who are pregnant must consult a doctor before mounting a horse.
How do I cancel a booking?
Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance at the phone number: +40 755 062 031
Failure to show up without prior notice results in the loss of the reserved lesson.
Is horse riding safe for children?
Yes, horse riding is safe for children from the age of 5, under the constant supervision of our instructors.
All horses are selected based on the student’s experience and age.
Why is there a weight limit?
The 70 kg/rider limit is set exclusively to protect the health of the horses. It is an animal welfare measure, not a personal restriction.
