Insurance application form — PLEASE WAIT (current policy extended until end of day 1st April 2025, just finalising details of new policy)

This form is for qualified Coaches or RSOs who would like to be added to the BHAA's insurance policy from 1st April 2025 --> 31st March 2026.

The Insured must complete:
- an up-to-date Documented Risk Assessment in respect of Horseback Archery (including reference to Warning Signs and Range Safety Diagrams of the Venue(s)
- Documented Horse Assessment Forms for all Horses before being used for Mounted Archery sessions. If a Horse has been out of work or involved in an incident, a re-assessment must be conducted prior to their return.
- an up-to-date Documented Inspection / Maintenance Log of all Equipment (Bows, Bow Strings, Arrows and alike) belonging to the Insured and used for Horseback Archery sessions.

All participants must complete:
- a Participant Disclaimer prior to partaking in any Ground or Mounted Archery sessions
- a Rider Registration Form prior to partaking in any Mounted Archery sessions with their ability/competency verified and documented by a Qualified British Horseback Archery Association (BHAA) Coach
(i) Horseback Archery sessions must be under the direct supervision of a Qualified BHAA Coach and/or Range Safety Officer (RSO) at all times. All Participants, Spectators and Helpers must be briefed by a Range Safety Officer (RSO) on Range Safety Protocol (including Range Safety Commands) prior to the commencement of any Ground and/or Mounted Archery sessions.
(ii) All Participants must wear a Riding Hat (compliant to current standards) during Mounted Archery sessions at all times. Arm Guards, Gloves, Finger Tape and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be provided where deemed appropriate by a Qualified BHAA Coach and/or Range Safety Officer (RSO)
(iii) All Participants, Horses, Spectators and Helpers must remain behind the Shooting Line until the Range Safety Officer (RSO) commands otherwise. No Participants or Spectators may be permitted on the ground during Mounted Archery sessions other than a Qualified BHAA Coach, Range Safety Officer (RSO) or Experienced Helpers of the Insured.
(iv) All (potential) entry points to the range must be clearly marked with “No Entry” Warning Signs and locked (if possible).