TROT - Horses Helping Heroes Participant Application

Applicant's Personal Information

Medical Profile

Authorization For Emergency Medical Treatment Form

In the event of an emergency, contact:

In the event of an emergency where medical aid/treatment is required due to illness or injury during the process of receiving services, or while being on the TROT premises, I authorize TROT to:

1. Secure and retain medical treatment and transportation if needed.

2. Release client records upon request to be authorized individual or agency involved in the medical emergency treatment.

This authorization includes x-ray, surgery, hospitalization, medication, and any treatment procedure deemed “life-saving” by physician.  This provision will only be invoked if the person(s) above are unable to be reached. 

Horses Helping Heroes

General Policies and General Safety Rules

Thank you for your interest in the Horses Helping Heroes program!   Please read our general policies and safety rules below and check and initial each box to indicate your compliance. We look forward to sharing our love of learning and of horses with you!

Policies

1. While we do utilize our indoor classroom, please keep in mind our classes mostly take place outdoors. Make sure you are prepared for the possibilities of dusty air quality, wind, heat, and chilly weather. General Safety Rules must always be considered regarding proper attire.

2. To ensure we can provide proper accommodations, please inform us of any health conditions or devices necessary to help you enjoy our program. All medical information is kept confidential under HIPPA compliance.

3. General Safety Rules will be enforced in every class session and are clearly posted at our facility. TROT instructors or administrators have the right to dismiss any participant in the event of participant unsafe practices or behavior.

4. We take great care in ensuring the safety of our participants, however there is always the risk of injury when working with horses. Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities is a ‘Ride at your own risk’ facility and any injury incurred on our premises is the responsibility of the participant. Medical coverage or cost assistance is not available through our program.

Safety Rules

Please take care to follow these rules and any other instruction given during our classes to ensure your personal safety.

1. Always follow directions from TROT staff.

2. All participants must wear ASTM-approved riding helmets when either near or on horses; TROT can supply these helmets as needed.

3. Do wear required attire:

4. Closed toed shoes (preferably boots)b. Long Pants

5. Tied back long hair.

6. No Jewelry (such as rings, bracelets, large earrings, or big/long necklaces, perfumes)

7. No baggy clothing

8. No scented products (i.e. body spray, perfumes, etc.)

9. Do not chew gum.3. Cell phones or personal electronic devices are not permitted while participating in our classes.

10. Do not run.

11. Do not yell

12. Do not feed the horses unless under the permission/supervision of an instructor.