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Article 1– Defenitions

1. Entrepreneur: Rijstal Le Cheval V.O.F., located at Strandweg 15, 9162 EV Ballum, which declares these general terms and conditions applicable when entering into legal relations. Hereinafter referred to as “the entrepreneur.”
2. Participant: The person participating in a trail ride, horse riding lesson, or renting a horse or pony.
3. Agreement: The written arrangement between the entrepreneur and the participant for participation in an activity.
4. Cancellation: The written notification from the participant to the entrepreneur that one or more agreed services will not be used or will be partially used.

Article 2 – Applicability

1. These terms and conditions apply to all agreements regarding the rental of horses and ponies and participation in trail rides and riding lessons.
2. Deviations from these conditions are only valid if agreed upon in writing.

Article 3 – Participation and Responsibility

1. Participation is entirely at the participant’s own risk.
2. Participants must be physically and mentally capable of riding safely. If there are any limitations, the participant or their legal representative must notify the entrepreneur in writing..
3. Participants are not allowed to take part in riding lessons, trail rides, or any other form of horseback riding with the entrepreneur if the participant is 3 months pregnant or more.
4. Participants are required to follow the instructions of the entrepreneur or their guides promptly and completely.
5. The participant and/or the legal representative of the participant must sign a ride and/or lesson agreement before participation, as mentioned in Article 9.

Article 4 – Safety and Equipment

1. Wearing an approved safety helmet is mandatory. A list of standards that an approved safety helmet must meet can be found on the website https://www.veiligpaardrijden.nl/.
2. Wearing appropriate footwear (riding boots or closed shoes/boots with a heel in combination with chaps) is mandatory.
3. The participant is responsible for their own clothing and personal protection. The entrepreneur has safety helmets and footwear available, which, provided the correct size is available, may be used by the participant.

Article 5 – Minimum Age

1. For trail rides, the minimum age is 8 years for participants with sufficient experience, which means that participants must be able to walk and trot independently.
2. Participants with a beginner level may join a beach ride provided they are at least 12 years old and have taken a riding course.
3. The minimum age for riding lessons is 6 years old.

Article 6 – Reservation and Payment

1. Reservations can be made via WhatsApp, email, or by phone (preferably not by phone).
2. The agreement is concluded after written confirmation by the entrepreneur.
3. Payment must be made prior to the activity unless otherwise agreed.
4. Payment can be made in cash, by debit card, or by transferring the owed amount to a bank account number specified by the entrepreneur.

Article 7 – Cancellation

1. Cancellation by the participant up to 24 hours before the activity: free of charge.
2. In case of later cancellation or no-show: full payment is due.
3. The entrepreneur reserves the right to cancel an activity due to poor weather conditions, insufficient participation, or safety reasons. In this case, any amount already paid by the participant will be refunded, or a new appointment will be made.

Article 8 – Risk Acceptance and Liability

1. The participant is aware of the risks associated with horseback riding and handling horses and ponies in the broadest sense and accepts that a horse or pony is an animal that may behave unpredictably, which can result in damage to the participant’s property or that of others, or injury to the participant or others.
2. Being on the entrepreneur’s premises and participating in activities organized by the entrepreneur is always at the participant’s own risk.
3. The participant indemnifies the entrepreneur against claims from third parties arising from their own actions.
4. The entrepreneur is never liable to the participant or any accompanying third parties for damage caused by failure to observe safety regulations and house rules as described in Article 11, or failure to follow instructions or directions given by or on behalf of the entrepreneur.
5. The entrepreneur is not liable for damage to or loss or theft of the participant’s property or the property of any third parties brought along by the participant.
6. The entrepreneur is not liable for damage or injury to the participant, unless there is intent or gross negligence.
7. The entrepreneur is never liable for costs arising from the non-fulfillment of the ride and/or lesson agreement (as described in Article 9) by the participant.
8. The entrepreneur’s liability is always limited to the amount covered by the entrepreneur’s business liability insurance.

Article 9 – Ride and/or Lesson Agreement

1. Before participating, the participant and/or the participant’s legal representative must sign a written ride and/or lesson agreement.
2. In the ride and/or lesson agreement, the participant and/or their legal representative confirms their riding level.
3. In the ride and/or lesson agreement, the participant and/or their legal representative agrees to these General Terms and Conditions.
4. The price of the activity is determined in the ride and/or lesson agreement.
5. The ride and/or lesson agreement must be signed by the participant if they are 18 years of age or older.
6. If the participant is 18 years or older, their legal representative must also sign the ride and/or lesson agreement if the participant is not able to make decisions regarding participation in the activity and agreeing to these terms and conditions.
7. If a participant is younger than 18 years old, the ride and/or lesson agreement must also be signed by:
   1. the legal representative;
   2. and also by the participant if they are 12 years or older.
8. The currently valid riding agreement and lesson agreement are published on the entrepreneur’s website (www.rijstallecheval.nl).

Article 10 – Price and Price Changes

1. The entrepreneur applies prices based on the services the participant wishes to receive from the entrepreneur. The price is determined at the time the agreement is concluded.
2. The price of the activity is determined in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 4.
3. As long as the price of the activity is not definitively determined according to Article 9, paragraph 4, the entrepreneur has the right to apply a price increase no later than two months before the activity takes place. This price increase will be communicated to the participant in writing. If the participant does not agree with the price increase, they have the right to terminate the agreement in writing before the date the price increase takes effect, with a notice period of at least one month.
4. Changes in VAT rates will always be passed on to the participant.

Article 11 – House Rules

1. The participant, their family members, and their visitors are required to comply with the house rules set by the entrepreneur.
2. The participant, their family members, and their visitors are required to comply with the riding area rules set by the entrepreneur.
3. The participant, their family members, and their visitors are required to comply with the trail riding rules set by the entrepreneur.
4. The entrepreneur may change the above house rules, riding area rules, and trail riding rules at any time. Changes will be communicated to the participant. If the participant does not agree with the changes, they have the right to terminate the agreement in writing, with a notice period of at least one month.

Article 12 – Applicable Law

1. These terms and conditions are governed by Dutch law.
2. All agreements between the entrepreneur and participant are subject to Dutch law. Any disputes between the parties will be resolved according to Dutch legislation and jurisprudence.
3. Disputes will preferably be resolved through mutual consultation. If disputes arise between the participant and the entrepreneur that cannot be settled amicably, they will be submitted to the competent court in Leeuwarden. Both parties will comply with the judgment of this court ruling.

Date of last amendment of these General Terms and Conditions: 20-09-2025