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Severnvale Equestrian Centre, Tidenham, Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 7LL

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COVID safeguards

While there are coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK, there is a risk that it can be caught or passed on. So, it will remain a feature of our lives for the foreseeable future, and we need to live with it and treat the risks that the disease carries with respect while observing the wish of other people to stay safe. This can be achieved through social distancing, wearing face-covering, or practising good hygiene. Although many people are vaccinated, it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if they are fully vaccinated or have had the virus before. As the Centre sits close to the Welsh border in England, it follows the guidelines for England. Still, it is delighted to welcome riders from Wales who live within commuting distance of Severnvale; however, these are subject to the English government guidelines while at the Centre.

What we are doing

Severnvale is operating normally and providing riding lessons and other equestrian activities while observing sensible precautions designed to maintain the health of its clients and visitors. The 'Bookings & Events' page has details of these activities, where you can select the event you want to book by 'clicking' on it. There are no limits to the number of people who can gather indoors or outside; however, we ask clients to use their judgement and consider the risks, especially in crowded settings where you are likely to be close to others. While no situation is risk-free, we can take action to protect ourselves and others around us. Following the guidance below will help you stay safe and protect others by controlling the spread. In addition, every effort to help reduce the spread, such as wearing a face-covering, will reduce any further resurgence of the virus in the coming months. Consequently, to ensure that you and our staff are as safe as practicable, we must ask clients and visitors to follow these steps:

Please:

don't enter the Centre if you, or a family member, • develop symptoms of the coronavirus • you have to isolate yourself for any reason arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start of your session park your vehicle leaving adequate space between it and the next vehicle respect the wishes of other people who take steps to protect themselves wash your hands on arrival and after riding wear gloves at all times when mounting, riding, and dismounting follow the instructions given by your Instructor

Also:

If you notice anything at the Centre that you think deserves our attention, please do share your concerns with us so that we can respond quickly.

Accidents, security and other incidents

Should an accident, security or other incident happen, then the priority is everyone's safety during the event. Throughout the provision of first aid, a fire or break-in, people do not have to stay a reasonable distance apart if unsafe. However, people involved in assisting others must pay particular attention to sanitation measures immediately afterwards, including washing hands and the safe disposal of any PPE or other used items.