Code of Conduct

Adult riding Clubs are volunteer organisations where like minded people join together to achieve common goals and to organise safe and enjoyable equestrian related activities for riders. Pivotal to the success of Murrumbateman Adult Riding Club (MARC), is the maintenance of harmonious relations between club members and organisers. Such harmonious relations will only be achieved in an environment where people treat each other with respect.

Aim
This Code of Conduct aims to articulate the mutual obligation placed on all club members to demonstrate the club’s commitment to providing a harmonious environment, as well as articulating expectations of members and the associated responsibilities of members and club office bearers.

Goals and Objectives
The Goals and Objectives of MARC are:
    a. To encourage people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of activities connected with horses and riding; and
    b. To provide instruction on riding and horsemanship and to instil in the members the proper care of their animals to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

The Club’s Commitment
  • MARC is committed to providing a great riding experience, appropriate to the experience and background of its diverse rider group.
  • The needs of our members are our highest priority and we endeavour to provide a rich and engaging equestrian related experience through the delivery of high quality activities.
  • We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which riders can experience rewarding and stimulating instruction.

Expectations
The Club’s Code of Conduct sets out what members can expect from the MARC and what is expected of members in return.

The Club’s Responsibilities
Members of MARC may expect:
  1. To be treated with courtesy and respect;
  2. To enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or bullying;
  3. To be offered a suitable orientation to the Club and its usual business and safety practices and regulations;
  4. To be provided with information about each activity (major or minor) in appropriate, accessible format within a reasonable time of the activity commencing;
  5. To be provided with feedback in a timely manner;
  6. To be provided with a riding / learning environment that takes account of the different characteristics and backgrounds of riders;
  7. To be provided with a positive and cooperative riding / learning environment;
  8. To be provided with reasonable opportunities to participate in the functioning of the Club, particularly by being invited to provide feedback on activity content, safety controls and instruction, and participating in the Club’s administration;
  9. To have access to a fair and efficient complaints and appeals process; and
  10. To have their private and confidential information properly used and protected.

Club Members Responsibilities
Members of MARC are expected to:
  1. Treat club members, instructors and officials with courtesy and respect at all times;
  2.  Make themselves aware of, and comply with, all MARC conditions of membership;
  3.  Act in a way that respects the rights and welfare of all members and their horses;
  4.  Participate actively and positively in Club activities;
  5.  Be honest in all dealings with Club members and members of the public;
  6.  Participate in the functioning of the Club by providing feedback on activity content, safety controls and the quality of instruction and volunteering to assist in the safe conduct of major and minor club activities.
  7. Treat all equipment and facilities with respect;
  8.  Maintain their up-to-date contact details with the Club secretary, in order that the Club can maintain appropriate contact with them as necessary;
  9.  Act responsibly and courteously towards others when representing the Club; and
  10.  Act with integrity at all times.
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