Equestrian Australia Insurance, through Equestrian Victoria, is preferable. This insures the rider 24 hours a day, not just at competitions. It includes personal and public liability. Any competitions (including the EV State Championships) run by Equestrian Victoria require this insurance cover. Interschool competitions hosted by schools and other groups require insurance for riders competing but may accept PCV, HRCAV or school sport insurance. “School insurance” requires the organisers to receive a Certificate of Currency from the competitor’s school prior to the event, for both personal and public liability.
Equestrian Australia oversees all memberships which are administered in each state. Equestrian Victoria offers membership for individuals and affiliated organisations. This is required for events to be included on the ISV calendar.
Membership may be taken out through the EV website which also offers a breakdown of membership levies.
Types of Equestrian Victoria Membership:
Individual:
- Competitor
- Participant
- Supporter
Groups:
- Clubs
- Sport Affiliate
- Commercial
Become a member here.
Insurance for Participants:
Participants in Equestrian Victoria Interschool events are covered under their membership with Equestrian Victoria. Equestrian Victoria Membership provides cover under the following policies:
- Personal Accident
- Public Liability
The summary of cover, provides information about the policy limits as well as an outline of the claims process and frequently asked questions. Link to cover summary.
Insurance for Schools and Groups organising Interschool Activities
All events, including Interschool Events, which are affiliated to Equestrian Victoira are required to hold insurance. This can be provided through takin out the EA Club Insurance or by demonstrating that adequate alternate insurance policies are in place. Many schools will hold their own policies which provide these covers and as such they will rely on these policies to cover the Interschool Activities.
If schools who are organising Interschool Activities are not able to confirm cover through their school’s insurance program, they can take cover through the EA Club Insurance Program.
The EA Club Insurance provides the following insurance policies:
- Personal Accident Insurance for Voluntary Workers
- Public Liability
- Professional Indemnity
- Management Liability
The summary of cover provides information about the policy limits as well as an outline of the claims process and frequently asked questions.