Riders’ (and Others’) Insurance

Peebles Beltane Committee is committed to making the festival as enjoyable and safe as is possible, however in the real world accidents are possible.

The committee is urging all mounted participants to have adequate personal injury and legal liability insurance to cover them in the event of an accident.

All Participating riders should wear the appropriate clothing and headgear and is it advised they should possess adequate insurance.

The insurance obtained for the festival is employers and public liability insurance for the committee and helpers – riders and other participants should make sure they have personal injury and third-party liability cover.

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