Accident reporting

It is important that Howden and The Pony Club know about accidents and injuries to everyone involved in Pony Club activities, including Members, Parents, Guardians, Volunteers, Officials, Staff and Members of the public, whether they occur during Pony Club events, or for Members, if they happen elsewhere while riding or with horses.

In accordance with Pony Club safety procedures, ALL injury accidents, no matter how minor, serious near misses and damage to property must be recorded using the Online Accident Report Form. See links below.  

Please note this page is not for third parties with a grievance against The Pony Club or a Pony Club member.  If you have reason to believe you may have a valid claim against The Pony Club please contact the Howden Claims team at [email protected] or call 01234 408610. 

Please also contact Howden if you are a volunteer who has been injured during the course of your duties at an Area or National competition and believe you may be eligible to claim under the personal accident policy.

Need to report something?

Report Form 

This form should be used to report:

 - A non-injury incident
 - An injury accident
 - Damage to property
 - A near-miss where there was no injury or damage, but it could have been very serious

For All Pony Club Organised Events, and for Members outside of a Pony Club Organised Event.

Note: Up to 2 documents can be uploaded at the end of this form.

Did the Incident happen at a Pony Club Organised Event?
Membership Type
Does the Member belong to any other equestrian organisations? Please tick all that apply
Where did it happen?
Weather Conditions
Please Note: It is important to ensure you give a detailed explanation of what happened. If no injury is reported, record the body part affected (e.g., “Fell on right wrist, no injury reported”) This information is important should an injury be reported in the future.
Type of Event
What type of Sport/Activity was taking place?
Was the person involved injured?
Was the injured person
What Happened?
Details of Injury
Location of injury
Who attended to the injured person?
Was the injured person allowed to continue?
Was the injured person taken to/advised to be taken to hospital?
Did the injured person have suspected or confirmed concussion?
Was the injured person given a concussion advice form?
Was a horse involved?
Was a horse/pony being ridden/handled by the person involved?
Wearing a properly secured hat?
Wearing a body protector?
Wearing an air jacket?
Was the horse being:
To your knowledge, has the horse been involved in a similar accident of this nature?
Was the horse/pony injured?
Was another horse/pony involved?
Did the accident result in the horse (and rider) falling (horse’s shoulder touched the ground)
Was Veterinary treatment required?
Was any third-party property damaged?
What was damaged?
Has a suggestion of a claim been made?

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Do you have an existing policy with Howden?

For all Pony Club insurance enquiries contact Catherine on 02039 184 946. Alternatively fill out the form below and we'll be in touch. 

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What to do if you are experiencing financial difficulties

We recognise that the current economic conditions are putting pressure on many households and businesses. At Howden, we are committed to finding ways to assist our customers who may require additional support during these times.

If you’re currently facing financial difficulty, please speak to us about your insurance policies by:-

-contacting your Howden Service Team; 
-calling Howden on 020 7623 3806;
-using the Enquiry form.