Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES OPERATORS

TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE INSURED. ALL VALUES ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY UNDERWRITING.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A BINDER. INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.
NAME OF INSURED (to appear on policy)*:
OPERATING NAME*:
STREET ADDRESS*:
CITY*:
POSTAL CODE*:
PROVINCE*:
PRIMARY CONTACT NAME*:
BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER*:
FAX NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS*:
INSURED IS:
 
PROPOSED INCEPTION DATE FOR INSURANCE:
 
NAME ALL PARTNERS AND/OR OFFICERS
 
ADDITIONAL INSUREDS TO BE NAMED ON POLICY (please explain working relationship)

DO YOU OWN / RENT / LEASE PREMISES OR PART THEREOF     
    please provide location, describe building(s) and advise how often used and for what purpose.
 
IF PREMISE(S) IS(ARE) RENTED / LEASED, PLEASE PROVIDE OWNER INFORMATION:
    NAME OF OWNER(S):
    STREET ADDRESS:
    CITY:
    POSTAL CODE:
    PROVINCE:
    BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER:
    HOME PHONE NUMBER:
    FAX:
    EMAIL ADDRESS:
TOTAL ACREAGE OF FARM:
ARE ANY CROPS GROWN?
    If yes, please describe.
ARE ANY PRODUCTS SOLD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC?
    If yes, please explain.
DO YOU OWN OR LEASE ANY OTHER PROPERTY?
    If yes, please provide legal address & purpose of lease.
DO YOU (SUB)LEASE ANY PART OF THE PREMISES TO OTHERS?
    If yes, for what purpose?
IS THIS THE FULL-TIME OCCUPATION/ACTIVITY OF THE APPLICANT?
    1) If NO, what is the full-time occupation?
    2) If YES, length of time in business at this location
    3) Please explain total experience in the equestrian field, including years

PLEASE LIST TYPE AND USE OF ALL BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY:
IS THERE AN INDOOR ARENA ON THE PROPERTY? Dimensions:
IS THERE A VIEWING ROOM?
    If Yes, is it heated? If Yes, type of heat:
IS THERE A SWIMMING POOL ON THE PROPERTY?
dimensions: depth: use:
IS THERE A POND ON THE PROPERTY?
dimensions: depth: use:
ARE THERE SHELTERS PROVIDED IN PADDOCKS, RUNS?
WHAT TYPE OF FENCING IS USED ON THE PROPERTY?
AGE OF FENCING:
IS THE FENCING GOOD ENOUGH TO PREVENT HORSES FROM GETTING LOOSE?
IS THERE A GATE IN PLACE TO PREVENT HORSES FROM GETTING LOOSE ONTO THE ROADWAY?
    If NO, what safety measures are in place?
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS, FENCING, ETC.?

HORSE SHOWS
DO YOU ORGANIZE OR OPERATE HORSE SHOWS ON THE PREMISES?
    How many annually? Length of show:
DO YOU ORGANIZE OR OPERATE HORSE SHOWS OFF THE PREMISES?
    How many annually? Length of show:
TYPE OF SHOW(S):
    If Equine Canada Shows, please provide dates required:
from: to:
from: to:
from: to:
from: to:
DO YOU PROVIDE STABLING FOR COMPETING (OUTSIDE) HORSES?
HOW MANY HORSES PARTICIPATE AT THE SHOWS?
WHAT TYPE OF CLASSES DO YOU OFFER AT THE SHOWS?

HORSE CLINICS
DO YOU ORGANIZE OR OPERATE CLINICS ON THE PREMISES?
    How many annually?
DO YOU ORGANIZE OR OPERATE CLINICS OFF THE PREMISES?
    How many annually?
TYPE OF CLINIC: 
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS AT EACH CLINIC?
ARE THE CLINICIANS INSURED SEPARATELY UNDER THEIR OWN POLICY?
IS A RELEASE SIGNED BY ALL RIDERS / MEMBERS, OR IF A MINOR, SIGNED BY PARENT / GUARDIAN?
Please mail or fax a copy of the release used.

WHAT TYPE OF SAFETY GEAR IS REQUIRED OF ALL RIDERS IN SHOWS, CLINICS, LESSONS, ETC.?
DO YOU PROVIDE ANY OF THE SAFETY GEAR?
    If Yes, how often is it checked?

DO YOU PROVIDE FOOD, BEVERAGES AND/OR ALCOHOL AT ANY SHOW OR CLINIC?      
    If Yes, please provide the breakdown of annual gross receipts:
    Food & Beverage:
    Alcohol:
    Is provided food/beverage catered or homemade?
         
    If alcohol is served, in whose name is the liquor license?

RIDING INSTRUCTION
DO YOU PROVIDE RIDING INSTRUCTION ON THE PREMISES?
    Number of students:
    Number who are boarders:
DO YOU PROVIDE RIDING INSTRUCTION OFF THE PREMISES?
    Number of students:
DO YOU OWN OR LEASE HORSES USED FOR RIDING INSTRUCTION?
If YES, how many (max)?
DO YOU OWN ANY HORSES NOT USED FOR RIDING INSTRUCTION?
    If YES, how many (max)?
    Please describe activity/use:
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS (EXCLUDING BOARDERS) DURING THE WINTER MONTHS:
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS (EXCLUDING BOARDERS) DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS:
INSTRUCTORS ARE:
LIST QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND AGE OF ALL INSTRUCTORS, INCLUDING YOURSELF IF YOU GIVE LESSONS
TYPE OF LESSONS: 
DO YOU PROVIDE RIDING INSTRUCTION TO THE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED?
    If YES, please indicate...
number of students: age of students:
    number of sidewalkers: instructors:
    LIST QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND AGE OF:
      Instructor(s):
      Horse(s):
    DO THESE CLIENTS COME AS INDIVIDUALS OR AS PART OF A GROUP (name group)?
DO ANY OF YOUR BOARDERS HAVE COACHING/TRAINING PROVIDED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS (coaches not employed by you/farm)?
    If YES, please indicate frequency and/or number of outside coaches:
**NOTE: Outside Coaches will not be insured by this policy for their activities. If they operate on your premises, it is a requirement of this insurance that they provide proof of liability insurance with appropriate coverages and limits. Further, it is required that they name you on their policy as Additional Insured and that we receive a copy of this endorsement.**

TRAINING / BOARDING
DO YOU TRAIN HORSES OTHER THAN BOARDED HORSES?
    If YES, how many... owned: non-owned:
DO YOU ATTEND HORSE SHOWS WITH BOARDERS AND/OR HORSES IN TRAINING (non-owned) OFF PREMISES?
    If YES, how often annually?
    Do the owners of the horses also attend?
DO YOU BOARD HORSES?
    If YES, how many maximum?
    How many horses during summer?
    How many horses during winter?
    What is the average value of boarded horses?
    What is the minimum value of boarded horses?
How many horses at this value do you board?
    What is the maximum value of boarded horses?
How many horses at this value do you board?

BREEDING
DO YOU OWN A STALLION USED FOR BREEDING ON OR OFF YOUR PREMISES?
    If YES, how many?
HOW MANY (non-owned) MARES DID THE STALLION(S) BREED ON OR OFF PREMISES (natural/A.I.)...
    LAST YEAR? NEXT YEAR?
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE VALUE OF MARES (non-owned) VISITING YOUR STALLION(S)?
DO YOU HARVEST AND/OR TRANSPORT SEMEN?
    If YES, how often and where?

TRANSPORTING OTHER PEOPLE'S HORSES
DO YOU TRANSPORT HORSES FOR OTHERS?
    If YES, how often annually?
DO YOU USE YOUR OWN TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTING OTHER PEOPLE'S HORSES?
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR BUSINESS DOES TRANSPORTING REPRESENT? %
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THIS BUSINESS IS "SHIPPING OF BOARDED HORSES"? %
ANNUAL SHIPPING MILEAGE: Kms
WHAT IS THE HIGHEST VALUE OF HORSES TRANSPORTED?
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE VALUE OF HORSE TRANSPORTED?
IN WHAT NAME IS THE TRUCK/TRAILER REGISTERED IN?
HOW MANY TRAILERS DO YOU OWN?
    TOTAL STALLS:

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER LIVESTOCK?
    If YES, please describe:
DO YOU OWN ANY DOGS?
    If YES, how many, breed and use (security / pet / etc.):
HAVE THE DOGS EVER BITTEN OR THREATENED TO BITE?
    If YES, describe:
DO YOU JUDGE, COURSE DESIGN, STEWARD OR OFFICIATE AT ANY HORSE SHOWS?
    If YES, number of times at...
      Equine Canada Permit shows:
      Non-Equine Canada Permit shows:
      Are the shows held on or off premises?
HOW MANY EMPLOYEES DO YOU HAVE? Full Time Part Time Casual
    If part-time, are they working to pay off board or lessons?
    Are you, or is the farm, enrolled in Workers Safety and Insurance Board?
DO YOU OWN A TRACTOR?
    If YES, please indicate year/make/model & value:
DO YOU OWN AN A.T.V., SNOWMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE OR ANY OTHER 'OFF-ROAD' RECREATIONAL VEHICLE?
**NOTE: These vehicles must be insured separately under an automobile policy.**

 
RIDING CAMPS
DO YOU OPERATE DAY CAMPS?
DO THE PARTICIPANTS STAY OVERNIGHT?
    If YES, please provide details of accomodations:
ARE THE COUSELLORS THE SAME EMPLOYEES WORKING ON THE FARM?
    If NO, please explain who they are and list qualifications:
 
DATES OF CAMP(S):
 
 
HOW MANY SESSIONS?
HOW LONG IS EACH SESSION?
HOW OLD ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS IN EACH SESSION?
ARE THESE THE SAME STUDENTS WHO NORMALLY RECEIVE RIDING INSTRUCTION FROM YOU (as specified in "RIDING INSTRUCTION")?
    What percentage of participants represent students that also take riding instruction during the year? %
 
DO YOU PROVIDE ANY FOOD OR BEVERAGE TO THE PARTICIPANTS?
    If YES, please describe:
 
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE PART OF THE CAMP?
 
**NOTE: Please provide a schedule of a typical day at camp, showing ALL activities available.**
 
IF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING:
    Please indicate pool location, size, depth and # of lifeguards (must be certified)
 
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES, OR DO YOU PROVIDE ANY OTHER SERVICE ON THE PREMISES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE?
    If YES, please describe:
**NOTE: If any activity is off premises and you provide transportation to the participants, please provide details of the activity to your automobile insurer.**
RISK MANAGEMENT:Please provide a copy of your risk management form(s) or waiver(s) of liability.
BOARDING AGREEMENT:Please provide a copy of your boarding agreement.

GROSS REVENUE
OPERATION LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR (projected)
    riding instruction
$ $
    boarding
$ $
    breeding/foaling
$ $
    shows
$ $
    clinics
$ $
    transport
$ $
    camps
$ $
    other
$ $
     
TOTALS $ $
**NOTE: Trail riding and/or rental of horses to the general public on an hourly basis, hay rides, pony rides, sleigh rides, are excluded under this insurance policy.**

List all CLAIMS, POTENTIAL CLAIMS or ACTIONS pending or brought against you or any employee in the last three years
 
HAVE YOU HAD PREVIOUS INSURANCE?    
    If Yes, indicate Company name:
    Indicate policy number:
    Expiry date:
 

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE INSURANCE BEING APPLIED FOR, IF ACCEPTED BY THE INSURING COMPANY, WILL BE BASED ON THE STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION.

IF ANY INFORMATION IS WITHHELD OR FALSELY STATED, INSURANCE ISSUED MAY BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION AS PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE IN WHICH THE APPLICATION WAS ACCEPTED OR THE POLICY ISSUED.

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION HEREWITH IS TRUE AND IS A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT I WISH TO INSURE AND FURTHER, THAT ALL CLAIMS INFORMATION AS REQUESTED HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DISCLOSED.

 
    SIGNATURE (ENTER YOUR NAME)*: date signed
    D M YEAR