SEPTEMBER 2023 THE RIDER /27 Statement On Safe Sport Canadian Pony Club (“CPC”) has a fundamen-
tal obligation and responsibility to protect the health, safety and physical and mental well-being of every individual that is involved in the the Canadian eques- trian sport community. CPC takes situations involving misconduct or
maltreatment very seriously. For this reason, CPC is committed to enacting and enforcing strong, clear, and effective policies and processes for preventing and addressing all forms of misconduct or maltreat- ment.
CPC’s policies are intended to promote a Safe
Sport environment in a manner that allows for con- sistent, immediate, appropriate, and meaningful ac- tion should any issues arise. They are also intended to prevent issues from arising in the first place by communicating expected standards of behaviour. Should anyone wish to report an incident or con-
cern about misconduct or maltreatment involving anyone associated with CPC, including but not lim- ited to Athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and parents/guardians of Athletes, they may do so directly to CPC, which will then determine the appropriate forum and manner to address the complaint. CPC makes the following commitments to an
equine activity environment free from Maltreatment: a) All participants in equine activities can expect to play, practice, and compete, work, and interact in an environment free from Maltreatment. b) Addressing the causes and consequences of Mal- treatment is a collective responsibility and requires the deliberate efforts of all participants, broader equine community, club administrators and organiza- tion leaders. c) Participants in positions of trust and authority have the general responsibility to protect the health and well-being of all other participants. d) Adult participants have a specific ethical and statu- tory duty and the additional responsibility to respond to incidents of Maltreatment involving Minors and other vulnerable participants. e) All participants recognize that Maltreatment can occur regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gen- der identity or expression, race, ethnicity, Indigenous status, or level of physical and intellectual disability and their intersections. Moreover, it is recognized that those from traditionally marginalized groups have in- creased vulnerability to experiences of Maltreatment. f) All participants recognize that individuals who have experienced Maltreatment may experience a range of effects that may emerge at different time points and that can profoundly affect their lives. g) All adults working with children and youth have a
duty to prevent or mitigate opportunities for misconduct. h) Individuals affiliated with Equestrian Canada may have to com- plete appropriate mandatory training on preventing and addressing harassment and abuse. i) In recognition of the historic vulnerability to discrimination and violence amongst some groups, which persists today, participants in positions of trust and authority have a duty to incorporate strate- gies to recognize systemic bias, unconscious bias, and to respond quickly and effectively to discriminatory practices.
https://www.canadianponyclub.org/documents/CPC_Safe_Sport_P olicy_Suite.pdf
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