Posted By Sarah-Jane Brown
You should ensure the horse is covered with some form of public liability insurance in case anything does happens. This is available through the horses insurance company (if insured) or membership of certain organisations such as the BHS. Don't forget most accidents involving horses damaging property or involved in accidents are 'strict liability' - you are liable whether your fault or not.

On the day it will up to you to decide how much or little your neighbour can do to help considering your experience, your neighbours experience and the nature of the horse particularly considering as it is the horses first show it could be more unpredictable and excitable than it usually is at home.

Basically have fun but be sensible.

Posted By John Patterson
Tori, can't help on the legals but I have had many years at horse events with children involved, so here's some practical advice.

Treat non-horse people as spectators, don't let them do anything directly horse involved unless under your immediate supervision. Both you and your horse will be more jumpy than usual and it's easy to get distracted, stood on or pushed over.

Never let inexperienced people around your horse float, nervous horses come out very fast indeed so be sure to stand clear of the ramp yourself when opening up and closing.

Finally, watch out for the horses with red ribbons on their tails, it means they kick!

Apart from a few precautions I am sure you will have a wonderful time, don't forget to check the shoes before you go.