This form is designed to both:
- facilitate thorough RECORD KEEPING of accidents and near-misses in BHAA affiliated clubs (who use the BHAA insurance)
- BETTER UNDERSTAND the circumstances of accidents and near-misses in BHAA training establishments, so that the BHAA can both track the frequency and severity of accidents, and produce rules and advice to better control risks and reduce the likelihood of accidents and severity of injuries.

Reporting of accidents and near-misses by BHAA Clubs is mandatory
Reporting by Schools and Freelance Instructors is encouraged, though client confidentiality / data-protection should be respected re names of people, horses and venues.

Clubs are to retain their original paperwork (ie. the BHAA incident form) for at least 4 years following an accident, allowing for the time period for litigation to fully expire.