Trot on TV is a social networking portal for horse enthusiasts connecting people in the horse community from across the globe. We want all our members to stay safe and smart while they are with us and want to explain what you should do if you begin to feel uncomfortable about something that happens here.

This information is primarily aimed at members of the community that are 18 years and under and their parents and teachers. However we would urge all members to read and understand these guidelines - they are important to becoming responsible upstanding citizens of the community.

Click here to report a user who has been abusive

The Safety and Help links can advise if you are unsure on any aspect of online social networking.

Trot on TV is dedicated to keeping all its members safe online so the guidelines below are here to help users stay smart and safe. The information below tells you what to do and who to contact should you feel uncomfortable in any online situation.

Click here for a helpful video on keeping safe online

Trot on TV is a great way of keeping in touch with 'horsey' friends and meeting new ones. It is easy to use and simple to exchange notes and share photos and videos with friends and family.

In order to use Trot on TV you must be a member and agree to our terms and conditions. The terms and conditions (a link to which is located on the bottom of each page) are in force to help provide you a safe environment to communicate and share with your friends.

To be a member of Trot on TV you must be 13 years of age or over and behave responsibly on our website. Please be truthful about your age. By filling in your correct age, this will help you to stay safe on our website and benefit from any applicable resources. If you lie about your age, your membership will be cancelled.

Online bullying or uploading inappropriate photos, videos or text will not be tolerated. Your online actions can have offline consequences.

Sharing your profile with your real-world/offline friends is a great way of keeping in touch, but allowing online friends of friends and friends of their friends to become your friend, may lead to you allowing undesirable people to view your details. Be sure that when you invite a new member to be your friend and see your profile, that you know who they are. A real life contact is the safest way.

Please make sure that before you allow another member to be your friend that you are sure that you know who they are, and that they are who they say they are.

You should also consider not making your profile open to all of our members if you would not wish your details to be open for everyone to see. By having your profile open you are allowing everyone to see your details, which may include some members that are not trustworthy or nice. You can change your privacy settings here.

Consider carefully what information you put in your profile. Remember that even friends and family members can fall out with you or use some of your information to bully you. We advise that you regularly check your friend's list so that you are sure that you only allow the people you wish to see your profile see it.

You should be very careful if a member you don't know asks to meet you, or asks for personal information such as where you live. If you wish to meet a member you do not know, then you should tell someone where you are going and what time you will be back. You should also take a friend with you and meet in a public place.

Never reveal your real home address or phone number to someone you do not know or have not met in real life. Not every one is who they say they are.

Always protect your membership password, even to your closest friends and family. By not protecting it you will leave yourself open to others misusing your profile.

When you register you must fill in your correct age, this will help you to stay safe on our website and benefit from any applicable resources.

Parents, Click here for a short video on keeping your child safe on the Internet

When you become a member of Trot on TV you will enjoy all of the benefits of being part of a large equine community. However, please remember that you must act in a responsible way and not use abusive or threatening behaviour against other members, or upload inappropriate photos or videos that may offend or hurt other members' feelings or reputation. Please remember that Trot on TV is a public place. This means that many people such as potential employers, colleagues, teachers and peers that you might not even know can see the content that you upload if they have access to it; so please don't post anything you wouldn't want others to see.

Remember: If you would not say or show it in real life then do not say or show it online.

If you are the subject of bullying or inappropriate messages from other members, or you are aware of it taking place, then you should report it without hesitation to Trot on TV. You should also report any images that you feel are inappropriate to be used on this website to help protect our other members.

Please be aware that even if you use an anonymous address that we have a record of your computers IP address and therefore know who you are and where you are. Misuse of our website could lead to termination of your membership and evidence being passed to law enforcement officers.

Remember: ONLINE ACTIONS CAN HAVE OFFLINE CONSEQUENCES

Click here to report a user who has been abusive

Be aware that when you upload a photo or video of yourself or your friends, you are are mindful that they could be seen by some members that you would not usually show to in real life. Therefore, please think carefully before you upload images or videos on Trot on TV.

You should not upload any content of yourself or your friends in a sexually provocative manner, nor should you upload images showing violence, racism or bullying. Remember that any pictures or videos that you upload to Trot on TV can be copied and potentially misused by others. This applies to posting pictures on other member's profiles.

You should always seek permission from friends before you upload an image of them, and remember that the type of images you use about yourself may influence the way other users think of you in a sexual or negative way.

You should be aware of how to report to us any bullying, threatening behaviour, sexual advances or anything else that another member uses against you, shows you or asks you to do. 'Contact us' is at the bottom of every page.

Click here for a helpful video on how to deal with bullying

You should also know how to block a user from seeing you or remove them from your friends list. You can block users here.

Please tell a friend, parent or adult if you have a problem and report it immediately.

If you are in immediate danger then you should dial 999 or 112 from your phone and ask for the police.

By taking note of the safety information you will ensure that your experience on Trot on TV is enjoyable and safe.

SHARE: listen to others relate to their horse experiences, connect, view inspiring horse photos and videos, post ....smile

ENJOY being with horse minded people laugh, relax, contribute, encourage, support, reflect, assert, compete.... have fun

BELONG be a part of the equestrian community, involve yourself, comment, voice your opinion....be "one of us"

Thanks to ikeepsafe.org for the video clips on this page.