Terms of Booking

Terms of Booking

  • By booking this facility you are accepting these terms of booking and disclaimer so you will not have to sign one on arrival

  • The person making the booking is responsible for informing all the riders included in the booking of these terms as well as guaranteeing that all riders are competent to use the facilities

  • Payment online and booking conformation are required before arrival

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult

  • All horse riders must be accompanied by a person on the ground

  • All trailers and lorries to remain in the carpark and overflow grass parking, horses only to proceed down to the course

  • Please be aware that there is a public foot path running through both cross country areas, jumps have been placed to avoid risk but please look out for walkers and dogs

  • Please do not enter any fields that are not included in the cross country schooling area. Out of bounds areas will be marked and be behind closed gates. Please refer to map.

  • Only jump fences within you own/horse’s ability and fitness levels and please consider ground conditions

  • Do not muck out lorry/trailer in parking area

  • Hats and body protectors to current British Eventing standards are compulsory

  • Please report any damage to any jumps so these can be made safe for other riders

  • There will be times when part of the course will be closed for maintenance which you may not be aware of when you make your booking

  • If we need to cancel your booking for any reasons, we will organise a refund or rearrange your booking when we contact you

  • Instructors or any person responsible for a rider must have a public liability insurance policy with an indemnity to principal extension

  • It is recommended that riders have personal accident cover

  • Any person responsible for a horse using the facilities should have third party liability cover for that horse

  • Horses must have up to date flu vaccinations

  • Hough Park Equestrian staff are not responsible for providing first aid or first aid equipment, however, there is a first aid kit in the entrance area as well as contact details/what3word details in the event of an emergency

  • Please close the main carpark gate and gate into the xc field behind you

  • Please contact us if you have any problems or a suggestion and we will do our best to help

  • Please keep dogs on the lead at all times

Disclaimer

By booking you agree that:

  1. I confirm that I have read and have understood therefore will abide by the terms of booking.

  2. If under 18, a parent or guardian has done the above.

  3. I understand that horse riding, especially cross country, is a risk sport and accept the inherent risks involved, including injury to horse and rider.

  4. Neither the Owners, nor any agent, employee or representative of the Owners will be responsible or liable for any accident, loss, claim, demand, action, proceeding, damage, cost, expense, injury or illness suffered by or to yourself, your horse, your possessions, your vehicle and their contents and accessories, or to any other person or property whatsoever.

  5. The Owner’s shall not be liable for any accident, loss, claim, demand, action, proceeding, damage, cost, expense, injury or illness caused by reasons beyond its control.

  6. The owner’s liability in any event shall not exceed the amount paid.

  7. For the avoidance of doubt, the Owner’s do not exclude liability for death or personal injury arising from their own negligence.

Enjoy your time at Hough Park Equestrian.