THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  NOW RESCHEDULED - WE ARE SORRY TO MISS THE BLUEBELLS THIS YEAR.

Bookings made before the postponement will be honoured unless you request a refund. 

The ride will be run in a different way to ensure compliance with Covid precautions.  Please read and take note of the Coronavirus guidelines before you enter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bhs.beds/files/

The key differences are: No entries on the day.  All entries to be made online.  Random vaccination record checks in advance.  Social distancing at all times.  Time slots for starting the ride.

SORRY but we have increased the entry cost to £20 for those booking now - this is an important fundraiser for our Access work and the requirement not to permit entries on the day means we will have fewer people taking part.

Bridleway rides with routes of 7.5 or 12 miles (Distances are approximate and may be subject to change)
Please note both distances involve crossing the M1 twice on bridleway bridges with parapets
This ride is on marked routes on public bridle paths with some roadwork on country and village roads, with limited stewarding of road crossings. Maps will be provided in advance and the routes marked with spray paint on the ground. 

Directions to the venue, ride briefing and electronic map of the routes, will be emailed to you by Thurs 24th September. We will also email you if we need to contact you, for example in the case of cancellation.


Greensand Country  
This ride route is in Greensand Country, which is the new name for the distinct, beautiful and loved countryside from Leighton Buzzard to Gamlingay, defined by the Greensand Ridge. Greensand Country is rich in wildlife and cultural heritage just waiting to be explored. If you’d like to find out more about Greensand Country and the future of this landscape, please visit http://greensandcountry.com/ 

MAIN RULES:

Full compliance with the Covid guldelines which you should read in advance.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/bhs.beds/files/
The ride is on public rights of way – all riders must show consideration to other participants and to other users of the public rights of way. Please ask for permission before overtaking another rider or other user.
Be prepared for the normal hazards that may be expected when hacking on public rights of way such as traffic, farm machinery, dogs, bicycles etc.
Riders must wear Hard Hats with fastened chinstraps and proper footwear. Hats that meet the PAS 015, SNELL 2001 or ASTM F1163 standard are strongly recommended, as is a body protector.
You may ride in groups of no more than 5 riders (whilst complying with social distancing rules).
Riders under 16 years of age on the day of the ride must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years or over, with a maximum ratio of two children to each adult.
At least one member of each group must carry a fully charged mobile phone whose number has been advised to the ride organiser.
All riders should be capable of riding in canter off the lead rein in an open space under control.
Riders must obey the instructions of stewards and officials, including retiring their horse if the official asks them to do so.

ALL HORSES MUST BE VACCINATED - minimum first two injections (at least 6 days before the event) or annual booster in up to date record. Random checks may be carried out in advance of the event.   All entrants must have adequate public liability insurance (such as that provided to BHS Gold members) and by entering the ride you confirm that this is the case.

By entering the ride you accept the rules of the ride.

You can enter using a Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to BHS Bedfordshire.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

£20 per entry

Wakes End Farm's cafe, the Clapping Dog, will be open throughout the event for take away service.

There are no toilets available for participants this year.

ALL HORSES MUST BE VACCINATED - minimum first two injections (at least 6 days before the event) or annual booster in up to date record. Random checks may be carried out in advance.

LIABILITY:
Neither the Organisers nor the venue owners, nor any person acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horses, competitors, spectators, or any person or property whatsoever. A risk assessment will be available for inspection.
All entrants must have adequate public liability insurance (such as that provided to BHS Gold members) and by entering the ride you confirm that this is the case.
Entrants are responsible for any veterinary, medical or other costs incurred, whether requested directly or via event stewards or organisers.
I agree to abide by the rules of the ride and confirm I have 3rd party liability insurance

PRIVACY
Using your personal information
Personal information that you supply to the BHS may be used in a number of ways. For example to promote the event to BHS members and the general public on The British Horse Society website, in British Horse magazine, and on The British Horse Society social media accounts

We will send each Rider who is entered online an email explaining how we hold and use data and asking for permission for the BHS and Greensand Country Landscape Partnership and related parties to use photographs. Please ensure that you do provide email addresses for each Rider.

To see the BHS's full Privacy Notice, or if you need any further information, please write to us at; Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, CV8 2XZ or go to: http://www.bhs.org.uk/privacy