All visitors (“you”) are required to accept these terms and conditions for themselves and any children they bring to Pickering Grange Farm (“the Farm”). If you do not agree then you may not visit the Farm, and must leave immediately. The partners, staff and agents of Pickering Grange Farm (also trading as Pickering Grange Equestrian) are collectively referred to as “we” or “us”.
Risk acceptance
You accept that being around horses and riding at any standard has inherent risk and that all horses may react unpredictably on occasions. You may fall off and could be injured, or be injured by another horse. You accept these risks.
You understand that children are at particular risk around horses and agree to keep children that you are responsible for under close supervision. You agree to be responsible for the behaviour and welfare of any children you bring to the Farm.
You understand that competing carries enhanced risk over and above general riding and agree that if you choose to participate in any competition or event, it is up to you to ensure that you have the experience and ability to ride the course including any jumps that form part of it. If you are in any doubt, you will use your judgment and experience and not enter.
You understand that the Farm is a working farm and understand and accept the risks of being on a farm, and riding on a farm. These risks include but are not limited to uneven and slippery ground, unpredictable animal behaviour and farm traffic. You agree not to enter areas/ fields where farm machinery is being used, and will give way to farm machinery.
Horses and Riding
You agree that your horse’s welfare is your responsibility, and that you will maintain a valid passport with a record of up-to-date vaccinations including ‘flu and tetanus. If your horse is showing any symptoms of illness, you may not bring your horse to the Farm.
You agree to only ride or lead a horse whilst wearing a correctly fastened riding hat (to standard PAS 015 or BS EN 1384) and suitable riding gloves and suitable riding footwear. You understand that it is advisable to wear a hat when grooming.
You understand that wearing a body protector may reduce the severity of an injury should an accident happen. For children and for jumping over solid fences (cross-country and arena eventing) body protectors to current standards are required. Otherwise you understand it is your choice whether or not to wear a body protector.
You warrant that you and anyone else you permit to ride a horse are suitably competent and experienced to ride that horse.
You agree that where you ride with other people (which may or may not include us) each rider is responsible for their own safety and no element of tuition or oversight is provided by us. For the avoidance of doubt this includes riding outside the Farm that we have organised.
Insurance & Liability
You agree to maintain appropriate insurance for yourself, any guests and all property that you bring to the Farm. If you compete then you agree to ensure your insurance covers your participation in competitions. You must ensure that you and anyone you allow to ride your horse are properly insured for public liability and any legal liability that may attach to you as the owner/keeper of the horse.
We accept no responsibility for damage to your property (including but not limited to your horse).
Competitions / School hire / Instruction
If you compete, you agree to abide by the rules of the competition and pay the appropriate fee.
Lorries and trailers may not be skipped out in parking areas. Hay nets may not be tied to the sides of lorries or trailers. You agree not to leave rubbish at the Farm except in the bins provided. No horse is to be left unattended unless correctly secured inside the trailer/horsebox.
If you do not compete or if you are not allowed to compete due to not bringing the correct documentation (such as passport and vaccination certificates) then no refunds will be given.
Unless you are having a lesson from the partners or staff of Pickering Grange Farm then you agree that we provide facilities and not instruction, and any instruction is arranged between you and the instructor, even if we facilitate the arrangement.
You agree to check your instructor is suitably qualified and has appropriate insurance.
If you are visiting to instruct you agree that you are suitably qualified and will maintain appropriate insurance.
Vehicles
You agree to only to drive vehicles that you are competent and authorised to drive and are suitable to be driven on a farm and to drive them with caution.
You accept that taking vehicles onto a farmland is a risk to safety and may cause damage for which you accept responsibility. You agree to move your vehicle on request. You consent to us moving your vehicle as your agent and at your own risk. If you ask us to move a vehicle then you warrant that you act with the authority of the owner. If we agree to move a vehicle then in consideration you will indemnify us and hold us harmless for any damage caused or liability arising to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You accept the risk that other drivers may not be familiar with the yard and may not be familiar with horse behaviour.
Yard safety
You agree to report any potential hazards or maintenance issues to yard management immediately (including but not limited to broken fencing).
You agree to not to enter any areas of the Farm that are not explicitly for the purpose of your visit.
General
We use CCTV and may store images we record for our own purposes, including the management of the facility, the prevention and detection of crime, to ensure compliance with yard rules and the promotion of Pickering Grange Farm. By using this facility, you are agreeing to the usage of CCTV including your images for these purposes.
No smoking or use of e-cigarettes is allowed anywhere on the Farm, except for the area near the toilet where a cigarette disposal bin is provided.
You agree to be responsible for any damage caused by you or your horse and any horse that is under your control. Well behaved dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead and supervised at all times. You agree to clean up any mess left by your dog.
You are responsible for the safety of any guests you invite to the Farm, including any children. You agree to ensure that anyone you invite to the Farm understands and accepts these terms and conditions.
You agree to leave the Farm if we ask you to at any time and for any reason.