Bishop’s Court Farm boasts a huge 70m x 40m arena on a world class state of the art Martin Collins sand and fibre surface. A set of 8 Jump 4 Joy jumps is available to use (any jumps set out must be put away at the end of the hire period).

Our arena is divided into two sections which can be used for Dressage, with dressage boards and markers in a 20m x 40m set up, and Show Jumping. Each hire includes the full arena.

PLEASE NOTE: Horsebox access via Abingdon Road entrance ONLY. Please arrive from the Burcot side NOT through Dorchester village which is too narrow for horseboxes and trailers.

Bookings in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bishops Court Farm.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

£26.50 per hour per one horse plus £5 per additional horse per hour. Maximum four horses per booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Anyone cancelling their booking with less than 24 hours’ notice will not be refunded. We reserve the right to cancel any booking should the necessity arise. A full refund or alternative date would be given/offered in this situation. Bishops Court Farm reserve the right to cancel any future bookings if any of the above conditions are not adhered to.

1. Our outdoor ménage is available to hire for a minimum hire time of one-hour.
2. The arena can accommodate a maximum of 4 horses at any one time.
3. The cost to hire the outdoor ménage is as stated online
4. Hirers are asked to arrive in good time, and to keep to their allotted time slot. If the hirer wishes to set up further jumps then this must be done within the allotted time, unless agreed otherwise, and all supplementary jumps must be cleared and put away again by the end of the hire period.
5. The hirer shall not use the facilities for any purpose other than the stated “purpose of hire” shown on this form and shall not sub-hire or use the facilities or allow the same to be used for any unlawful purpose or do anything which may endanger the same or any insurance policies in respect thereof.
6. Use of the arena is entirely at the hirer’s own risk. The hirer MUST hold current insurance to a minimum of Third Party Liability. If an Instructor or Trainer is using the facility in the course of business, they must hold the relevant professional insurance cover. A copy of this insurance may be requested and retained.
7. Correct footwear and clothing to be worn at all times. All riders must wear protective headgear conforming to BSI standards at all times when mounted, including warming up. Back protectors are recommended.
8. For biosecurity measures, at no time must you enter the stable yard, stables or other restricted areas. Please do not make contact with any of the other horses whilst at the premises.
9. The hirer must ensure that all animals engaged in the event or permitted to attend are in good health and are up to date with vaccinations (for example: flu & tetanus).
10. The hirer will leave the facilities in a clean and tidy state, ensuring all equipment is put away correctly (jumps etc), all droppings removed or additional charges will apply.
11. Smoking is not permitted on site.
12. Please park your vehicles considerately and be aware of access and other users of the yard and its facilities. Please clear up any droppings, hay or bedding from the car park, as well as any litter, and take these away with you.
13. If there are any breakages, damage or concerns about the facilities during your period of hire, we must be notified immediately. Any damage or breakages caused to the property or equipment shall be charged to the hirer at the new replacement value plus any carriage costs.
14. Bishops Court Farm Ltd will not be liable for any damage caused whatsoever to vehicles, animals, trailers, lorries, individuals, etc., whilst the hirer is using their facilities.
15. Dogs are not permitted on the premises.
16. The hirer is responsible for ensuring that each rider has completed a disclaimer and delivered the same to the proprietor before riding.
17. The proprietor reserves the right to cancel any reservation without notice. The proprietor reserves the right to refuse any admission. The proprietor cannot be held responsible for any consequential loss or liability howsoever caused.
18. The proprietor reserves the right to request that riders/trainers/owners or any other person using the facilities do leave in circumstances where in the opinion of the proprietor and/or its management, a person is creating a dangerous situation, riding in a dangerous manner and/or where a person is mistreating a horse or acting irresponsibly. Where a person is asked to leave they must immediately return to their mode of transport and remove the horse and themselves from the premises.
19. All hirers, and any person accompanying them, must act in accordance with the current UK Government guidance regarding their use of the facilities, including (but not limited to) regular sanitisation, ensuring that no one within their group has any infectious disease symptoms.
20. Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence, Bishop Court Farm Ltd, its owners or employees, do not accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to hirers, riders, horses, owners, spectators, property, vehicles and their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever during their attendance at the premises in connection with the usage of any of the equestrian facilities. Riding, working with horses and handling horses can be dangerous and horses may be unpredictable. Persons using the facilities do so at their own risk and the proprietor will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss.

PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment for the hire of the indoor arena must be paid by either BACS transfer or PayPal at least 3 days prior to the hire date. All payments must reference Arena Hire. This agreement will be retained and will remain valid for a period of 12 months.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Anyone cancelling their booking with less than 24 hours’ notice will not be refunded. We reserve the right to cancel any booking should the necessity arise. A full refund or alternative date would be given/offered in this situation. Bishops Court Farm reserve the right to cancel any future bookings if any of the above conditions are not adhered to.

DECLARATION:
I the undersigned, hereby agree and accept the terms and conditions laid out above and confirm that I have in place the public liability insurance required.