TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE FOR ‘THE FACILITIES AT FREEDOM FARM, EAST GREEN FARM.
1. All Users are to return the Facility to its original state at the end of the hire period. All droppings must be picked up and deposited in the containers provided. All wooden poles must be left on cups or on pole pods
2. Users must not take any glass or breakable objects into any of the Facilities. All items taken onto the Facilities must be removed at the end of the Hire Period.
3. All Users riding in the Facilities must wear a riding hat conforming to the current BHS standard at all times whilst mounted. Suitable footwear must be worn whilst mounted. A body protector is advisable.
4. All Users under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a Responsible Adult and must be supervised at all times.
5. Users must not cause a nuisance or disturbance to any other person on the Premises.
6. Under no circumstances may horses/ponies be tied up unattended outside horse boxes/trailers.
7. All horses/ponies must be fully vaccinated against equine flu. Delphine Tay and Mr & Mrs Crawford reserves the right to request evidence of such vaccination at any time. Users are not permitted to bring on to the Premises, any horses/ponies that are experiencing any form of contagious illness/disease (e.g. equine herpes, flu, strangles).
8. Horse/ponies must remain under close control in the arena; loose schooling is not permitted.
9. The Premises contains other non-equestrian areas used by the Company and their guests (including young children). Horses/ponies must not be taken in to these areas without the exceptional permission of DelphineTay or Mr & Mrs Crawford. Users are expected to appreciate that some guests will not be aware of the risks associated with handling horses/ponies, and must act with their safety in mind.
10. Delphine Tay and Mr & Mrs Crawford reserve the right to request that Users leave the Premises in circumstances where in the opinion of the Company and/or its management, a User is creating a dangerous situation, riding in a dangerous manner, is mistreating a horse or acting irresponsibly, and/or is displaying rude or inappropriate behaviour. Where a User is asked to leave they must refrain from using the Facilities, immediately return to their mode of transport, and remove any horses/ponies and themselves from the Premises. Under such circumstances, no refund will be provided for the Hire Period.
11. Delphine Tay and Mr & Mrs Crawford are not responsible to any User or other visitor for the provision of First Aid personnel or equipment on the Premises and cannot be held liable to provide First Aid. The User agrees to ensure their own provision for First Aid.
12. All breakages/damage must be paid for in full by the User. The Hirer and/or Principle User will be held accountable for meeting the cost of any breakages/damage.
13. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Premises. This includes, but is not limited to tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapourisers, and cigars. No naked flames are permitted under any circumstances.
14. All litter must be taken off the Premises.
15. Delphine Tay and Mr & Mrs Crawford do not accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to Users, horses, property, vehicles and their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. All visitors are advised to ensure vehicles and personal property remain suitably secured to avoid damage and/or loss.
16. Riding, working with and handling horses/ponies can be dangerous and horses/ponies may be unpredictable. Persons using the Facility do so at their own risk and the Company will not be held responsible for any incident, injury or loss. In agreeing to these terms, all users and accompanying parties agree to indemnify the Company against any legal action whatsoever arising from an incident.
17. Commercial trainers, coaches, teachers or any person acting in a similar capacity are considered to be a ‘Principal User' and are responsible for ensuring any riders under their supervision adhere to these terms.
18. Delphine Tay and Mr &Mrs Crawford recommend that the owner/keeper/rider of any horse using the Facilities insure that horse in respect of third party liability, injury, veterinary fees and death.
19. Delphine Tay and Mrs & Mr Crawford reserve the right to cancel any booking without notice. The Company reserve the right to refuse any admission. The Company cannot be held responsible for any consequential loss or liability howsoever caused.
20. All Hire Periods must be paid for in full prior to the start of the Hire Period.