Visitor Information
General Rules
- No visitors are permitted inside the barn.
- The paddocks and surrounding land are strictly out of bounds to all visitors.
- Horses must not be grazed on any grassed areas within the premises, including the access track.
- Please do not make contact with any horses other than your own while on the premises.
- Smoking is permitted in the car park only. Please dispose of cigarette ends responsibly.
- The speed limit on the access track is 10 mph. Please do not drive on the grass.
- Dogs are not permitted on site.
- Please leave all facilities clean and tidy. Ensure equipment (including jumps) is returned to its proper place and all droppings are removed.
- Any breakages or damage must be reported immediately and may be charged accordingly.
- Lunging and free schooling are not permitted in the arena.
- Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn at all times.
- All riders must wear correctly fitted protective headgear conforming to current BSI standards whenever mounted.
- Any user under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
- Horses and ponies must never be tied up unattended outside horseboxes or trailers.
- Horses and ponies must not be tied to any part of the premises at any time, whether attended or unattended.
- Please leave the parking area clean and remove any rubbish or droppings.
- Gateways and pathways must remain unobstructed. Arena gates must be kept closed when not in use.
- Any person or animal behaving in a dangerous manner may be asked to leave the premises.
- Excessive use of whips or spurs, rough riding, foul language, or any welfare concerns will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the premises.
- All visiting horses must be in good health and have up-to-date (12 month) equine influenza vaccinations.
- Although Fox Farm Equestrian maintains the necessary insurance cover, all riders must hold their own public liability insurance appropriate to the activities they undertake on site.
- No refunds will be given for arena hire cancellations or non-attendance. A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required to reschedule a booking.
- Refunds for clinics will only be issued if the place can be filled and will be subject to a £1.50 booking fee deduction.
Liability
Fox Farm Equestrian accepts no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident involving vehicles, animals, trailers, lorries, individuals, or other property while on the premises or using the facilities.
🐴 Important Biosecurity Notice – Equine Influenza 🐴
Due to the recent increase in confirmed cases of equine influenza across parts of the UK, we kindly ask all visitors and competitors to help us maintain a safe environment for every horse on site.
Please observe the following precautions:
Before Travelling
🐎 Only bring horses that are fit and well. If your horse shows any signs of illness, including coughing, nasal discharge, or an elevated temperature, please do not attend.
🐎 Ensure your horse’s influenza vaccinations are up to date. Fox Farm Equestrian operates a 12-month vaccination policy for all visiting horses; however, current veterinary recommendations advise vaccination every six months.
🐎 Horse passports must accompany all horses travelling to the venue. Passports may be checked by staff, and visitors may be refused entry if documentation cannot be produced.
While on Site
🐎 Avoid unnecessary horse-to-horse contact in the lorry park, walkways, and around the venue.
🐎 Absolutely no contact is to be made with our livery horses.
🐎 Do not share equipment, including buckets, tack, grooming kits, or water sources, between horses.
Recent Exposure to Equine Influenza
🐎 If your horse has recently been in contact with a suspected or confirmed case of equine influenza, please do not travel.
If you need to withdraw for biosecurity reasons, please contact us on 07827 666960. We will always do our best to support responsible decisions made in the interests of the wider equine community.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all horses and riders visiting our venue.
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Please note: CCTV is in operation throughout the premises.