Cross Country Hire

Disclaimer of liability and agreement for the use of the facilities at Bridgend College

Definitions

“The Hirers” are Bridgend College, its subsidiaries, directors, employees, tenants, contractors, and event organisers

“The Premises” is the land on which Bridgend College and The Hirers operate.

“The Facility/Facilities” is the cross-country course

Disclaimer of liability and agreement for the use of the facilities at Bridgend College

Definitions

“The Hirers” are Bridgend College, its subsidiaries, directors, employees, tenants, contractors, and event organisers

“The Premises” is the land on which Bridgend College and The Hirers operate.

“The Facility/Facilities” is the cross-country course, show jumping arena, dressage arenas, warm up areas and any other part of the premises operated by Bridgend College

“The Rider(s)” is/are the persons using the Facilities who are responsible for any trainer, spectator, groom, assistant, observer, or animal in attendance at the Premises with the Rider.

Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence, neither Bridgend College, nor its owners or employees (“The Hirers’) accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to riders, horse owners, spectators, 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.
Riding and working with horses can be dangerous and horses can be unpredictable. Persons on the premises or using the Facility do so at their own risk and the hirers will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss.
All riders must wear a riding hat confirming to the current BHS, British Eventing, or Pony Club standard at all times whilst mounted. Suitable footwear must be worn whilst mounted. A body protector conforming to the current BHS or British Eventing standard must be worn when a rider is using the cross-country course, or jumping any cross country obstacles anywhere on The Premises, including for the avoidance of any doubt in any arena. It is highly recommended that any person under the age of 16 does wear a hat confirming to recognised standards when handling horses. It is strongly recommended for adults to wear a hat conforming to recognised standards when handling horses.
All riders must be accompanied by another responsible person (who may be mounted or unmounted), who must have access to a mobile telephone in order to summon assistance in the event of an emergency. 
All riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult and must be kept under control at all times. No children under the age of 6 years. Young children must be supervised on a one to one basis.

Riders and their trainers, spectators and helpers, must not cause a nuisance or disturbance to any other person using or at the Premises.
The Hirers are not responsible for the ground conditions or damage caused to the ground and/or cross-country fences caused by other users and their animals. The Hirers are not responsible for other persons/animals using the facilities lawfully and/or any person unlawfully using the facilities or trespassing onto the facility.
The Facility is a working farm with heavy machinery operating over it. Riders are advised to wear high visibility clothing so as to be identifiable to the operator of the machinery and to take measures to avoid such machinery.
Trainers, coaches, teachers or any person responsible for the rider must hold public liability insurance for no less than £2,000,000 (two million pounds) and any person bringing a groom, rider, or paid assistance into The Premises must hold appropriate employer’s liability insurance.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and are the responsibility of the owner/handler. All dog foul must be cleaned up. The Hirers cannot be held responsible for any accident caused by or to any dog whilst on the premises.
Riders are required to return any show jumps (including fillers and poles) and other items moved from their original position on any Facility to their original position.
Riders using the Cross-Country course or any other Facility where Cross Country jumps are present must not jump any jump marked with crossed flags as this indicates that the jump should not be used under any circumstances.
Riders and their trainers, spectators and helpers must not take any glass or breakable objects onto any of the Facilities. All and any items taken onto the Facilities must be removed at the end of the relevant sessions.
The Hirers reserve the right to cancel any reservations without notice. The Hirers reserve the right to refuse any admission. The Hirer cannot be held responsible for any consequential loss or liability howsoever caused.
By riding at the Premises the rider accepts that they / their trainer or responsible adult has surveyed the Facilities (and any obstacles such as show jumps or cross-country jumps) and the ground conditions and understand that they/their trainer are responsible for assessing the suitability of the ground conditions and/or suitability, construction and maintenance of the jumps / obstacles/fences.  
The Hirers reserve 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 Hirers and/or 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 refrain from jumping any further jumps and immediately return to their mode of transport and remove the horse and themselves from the premises.
The Hirers require that the owner/keeper/rider of any horse using the Facilities insure the horse in respect of third party liability and recommend injury, veterinary fees and death cover. It is also recommended that riders hold personal accident insurance.
Smoking is not permitted on the Premises. Please take litter home with you and clear all droppings/hay from the lorry park.
Users are required to close the gates of all Facilities whether entering or exiting the Facilities and to obey all other signage.
The Hirer is not responsible for the provision of First Aid personal or equipment on The Premises or The Facilities at any time and cannot be held liable to provide First Aid. The Rider (or any group organiser/trainer/responsible adult) agrees to ensure their own provision of first aid.
All users of The Facilities or visitors to The Premises must read, understand and abide by the Hirers Health and Safety Statement.
All breakages must be paid for in full by The Rider or their Responsible Adult.
The Hirer(s) reserve the right to take both still photographic and moving video images on The Premises, The Facilities, and Rider(s) at any time. By using the Facilities The Rider(s) and any connections agree to release all image rights in those still and video images and agree that the Hirer can use such images for any promotion of the Hirer’s operations or any other purpose The Hirer may at their absolute discretion deem appropriate without consultation or payment to any other person.
Riders and their connections agree and consent that The Hirer(s) may use any still photography and moving video images of the Facilities and Rider(s) that are posted on any website, blog, print media or social media site at any time for any purpose. By uploading or posting any still or moving video images of The Premises or The Facilities The Rider(s), photographer and their connections agree to release all image rights and agree that the Hirer can use such images for any promotion of the Hirers operations or any other purpose the Hirer may at their absolute discretion deem appropriate without consultation or payment to any other person.

By confirming and paying for your booking you are accepting these terms and conditions for yourself and any other person attending with you or that you have added to your booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will only be given to cancellations made 24hrs prior to the start of the event.