Show Date

Sat, Aug 3, 2024

Email:

xcenquiries@bucklandsfarm.co.uk

Website:

www.bucklandsfarm.co.uk

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Show Secretary: Bucklands Farm XC Bookings Secretary

Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, W Sussex, RH17 6JT
Tel: 07754 076108, Email: xcenquiries@bucklandsfarm.co.uk

Payment Details & Event Fees

Bookings and payment in advance please. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System - www.myridinglife.com. No cash will be accepted at the venue.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bucklands Farm XC.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

£26 per horse, unlimited time on the course.

Withdrawals/Refunds

No refunds will be given if you cannot attend after booking. At the discretion of the management, bookings may be carried over to another date if you inform us of the reason you cannot attend, prior to the original date and time booked. You must inform us of the new date on which you wish to attend before you come to the venue, to allow us to book you in and avoid overbooking.
If the venue has to close due to adverse weather or unsuitable ground conditions, you will be informed before your booking date and time. Any bookings made will be carried over to another date of your choice, but you must inform us of the new date before you come to the venue, to allow us to book you in and avoid overbooking.
New dates must be within the present calendar year and cannot be held over to the next year.

Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer
Waiver: In consideration of being permitted to use the facilities provided by Bucklands Farm XC, all purposes connected with Horse-riding and Equestrianism including (but not limited to) cross-country, show jumping, grid work and dressage (“The Activity”), I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Bucklands Farm XC, their heirs, personal representatives or assigns from liability from any and all claims including negligence of Bucklands Farm XC and others as aforesaid resulting in personal injury, accidents or illness (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to participation in The Activity.

Assumption of Risk: Participation in The Activity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from (1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises and sprains, (2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint and back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions, to (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

I have read the previous paragraph and I know, understand and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. I also understand that hard hats (PAS 015 2011 + BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark; VG1 01.040 [2014-12] + BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark; ASTM F1163 [2004a or 04a onwards] + SEI mark; SNELL E2016 or 2021 onwards + Official SNELL label & number; AS/NZS 3838 [2006 onwards] + SAI Global mark); EN1384:2023+ BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark, are the only hard hats that meet the new European and British standards and must be worn at all times when mounted, with the harness properly adjusted and fastened. I also understand that only ‘Jockey Skull’ hats with no peak conforming to the above standards may be worn for cross country. I understand a body protector conforming to A BETA Level 3 displaying a Blue 2018 Label are obligatory for cross country competitions/clinics/training and recommended for grid work/show jumping. Hybrid Air Jackets & Blouson Air Jackets can be worn but only over a BETA level 3 body protector. An Exo Body Cage can only be worn if the organiser is advised beforehand. I confirm that my hard hat and body protector complies with these standards. I know that I should wear suitable footwear with defined heels. I know that Medical Armbands must be worn for cross-country. I hereby confirm and assert that my participation is voluntary, I am confident of my own ability and that of my horse(s) to ride safely and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Rules of the Cross-Country & Show Jumping Courses:
a) No rider under 8 will be permitted unless participating in an affiliated Pony Club event.
b) Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and no lone riders under 18 will be permitted.
c) All group trainers will carry a working mobile phone. All lone riders will carry a working mobile phone or in all other cases groups of 2 or more will carry at least one working mobile phone between them.
d) Riders/trainers are requested to report any damaged/broken jumps immediately.
e) Jumps must only be jumped the way they are flagged. Unflagged jumps can be jumped both ways
f) If you hire the Show Jumping Course, you are hiring a course of jumps. Please do not change the position of the jumps in the arena.
g) You may change the heights on the Show Jumping Course, but please put the heights back to their original height before you leave the arena.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD Bucklands Farm XC and others as aforesaid HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including all fees and costs howsoever arising brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and to reimburse and others as aforesaid for any such expense Bucklands XC may have incurred.

Severability: I further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of England and Wales and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgement of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial right, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

Booking Conditions
Payments to be made in advance by using the online booking form in conjunction with My Riding Life. No cash will be accepted at the venue.

No refunds will be given if you cannot attend after booking. At the discretion of the management, bookings may be carried over to another date if you inform us of the reason you cannot attend, prior to the original date booked. New dates must be within the present calendar year and cannot be held over to the next year. You must inform us of the new date before you come to the venue, to allow us to book you in and avoid overbooking.

Organised sessions will include no more than 6 people, (excluding trainer and the organiser/club helper).

Riders should arrive, complete their training session and return home. Arrive no more than 15 minutes before you’re booked hire time, and leave no more than 15 minutes after your finish time.

When you arrive at the venue, please park at least 5 metres from other vehicles to allow you to tie your horse to the side of your trailer/lorry whilst still leaving at least 2 metres between you and other vehicles.

Only 1 helper per horse permitted, who should preferably be a family member, but may be your professional trainer or groom.

You must be able to tack up/mount/do your girth up etc. alone or with your helper. A mounting step is provided near the entrance to the cross-country area. Please mount in the car park and ride to the show jumping arena, dressage arena or cross-country training area. Only the organiser/trainer/helper is allowed to open/close arena gates or handle any equipment, (i.e. change poles or fence heights), during organised and booked sessions.

Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

When you load your trailer/lorry after your session, please ensure you also load any loose hay and horse droppings. Please also ensure that you take all your tack, food packaging and liquid refreshment containers with you. Do not dispose of anything at the venue.

Anyone who doesn’t comply with these booking conditions will be asked to leave the venue immediately or may not be allowed to book in the future.