Terms & Conditions

By making a booking course users are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions as set out below:

The view of Lodge Farm Cross Country Course through the iconic 'owl hole' jump.
Image courtesy of Thunderhooves Digital
  1. It is a condition of riding at Lodge Farm that all riders must wear a riding hat and a body protector conforming to current British Eventing standards.
  2. All riders must be accompanied by another responsible adult (who can also be riding).
  3. Riders should not attempt any feat that is beyond their level of skill, experience or knowledge.
  4. Riders should be a minimum of 8 years old.
  5. All signs should be adhered to.
  6. Save for the death or personal injury caused by negligence, Lodge Farm will not accept liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to riders, horses, ponies, 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 any other way whatsoever.
  7. It is a condition of riding that riders and their owners/trainers/parents (if the rider is under 18) and accompanying personnel have inspected the conditions and facilities prior to riding and that they are satisfied that the ground conditions, the construction and maintenance of the facilities and jumps are safe and acceptable to them. The owners of Lodge Farm are not responsible for the ground conditions or damage caused to the ground or fences caused by other users and animals.
  8. We will accept re-scheduling/cancellations up to 24 hours before your booking. Please note, re-scheduling is free of charge however cancellations will be subject to a £5 cancellation charge (in addition to your booking fee).
  9. We will not accept cancellations/rescheduling within 24 hours of your booking.
  10. All dogs to be kept on short leads.
  11. Persons hiring the facilities do so at their own risk and Lodge Farm cannot be held responsible for any accident, loss or injury.
  12. Please clear up after your horse and remove any droppings/ hay.
  13. Lodge Farm reserves the right to cancel any reservation without notice and/or refuse admission. They cannot be held responsible for any consequential loss or liability, however caused.
  14. I agree that the terms set out above are valid for the year 2026.
  15. Riders must report any accident to horse or rider that requires first aid or veterinary attention.