Thank you for choosing Bergin Equine at Brambly Hedge Farm, for all your equestrian needs. We hope you will have a safe, enjoyable and educational experience in equestrian sports with us. The following guidelines are to help you have a safe enjoyable time with us.
1. Getting in touch
The easiest way to get in touch is by email:
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We are
open Thursday to Sunday inclusive and no calls or emails will be answered on Monday to Wednesday. Remember lots of information is available on our website: www.BerginEquine.com
USEFUL QUICK LINKS:
2. Maps and Directions
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3. Arrival and parking
When you arrive please ensure you park in the designated car parking spaces. Please do not park on the laneway or in adjoining gateways as to do so will obstruct traffic or access. Cars are parked entirely at owners' risk and we encourage you not leave valuables in your car and to lock your car. Please make yourself known to staff who will get you started (you will usually find them in the barn or the arena!). For your first lesson please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time. Please drive slowly on the lane as you are likely to meet walkers, horses and children going to and from the yard.
4. All new clients must fill out a rider registration form prior to arrival. If you child is attending lessons please fill in this form on their behalf. No client will be permitted to ride unless this form is completed
Click here or use the QR code below to complete
5. Calm and composed behaviour is essential around horses. Horses are flight animals that can spook sudden movements and loud noises. Children must not be allowed to wander unsupervised. This is a working farm and farms are dangerous, this is not a playground!
6. No one is permitted to pass through any gates with the exception of the entrance gates without invitation. This includes the arena gates, the arena is a staff and rider only area. All the fences here are electric so please take care not to touch them (a shock from the fence hurts!). Dogs should be on the lead while visiting the stables, it is important for dogs own safety.
7. Feeding is planned carefully for each horse individually. If you like to leave treats you are welcome to leave them in the treat bucket. Feeding extra could risk horses health or change horses behaviour or make them sick.
8. Please follow instructions without question. Do first, ask questions later. And if in doubt ask. We are here to help. Parents and bystanders are reminded that this is a working farm and at all times visitors should wear appropriate clothing and particularly footwear. A good sturdy shoe is essential, open toed shoes or soft topped shoes are not safe for farm wear. Remember horses are big and heavy animals and can do serious damage if they stand on a bare foot.
Loose and flapping clothes are dangerous in the farm environment and can spook or frighten the horses. Umbrellas should never be used as particularly when being opened they can startle the horses.
9. While handling the horses, be aware of the surroundings and try to anticipate and avoid situations that may cause danger to yourself, the horse or the others. Ask questions without hesitation or prejudice, attend courses, trainings and events organised by your stable in order to learn more about horses and handling of horses.
