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MKEC risk assessments 2024

MILTON KEYNES EQUESTRIAN CENTRE RISK ASSESSMENT 2024

Grass dressage arena

Next to our Show Jump Arena we have a grass arena set up with 20M x 40M and 20M x 60M dressage boards and markers, this arena is available weather permitting. When using this arena all droppings must be picked up and put on the muck heap

Falling off

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Riders should ride within their capabilities.
  • The arena should be well maintained with regular check.
  • Made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Clients advised to wear medical armbands with relevant.
  • Medical information.
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena.
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump

Low

Being trampled

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Staff
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena.
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.
  • Staff should only carry out works when the arena is empty.

Low

Loose horse causing collision

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Staff
  • Arena is roped
  • Gate should be kept closed to contain any loose horses

Low

Adverse weather conditions

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Staff
  • Trainers, riders to assess weather conditions and act accordingly.
  • MKEC staff monitor weather and ground conditions and close facilities if required.

Low

Uneven ground

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Where holes are noted that cannot be rectified the area is clearly marked.
  • Riders should be aware that certain undulations on a grass. arena is unavoidable.
  • Any major issues noticed by riders should be reported immediately.

Med / High

General

  • Good signage
  • All riders must individually sign in and accept disclaimer before using any of the facilities.
  • All riders should be aware of and accept the dangers of riding a horse.
  • Riders to consider the use of studs if conditions require.
  • Trainers/riders to inspect ground before use.

Grass Show Jump Arena

During the summer months, weather permitting, we have a full course of show jumps set up on a flat grass arena.

The jumps have a variety of fillers, some are skinny jumps, some oxers one water jump (the tray does not always contain water), some double jumps or occasionally treble jumps. All jumps are fully height adjustable so suitable for all riders.

The jump configuration is changed regularly to reduce ground compaction on the landings. You will have wings, Poles, Fillers and safety cups, set up into a full course. These will be counted before you use them, please make sure nothing goes missing and any breakages are reported.

If you book this arena, you must ensure that all cups are left attached to poles or in the provided buck, or they get lost/broken in the grass.

When your session has finished you must leave all poles up on the wings.

If you are using this arena for a camp or clinic, there must be a full course left set up unless you have specifically arranged otherwise.

Do’s & Don’ts
  • Do not take cups off of the wings.
  • Do not move the jumps unless specifically agreed.
  • Do not bring glass or China into the arena.
  • You can move the height of the poles, the oxer and the fillers. If you don’t want a filler simply move it to the corner or edge of the arena out of the way until you have finished your session.
  • Please take all rubbish home.

Falling off

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Riders should ride within their capabilities.
  • The arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Riders should assess the jump carefully before attempting to jump.
  • Clients advised to wear medical armbands with relevant medical information.
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena.
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.

Med / High

Being Trampled

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.
  • Staff should only carry out works when the arena is empty

Low

Loose Horse Causing Collision

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Arena gate should be kept closed to contain any loose horses.

Low

Uneven Ground

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Where holes are noted that cannot be rectified the area is clearly marked.
  • Riders should be aware that certain undulations on a grass arena is unavoidable.
  • Any major issues noticed by riders should be reported immediately.

Med / High

Adverse Weather conditions

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Trainers, riders to assess weather conditions and act accordingly.
  • MKEC staff monitor weather and ground conditions and close facilities if required.

Damaged Jumps

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Any damage caused to jumps, or noticed by riders should be reported immediately

Med / High

General

  • Good signage
  • All riders must individually sign in and accept disclaimer before using any of the facilities.
  • All riders should be aware of and accept the dangers of riding a horse.
  • Riders to consider the use of studs if conditions require.
  • Trainers/riders to inspect ground before use.

Outdoor Surface Arena

We now have a 40M x 60M all-weather arena (a sand base with carpet fibre topping), this can be used as one large arena, or we can divide it if required to make 2 smaller arenas.

If you are booking the arena, you will be able to book for the empty arena or the arena with Show jumps.

If you are booking the arena with jumps: The jumps have a variety of fillers, some are skinny jumps, some oxers one water jump (the tray does not always contain water), some double jumps or occasionally treble jumps. All jumps are fully height adjustable so suitable for all riders.

Do not move the jumps unless specifically agreed.

You can move the height of the poles, the oxer and the fillers. If you don’t want a filler simply move it to the corner or edge of the arena out of the way until you have finished your session.

If you book this arena, you must ensure that all cups are left attached to poles, or in the designated bucket to reduce the risk of them getting lost or broken.

When your session has finished you must leave all poles up on the wings.

If you are booking the arena without show jumps / empty, the arena will be rolled ready for use. We do have dressage boards and cones that can be used on this arena.

If you are using this arena for a camp or clinic, The arena will be rolled before your camp / clinic and left with Show Jumps to the side ready for you to set up. The arena must be left the way it was found ready to be rolled unless specifically agreed.

Please remove all droppings from the arena after use, and take any rubbish home with you.

Do not bring glass or china into the arena.

Falling off

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Riders should ride within their capabilities.
  • The arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Riders should assess the jump carefully before attempting to jump.
  • Clients advised to wear medical armbands with relevant medical information.
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena.
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.

Med / High

Being Trampled

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.
  • Staff should only carry out works when the arena is empty

Low

Loose Horse Causing Collision

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Arena gate should be kept closed to contain any loose horses.
  • Fencing should be checked regularly

Low

Uneven Surface

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Arena should be rolled regularly.
  • Any major issues noticed by riders should be reported immediately.

Med / High

Damaged Jumps

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Any damage caused to jumps, or noticed by riders should be reported immediately

Med / High

Adverse Weather conditions

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Trainers, riders to assess weather conditions and act accordingly.
  • MKEC staff monitor weather and ground conditions and close facilities if required.

Low

General

  • Good signage
  • All riders must individually sign in and accept disclaimer before using any of the facilities.
  • All riders should be aware of and accept the dangers of riding a horse.
  • Riders to consider the use of studs if conditions require.
  • Trainers/riders to inspect ground before use.

Mini Cross Country Course

At the bottom of the Main XC course is our Mini course. This is an enclosed field containing around 30 fences ranging from 15cm – 60cm. There is a small square bank and a ditch.

The water complexes are only a short distance from the mini XC field.

Do’s & Don’ts
  • You must ensure the gates are closed when using this arena.
  • Your time slot is allocated just for your booking, which means if you have booked it no other horses will be allowed into the field, it does however also mean that if you are running late, you session may be shorter to allow the next booking in on time.
  • Please do not move the jumps, with the exception of the corner jump which can be opened out to the angle of your choice.
  • You have access to the water complex as well and the mini XC.
  • You do not have access to the Main XC jumps or the Canter track/gallop with a Mini XC booking.
  • Do not bring glass or China into the Mini XC

Falling off

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Riders should ride within their capabilities.
  • The arena should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Riders should assess the jump carefully before attempting to jump.
  • Clients advised to wear medical armbands with relevant medical information.
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the XC.
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.

Med / High

Being Trampled

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.
  • Staff working on the XC should be aware of horses on site.
  • Staff should only carry out works when the arena is empty

Low

Loose Horse Causing Collision

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Both gates into the mini XC should be kept closed to contain any loose horses.

Low

Uneven Ground

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • XC should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Where holes are noted that cannot be rectified the area is clearly marked.
  • Riders should be aware that certain undulations on an XC is unavoidable.
  • Any major issues noticed by riders should be reported immediately.

Med / High

Damaged Jumps

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Any damage caused to jumps, or noticed by riders should be reported immediately

Med / High

Risk of Drowning

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Riders using the water complex on the Main XC should only do so accompanied.
  • In the event of a fall in the water where the rider is rendered unconscious the accompanying person should, if safe to do so, ensure the rider is able to breath. 
  • The follow the emergency procedure – ie call 999 and call MKEC staff.

Low

Risk from Vehicles

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Only authorised MKEC Vehicles permitted on the course.
  • Staff driving on the course must be aware of horses and riders on site. Speed limit of 5mph must be observed.
  • Gate always remains closed

Medium

Risk from Vehicles

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Only authorised MKEC Vehicles permitted on the course.
  • Staff driving on the course must be aware of horses and riders on site.
  • Speed limit of 5mph must be observed.
  • Gate always remains closed

Medium

Adverse Weather conditions

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Trainers, riders to assess weather conditions and act accordingly.
  • MKEC staff monitor weather and ground conditions and close facilities if required.

Low

Main Cross-Country Course

Our Main XC covers around 60 acres of rolling Buckinghamshire countryside with beautiful views and wides open spaces.

The Main XC is split into 3 main areas, the main field, the hayfield and the water jump field.

These are home to our BE standard cross-country course, with over 200 jumps ranging in size from 60cm – 110cm, two water complexes and a range of steps, banks and ditches.

We have around 40 jumps at each height and often the same jump is available in different heights next to each other, making it easy for the horse and rider to gain confidence on one height before moving on to the next height.

The variety of style of jump means there is something for everyone to enjoy and some great photo opportunities.

Do’s & Don’ts
  • All riders must individually sign in and accept the disclaimer on arrival.
  • If you are with a trainer, it is your responsibility to check the insurance or that trainer.
  • Always ensure the gate is closed when horses are on the course.
  • Check the height chart at the entrance to the Main XC to ensure you know which jumps are suitable for you.
  • Always ensure the gate at the top of the XC is closed when horses are on the XCReport any damage to jumps, caused or noticed immediately, noting the jump number where possible.
  • Report any other dangers, ie holes, fallen branches. While we check the course regularly sometimes things happen between checks that we need to know about.
  • Do not climb on the jumps.
  • Do not jump the fences over into the Mini XC.
  • Do not bring glass or china on to the Main XC.

Falling off

  • Riders
  • Third parties
  • Riders should ride within their capabilities.
  • XC should be well maintained with regular check made to identify and rectify issues
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe
  • Riders should check and assess the jump carefully beforeattempting to jump.
  • Jumps heights should be clearly marked on a chart at the entrance to the XC and marked on all jumps.
  • Clients advised to wear medical armbands with relevantmedical information.
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the XC
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.

Med / High

Being Trampled

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Riders should wear correct safety clothing, protectors and helmets when using the arena
  • Spectators should stand a safe distance from the horse and jump.
  • Staff working on the XC should be aware of horses on site.
  • Works should be carried out when the course is empty if possible

Low

Loose Horse Causing Collision

  • Riders
  • Third Parties
  • Staff
  • Gate should be kept closed on the course to contain any loose horses.
  • Perimeter of course is fenced/hedged and checked regularly.

Low

Uneven Ground

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • XC should be mown and well maintained with regular checks made to identify and rectify issues.
  • Take-off and landing areas well maintained Where holes are noted that cannot be rectified the area is clearly marked.
  • Riders should be aware that certain undulations on an XC is unavoidable.
  • Any major issues noticed by riders should be reported immediately.

Med / High

Damaged Jumps

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Weekly checks should be made on all jumps to ensure they are safe.
  • Any damage caused to jumps, or noticed by riders should be reported immediately

Med / High

Risk of Drowning

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Riders using the water complex, should only do so accompanied.
  • In the event of a fall in the water where the rider is rendered unconscious the accompanying person should, if safe to do so, ensure the rider is able to breath and follow the emergency procedure – ie call 999 and call MKEC staff

Low

Risk from Vehicles

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Only authorised MKEC Vehicles permitted on the course.
  • Staff driving on the course must be aware of horses and riders on site.
  • Speed limit of 5mph must be observed.
  • Gate always remains closed

Medium

Adverse Weather conditions

  • Riders
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Trainers, riders to assess weather conditions and act accordingly.
  • MKEC staff monitor weather and ground conditions and close facilities if required.

Low

Clubhouse

We have a beautiful accessible clubhouse to offer, with each camp you have full use of the heated clubhouse which has one large shower room with a toilet, one large disabled shower room with a toilet, two individual toilets, a dining area (with a fridge freezer) able to seat 40 people, and a small lounge area with sofas. We also have a tumble dryer in case it’s wet.

The clubhouse has a fire alarm system that is tested regularly, annually tested fire extinguishers and first aid kits (Horse and Rider) if needed, however if these are used, please let us know.

The clubhouse is not on mains sewage so please advise campers that nothing other than toilet paper must be put down the toilets.

To maintain the clubhouse we ask users to remove boots and wear either slippers or indoor shoes whilst in the clubhouse, this reduces the amount of dust and dirt that comes in. We have installed a porch at the front of the clubhouse to hang coats and put boots before entering the clubhouse.

At the end of the camp, you just walk away, and we will clean the clubhouse for a standard charge of £100 or if the clubhouse is particularly muddy/dirty it will be £150, however this will be advised before you leave.

Activity or Hazard

Risk of

Who is at risk

Controls

Risk Level

Slip / Trip / Fall

Personal Injury

Persons using the clubhouse

  • Keep all areas free from trip hazards, Adequate lighting is available.
  •  Disable ramp is in place with suitable handrail.
  • Non-slip flooring in place where necessary provisions made for clearing spillages.
  •  Wet floor signs available.

Medium

Shower / Toilet

Personal Injury

  • Persons using the shower/toilet block
  • Other third parties
  • Ensure adequate lighting is used, non-slip flooring is in place.
  • Water temperature is adjustable

Medium

Shower / Toilet Legionella

Personal Injury

  • Persons using the shower/toilet block
  • Other third parties
  • Toilets / taps / showers run / flushed before camp.
  • Shower heads thoroughly sterilized between each camp

Low

Use of Hot Water

Burns / Scald

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • All heating to be properly.
  • Maintained Caution / warning signs displayed as needed.
  • No young children permitted in the kitchen

Low

Fire

Personal Injury / Death

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Annually tested Fire extinguishers provided.
  • Bi-annually tested fire alarm system provided.
  • Fire evacuation procedures in place.
  • No smoking, candles or naked flames allowed in the clubhouse.

Low

Manual Handling

Sprains / Strains / Personal injury

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Care should be taken when carrying items on site, safe and proper manual handlingprinciples should be used.
  • Persons using facilities must provide their own tools for tasks such as mucking out.
  • Any moving of furniture must be carried out by MKEC staff

Medium

Providing / Administering First Aid

Inadequate first Aid provision / lack of first aider

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Horse & Rider First Aid kit provided in sign in hut.
  •  First Aid kit available in the clubhouse.
  • Persons hiring clubhouse should provide their own first aider or specifically advise MKEC.
  • Emergency contact details provided, Trained MKEC First Aiders will be on call at all times if arranged.

Low

Storing of food / cooking / serving meals

Illness / food poisoning

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Cooking is to be carried out by competent adults.
  • Hot water provided.
  • Fridges to be clean and cold – thermostat provided.
  • No food is provided by MKEC, clubhouse users providing their own food should ensure the safety of the food.
  •  Those using Caterers should ensure they have their own arrangement regarding food safety.

Low

Use of Knives

Cuts

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Sharp knives must only be used in the kitchen area, by responsible adults

Medium

Electricity / Using electrical appliances

Electrocution / electrical burns

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • All electrical items are PAT tested annually.
  • Electrical installation conducted by qualified person Items to be inspected for damage before use.
  • Suitable safety precautions such as trip switches in place.
  • Electrical supply is tested every 5 years (2027)
  • Any defects or damage to be reported to MKEC staff immediately and items will be removed and replaced.

Low

Use / storage of gas bottles

Explosion / burns / fire / exposure to chemicals / manual handling injuries

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Only MKEC Staff or Caterers are permitted to deal with any gas issues.
  • Gas boiler is annually serviced.
  • Gas bottles stored in a suitable cage.
  • No smoking permitted near the gas containers

Low

Contamination of kitchen equipment

Illness

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Staff
  • All items are sterilized in the dishwasher before camp season starts, camps are required to wash up any items used thoroughly.

Low

Vehicle movement

Collision / injury / Damage

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Vehicle speed limit on site.
  • Good vehicle access.
  • Vehicles to be moved under supervision.

Low

Adverse Weather conditions

Illness

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Heating available in the clubhouse.
  • Persons advised to wear/bring suitable clothing.
  • Tumble dryer available for damp/wet clothing.
  • Drinking water available.
  • Weather forecast assessed before Camp arrival.
  • Camp date rescheduled or cancelled if deemed appropriate.

Low

Covid-19 or other illnesses

Illness

  • Persons using clubhouse
  • Other third parties
  • Clubhouse thoroughly cleaned between camps.
  • Sanitizer spray is available for use.
  • People who are ill advised not to attend MKEC.
  • If there is an outbreak of Covid- 19 during a Camp please contact MKEC staff immediately.
  • The entire Clubhouse is thoroughly cleaned before each camp.

Medium

Stable Area

We have two blocks of temporary wooden stables, one block has 7 back-to-back stables, the other block has 9 back-to-back stables, providing us with 32 stables in total. Between the two blocks is a sand walkway.

Each stable is approximately 10ft x 10ft. with a tin roof.

Some of the stables have small square thick rubber mats to cover the floor area, some have bigger but thinner mats to cover the floor and the rest have a dirt floor.

 

The stables are disinfected at the start of the season and can be disinfected before your camp if you request it.

Each stable has shavings in them, which you can top up as needed (within reason) ready for use.

At the end of the camp, all stables that have been used must have the wet shavings and all muck removed.

Activity or Hazard

Risk of

Who is at risk

Controls

Risk Level

Slip / Trip / Fall

Personal Injury

Persons using the stable area

  • Keep all areas free from trip hazards.

Medium

Loose Horse

Personal Injury / Death

  • Persons using the stable area
  • Other third parties
  • Staff
  • Stables are well maintained and checked before camps.
  • Rope available to provide a barrier for horses in the inside stables.

Low

Fire

Personal Injury / Death

  • Persons using stable area
  • Other third parties
  • Annually tested Fire extinguishers provided.
  • Fire evacuation procedures in place.
  • No smoking, candles or naked flames allowed in the clubhouse.

Low

Water

Disease / Death

  • Persons using stable area
  • Persons using stables are advised that the water by the stables is not drinking water and for horse use only.
  • Water butts are cleaned and checked regularly.

Low

Manual Handling

Sprains / Strains / Personal injury

  • Persons using stable area
  • Other third parties
  • Care should be taken when carrying items on site, safe and proper manual handlingprinciples should be used.
  • Persons using facilities must provide their own tools for tasks such as mucking out.

Low

Illness / Infection

Illness / Infection / Death

  • Persons using stable area
  • Horses using stables
  • Staff
  • Other third parties
  • Stables are disinfected at the start of the season and before camp if requested.
  • If horse is displaying signs of illness, it should not come onto site.

Low

Providing / Administering First Aid

Inadequate first Aid provision / lack of first aider

  • Persons using stable area
  • Other third parties
  • Horse & Rider First Aid kit provided in sign in hut.
  •  First Aid kit available in the clubhouse.
  • Persons hiring clubhouse should provide their own first aider or specifically advise MKEC.
  • Emergency contact details provided, Trained MKEC First Aiders will be on call at all times if arranged.

Low

Use of Knives

Cuts

  • Persons using stable
  • Other third parties
  • Sharp knives must only be used by responsible adults

Low

Vehicle movement

Collision / injury / Damage

  • Persons using stable area
  • Staff
  • Third Parties
  • Vehicle speed limit on site.
  • Vehicles should not need to be driven within the stable area when camp is in progress.

Low

Adverse Weather conditions

Illness

  • Persons using stable area
  • Persons advised to wear/bring suitable clothing.
  • Tumble dryer available for damp/wet clothing.
  • Drinking water available.
  • Weather forecast assessed before Camp arrival.
  • Camp date rescheduled or cancelled if deemed appropriate.

Low

Covid-19 or other illnesses

Illness

  • Persons using stable area
  • Other third parties
  • People who are ill advised not to attend MKEC.
  • If there is an outbreak of Covid- 19 during a Camp, please contact MKEC staff immediately

Medium

Risk Assessment – Dogs

Disease

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • All dogs should be healthy and not displaying any signs of disease or illness.
  • Any dog taken ill while on site should be taken to a vet asap and staff at MKEC kept informed
  • Dogs must not be allowed near food, food preparation areas or shower rooms

Fouling

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Dogs must be kept under control and all muck picked up immediately.
  • At the end of the camp all areas should be checked and any muck picked and disposed of correctly

Aggression

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Dogs who are known to be aggressive must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead at all times. 

Escape

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Dogs must be kept under control either on a lead or supervised with good recall. 
  • Should a dog get loose the owner/person in control of the dog must try to recall the dog immediately, if this is not possible then MKEC staff should be informed to co-ordinate re-capture of the dog

Damage

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Any damage caused by a dog must be reported immediately to MKEC staff.

Noise

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • We have neighbours sensitive to noise so dogs must not be left in cars or left for long periods of time if it causes them to bark repeatedly.

Grass Areas

There are several open grass areas, some are roped off ready for use as an arena, some are open, these also include the camp field, and the horse paddocks.

Do’s & Don’ts
  • Check the rope is secure around the roped arena / turn out paddocks before use
  • Be aware that all grass areas can have undulations and uneven ground
  • Care must be taken when getting out of lorries and moving around grass areas to reduce the risk of twisted ankles, trips and falls
  • Do not bring glass or China onto the grass areas, use travel mugs instead.
  • Please take all rubbish home or dispose of it in the bins provided.

Trips & Falls

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Grass areas are checked for obvious trip hazards and corrected where possible.  
  • Accept fenced off areas as a danger and avoid the area.
  • Persons are advised to walk in a careful manner and to check where they are walking

Escape

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Arenas and paddocks have the ropes checked regularly.
  • Persons advised to check the ropes when using these areas

Ingestion of harmful items

  • Horses 
  • Other animals
  • Areas are maintained in a way as to reduce the risk of injurious items or weeds being present. 
  • Persons advised to check the grass areas before allowing animals to eat the grass in that area

Damage

  • Horses 
  • Campers 
  • Staff 
  • 3rd party visitors
  • Other animals
  • Any damage caused in these grass areas must be reported immediately to MKEC staff.