Frequently asked questions

The closest town to the centre is Leighton Buzzard but if you check Google for Hotels Near LU7 9BT it will let you know the closest available places. We recommend that you look at The Swan in Leighton Buzzard which is a Wetherspoons hotel about 6 miles from the centre. https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/bedfordshire/the-swan-hotel The Heath Inn 01525237816 76 Woburn Road, Heath & Reach White Horse Pub Leighton Buzzard 01525635739 9 New Road, Leighton Buzzard The Dukes Inn 01525237892 Heath & Reach Alternatively Air BnB has a large number of hosts in the area.

SECTIONS:Most UA dressage classes are run under two Sections, Restricted and Open. These sections are offered in the interest of fairness to all riders. Sections ensure that those who are new to competing can be placed in the class alongside competitors of similar experience. Those who have wider experience of competing through equine affiliations or through riding more advanced horses, will be able to enter the Open section. Sections are not offered in all classes but, where sections are applicable, they are defined as per the below. RESTRICTED:This section is reserved for riders who have limited experience of competitions, and who only compete in the Unaffiliated Dressage environment. Competitors may ride in the Restricted section if neither they, nor their horse, are registered with BD, BS or BE. If either the competitor or the competitor’s horse is registered with BD, BS or BE, they must ride in the Open section. OPEN:Any horse or rider who is registered with BD/BE/BS should enter the Open section of an UA Dressage class.. This means that if either a rider or their horse is registered with an Affiliated Equine body, they should enter the Open section. Riders who won have more than 40 BD points at Preliminary level and above should also ride in the Open section of any UA Class, even if they are no longer registered with BD. Riders who compete at BD Quest and BS Club level should enter the Open section of UA Dressage Competitions. Any competitor who has won an UA Dressage Championship at Bury Farm may enter the same level at which they have previously won but they should enter the Open section at that level and any level below. They may compete in the Restricted section for any level above the level at which they have previously won.  Please note that it is the rider’s responsibility to enter the correct section at our UA Dressage Shows. We will not change rider sections after times have been published.

Vouchers can be used towards Show Entries or in the Paddock’s Café. Simply present this to the café team when you wish to redeem it against purchases. To use this voucher against class entries please email enquiries@buryfarmestates.co.uk stating which show and class you wish to enter. ‘Show entries’ are those events run by bury farm and cannot be redeemed against private events, show jumping first aid or championship entries. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash and must be used by the individual named on the voucher. no change will be given if the full amount of the voucher is not used. Please note that there is an expiry date on the voucher. This means that the voucher must be used at the centre on or before the expiry date featured on the voucher. Vouchers will not be accepted after the expiry date under any circumstances. We keep a consistent stance with all competitors and do not give any special treatment.

Day Tickets act as a Day Membership for non-registered horses/ponies and riders so that you can compete at an affiliated show. Day tickets to allow for non-registered riders / horses to compete for the day and must be purchased via either the British Showjumping website or the British Dressage website. BS Day Tickets – Each horse / rider combination will only need to purchase 1 ticket per day regardless how many classes you do. Day Tickets cost £5. Riders will receive a ticket code which MUST be handed in to the Show Secretary prior to being able to compete. You will be able to view your faults and time on the results but you will not be eligible to win any Prize Money. BD Day Tickets - One ticket is required per class, and will need to be sent to the venue along with the completed entry form. Day Tickets cost £10.

Hacking is £5 per horse. The form below will need to be completed and given to Bury Farm prior to using the hacking facilities. You will need to contact us via email prior to the date you wish to attend to check that it is available to book as we will close the hacking tracks during big events.

Bury Farm runs under an annual vaccination policy. Flu vaccinations are mandatory for all horses and ponies and they must be in possession of a valid flu vaccination certificate. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the horse's vaccinations are up to date and correctly recorded on the diagrammatic vaccination record. Spot checks will be regularly carried out at shows and all passports will be checked if stabling has been booked. An initial primary course of two vaccinations must be given: the second vaccination must be administered within 21-92 days of the first vaccination. Horses may attend events 7 days after receiving the second vaccination of the primary course. (for clarity: no horse or pony may compete on the same day as a relevant injection is given or on any of the 6 days following such an injection). The first booster must be administered within 7 calendar months following the date of the administration of the second vaccination of the primary course. Booster vaccinations must be administered at a maximum of 12 months intervals. Bury Farm reserves the right to turn away any horse/pony that does not fit the vaccination criteria.

Dogs are allowed on site as long as they are kept on a lead and are cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed in the competition arenas, in the grandstand in the International Indoor arena or in the Café.

We offer 5 day or 7 day livery.Tailored livery packages can be offered for multiple horses.Please contact livery@buryfarmestates.co.uk for more details.

We do not provide horses for riding lessons. We have regular Showjumping, Dressage and Pole clinics at the Centre which can be booked via the Events Page on the Bury Farm website but you are required to provide your own horse.

Course hire and Arena hire is bookable via the Events Page on the Bury Farm website. It will also be advertised on Facebook. Some hires are occasionally available outside of advertised sessions but these can only be offered at short notice due to the busy events show schedule.