LESSON AGREEMENT

THE LESSON
Lessons will average one hour and will be limited to 5 students. 
This includes ground work such as grooming and tacking up for beginners. Once the student can groom and tack the horse up to specification alone (the instructor will advise when) then the student may come 15 minutes early to get the horse ready for the lesson.

Do not bring your young student early to play around the barn. Instructors have a very strict schedule to follow and cannot baby sit your child. The barn is not a play ground and can be a very dangerous place for children to play.

THE HORSE
A horse will be assigned that is worthy of the day’s lessons.
Always ask which horse to ride if it is not posted or already stated. Do not saddle up and ride any horse other than the one designated by the instructor.

Everyone will be required to tack up their own horse. In the case of small children who are unable to do so alone, someone will help.  When the student can tack up on his/her own, the student can come to the lesson 15 minutes early to get the horse ready.  In the case of small children or those that need assistance, groom and tacking up are part of the lesson.

All horses must be well groomed prior to being ridden.  The appearance of one’s horse reflects on the rider.

All tack must be properly fitted. Check for the proper fit of both the bridle and saddle every time you tack up your horse. Even though the instructor will always double check your tack, it is your responsibility to make sure that everything is adjusted properly for your lesson.

If the horse shows signs of illness or injury, notify the instructor prior to saddling so that it can be treated and determined if the horse is fit to ride.

A horse must be properly cooled out and cared for after the lesson. All tack must be wiped down and put away properly.

NON RIDING VISITORS
Siblings of students must be with a parent or guardian at all times.

All non riding visitors must sit on the outside of the arena or in the car. Please do not wander throughout the barns unaccompanied by staff or instructor.   Please do not touch or feed any horse unless specific permission is granted by the owner.

Please read and follow our barn rules.

REQUIRED GEAR
A boot with a half-inch heel will be worn while mounted at all times. Students MUST provide their own boots.

SEI/ASTM certified Riding Helmets must be worn while riding. It is recommended that the student obtain their own helmet, however loaners are available at the barn.

You must provide a copy of both sides of your child’s insurance card before they ride.

You must sign a liability release form before riding. Both Parents or Legal Guardians must sign the form before children can ride.

PAYMENT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit is required in advance to hold your spot for a program.

You can either pay by cash or check in person or by check only through the mail PRIOR to the lessons being received. All lessons must be scheduled and paid for by the 1^st of every month. Any bounced check will result in a $30.00 fee.

CANCELLATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
Lessons will be scheduled for a particular day and time. In the event of rain, lessons will NOT be cancelled. If riding is not possible, another horse related activity will be done such as watching an educational movie about horses, stall cleaning, learning about parts of horse and tack ect.

To cancel a lesson, you must contact me *24 hours in advance* of the cancelled lesson. One chance to make up the lesson will be rescheduled if you desire. There will be NO REFUNDS.

Lessons will not be giving during camps and on all major holidays. If your lesson falls on a holiday, please get with your instructor to reschedule. Usually we reschedule to right before or right after the holiday. Camps will be held on each day the children are off from school, spring, summer and winter breaks. These will be scheduled in advance so that you will know when camp is. We offer discounted camp rates to lesson students.

We reserve the right to amend the lesson requirements at any time. If amendments are made to the lesson agreement, a new agreement will be passed out before lessons.  

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