Horsemanship Tuition Agreement

Step 1: Sign the Agreement

Riding School Training Agreement

Thank you for choosing to help you further your riding goals. We are excited to work with you! Please take a moment to give us your information, agree to our terms and conditions, and complete our rider release form.  

This Riding School Training Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into by and between (hereafter “Stable”),  and

(hereafter “Student”), whose address and contact information is as follows:  

Parent/Guardian Must Complete the Following if Student is a Minor:

The Client and agree as follows:

1.The Services. will provide the Student with one riding lesson per week during weeks that our school is open, and one unmounted horsemanship class per month. Stable operates on an annual term of weeks on with weeks off throughout the year to give the lesson horses a break, allow students to compete at horse shows, to run special events, allow students to plan holidays without missing lessons and to provide pre scheduled make-up days in the event we have to cancel lessons.  

2. Student Requirements

Student agrees to follow all Barn Rules as follow:

  • Courtesy is expected and manners are required. Help us make the farm a fun, friendly and supportive environment for all!  Be nice to others, both people and horses, NO exceptions.

  • All riders or persons handling a horse must sign a release before riding and/or interacting with any horse in any way. Students/Student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for having all guests sign releases which are available in the Stable’s office.

  • ASTM-rated riding helmets must be worn at ALL times when mounted on a horse.

  • NO smoking allowed on the Stable premises at any time.

  • NO Dogs or pets on the Stable property. (They may remain in the car, at all times, with a window open or AC on).

  • The speed limit on the Stable property is 5-15MPH for the safety of horses, riders and children.

  • Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Appropriate footwear MUST be worn around horses and when handling them, no sandals or flip flops in the barn. NO exceptions.

  • NO jumping outside of a lesson unless approved by trainer. 

  • We prefer that no treats are given.  If you must give treats only to your horse and in feed buckets and not by hand.

  • Clean up after your horse and yourself. There are trash containers, shovels, brooms and muck buckets available for the disposal of manure, shredded hair, hoof cleanings.

  • If you don’t do it at home….don’t do it at the Stable. Common sense and courtesy at all times!

3. Tuition. Monthly tuition is based on annual value. Client is required to provide Stable with a valid credit or debit card which will be kept on file and automatically charged $ per month for (1 lessons/week on the same horse and 1 horsemanship lessons/month) There are no refunds, chargebacks, or credit card disputes allowed for any reason.

4. Scheduling. Student will receive a dedicated time and a day of the week where there will be an appropriate school horse and with a group of riders with similar ability reserved each week.  Please remember that Stable operates on an annual term of weeks on and weeks off throughout the year. Stable must pay all costs for the number of school horses needed to teach the scheduled lessons. As a result, Stable’s expenses stay the same, regardless of whether the Student’s lesson is taken. Therefore, The best way to get the most value out of the program is to make it a priority and a commitment not to miss your dedicated lesson time(s). All lessons canceled by Stable due to unforeseen weather or other circumstances will be rescheduled. If Student would like to make a long-term change to his/her dedicated lesson time, he/she may do so a maximum of 1 time in a 90-day period by providing Stable with written notice of Student’s requested change.

5. Cancellation. This Agreement may be canceled by either party with at least 60 days written notice prior to the desired date of termination, however, no refunds will be given.

6. Additional Services. Additional services (listed below) requested by the Student and which Stable agrees to perform will be automatically charged to the Student’s credit/debit card on file at the time of service at the following rates* below:

7. Horse Shows. Student is required to pay Stable a $200 non-refundable deposit of horse show fees 2 weeks prior to leaving for a show to hold their spot. The deposit will automatically be charged to the credit card on file. After the horse show, the expenses will be finalized and any remaining amounts due will be charged to Student’s credit card on file.

Hauling:

Travel Expenses:

Coaching Fee:

Horse Day Care:

Full Grooming:

Horse Show Fees:

8. No Guarantee. Stable does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results. The results of your riding program are largely based on the Student’s efforts.

9. Communications. Student agrees to communicate all scheduling changes or any other concerns about the program by texting by email to .  All non-emergency communications shall be between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday.

Set Up and Tear Down:

10.Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk/Release

Student hereby understands and agrees to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

*If Student is a Minor Child, each parent/guardian MUST complete the section below:

I agree to terms & conditions provided by the company. By providing my phone number, I agree to receive text messages from the business.

“ Horseback riding lessons help children develop self-confidence, empathy, leadership- and a whole lot more. ”

Monique & Kalina Myers