Forms for Registration

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Important Information for Participants

By signing this form, the participant and/or their parent/legal guardian acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions.

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1. Lesson Content

Beginner riding lessons include much more than riding. Each one-hour lesson may include:

* Riding instruction
* Horsemanship
* Stable management
* Learning horse behavior and basic horse care
* Catching the horse from the paddock or field
* Bringing the horse into the barn
* Grooming
* Tacking up and untacking
* Cleaning and caring for the horse
* Leading the horse to and from the arena

All of the above activities are considered part of the lesson time.

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2. Beginner Lessons

During the first few lessons, especially the first four sessions, a significant portion of the lesson may focus on horsemanship and horse handling.

Riding time may be limited, and in some cases, there may be no riding during the lesson, depending on the student’s progress and safety.

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3. Lesson Schedule

Due to barn operations, horse management, and group lesson scheduling, beginner lesson start and finish times may occasionally vary slightly and may not always begin or end exactly as scheduled.

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4. Weather & Horse Welfare

The safety and well-being of both riders and horses is our highest priority.

Lessons may be cancelled, rescheduled, or converted to horsemanship or stable management sessions due to:

* Extreme heat
* Extreme cold
* Thunderstorms or unsafe weather conditions
* Horse illness or welfare concerns

If riding is not considered safe, the lesson will focus on horsemanship and stable management instead.

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5. Cancellations & Make-Up Lessons

If a lesson is cancelled by the instructor, the riding school, due to horse-related issues, or because of unsafe weather conditions, a make-up lesson will be provided.

If a student is unable to attend, at least 24 hours’ notice is required to qualify for a make-up lesson.

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6. Group Lessons for Beginners

Group lessons are generally not recommended for complete beginners, as much of the first several lessons is dedicated to learning horsemanship and essential horse care skills.

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7. Required Safety Equipment

The following safety equipment is mandatory:

* ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet
* Proper riding boots with a heel
* Appropriate riding attire

Students without the required safety equipment will not be permitted to participate.

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8. Parents & Visitors

Parents and visitors must remain in designated viewing areas.

Access to the barn, paddocks, fields, and working areas is restricted to students, instructors, and authorized staff only.

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9. Parking

All vehicles must be parked only in designated parking areas.

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10. Waiver & Release of Liability

All participants, or their parent/legal guardian if under 18 years of age, must sign the Waiver and Release of Liability before participating in any lesson or activity.

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Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to all of the above policies and conditions.

Participant Name: ___________________________

Parent/Guardian (if under 18): ___________________________

Signature: _________________________________

Date: _____________________________________