Stony Run Fields

STONY RUN FIELDS RIDING LESSON POLICIES

 

Lessons are regularly scheduled. One month payment is required in advance to enforce our 24 hour cancellation fee.

 

Private Lesson:

Is when an instructor is paired with one student in a 30 minute time period.

 

Semi-Private or Group Lesson:

Is when an instructor has 2 or more students in a small group for 45 minute time period.

 

All riders will commit to one month of sessions, payable in advance. (Sessions may be 4 or 5 weeks depending on the month and holidays).

 

Payments should be made by CHECK to Stony Run Fields, with the riders name listed in the memo line.

      *No refunds unless for medical reasons and doctors note

      *All approved absences will be credited to next session or used for make-up lesson

 

Payments due at first ride of session

      *If forgotten, payment due at second lesson, or by mail before second lesson. A $10 Late fee will be required if late.

 

Lesson cancellation requires a 24 hour notice to be eligible for a makeup lesson (no refund)

      *Makeup lessons time/day at discretion of instructor

      *Rider must ride during regular lesson days/hours not weekends unless approved by instructor

      *Laura, Becky or Larissa must be notified

 

Instructor Absences:

In the event of an instructor being absent another instructor will be called to cover the lesson, or the lesson will be rescheduled.

   

      *All make-up lessons must be completed within 2 weeks of the absence.

 

Helmet Policy:

Students will provide their own ASTM approved helmets or else pay a $10 helmet fee per session

Due to hygiene and ensuring proper fit it is best to have a personal helmet. Helmets now have dates that require replacement every 5 years due to foam padding and adhesive breakdown. Helmets can be purchased on-line at Dover Saddlery.com or SmartPak.com. Measurements of circumference of head are required for sizing.  Soft brims or breakaway helmet brims, and internal harness in helmet are required at SRF. We recommend the brands Ovation, Tipperary, IRH, Troxel with secure harness inside helmet. Oval shaped helmets are available.  A good fit is measured by two fingers above the eye brows to the helmet rim in the front, and a snug fit all around so that when thee rider shakes head the helmet does not move. A good fitting helmet is essential and will stay in place and protect you the way it is designed.

 

Inclement Weather Policy:

      Lessons will be cancelled if Winter Temperatures are below 25 degrees, or if danger of roads freezing and ice advisory.

      In the summer lessons will be cancelled if temperature and heat index are above 95.

      There may be times that a lesson may end early or be cancelled if a reported weather advisory is issued.

      Please check with Facebook, instructor, or Laura after 1:00 for lesson confirmation.

 

Holidays/Closures (2016):

      *President’s Day - Feb 15

      *Easter - March 28

      *Memorial Day - May 30

      *Independance Day - July 4

      *Labor Day - Sept 5

      *Thanksgiving - Nov 23 - Nov 28

      *Christmas/New Year’s - Dec 19 - Jan 2

 

Behavior toward staff or horses:

     We expect everyone riding here to be respectful toward all people and horses. Any disrespectful behavior such as, hitting, spitting, pinching, scratching, screaming, foul language, jumping off the horse or being non-compliant to instructor will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of the lesson or the privilege to ride here.

     

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Rider Size and Weight policy:

      *The rider and rider tack is to be under 20% of the weight of the horse. 

      *SRF has a weight limit of 200 lbs.