FREE REIN RIDING ACADEMY

Our lesson program has been designed for riders of all ages and ability levels. In order to maintain safety as our primary concern, all riders must read and fill out all forms contained in this packet which provides essential information designed to make your experience as fulfilling and safe as possible. Please ask a Free Rein staff member if you have any questions regarding these forms or our lesson program.

1.Lesson Policies

•Riders must be at least five years old
•The weight limit for riders is 225 pounds
•Proper attire must be worn and includes jeans or breeches, leather boots with a heel, and an approved riding helmet (no bike helmets). We do have beginner helmets available. Gloves are optional. No rain or muck boots!
•Payment is due at the beginning of the month for the 4 weeks lesson and shall be made in the form of cash, paid through Venmo, paid on our website or a check written to Free Rein. •24 hours’ notice is required if you are unable to attend your lesson. This is a courtesy to ensure that proper notice is given to staff and so that your spot may be filled with another rider. If you do not give 24 hours’ notice, you may be held responsible for paying for your scheduled lesson.
•Lessons canceled with 24 hours’ notice or by the instructor must be rescheduled within that current month. During inclement weather, we will still do lessons in our barn as a unmounted lesson.
•Refunds will not be given once the lesson has started and without 24 hours’ notice prior to the start time of the scheduled lesson.
•One hour lessons will be no more/less than one hour TOTAL and your child should be dropped off no more then 10 before and picked up no more then 10 min after their lesson is over. Lessons include grooming, tacking, lunging as needed, riding, untacking, and putting the horse away.

Lesson Program Fees
1Hour Private Lesson $65,
1Hour Group Lesson (2 or more riders) $45,

Written Disclosure:
All riders and guests must be given a written disclosure. Please read entirely and know where our warning and visitor responsibilities signs are posted throughout the facility. SEE ATTACHED WRITTEN DISCLOSURE.

Facility Rules & Policies:
Participants, parents, and guests are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all facility rules and regulations and following them at all times. SEE ATTACHED FACILITY RULES.

Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement EVERYONE entering the facility needs to sign a release form. This includes but is not limited to family members and guests. PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE ATTACHED RELEASE FORM (OR CONTACT STABLE FOR FORM).

Photo Release,
PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE ATTACHED PHOTO RELEASE FORM
Billing Form:
We keep a billing form on file for every customer. Lessons and boarding payments are due at the beginning of the month and you will receive an invoice 10 days prior to the 1st. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED BILLING FORM ENTIRELY.

I acknowledge the receipt of a copy of Free Rein Riding Academy Rules, Lesson Policies, Written Disclosure, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement, Photo Release, and Registration Form. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand all of the terms in the above listed forms.

BOARDING | TRAINING | LESSONS Free Rein Written Disclosure
BEFORE STARTING YOUR ACTIVITY AT FREE REIN RIDING ACADEMY, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE POSTED WARNING TO VISITORS AND VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES SIGNS TO LEARN ABOUT:
•The risks inherent to participating in equine activities; and
•Your responsibilities when participating in the activities at Free Rein. THE WARNING TO VISITORS SIGN IS POSTED ON both sliding doors between the barn and our outdoor arena and the barn isle, next to the Assistant Barn Manager’s office. This sign identifies the inherent risk(s) of the equine activities in which you will be participating – activities that may expose you to the risk of personal injury, death or damage to your property. THE VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES SIGN IS POSTED both sliding doors between the indoor arena and the barn isle, next to the Assistant Barn Manager’s office, and in the small indoor arena. This sign describes your responsibilities as a visitor at Free Rein, which include: obeying directional and “off limits” or “employees only” signs, following instructions and obeying warnings from Free Rein’ representatives; complying with posted rules of conduct; and exercising reasonable care concerning disclosed risks.
•If you do not understand the information contained in the Warning to Visitors or Visitor Responsibilities signs or have any questions about their content, please ask a Free Reins’ representative for help before you begin your equine activity.
•If you are accompanied by individuals who need help in understanding the inherent risks of participating in the equine activities or the responsibilities of a visitor at Free Rein Riding Academy, please explain, or ask a Free Rein staff to explain the risks and responsibilities to those people so that they understand them. IF YOU (OR THOSE YOU ARE WITH) ARE UNPREPARED OR UNWILLING TO ACCEPT THE RISKS DISCLOSED OR THE RESPONSIBILITIES IMPOSED ON A VISITOR TO FREE REIN, PLEASE ADVISE THE STAFF.

BOARDING | TRAINING | LESSONS FREE REIN Facility Rules and Policies The well-being of our horses and customers is extremely important to us here at FREE REIN. It is essential to establish rules to keep people happy and safe and to allow the barn to operate smoothly. We ask that each person become familiar with our policies and procedures to help maintain a safe and productive environment for everyone. These rules will be strictly enforced at all times. GENERAL

•No smoking inside any buildings or anywhere around kids of horses here at Free Rein Facility. •No alcoholic beverages or drinking of such beverages inside any buildings.
•Absolutely no handling of horses, whether on the ground or riding, under the influence of any illegal substance or alcohol.

•ALL persons entering the property must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement. Agreements can be found on our website and on the wall next to the barn office as well as by asking a Free Rein employee.
•Guests are always welcome. Please be sure all guests sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification Agreement. Guests should never enter a stall or handle a horse without prior permission. Ensure that guests are not disturbing or discourteous to other clients and their guests.

•The parking is behind the barn and cars should not be parked infant of the barn or on the driveways.
•Children are not permitted to stay after lessons or hang around the barn without prior permission from our barn manager and with an adult present.

All dogs must be kept on a leash unless given permission from the Barn Manager. Dog owners are responsible for any and all damages or injury caused by their dog.
•Our facility hours are 8:30am to 7:00pm. To aid with security, please notify the Barn Manager if you need to be at the facility before or after hours.

•Do not feed horses ANYTHING unless you are the owner of the horse or instructed by a staff member. We strongly against hand feeding at any time; this only encourages biting and mouthy behavior.
•PLEASE PICK ALL MANURE FROM BARN AREAS AND SWEEP TACK AND WASH RACK AREAS IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU’RE DONE. Scoop poop before you leave the area! •Return all stable supplies to their appropriate place. This includes putting all tack and equipment in the correct place, cleaning up manure and hair in all areas besides the arena, and sweeping your area before you leave. We appreciate you helping to keep the facility clean! •RESPECT ALL staff, clients, parents, guests, and their property. Disrespect will not be tolerated. Leave bad attitudes at home!

•Turn off all lights before leaving and be sure all gates and stall doors are closed and latched securely. To help us save on costs, please do not turn lights on in an area until you need them and turn off immediately after use if you are the last to leave the area.
•Nothing should be left on the floor in the isle or wash rack area. Halters and leads must be hung NEATLY without the lead rope touching the floor. Blankets should be hung up and not laid on the floor.

•We encourage everyone to label all tack, equipment, and supplies that will be stored on the property. We are not responsible for the theft, loss, damage or disappearance of any tack or equipment or other property stored at the facility, as same is stored at the owner’s risk.
•ALL incidents that occur, resulting in injury or not, must be reported to the Barn Manager and an Incident Report Form will be filled out.

•If you see a horse in difficulty please inform staff immediately. Do NOT try to assist the horse without permission from the owner or a Free Rein Staff Member.
•All tack in the tack room must be hung neatly and correctly. If you do not hang your bridles

correctly you will be asked to keep them in your locker. Nothing should be touching the floor.•We understand accidents happen; if you break something or you see something is broken, please notify the Barn Manager immediately.
•Do not use or borrow any items without the owner’s permission including, but not limited to, tack, blankets, brushes, sprays, and supplements. If you have permission to borrow something from someone, and it breaks, please take responsibility and fix or replace the item.

•Always lead your horse with a properly fitted halter and lead rope
•Never go in a horse’s stall without permission from the owner or the Barn Manager.
•All young children ages 14 & under must be supervised by an adult at all times and must be prohibited from disrupting the horses in the arena and possibly spooking a horse.
•No running, jumping, yelling, screaming, fence climbing, or performing any other actions that could cause horses to spook, both while inside the facility or when around horses anywhere on the property
•Inappropriate footwear such as open-toed shoes are NOT to be worn in the barn isle, arenas, or wash rack areas or near a horse at any time. Guests who do not have proper footwear are not permitted near any horses at any time and should remain in the viewing areas only. Riders must wear a boot with a distinguishable heel. No muck boots or sneakers while riding.
•The bleacher viewing area is open year round.
•Please check the dry erase and bulletin boards in the barn regularly. Important information and announcements will be posted in these areas as well as on our Facebook page on our website. •All important numbers including staff and emergency personnel are posted on the board in the barn.
•PLEASE LET STAFF KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE. Communication among customers and staff is crucial to a well-run boarding facility. We will do our best to resolve any issues that may arise. Gossiping and speaking to other clients about your concerns will absolutely not be tolerated and is considered a disrespectful act to the stable and can result in immediate termination of a boarding contract or lessons. If you have a problem with another client, please talk to them directly or to the Barn Manager in a mature, professional manner to try and resolve the issue. Concerns may be left in the suggestion box as well.
•Safety is our priority, if you have any questions or concerns about our policies and procedures that affect the safety of others or the horses, notify the Barn Manager immediately.

RIDING
•We mandate that every rider must wear a helmet. Boarders and clients are expected to set a good example and implement safe handling and riding practices. Instructors have the right to ask boarders to stop a handling procedure or practice ride if they feel that the rider is being unsafe or setting a bad example for students. Please do not question any authoritive request in a negative manner especially in front of other clients. Boarders and clients can request a full explanation of the situation, and we will work with instructors and clients to ensure that all issues are explained and resolved in a respectful manner.
•RIDING ALONE POLICY: For your safety, if you are riding alone, we request that you inform staff or a family member or friend when you arrive and your intended riding time, and again when you leave. This can be communicated via text message or phone call. We encourage riders to not ride alone as it is not a safe practice. If you must, please keep your cell phone in your pocket and use extra precaution.
BOARDING
•Horses will be fed breakfast between 7:30am-8:30am, and dinner 4:00pm-5:00pm.
•Horses will be fed EXACTLY what is listed on boarding agreement. We are happy to discuss

your horse’s nutritional needs and make changes as needed.
•We are more than happy to feed your horse owner-supplied oral supplements at feeding times. This must be specified in detail on the boarding agreement. Owner is responsible for monitoring and replenishing the supply.
•If you want to supply your own grain for your horse, we will feed that to your horse instead of our grain. It is the owner’s responsibility of arranging for the purchase and shipment of such grain as well as monitoring and replenishing the supply of grain. No discounts will be given for owners supplying their own grain
•Horses cannot leave the property until their board AND training balance is paid in full.
•Stalls will be cleaned every morning. Please note that the tractor and trailer will be in the aisle starting around 7am.
•We strongly suggest that owner’s carry insurance on their horse(s) and property that will be stored at Free Rein.
•Any costs or expenses associated with damage to the facility, unless normal wear and tear, caused either directly or indirectly by a client or their horse to the facility or property will be the sole responsibility of the client or horse owner.
•Boarders are limited to 2 saddles per horse stored in our tack room at one time. If you have more than 2 saddles per horse, talk to the Barn Manager about possible options.
•All boarders are assigned a saddle rack(s), you are not permitted to change saddle racks without the Barn Manager’s prior approval.
•Horse owners must provide the Barn Manager with copies of the horse’s biannual negative coggins, annual rabies, and registration papers or bill of sale. These documents must be kept current in your file and updated BEFORE they expire. A signed boarding agreement and Billing Sheet must also be on file for each horse.
•Boarded horses must participate in this stable’s deworming schedule. Every spring and fall a free fecal test will be performed and the results will be posted. Owners will be billed for deworming twice a year. If your horse is not at the facility during our deworming time, owner must deworm the horse at least 14 days prior to arrival.
•All horses will be added to our farrier’s schedule and will be trimmed no less than every 8 weeks. Payment must be left with the Barn Manager PRIOR to the appointment or your horse will not be done until the next available appointment.
•Horse owners are responsible for paying for veterinarian, farrier, dental, and any other outside services directly to the provider before or at time of service; owners may make other arrangements with the provider, such as sending an invoice, prior to time of service.

ENJOY YOUR TIME AT FREE REIN!
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BOARDING | TRAINING | LESSONS FREE REIN Photo, Video, & Quote Release Form!!!

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