Horsemanship Lesson Information
|
Policies
1. Payments shall be made in the form of cash or check (payable to Bonnie Hamel). Student’s name should be included on checks. 2. Refunds: 4C Farm has a NO REFUND POLICY regarding riding lesson fees. 3. Missed Lessons/Cancellations: 24 hours’ notice is required if you are unable to attend your lesson. Please call or text me at 603-616-5915. If you get the voicemail, kindly leave a detailed message including your name, the student’s name, your phone number, and the reason for the missed lesson. 4. Students must arrive 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for their lesson. If a student is not on site at the time their lesson is scheduled to begin, the lesson will be cancelled and it will be considered a missed lesson. Payment will be required for any unexcused missed lesson in advance of the next lesson. More than two unexcused missed lessons may result in no longer being able to participate in the lesson program. 5. Make-ups: On occasion 4C may need to reschedule lessons due to a conflict. 24 hour notice will be provided, except in emergencies. Make up lessons will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time in the same week or the following week if a mutually convenient time can be found. 6. Inclement Weather: Lessons will be cancelled due to inclement weather (as reported by weather.com) under 30 degrees, over 80 degrees, winds over 10 miles per hour, rain, snow or ice. Participants will be notified through the phone number or e-mail provided on their registration form. Lessons can be rescheduled during that week if a mutually convenient time can be agreed upon. There will be no charge for the cancelled lesson if it can not be rescheduled. 7. Proper Attire: Riding students are required to dress appropriately for lessons. Long pants and shoes/boots with a 1" heel are required by all riders. Students are responsible for wearing appropriate winter attire as well (gloves, layers, etc). Students must wear an ASTM approved riding helmets. Students may borrow a 4C helmet for the first month of lessons but they will be required to purchase their own ASTM helmet after the first month. |
|
Release of Liability
As a participant (or parent or legal guardian of a participant), you must acknowledge and understand that horseback riding and being around horses are dangerous activities which can result in injury and death. You (or my heirs, assigns, or next of kin) will not sue or make a claim against 4C FARM (its officials, employees, agents, licensees and/or volunteers) for injuries and/or damages that may occur as a result of involvement in horseback riding, horseback riding instruction, handling, or being on or near horses or ponies on the property of 4C FARM, or any other activity at 4C FARM. You must release, indemnify, and hold harmless 4C Farm from all losses, damages, judgments, costs, and attorneys’ fees that may occur as a result of injury and related claims by any parties, even if arising from the negligence of 4C Farm. Prior to lessons you must read all applicable rules regarding protective equipment, and acknowledge that you understand that you are required to wear protective equipment, although you also understand that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. You must acknowledge that you understand that risks are involved in riding, handling, or being on or near horses and ponies (including, but not limited to falling off of a horse or being kicked by a horse), and sign an agreement of acknowledgement. You must take full responsibility in the event of any injury.
WARNING: Under New Hampshire law, an equine professional or activity sponsor, or any other person engaged in an equine activity is not liable for an injury to or the death of anyone participating in an equine activity resulting from their inherent risks (HB 793).
Photography
4C Farm often takes photos and videos during lessons for the benefit of 4C farm marketing on websites, social media sites, print and electronic publication. You will be asked to sign a release allowing 4C Farm for that purpose.
As a participant (or parent or legal guardian of a participant), you must acknowledge and understand that horseback riding and being around horses are dangerous activities which can result in injury and death. You (or my heirs, assigns, or next of kin) will not sue or make a claim against 4C FARM (its officials, employees, agents, licensees and/or volunteers) for injuries and/or damages that may occur as a result of involvement in horseback riding, horseback riding instruction, handling, or being on or near horses or ponies on the property of 4C FARM, or any other activity at 4C FARM. You must release, indemnify, and hold harmless 4C Farm from all losses, damages, judgments, costs, and attorneys’ fees that may occur as a result of injury and related claims by any parties, even if arising from the negligence of 4C Farm. Prior to lessons you must read all applicable rules regarding protective equipment, and acknowledge that you understand that you are required to wear protective equipment, although you also understand that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. You must acknowledge that you understand that risks are involved in riding, handling, or being on or near horses and ponies (including, but not limited to falling off of a horse or being kicked by a horse), and sign an agreement of acknowledgement. You must take full responsibility in the event of any injury.
WARNING: Under New Hampshire law, an equine professional or activity sponsor, or any other person engaged in an equine activity is not liable for an injury to or the death of anyone participating in an equine activity resulting from their inherent risks (HB 793).
Photography
4C Farm often takes photos and videos during lessons for the benefit of 4C farm marketing on websites, social media sites, print and electronic publication. You will be asked to sign a release allowing 4C Farm for that purpose.
