Riding To Impress Lesson Guidelines:
(UPDATED 12/17/08)

1. All lesson students must have signed waivers on file.

2. ALL students must wear an ASTM certified helmet when mounted.

3. NO JEANS!! (they scratch the saddles) 

Breeches are strongly recommended, but loose-fitting pants or sweats are acceptable.

4. Own helmet & riding boots required after 1st month of lessons.

5. Please arrive to the barn 15 minutes prior to your

scheduled lesson time to brush and tack up your horse. 

6. Lesson cancellations must be received by Amy (call, e-mail or text) at least 24 hours before scheduled lesson time. Late cancellations/no-shows will be charged for their lesson.

7. Arrival over 15 minutes after the scheduled lesson time constitutes a cancellation. Students arriving less than 15 minutes late may ride until the scheduled end-time for their lesson.

8. RTI Horses wear protective boots in lessons.

9. Horses must be brushed properly before & after lessons

10. Tack should be returned to its proper place in the same condition it was in before you used it.

11. After lessons, students must allow time to brush their horse and clean up their area before leaving.

12. Lessons will be cancelled for overly hot weather

(very humid &/or above 90 degrees) & for overly cold weather (below 20 degrees).

CALL AMY IF THERE'S A QUESTION ABOUT WEATHER CONDITIONS

Supervised Free Ride Rules

1.      Supervised free rides can be taken in addition to your scheduled weekly lesson. I.e. Free rides cannot be taken in lieu of lessons.

2.      Free Rides must be scheduled with Amy ahead of time.

3.      Rides may not always work into the lesson schedule; slots are first filled by lessons, then free-riders get second choice.

4.      ALL RIDES ARE DIRECTLY SUPERVISED BY AMY

5.      Free riders riding with a lesson must ride in the same direction of lesson-takers, observe all standard riding etiquette and must not disrupt the lesson.

6.      To be eligible to take Supervised Free Rides the student must be able to tack up by themselves and walk/trot safely, as well as ring etiquette as mentioned in #5.

7.      Free Rides are a privilege. The option may be taken away if students do not adhere to these guidelines.

8.      The maximum time allowed for a Free Ride is 2 hours (schedule permitting), beginning when the student arrives at the barn. (the quicker you tack up before and untack after, the more riding time you will have) Sometimes Free Rides will be shorter than 2 hours, in accordance with Amy’s schedule at that day/time. (you will be notified of the time limits when you schedule)

9.      Your favorite horse may or may not be available at the time you choose to ride.

10.  Supervised Free Rides are $20