BRUNSON EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC

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1 14078 State Hwy 110N, Tyler, Texas (903) Fax (903) WELCOME TO Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC provides riding lessons in the disciplines of English, Dressage, Western and Bareback with a main focus on safety. We provide the opportunity for riders at all levels to experience the competitive aspect of the sport. Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC and Texas Rose Horse Park, LLC hosts Schooling Shows, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing Shows, Team Roping, Barrels, Pony Club, Drill Team, Competitive Trail Riding and all Breed Shows and Clinics in different disciplines at our facility. Instructors and students at Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC participate in World, National, and local horse shows. Instructors encourage students to attend as many shows as possible. Competition is a great way to test your equestrian skills and boost your confidence. Competition teaches you perseverance and gives you the satisfaction of a job well done. Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC is offering a Winter and Summer Camp Program if you are interested please let us know so that we may send the information. Don t want to compete? That s okay; we ll be more than happy to just teach you to ride, with safety and fun being our #1 goal for you. INSTRUCTOR S QUALIFICATIONS Amanda Harp has been riding since childhood. She started showing in hunter/jumpers, western pleasure, barrels through 4- H and local associations and competing in endurance rides at age 11 with Joyce Mocilan. At age 14 Ms Harp joined Royal Oaks Pony Club and started 3-day eventing with Hunter Oaks Farm. Within the year she became a working student for upper level event rider Kiki Osbourne. During this time she had the opportunity to ride many different horses, assisted with all aspects of horse care and management, and groomed at many competitions. In the fall of 2003 Ms Harp was hired as a trainer at Hunter Oaks Farm. She taught private and group lessons from ages 5 to adults ranging from beginners through intermediate levels. Ms Harp was also able to team up with Kiki Osbourne and coach the Illinois Weslyen University hunter/jumper riding team. Ms Harp has ridden in several clinics with 3-day eventing and dressage riders Ken Dierks, Allison Springer, and Lorna Donahue. In November 2004 Ms Harp moved to Purcellville, Virginia to become a working student for former 3-Day Eventing Olympic rider Phyllis Dawson at Windchase. While there she had the opportunity to ride with 3-Day Eventing 4* rider Melissa Hunsberger and with Dressage trainer Jineen Reed. She assisted in every aspect of horse care from mucking out stalls, stallion handling, foaling, breeding, medicating, fitness, sales and training. While there she rode a variety of horses ranging in all levels of experience, stayed active with Loudoun Hunt Pony Club, rode in eventing instructors certification clinics/testings, taught dressage lessons through 2nd level, and groomed for international 3-Day eventing competitor Pedro Gutierrez. In September 2006 Ms Harp started teaching out of Manassas, Virginia. She was a barn manager for Windy Meadows Farm, organized several camps, had several horses in training, and had over 30 students. Ms Harp relocated to Lindale, Texas in the winter of 2007 and became a riding instructor/trainer at Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC in June She continues to ride and audit with different clinicians and professional riders. Currently Ms Harp has students competing in NTHJC and USEF Hunter/Jumper Shows.

2 Lesson Price includes: Horse & Tack. All students are required to wear a smooth soled shoe or boot with a ½ inch heel. No tennis shoes allowed. Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC will provide student with an SEI approved riding helmet if one is needed. No bicycle helmets. Lesson release waivers must be completed and turned in before your first lesson. Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC hourly rates per lesson, per person Private $45.00 Semi-Private (2 riders) $35.00 Group (3 or more riders) $30.00 PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL WHEN SERVICES ARE RENDERED Students are encouraged to start a lesson ledger. Monies paid are applied to a ledger with the minimum $ Each time a student takes a lesson the fee for that lesson will be deducted from the ledger. Monies paid to lesson ledgers are non-refundable and must be used for lesson credit only. Gift Certificates are available in the office. Riding Camp Winter Camp (3 days Monday-Wednesday) December 29-31, 2008 $ Summer Camp (4 days Tuesday-Friday) June 16-19, 2009 June 23-26, 2009 July 7-10, 2009 July 14-17, 2009 July 21-24, 2009 July 28-31, 2009 August 11-14, 2009 $ per session

3 Commonly asked Questions & Answers Q: What do I do if I am interested in buying a horse? A: Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC has many horses available for purchase. Our staff will work with you to find the ideal horse for you and your riding needs. We have twenty-five years experience in finding and purchasing a sound and healthy animal. We encourage you to go through Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC for your purchase to ensure a positive experience for you and your horse to be. There will be a finder s fee of at least 10% of the total cost of the horse purchased. This fee will give you the added assurance that the horse or pony you purchase is observed in every way by the finely tuned eye of an individual with many years of experience in the equestrian field. Q: How do we keep up with upcoming events? A: There are several organizations available to join. These organizations will help keep you up to date on show rules, regulations and show dates. Or ask your instructor and check on the Texas Rose Horse Park website. Q: How do I become a volunteer? A: There are lots of volunteer opportunities available. Talk with your Instructor or Barn Manager about volunteering at the barn or during horse shows.

4 HORSE SHOW EXPENSES Trailering Minimum fee $80.00 $ 1.00 per mile Handling All day fee $40.00 per horse School horse Fee 2 or more days $45.00 per day per horse 1 day $25.00 per day per horse Training Trainer fee $50.00 per day per horse Day Care (includes cleaning stall, feeding, watering, grooming, blanketing, bandage, tack up and preparation for showing) $55.00 per day per horse Tack stall Fee $ amount is split between competitors Competitors pay for trainer expenses Includes: Per Diem ($30 per day) Fuel Lodging Competitors pay for grooms expenses Includes: Per Diem ($30 per day) Fuel Lodging $ total amount is split between competitors $ total amount is split between competitors

5 EFFECTIVE March 1, 2008 Full Care Boarding: $ monthly Price includes: Grain (fed twice a day) Coastal Hay (fed twice a day) Turnout Blanketing/client must provide the blanket No pasture on bad weather days, rain, sleet, snow, etc. Stalls bedded with shavings-picked every day Round pens Arena jump courses Open 7 days a week Supplements/client must provide all supplements Boarder MUST provide proof of a current negative coggins, record of annual vaccinations, and current worming. Boarder is required to provide the office with new information annually. Boarders are required to take four lessons a month at Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC Pasture Board: $ monthly (must prepay 6 months in advance) Price includes: Grain (fed twice a day) Provide pasture to feed on Round bales in winter if needed Schedule Farrier (at boarders expense) Schedule Vet (at boarders expense)

BRUNSON EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC

14078 State Hwy 110N, Tyler, Texas 75704 (903) 882-8696 Fax (903) 881-0228 www.texasrosehorsepark.com WELCOME TO BRUNSON EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC Brunson Equestrian Center, LLC provides riding lessons in