2018 RIDING LESSON CONTRACT/INDEMNITY AND ENROLMENT FORM (Initial every page and sign in full where prompted)

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1 2018 RIDING LESSON CONTRACT/INDEMNITY AND ENROLMENT FORM (Initial every page and sign in full where prompted) ADULT STUDENT CLAUSE: This Agreement, dated the day of, 20 is made between Countryside Equestrian Centre (CEC) and (STUDENT). These parties warrant that they have the right to enter into this AGREEMENT. MINOR STUDENT CLAUSE: I,, (Parent/Guardian) have contracted with Countryside Equestrian Centre (CEC) on the day of, 20 to give (rider s name) riding lessons. These parties warrant that they have the right to enter into this AGREEMENT. This agreement is binding and will remain in place until 1 CALENDER MONTH S written notice by either party is given. All notices will be ed or hand delivered to the other party. It is hereby agreed that: The STUDENT wishes to enrol for riding lessons at COUNTRYSIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE under the following conditions: 1) PAYMENT: 1. Riding Lessons are to be paid in advance at the beginning of each month by no later than the 3rd of the month. Only EFT and cash is acceptable and is payable to Countryside Equestrian Centre. Please place all cash in an envelope with your name on it so as not to confuse your payment with another student s payment. 2. Late Payments will incur a R150 penalty which will reflect on the next invoice. 3. Invoices for each new month will be sent out between the 25 th and 28 th of the current month. 2) LESSON FEES: Lessons are weekly and are taken on a monthly basis and are scheduled per student on the agreed day and time. Lessons will be invoiced for the following month depending on the amount of lesson weeks in the month (either 4 or 5 lessons per month) The fees are fixed from January 2018 to December December riding lesson fees are payable as per normal payment rules as lessons to be missed while the riding school is closed will be caught up in advance. MINOR STUDENT LESSON FEES: ON A SCHOOL HORSE: Pony Exposure Lesson 20-minutes (ages 3-7) R200 per lesson. Lessons for children under 7 years of age may be shortened based on the attention span of the child. Some younger children get tired of an activity after so long and can only pay attention for a short period of time. The lesson will end early if your child loses their attention to the activity as this would be considered unsafe. Page 1 of 6

2 JUNIOR & ADULT STUDENT LESSON FEES - (all students over 8 years of age): ON A SCHOOL HORSE OR YOUR OWN HORSE: Private Riding Lesson 30-minutes R250 per lesson Equine Therapy Lesson 30-minutes R250 per lesson Group Riding Lesson 40-minutes R220 per lesson (No more than 3 riders) 3) ABSENCES AND RE-SCHEDULING: 1. In the event of your lesson coinciding with poor weather, such as rain and where riding conditions are considered unsafe, such a lesson must still be attended and will be held as an unmounted lesson. 2. In the event that a student needs to reschedule a lesson for any reason such as illness or in an emergency, it is at the discretion of the Riding Instructor and their availability. We will make all attempts possible to try to reschedule a lesson, but please understand that if the riding program is full there may not be available slots to make up a lesson. 3. Only 1 lesson per month may be re-scheduled unless prior arrangements are made with the relevant Riding Instructor. 4. Riders must call to cancel a lesson AT LEAST 24 HOURS in ADVANCE, otherwise it will automatically be considered absence without notice. If you do not call to cancel the lesson, you will not be permitted to make up the lesson and will be deemed as taken and be required to be paid in full. 5. In the event of an emergency or sickness, please call to cancel the riding lesson as soon as you are aware that you will not be able to attend the lesson but no later than 3 hours prior to your lesson time. 6. Please do not send an or Whattsapp to cancel a lesson. We cannot guarantee we will receive the e- mail or Whattsapp message prior to the lesson. Only phone call cancellations will be considered for excused absences or make-up lessons. 4) PUNCTUALITY: 1. I understand that lesson times are planned and that I need to be on time. 2. If I am more than 15 minutes late from my scheduled time, I will not be permitted to participate in the lesson and it will be considered an unapproved lesson absence, unless I have made prior arrangements. 3. I further understand that even if I am late, the time for ending the lesson will remain as scheduled. 4. The only condition for extending my lesson time is if the Riding Instructor is not present at the scheduled lesson time. 5) INSTRUCTORS AND PONIES/HORSES: 1. I understand that Countryside Equestrian Centre reserves the right to substitute a riding instructor in the event that their regularly scheduled riding instructor is unable to be present at the lesson. 2. I understand that it is my responsibility prior to entering the lesson area to inform the Riding Instructor of any new medical or physical problem which may impact my safety or ability to perform correctly during my scheduled riding lesson. 3. There are horses available for each level of riding from the beginner rider to the more advanced rider who needs to be challenged. Beginner horses in our Stables are known for their quiet dispositions to help our beginner riders build confidence and learn the basics of riding. As the rider becomes more comfortable with the basics of riding, they will move to the more advanced horses. These horses will challenge the rider and will take them beyond the basics. 4. Countryside Equestrian Centre does not guarantee that the student will ride the same horse/pony every lesson, nor do we believe that this is conducive to rider progression; and / or said horse might be ill or sustained an injury which makes it unable to be ridden. Riders will be allocated a mount that is suitable for their ability. Page 2 of 6

3 6) RIDING WEAR: 1. Proper attire must be worn for riding lessons, which is to be long pants with the ability to stretch/breeches/jodhpurs, shirt, shoes/boots with at least a half inch heel, and an approved riding helmet that fits properly with an attached harness. Students are not required to provide their own helmet, but it is advisable. We have helmets available for use in the event the student does not have his/her own helmet but recommend that each student has their own correctly fitting helmet. 2. A rider must wear a helmet at all times when working with and mounted on the horse. 3. Half chaps or gaiters and riding gloves are recommended for junior and adult riders. 7) INDEMNITY: 1. I recognize the inherent risks of injury involved in any type of horseback riding generally and in learning to ride in particular. 2. No lesson will be given unless this contract is completed in full. 3. In taking lessons at Countryside Equestrian Centre, I assume any such risk of injury and further, I voluntarily release Countryside Equestrian Centre, its instructors, managers, grooms and agents from any responsibility on account of any injury I or my child or ward may sustain while receiving instruction or while riding in connection therewith, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Countryside Equestrian Centre, its instructors, managers, grooms and agents on account of any such claim. 4. Likewise I accept full responsibility for friends and visitors accompanying myself to Countryside Equestrian Centre s property. 5. Countryside Equestrian Centre, its instructors, managers, grooms and agents are not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. 8) LESSON POLICY STANDARD: A Pony Exposure Lesson is 20 minutes in length, A Private Riding Lesson is 30 minutes in length, A Group Riding Lesson is 40 minutes in length and can consist of grooming, tacking up, mounting, tack adjustments, exercises while mounted, cool down time, dismounting, and untacking. After the Riding Instructor determines that the student is advanced enough to tack up on his or her own, students will be permitted to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to groom and tack up their lesson horse. Countryside Equestrian Centre and its instructors feel that it is very important not just to teach riding but to also teach safety, proper grooming techniques, horse handling, and how to properly tack your horse. Good horsemanship skills are essential for anyone handling or riding a horse. The Riding Instructor additionally has the responsibility of safety for riders, volunteers, and horses at all times; therefore, the Instructor has the right to deviate from the above lesson outline when safety is a concern. 9) IMPORTANT: Parents are encouraged to watch their children s riding lesson. Please do not use lesson time to discuss issues with the Riding Instructor. Riding Instructors and volunteers must stay focused on the current lesson for safety reasons. Please call the Riding Instructor or Stable Owner outside of lesson times for all questions and concerns that you may have. The Riding Instructor has other lessons scheduled after your lesson and cannot be discussing issues during lesson time. Please do not talk with your children during their lesson. It distracts your child and compromises their safety. Page 3 of 6

4 Countryside Equestrian Centre hosts training Show Jumping, Equitation, Eventing, Showing and Dressage shows on a regular basis and riders are welcome to partake. The instructor charges a separate, show fee which is not included in the show entry fee. CEC Club Slazenger Shirts are available for purchase at the Clubhouse at R440 per shirt. Riders partaking at CEC training shows are urged to wear the CEC Club shirt. 10) STABLE RULES: 1. Horses may be loose on the premises and all students, visitors and children must stay within designated areas. 2. Please do not go to the grazing paddocks without being accompanied by an employee, manager or agent of Countryside Equestrian Centre. 3. Children under the age of 12 must be under their parents supervision at all times. 4. Only students, riders and instructors are allowed into the riding arenas. 5. Please do not sit or stand on arena fences. 6. No loud shouting, swearing, whistling, clapping or banging around horses and riders. 7. No playing of balls or throwing things is permitted. 8. Please do not litter use the dustbins provided around the stable yard area to dispose of garbage. This INCLUDES cigarette butts of smokers. 9. Horses are unpredictable and do bite and kick and, even if in their stables, should be approached with caution children who do not have their own horses stabled at Countryside Equestrian Centre are not allowed to go near or enter a stable without instructor or manager supervision. 10. For your own safety - all instructions by Stable Managers or Instructors must be adhered to at all times. 11. Remember carrots for your noble steed! Page 4 of 6

5 PRICE LIST 2018 STABLING FULL R3685 per month STABLING PADDOCK LIVERY R2785 per month STABLING FIELD LIVERY R2585 per month FARRIER FULL SET R590 FARRIER HALF SET R550 FARRIER TRIM R420 FARRIER BAR SHOES / PADS Add R150 to Shoeing cost SCHOOLING FULL (4 times per week) R1600 per month SCHOOLING HALF (2 times per week) R800 per month SCHOOLING INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLING SESSION R250 per session LUNGING 30 MIN SESSION R70 per session LUNGING 20 MIN SESSION R60 per session LESSONS PRIVATE LESSON (30 min) R250 per lesson LESSONS GROUP LESSON (40 min) R220 per lesson LESSONS PONY EXPOSURE (20 min) R200 per lesson TRANSPORT TO ONDERSTEPOORT R950 TRANSPORT BACK FROM ONDERSTEPOORT R950 TRANSPORT TO AND FROM SHOW VENUE PTA R650 *excludes horsebox hire TRANSPORT TO AND FROM SHOW VENUE JHB *excludes horsebox hire R850 HORSEBOX HIRE PER DAY R700 HORSE / PONY HIRE FOR AWAY SHOW PURPOSES R450 per day per horse TACK HIRE FOR AWAY SHOW PURPOSES R150 per day per horse INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE HOME SHOW **capped at R180 even if pupil rides more than 2 classes AWAY SHOW **Please arrange with your instructor should you require assistance. Instructors do not automatically go to outside shows. R90 per class R400 per student per day HORSE BATHING CLIENT TO PROVIDE SHAMPOO R100 per horse HORSE BATHING USE OF CEC SHAMPOO R 150 per horse PLAITING MANE (ELASTICS) R250 per horse PLAITING MANE (STITCH) R300 per horse PLAITING TAIL R250 per horse FLY REPELLENT 1 LITRE R140 FLY REPELLENT 5 LITRES R600 All of the above are payable to CEC directly Prices listed above are subject to change Page 5 of 6

6 I, the undersigned, have read and understand the above contract, plus all Countryside Equestrian Centre policies and rules, which I agree to abide by in total, and I have received a copy of this contract. I further understand that if any of Countryside Equestrian Centre s policies or rules are not followed that Countryside Equestrian Centre has the right to cancel this contract in full without any refund of money. ACCEPTED BY: Signature: (Rider or Parent/Guardian of Minor) Signature: (For CEC) Agreed day and time of your lesson: Page 6 of 6