Fees and Payments Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, or Paypal. LESSON FEES Private Lesson | Weekly Payment The total cost of one private lesson is $60.00 for one hour of one-on-one instruction. Group Lesson | Weekly Payment The total cost of one group lesson is $45.00 for one hour of instruction in a group of no more than three riders. Private Lesson | Monthly Payment Private lessons may be paid for on a monthly basis at a rate of $240 (cost of four private lessons). Monthly payments are due on the first of each month. Some months will include a fifth lesson depending on the calendar year. This will be a bonus lesson offered at no extra charge. Group Lesson | Weekly Payment Group lessons may be paid for on a monthly basis at a rate of $180 (cost of four group lessons). Monthly payments are due on the first of each month. Some months will include a fifth lesson depending on the calendar year. This will be a bonus lesson offered at no extra charge. Late Payments Monthly Payments: If payment is not received in full by the first of the month, 180 Ranch LLC reserves the right to offer your lesson spot to another student. Lessons will not be scheduled or provided until payment is received. Weekly Payments: If payment is not received at the beginning of each lesson, instructor will cancel the lesson. Cancellation and Rescheduling STUDENT must provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson. If STUDENT has prepaid for the month, the cost of the lesson canceled within the appropriate time frame will be credited to the next lesson fee. If STUDENT fails to provide sufficient notice or misses a scheduled lesson without notice, the lesson fee will not be refunded or credited. If STUDENT is paying per lesson and cancels with sufficient notice, STUDENT will not be charged for the lesson. If STUDENT fails to provide sufficient notice or misses a scheduled lesson without notice, STUDENT will be charged double for their next lesson. (Exceptions to this include sudden illness or emergency.) If INSTRUCTOR cancels due to illness, inclement weather, or other health or safety concerns, STUDENT will not be responsible for payment for that lesson. If STUDENT has prepaid, the cost of the lesson will be credited to the next month’s lesson fees. If STUDENT misses lessons without notice at a rate of one time per month or more over a period of three 3 months, 180 Ranch reserves the right to remove STUDENT from the lesson schedule. STUDENT may permanently discontinue lessons with 24 hours’ notice prior to next scheduled lesson. In that case, any prepaid lessons will be refunded in full. Inclement Weather Policy Lessons may be canceled due to: - High winds (gusts above 25 mph)
- Rain
- Thunderstorms
- Cold temperatures (below 32° F)
- Extreme heat (above 100° F)
- Any other extreme weather events that pose a safety concern
In the event of inclement weather, students will receive an unmounted lesson in a classroom setting. If a session is canceled due to weather, client will receive either a refund for the lesson or a credit towards the next lesson payment. Instructors will communicate inclement weather plans with clients as quickly as possible. Riding Attire and Safety STUDENT is required to wear appropriate riding attire, including: - ASTM/SEI certified riding helmets under 5 years old from manufacture date (required for all riders, no exceptions)
- Long pants
- Closed-toe boots with at least a 1-inch heel to keep feet from sliding through the stirrups (tennis shoes are not acceptable footwear)
Additional Safety Guidelines: - No long necklaces, dangling earrings, and/or wallet chains may be worn while riding.
- Removal of any additional body piercings below the neck is highly recommended.
- No chewing gum
- Minimum age of students: 6 years old
- Riding while pregnant is strictly prohibited.
- Riding double (more than one person per horse) is strictly prohibited.
- Rider weight limit: 250 pounds
- The student agrees to follow all safety instructions provided by the instructor.
- No dogs allowed on premises.
Termination Either party may terminate this agreement with 24 hours’ written notice. Any prepaid lesson fees will be refunded on a pro-rata basis. LIABILITY WAIVER LIABILITY WAIVER To participate in horseback riding activities at 180 Ranch LLC, I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. Assumption of Risk: I understand that horseback riding is inherently risky and involves potential hazards, including but not limited to falling off a horse, being kicked or stepped on by a horse, and other dangers associated with horseback riding. 2. Health and Fitness: I represent that I am in good health and physical condition to participate in horseback riding activities. I am not aware of any medical condition that would prevent me from participating safely 3. Release of Liability: On behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns, I hereby: a. waive, release, and discharge 180 Ranch LLC, and their agents, officers, and employees from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damages, or claims of any nature which may hereafter accrue to me, and my estate as a direct or indirect result of my participation in in horseback riding activities and other associated activities; and b. indemnify, save and hold harmless180 Ranch LLC and its agents, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims of any nature including all costs, expenses and fees arising out of or resulting from my actions during this activity. c. consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident or illness during this activity. This release, indemnification, and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release, indemnification, and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. 4. Insurance: I understand that 180 Ranch LLC does not carry personal accident or health insurance for participants. I am responsible for providing my own insurance coverage. 5. Rules and Instructions: I agree to follow all rules, guidelines, and instructions provided by 180 Ranch LLC and its staff while participating in horseback riding activities. 6. Photo and Video Release: I grant 180 Ranch LLC permission to use photographs and videos of the undersigned taken during participation in horseback riding activities for promotional and marketing purposes. 7. Jurisdiction: This waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas. Any legal action arising out of or relating to this waiver shall be filed in the state or federal courts located within the State of Arkansas. Entire Agreement This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to 5 adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in this horse lesson agreement. April 16, 2026 INSTRUCTIONS: Important! For families, please put all members on the same waiver. If the adult in the family is not riding, simply select "the number of minors". If the adult in the family is riding, please select "Adult" and "Minors". |