Kindred Spirits
Horsemanship & Riding Instruction
Riding Lessons Goals and Guidelines 2005 Schedule

Please call to reserve a lesson time. (301) 746-6320

Registration and Release (Waiver) Forms

Please Read Hanna House B&B Stable Guidelines

Riding Lesson Rate Information

Lesson Goals and What You Can Expect to Learn:

	Barn Orientation
	General Safety
	Grooming & Tacking
	Safe Groundwork, Leading and Halter Work
	Proper Riding Position – Seat/Hands/Legs
	Centered Riding & Natural Horsemanship Techniques
	Comfort & Confidence in Bareback Riding (Optional)
	Gait Transitions – Walk/Trot/Canter
	Confidence and Compatibility In Horse & Rider
	Trail Riding Skills
	Advanced Riding Goals that you would like to pursue such as Jumping & Showing in both English and Western Disciplines.
	Your personal horsemanship & riding goals.

	Lesson Guidelines
	Lesson length is approximately one full hour (more or less) depending on what it takes to accomplish session goals.
	Age Limit is seven years old. (No exceptions!)
	Instruction is offered from Beginner to Advanced Levels in Centered Riding, Natural Horsemanship, Balance-seat, Dressage, Hunt-seat and Stock-seat.
	Please arrive promptly for your lesson. If you are scheduled to prepare your horse/pony, please arrive at least an hour before your scheduled lesson time to do so.
	Lessons are based at Hanna House Bed and Breakfast, which includes Outdoor Arena with jumps, Round-Pen and miles of Trails.
	All forms are required to be completed prior to starting your lesson program.
	A strict 24-hour cancellation policy is enforced. No shows or last minute cancellations will be billed and there are no refunds. Make-up lessons can be scheduled.
	All students are required to learn or review proper grooming, groundwork, leading and tacking-up prior to riding sessions and are part of your lesson time.
	Helmets are required and proper boots and riding apparel are highly recommended. Your turnout and that of your horse should reflect your commitment to excellence.
	Please communicate any special skills you would like to focus on. If your request falls within your current level of ability, we will focus your lessons in the direction needed to accomplish your goals.
	Two lessons per week are highly recommended to achieve significant progress and there will be times when students are required to participate in Group lessons for the experience. (Especially if they will be showing.)
	You are welcome to bring “spectators” for your lesson, but please advise them in advance that they need to observe quietly. Any distractions – for you or your horse will only impede your progress. Parents are asked to refrain from asking questions, making suggestions, or taking photographs during the lesson. These things should be done once the lesson is completed. Parents who disregard these requests will be asked to leave. In addition, if you feel your child may be less distracted without you watching, you are welcome to excuse yourself from the arena area.
	When schools are canceled due to inclement weather and road conditions, please call for program status.
	Your commitment to taking the time to learn quality horsemanship and having fun is greatly appreciated
	NOTICE: Horseback riding is a physical sport, which requires some athletic ability and concentration. Our riding lessons and student trail rides require the rider to be in control of the animal, understand and follow verbal instructions (in English) and be able to ride in balance while physically withstanding the normal bouncing and jostling that occurs on a moving horse. People with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities are urged to carefully consider the inherent danger before participating. We reserve the right to withhold riding privileges. We strongly recommend that pregnant women not ride.

Lesson Rate Information
	Lesson on your own Horse/Pony - $40 Per session
	Lesson Package on your own Horse/Pony - $360 for 10 Lessons (Bonus - One Free Lesson with purchase!)
	Lesson on School Horse/Pony - $50 Per session
	Lesson for Hanna House Boarders - $30 Per session
	Lesson Package for Hanna House Boarders - $270 for 10 Lessons (Bonus - One Free Lesson with purchase!)
	Individual Private Lessons - $50 (May through October)
	Stable Play Days - $30 per day per child
	Ship-In’s Permitted - (Negative Coggins Test Required)
	Packages must be paid for in full prior to first lesson.
	Cancellation Policy – Lessons will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather and footing, unless you have an Indoor Arena. If you must cancel a lesson, please give as much notice as possible. Last minute cancellations (except in the case of weather or emergency) and no shows will be billed at full rate. More than two client cancellations, (other then weather or emergency related) per package, will be billed at full rate.
	Travel Rate - $10 Per Hour (I will come to your barn!)Minimum payment of $10. for ALL lessons that I travel to. When I travel to your facility, please have yourself ready as well as your horse groomed, tacked-up and ready for the lesson (unless we have discussed otherwise). Please do not keep me waiting. If you are not ready it will come out of your lesson time.
	Consultation Fees - $30 Per hour, plus mileage
Gift Certificates Available Advanced Reservations are Required (Rates are subject to change)

Hanna House Bed and Breakfast Guidelines
	All outside horses that ship-in for lessons are required to have a current Negative Coggins Test and to be current on all vaccinations
	Anyone under 18 years of age will be required to be under adult supervision at all times and in all locations.
	ALL visitors, lesson and clinic participants are required to sign release and waiver of liability upon first visit.
	NO SMOKING is permitted anywhere at any time on the grounds.
	Your pets are not permitted on property.
	Please clean up immediately after your horse/pony.
	Do not clean your trailer out in the Parking Area. Use the manure pile.
	All children and guests are expected to conduct themselves in a quiet, respectful manner while riding on Hannah House Farm property.
	Please ride on the edge of all fields and ride “lightly” when fields are soft and wet.
	May your experience with Kindred Spirits Horsemanship & Riding Instruction be enjoyable, enriching and educational. Thank you!

The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.
~ Arabian proverb

If your horse says no,
you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong.
~Pat Parelli