Orientation Age under 9 (45min)
Orientation Age under 9 (45min)
Evaluation with head instructor. Figure out your comfort level and plan of action, and your needs
Service Description
This is more of a pony ride after grooming and tacking for those who cannot focus or do much physical activity. This is not for those wanting to ride much of the hour. Hannah has been teaching for 17 years and has a background in trauma informed teaching and youth with different needs and has had multiple training for patients in clinic settings and their sensitivities. While we are not a therapeutic center, the instructor does have provider training, cpr training, and familiarity with ASD and ADHD. Time included in this 45 minute session includes: grooming, tacking up, safety talk and a very short ride- just a few laps 10 minutes or so to assess child in a teaching setting and interaction with horses and environment.. A private mini-orientation is 45 minutes of instructor time with the head instructor, working on a combo of life skills, fitness, and horsemanship. Students that takes this evaluation must be under age 9, be able to focus for 4-5 minutes at a time, and be ready to ride in privates or Giddyup Gang groups. If a family would like an evaluation for more than one rider, turns will need to be taken during the hour option. Private riding lesson means 100% of the instruction is for a single student, but doesn't guarantee sole use of facilities.
Cancellation Policy
1. Refunds & Payments • Refunds are not possible in most situations. Instructor will decide- being dismissed due to behavior from the program does not constitute a refund. • A valid card must be kept on file. This is required. Otherwise you will need to pay for your last month of lessons up front starting 3/1/2025 for all new students, require a 14 day notice to stop lessons without charge • Clients with routine late payments or declined cards may be removed from the program. 2. Lesson Scheduling • Cannot be booked less than 18 hours ahead. Even if the system allows it, we won’t receive notice in time. • Payment holds your place but doesn’t guarantee a weekly lesson. If you cancel, rescheduling may not be possible, and your lesson may be forfeited. 3. Cancellations & Rescheduling • You may cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours in advance but not more than twice a month. If it becomes routine you can lose your preferred spot. • After one reschedule per month, additional makeups or reschedules are at the instructor’s discretion. • Missed lessons do not roll over to the next month, and makeups are subject to availability. 4. Attendance & Availability • Students are expected to maintain good attendance. • Missing more than one lesson per month routinely or canceling within 24 hours for a private lesson results in no makeup or refund, except in emergencies at the instructor’s discretion. • Group lessons offer more flexibility for reschedules than private lessons, as there are more options shared. 5. Holidays & Weather Breaks • Rates are based on a 42-week calendar, accounting for holidays and breaks. We do not operate every week in winter though we do our best to hit at least 3/4 lessons even during the worst months weather wise. • Some months will naturally have fewer lessons due to weather or holidays. Breaks are announced at least 5 weeks in advance. 6. Communication & Updates • Updates on available openings will be posted on our Facebook page, website/App group, and barn bulletin board. • It’s the student’s responsibility to check these sources and their email for updates. 7. Emergencies & Instructor Discretion • Emergency situations are handled at the instructor’s discretion. • Full policies are provided in a welcome letter upon enrollment. By participating in our program, you acknowledge and agree to these policies. If you have any questions, please ask before signing up.
Contact Details
3207 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
+16142566465
surefirehorsemanship@gmail.com