30 Minute Adaptive Lesson

For students with capability limitations that limit their ability to do a longer lesson and will require more intensive focus from an instructor, and perhaps assistant instructors and side-walkers. Typically these students are unable to tack up and untack their own horses.

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$75.00

45 Minute Adaptive Lesson

For students with capability limitations that limit their ability to do a 60 minute lesson and will require more intensive focus from an instructor, and perhaps assistant instructors but do not require side-walkers. Typically these students may be unable to tack up their own horses but are able to take part in the process of untacking and caring for their horses after they ride.

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$112.50

60 Minute Adaptive Lesson

For students with capability limitations that require adaptations, but otherwise are able to tack up and ready their horse with assistance, stay focused and on task for an entire one hour lesson and are capable of learning to ride independently.

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$150.00

Missed Lesson Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a lesson a minimum of 4 hours notice is required. After the 3rd missed lesson students will be required to pre-pay for their lessons ahead of time.
Reimbursement will be offered with 24 hour advance notice of cancellation. A charge of $15 will be issued for each lesson without notice. If the $15 charge is not paid promptly, one lesson credit will be deducted from your account.

Be On Time
Please come 5-10 minutes before your ride.If you are late, it cuts into your time of the ride.
All rides will begin promptly on time and end on time in order to maintain schedule for previous and following lessons and rides.

Weight Limits
For your safety and the well-being of our horses the weight limit is 250 lbs. Any rider weighing more than 200 lbs. is required to give advance notice so that a suitable horse may be arranged.

Riders should expect to be weighed in a private and confidential setting if Painted Bar Stables staff have any suspicion that a rider may be above their weight limit for riding.

We are very strict about our weight limit. Please be up front, honest and realistic about the weight of each member of your party for their own safety. Our restrictions are not a matter of prejudice against heavy persons. When a rider is heavy it can be VERY dangerous for the rider for many reasons. Our limits are set to ensure the safety of both the rider and the longevity of our horses.

For further explanation of this policy click here.

Weather
All non-trail lessons are NOT weather dependent and in the case of rain will take place indoors. Please see missed lesson policy.

If the weather appears inclimate please call Erika at 607-216-8141 to confirm whether the ride will still take place. Unless communicated, riders should expect to ride.

Boots and Closed-toed Shoes Required
It is suggested that all riders wear boots or closed toed shows with a small heel. Sandals, clogs and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Age Requirements
Children entering group riding lessons must be 8 years of age. 
Children aged 5 to 7 are allowed to ride but will be required to take one longe-line class prior to being allowed to enter beginner lesson groups.
Children under 5 years old will be required to take tiny-tot lessons or lunge line lessons.

Scheduling
Group lessons are usually held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm (with earlier lessons reserved for children).
Group and Private Lessons can be arranged on alternate times if necessary.
There is a maximum of 4 riders per lesson.