Frequently Asked Questions..
Minimum Age:
We teach ages 4-5 basic pony care and lead-line intro rides, Children must be age 6+ to participate in regular group classes, where they work in an assisted setting learning how to handle, care for and do the before and after tack up during their riding lessons. Age 10+ can move into weeknight classes unassisted once they can safely catch ponies, with another adult or older teen assistance.
Weight limits:
We appropriately size our riders and horses accordingly to make sure we are putting horse welfare first (No more than 10% of horses bodyweight including tack). Right now our max weight we can take is 150-170 lbs dependent on horse availability. We do offer groundwork sessions for those looking to get back into horses until they can ride.
Experience:
We offer limited beginner classes, advanced beginner classes for ages 10-17 and adult only sessions. Beginner to intermediate, from dressage into jumpers.
HELMETS:
Only ATSM suitable riding helmets will be considered due to insurance requirement. The wearing of a riding helmet is mandatory for all riders, no exceptions. Each rider will be fitted for a helmet at check-in and must wear the helmet properly throughout the ride. Rental may be available for short-term sessions and camps.
Cancellations & Make Ups
We do not allow make-ups as each riders space is designated to that horse/day/time/rider. We DO allow clients to trade amongst themselves as long as the trade is skill suitable to the riders and horses used. For pre-planned holidays, this works out great year round. Lessons are non-refundable, case by case options, i.e sibling transfer can be discussed but will depend on space. If make up opportunities arise in summer months, they will be groundwork/theory based.
In the case of weather or instructor cancellation, a make up will be offered accordingly.
In winter, we run until -25. Horsemanship lessons and theory on the ground will take the place of lessons during inclement weather as long as safe to do so.
Miss a Make-Up Lesson - No Credit.
Formal make-up lesson times and dates will be announced. Should a rider not be able to attend the make-up lesson appointment provided then the rider forfeits the original lesson and make-up lesson.
In the case of weather or instructor cancellation, a make up will be offered accordingly.
In winter, we run until -25. Horsemanship lessons and theory on the ground will take the place of lessons during inclement weather as long as safe to do so.
Miss a Make-Up Lesson - No Credit.
Formal make-up lesson times and dates will be announced. Should a rider not be able to attend the make-up lesson appointment provided then the rider forfeits the original lesson and make-up lesson.
Why isnt my child guaranteed the same horse?
While we like to start each youth out with consistent horses for the first bit, unless you own or lease, no lesson time guarantees the same horse each time. Each of our schoolies has brilliant lessons to share with our riders and so we try to make sure kids have ample opportunity to learn to be more adaptable, empathetic and able to partner up with each individual horse. We only partner horses suitable to riders current skill level and situation as well.
Payment Options:
Etransfers to [email protected].
Credit card options are available.
50% up front due for 8 week plus sessions.
Liability Waiver:
CR Horsemanship does their absolute best to provide safe and well trained horses, with certified instructors, trained and up-to-date in current First Aid, but nevertheless, horses are not without risk. All riders must sign a liability waiver before riding to indemnify CR Horsemanship, employees, Mystic Meadows/Shadowlands Ranch from legal actions.
Etransfers to [email protected].
Credit card options are available.
50% up front due for 8 week plus sessions.
Liability Waiver:
CR Horsemanship does their absolute best to provide safe and well trained horses, with certified instructors, trained and up-to-date in current First Aid, but nevertheless, horses are not without risk. All riders must sign a liability waiver before riding to indemnify CR Horsemanship, employees, Mystic Meadows/Shadowlands Ranch from legal actions.