Terms and Conditions

2025 Rushton Stables, LA Terms and Conditions

The Client and The Company agree as follows:

1. The Services

1. Rushton Stables, LA will provide client with access to one of the following programs:
   1. Short Stirrup (Riders aged 7-9 years old)
      1. One – 45 minute lesson (approx 20-25 minutes of riding time) per week.  
      2. Two – 45 minute lessons (approx 20-25 minutes of riding time) per week.
   2. Adults/Riders aged 10 and over
      1. One 60 minute lesson (approx 30-35 minutes of riding time) per week.
      2. Two – 60 minute lessons (approx 30-35 minutes of riding time) per week.
   3. Tiny Tots (Riders 3-6) Twelve weekly 30 minute lessons consisting of 10-15 minutes unmounted work and 10-15 minutes of mounted work each lesson. All twelve lessons to be completed in 12 weeks. Upon completion of the program, based on the recommendation of the instructor, the child will move up to the Short-Stirrup Program or may repeat the 12 week program until the child is physically and emotionally mature enough to start the Short Stirrup Program.
   4. The Love a Lesson Horse program allows access to a lesson horse for 1 hour of uninstructed, unmounted time time to spend with the horse per week.
   5. Lesson Horse Lease entitles the lessee priority to ride the horse in lessons and horse shows.
   6. Half-Lease entitles the student to any combination of 3 lessons or unsupervised practice rides (with instructor approval) per week.
   7. Show Lease entitles the lessee exclusive use of the horse during the lease period. 
2. Rushton Stables, LA Riding Academy will be closed 2 weeks per year to give the lesson horses and riding instructors a break, The weeks that are off will be available on our website.

1. Riders will join small groups as soon as they have control of a horse off the leadline at a walk and trot.  This is paramount to our barn culture and philosophy of creating a community that encourages camaraderie, friendship and support.  We feel this leads to higher quality riding, lessons, and just plain more fun.  

1. Clients will receive access to our exclusive online horsemanship academy at https://mindsetequitation.com 

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1. Client Requirements

1. Client must show up on time.
2. Client must be wearing proper riding attire- boots with heels, and riding pants.
3. Client must be coachable, positive, and have a good attitude!
4. We are trying to build a family-like community full of people like YOU, and after the 4th lesson we generally like to ask for the name of 1 person who you would like us to contact and invite to join the program.  

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      3.   Compensation and Payment Terms

1. Our monthly tuition price is based on the annual value.  Client will put a credit or debit card on file. Students may pay with Zelle, Venmo or PayPal but if any payments not received by the 7th of the month will be automatically charged their monthly tuition plus a $15 late fee to the credit card on file. Charges will  begin on the first day of enrollment and continue every month thereafter.  If client needs to change the credit card on file, please email RushtonStablesLA@aol.com the new credit card number, expiration date, CVC and Zip Code.  

1. Riders must agree to a six month minimum term.  In order to make any meaningful progress in any sport- there must be a minimum commitment level.  Early cancellations will be charged a $200 cancellation fee.  

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      4.  Scheduling 

1. Client will receive a dedicated time and a day of the week where there will be an appropriate school horse and with a group of riders with similar ability reserved each week.  Please remember that Rushton Stables, LA Riding Academy will be closed 2 weeks per year, the dates will be posted on our website, https://rushtonstablesla.com by January 1 of each year.  
2. If client cannot make their time during a week- Rushton Stables, LA Riding Academy will allow a maximum of one makeup lesson per month- provided that client cancels via their student portal account twenty-four hours prior to the lesson. If a lesson is not made up within 30 days it will expire. Make up lessons expire in 30 days or immediately if the student unenrolls from monthly lessons.  Monthly tuition is still due in full when student misses their lessons.  In the event that the weather prevents riding- unmounted horsemanship lessons will be substituted.  In the event that weather prevents the barn from being open- lessons will be rescheduled as soon as conditions allow. The first Saturday after conditions allow for riding will be the makeup day for lessons missed due to a barn closure. The best way to get the most value out of the program is to make it a priority and a commitment not to miss your dedicated lesson time(s).

1. If client would like to make a long-term change to their dedicated lesson time, they may do so a maximum of 1 time in a 90 day period by emailing RushtonStablesLA@aol.com. 

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5.  Cancellation.

This agreement may be canceled by either party without penalty at least 30 days notice prior to the desired date of termination, provided that client has been enrolled beyond the minimum term.  In order for client to cancel the payment- please email RushtonStablesLA@aol.com

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During the first 30 days of subscription, the rider can cancel without any penalty.  However after the first thirty day period, riders can only cancel their subscriptions after they have completed their first 6 month term. We incur very serious year round expenses to maintain our lesson horses and we are looking for students who can make a commitment to our program similar to the commitment we make to our students.  A ___$200_____ cancellation fee will be assessed for anyone who cancels outside of these two windows.   If you would like to cancel your subscription, please send an email to RushtonStablesLA@aol.com.

All sales are final. There are no refunds after the monthly tuition has been paid.

If the student is injured during the course of the month and cannot ride, unmounted horsemanship classes will be substituted for riding classes for the remaining lessons.

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6.  Additional Services

All services outside the scope of this agreement that are requested by the client and which the company agrees to perform will be automatically charged to the credit/debit card on file at the time of service.  

Purchase or sale of a horse. We can assist you in finding and purchasing or leasing a horse for your personal use or selling your horse. Please email us for our most current commission structure.

6. Horse Shows

All Clients must have a current credit card on file to attend shows. Client will make a non-refundable deposit of horse show fees 2 weeks prior to leaving for a show to hold their spot.  If for some reason the client cancels- deposits are non-refundable.  The deposit will automatically be charged to the credit card on file.  After the horse-show the expenses will be finalized, and the remainder will be charged to the credit card on file. Please see current rate card for prices.

Horse show fees include:  

Hauling

Horse Show Set up Fee

Horse Show Day Fee

Groom’s Tip

Supplements and Special Shoeing: Charged on a case by case basis depending on each individual horse’s needs

Regionals and Nationals Fees available upon request 

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7. No Guarantee

The company does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results.  The results of your riding program are largely based on the efforts of the student. 

8.  Communications 

1. Please note that instructors do not have time to discuss client goals and concerns during lesson hours.  Please schedule your quarterly goal setting meeting to make sure there is a good time set aside for these conversations.   

1. Client agrees to communicate all scheduling changes or any other concerns about the program via email to RushtonStablesLA@aol.com.com

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9. Social Media

Social media can be a fun and useful tool to communicate with barn mates, coaches, instructors and more. Social media can also be a dangerous tool of you are not careful. Every picture, link, quote, status, snap or post that you or your friends put online is forever part of your digital footprint. One never knows when it might come back to help or hurt your reputation during showing, team tryouts, college acceptance, getting a job, receiving awards, or any other important area of life. A negative social media image also reflects negatively on your sport and Rushton Stables, LA.

I recognize the below:

I take responsibility for my online profile, including my posts, photos, videos, snapchats or any other recordings posted by myself or others in which I appear.

I will not use foul language or post inappropriate photos, videos or any other content online.

I will not degrade anyone in any way.

I will only post positive things about my parents, barn mates, horses, coaches, instructors, trainers, sport, barn, opponents, and officials.

I will use social media purposefully to my abilities, barn, sport, horses, community and social values.

I will always consider, Is this the me I want you to see, before I post anything online.

I will not acknowledge any negative comments directed towards me on social media. If I choose to address them, I will speak with my trainer, coach, instructor and/or parents.

I am aware that posting or sharing a photo with a watermark is ILLEGAL and therefore should not be posted or shared.

I will not post videos of my barn mates riding without prior consent from them and my instructor or trainer.

If I see a barn mate or friend post something negative online, I will let my trainer, instructor, coach and/or parent know. I will not handle it myself.

I am aware that I represent my barn, school, family, sport and community at all times and will do so in a positive manner.

Our reputations precede us. Please remember that people will share things with others. The resulting perceptions and exaggerations, can lead to misinterpretation. Please, protect yourself and your barn by thinking before you post anything on social media.

Violations will result in a one time warning. After that, a meeting (with parents for a minor) will follow.

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Additional Risks Posed by Wildfires

I understand that portions of the Western United States are at elevated risk of wildfires throughout the year.  Wildfires are, by their nature, fast-moving, unpredictable, and dangerous.  Wildfires can change course, forcing the farm to undertake emergency evacuations of horses and, with sufficient time, equipment, from the farm’s facilities.  Wildfires can bring flames, sparks, and hot objects.  However, despite its best efforts, _________ cannot guarantee that it can prevent or limit all wildfire losses. 

I understand that in an emergency situation caused by wildfires in the area where the farm is located, ____________ (as well as the farm’s employees, agents, contractors, representatives, and/or assistants) will undertake reasonable evacuation and mitigation efforts in good faith to minimize injury to or loss of horses and equipment on the farm’s premises and/or in the farm’s care, custody, or control.  Depending on numerous circumstances during a wildfire – including lack of availability of staff, trailers, trucks, fuel, traffic, visibility, severity of fire conditions, unstable ground or road conditions, risks to humans, and governmental directives restricting access or activity – ___________response and mitigation efforts could potentially result in some horses receiving attention, while other horses may not receive attention.  

I acknowledge and agree that _____________ will proceed as reasonably as possible should a wildfire emergency occur that threatens to cross the farm’s property.  However, I understand that even with the best advance planning, and the best efforts in response to a wildfire, there is never a guarantee that the farm can save every horse on its property and save all equipment on the farm’s property.   

Changes to the Terms and Conditions

We may revise and update the terms and conditions as necessary and at our discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and shall apply to all who continue to use our services.