TAS Lesson Details & Updates 2024
24 Hours Advance Notice is required when cancelling &/or switching lesson days/times.
If you're feeling unwell, please notify me as soon as possible so I can make the necessary adjustments. Last-minute cancellations create challenges, including the need to repost schedules, rearrange resources, and sometimes ask others to adjust their lesson times.
We allow two (2) cancellations per year without charge for a non-24-hour notice. If you're able to reschedule within the same week, we’ll do our best to accommodate you. However, the cancellation will still incur the non-24-hour notice charge, unless it falls within your two (2) annual grace cancellations.
If we get too many Non-24 hour cancellations we will be forced to relook at this policy & switch to pre-paid lessons.
***NEW CANCELLATION POLICY***
1. TO CANCEL A LESSON - Text our Lesson Cancellation Number
1(657)234-4873 "1(657)FIGURE"
NO other method will be honored!
It is too difficult to keep track of & remember verbal conversations, emails, messenger or phone calls.
2. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to switch times, switch days, or cancel your lesson.
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Example: If your lesson is scheduled for Tuesday evening and you need to cancel, you must notify us by 5:00 PM on Monday or you will still be charged for the lesson.
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3. If you cancel within 24 hours of your lesson and have already used your two (2) grace cancellations for the year, you will be responsible for payment. While rescheduling within the same week may be possible if there are openings, it does not replace the charge for a non-24-hour cancellation.
4. Your Text to Cancel a Lesson must include the following:
1) Riders Name
2) Month/Date of the cancelled lesson
3) # of Grace Cancellations remaining after this one
5. If cancelling for reasons other than illness, please ask if we can reschedule. We are usually able to fit you in during the week.
COVID policy – Let’s follow the CDC recommendations. If you feel you have been exposed to covid, please cancel and reschedule. We would prefer to always stay on the safe side!! If you have been exposed or a family member has Covid, please cancel.
IF YOU HAVE A COLD or anything tha could be contagious– PLEASE cancel the lesson.
*** NEW STUDENTS ***
ADDRESS - 3979 Oakdale Drive - Suamico, WI 54313
1. Enter at the left of the barn if the overhead door is closed.
2. If horses are in the isle, please wait or ask permission to pass!
3. Send a friend request on Facebook to (Ellie Jensen Twin Artesian Stables) - I will add you to our private lesson group - Please accept when you get that invitation
4. Go to our Facebook Business Page, Twin Artesian Stables. Like and/or Follow us, as Activities are posted there.
5. Go to our Website, moriesian.net/documents
A) Click on "Digital TAS Release Form" - Read/Sign a separate release form for each person riding.
You can also download the PDF version of the release and bring it with you to class.
(A release MUST be filled out prior to riding)
B) Click on "Lesson Details & Updates" - Read/Sign - Prior to Riding.
6. You are welcome to Text or Call my phone number 920-819-7061 if you need to contact me right away.
But ONLY use 1(657)234-4873 "1(657)FIGURE" for lesson changes and updates.
7. Please send a text to 1(657)234-4873 "1(657)FIGURE" that includes the rider’s birthdate, your phone number(s) and riders mailing address with zipcode.
8. Our typical lesson days/times are as follows:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Private Lessons starting at 4 pm
Group Lessons at 5pm, 6pm & 7:30pm
Please let me know what Days & Times work for you.
***RELEASES***
ALL VISITORS must sign a release prior to entering, this is your responsibility for your guests.
**Please inform your guests, that if horses are in the isle, they need to wait or ask permission to pass!
**The Release Form can be found on our website https://www.moriesian.net/documents.
**Non-riders must stay in the viewing area for their own safety & to make our insurance company happy.
Starting out LESSONS- I will send you a invite to the lesson page where we set times for lessons or I will need your email address if not on FB. I post lessons on the lesson page/email normally the night before.. The times may change on your day but they will be within the time frame you set. I will continue to post your lessons till notified otherwise.
SHOES –Shoes with a heel are recommended for safety. Aggressive tread on shoes is not recommended, the purpose is to slip out of stirrup if needed and the heel on the shoe is to prevent the foot going all the way through the stirrup and getting hung up. Wear warm “winter boots” in winter, they are safe as they can easily slip off.
PORTA POTTY - New & Improved!! Lights up when door opens, it is to the right of barn between 2 trees.
VIEWING AREA -We have a sitting area to watch, PLEASE DO NOT stay in isle where horses are for safety reasons… I know we allowed this in the past however our insurance is getting more particular. We ask everyone to PLEASE stay inside the sitting area. ***Please be aware if someone new is coming to watch, YOU are responsible to have them fill out a release before they enter the barn.
HELMETS - You’re welcome to use our helmets for a month or so. Very young students can use our helmets longer so you don’t have to keep buying helmets. For hygiene reasons, we encourage you to purchase a helmet when you know your child is going to continue lessons.
CASH BOX - PLEASE write the check out to ‘Ellie Jensen”. To deposit lesson money- the box is attached on wood jacket locker next to desk. Checks do not need an envelope but PLEASE have the RIDERS NAME IN THE MEMO EVERY TIME. The riders name in memo helps bookkeeping !! Only cash needs to be in an envelope - BUT PLEASE WRITE ON ENVELOPE - Date and name.
RESPONSIBILITY - Please clean up after your horse! Poop must be picked up after your lesson, in the stall or outside. No turds left behind- NOT kidding.. all turds matter. If you Untack… PLEASE, put saddle/bridle/pad back in proper place - (each western saddle has a number - each english saddle has a letter) AND cover them!!!! – Parents please help with reminding.
ARRIVAL - Please plan to come early to catch & tack up your horse so you’re on time for your whole lesson. If you have not learned our saddle and bridling, we will show you, then let you practice in front of us until you are comfortable. This includes catching your horse; you will watch and practice before you’re on your own.
BOOT BOX - We have a boot exchange, when you outgrow your boots, we encourage you to place them in the boot box. If you need boots, please feel free to pick through the box!!! Boot box is on shelf by English pads. Please consider donating to the boot box or feel free to put a name and price on them so you can be reimbursed. This box gets used and is appreciated!!!!
LOST & FOUND - We have a lost & found box: on the middle shelf buy English pads. Not claimed in a month- we will use or donate.
TO REACH ELLIE - TEXT me at 920-819-7061, it is the BEST & fastest way to contact me. If I don't respond within 10-15 minutes, and it's important, CALL ME!
WINTER -Heating season charges: $5.00 extra per lesson. We will notify by posting on this lesson page when heating season starts and stops. Dress warm, will keep heat around 45 degrees.