Rules and Policies

1. HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE BACK OF THE HORSE.

2. Riding release forms are available digitally and must be filled out for each participant prior to riding.

3. When riding with others please be courteous and call out where you are going.

4. No one rider should monopolize any arena at any time.

5.If your horse is having a bad day and lunging jeopardizes the safety of others please exit the arena and wait for the appropriate time to try again. We will all do our best to work together to keep everyone safe but the safety of the rider gets priority.

6. Please always ask those riding if they feel comfortable with lunging.

7. One horse lunging at a time if there are riders in the arena.

8. If you set up jumps or ground poles please put them away SO it is easier for the staff to drag the ring.

9. No lunging in the outdoor arenas unless they are completely dry.

10. Please stay off of all grass areas when they are soft. If horses make holes in the grass they can cause injuries to another horse.

1.Riders are required to enroll in our autopay program to participate in the training membership package of your choice.

2.***Rider agrees to pay full price for all missed lessons in which rider fails to give at least a 24-hour cancellation notification to Instructor. Make up lessons will be arranged for emergencies.**

3. Lessons with appropriate cancellation notice can be made up within 60 days

4.If you are late for your lesson it will be shortened to keep the schedule consistent for the instructor.

5.30 day notice is required to change your lesson package or leave the program.

6.Program hold and priority: If a client temporarily leaves the program for additional training, travel, personal commitments, or any other reason and wishes to return, the client must pay 50% of the selected training package at the time they wish to return. This payment will secure and hold their spot in the program and maintain their priority for scheduling and placement upon their return. The remaining 50% of the training package will be due according t0 the standard payment schedule before training resumes. Spots are not guaranteed without the required 50% payment. 

7.There will be a holiday break built into the cost of lessons. There will be no lessons between Dec 24th and Dec 31st with the exception of full training clients.

8.For extra lessons, coaching, or shipping, checks are to be made to Elevate Equestrian, Zelle payments can be made to Elevatebyjamie@gmail.com, 

Lesson packages for Non-boarders:

Once a week: $265/month
Twice a week: $505/month
Three times a week: $740/month

Lesson packages for Boarders:
Once a week: $240
Twice a week: $480
Three times a week: $715
Full training (4-5 rides a week depending on schedule availability): $850/month

1. Coaching money is due at the time of the show and no later than your following lesson. If it is not paid by the following lesson, a $25 late fee will apply.

2. A $50 accommodations fee per client will be charged for each overnight horse show in addition to coaching and shipping fees, unless it is a multiday Championship or FEI event, in which case accommodation cost will be split between the clients.

3. If you do not braid your own horse, braiding must be organized 48 hours ahead of time through Elevate, braiding is $45/horse

Current coaching fees:
Recognized event weekend $120
One day coaching $70
Multi-day jumper/dressage show $60/day

1.All shipping for clients who do not have their own trailer will be arranged by Elevate Equestrian.

2. Jamie and Tiffany always get priority filling their trailer with paying clients, including last minute scratches, we own our equipment to make a living and must have the opportunity to do SO.

3.All clients who do not own their own trailer will pay the appropriate shipping rates regardless of who they are shipping with.

4. $150 deposit for away shows and $50 deposit for local shows will be required by the closing date of each horse show to secure a shipping spot. We enter shows based on quantity of participants therefore this deposit is non refundable unless the shipping spot can be filled.

1. Clinic fees are non refundable 7 days prior to your lesson unless another rider can fill your spot.

2. Jumps set for clinics should not be changed until the clinic is finished.

1. All horses sold from Ridgewood must be marketed and represented by Elevate Equestrian and sign the sale contract

2. Standard 10% commission will be owed by sellers/owners/buyers.

1. All Things Beautiful Photography is our resident photographer, no additional fees will be added to your session. However, any outside photographers coming to Ridgewood Stables for portraits, senior sessions, equine sessions or sales photos will owe a $30 facility fee to Elevate Equine Management. 2. Any outside sessions must have approval and be scheduled with management to avoid training conflicts.