• UMA Introductory Session Intake & Payment Form

    Complete this form to begin scheduling your $100 introductory session with United Mustangs of America. Once your form and payment are received, you will get a link to book your session directly on UMA's real-time calendar. See Scheduling & Cancellation Policy below for full details.

  • Step 1: Student Information

  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Preferred Contact Method
  • Is the student under 18?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Step 2: Horse Experience & Goals

    This section helps me understand your current experience level and what you are hoping to learn. There is no wrong answer. I use this information to help choose the safest and most helpful starting point.
  • Have you worked with horses before?
  • Have you taken riding or horsemanship lessons before?
  • What are you most interested in? Options can include:

  • Step 3: Health, Safety & Learning Needs

    Working with horses involves physical activity, awareness, and following safety instructions. This section helps me make better decisions for your first session.
  • Do you have any physical limitations, injuries, balance concerns, allergies, or medical conditions that may affect your participation?

  • Step 4: Introductory Session Agreement

    The introductory session is a 2-hour first session for new students. The session fee is $100. This session gives UMA time to meet you, learn about your goals and experience, introduce you to the UMA approach, and recommend the best next step. Depending on safety, goals, weather, horse availability, and the coaching judgment of Monica O. Knight, UMA's lead coach, the session may include discussion, observation, groundwork, horse handling, horse care, and/or riding. The introductory session does not automatically enroll you in an ongoing program or membership. Ongoing lesson options may be discussed after the introductory session.
  • Required*

  • Step 5: What to Wear, Bring, and Expect

    Please come prepared for a working ranch environment. Safety and appropriate clothing matter around horses.
  • Required*

  • Step 6: Scheduling & Cancellation Policy

    Please read carefully

  • Scheduling

    After payment, you will receive a booking link on the confirmation page. This link opens UMA's real-time calendar, showing actual current availability. You will select and confirm your own introductory session date and time directly on that calendar.

    UMA operates Thursday through Monday. No sessions are available Tuesday or Wednesday. Your session is officially scheduled once you select a slot on the calendar.

    Cancellation & Rescheduling

    Introductory sessions are scheduled by appointment. If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours notice. Missed sessions or same-day cancellations forfeit the session fee. No exceptions.

  • Required*

  • Step 7: Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk

    Please read the following waiver carefully. Horse activities involve inherent risks. This section must be completed before participating.

  • WAIVER, RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
    READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

    HORSE AND RANCH ACTIVITIES INVOLVE INHERENT RISKS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

    1. Parties & Locations

    This Agreement is between the undersigned Participant and Monica O. Knight dba United Mustangs of America ("UMA").

    If the Participant is under 18 years of age, the undersigned Parent/Guardian enters into this Agreement both individually and on behalf of the minor Participant.

    For purposes of this Agreement, the "Released Parties" include Monica O. Knight dba United Mustangs of America, UMA coaches, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, assistants, event hosts, and the owners, operators, and lessors of facilities used for UMA activities, including, without limitation, the properties located at 2550 Tienda Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 and 2565 Fowler Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, as well as other UMA-approved locations.

    2. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk

    I understand that horses are large, powerful, independently acting animals and that equine and ranch activities involve inherent and unpredictable risks.

    These risks include, but are not limited to: falls; being kicked, bitten, stepped on, struck, pushed, pulled, dragged, or pinned; bucking, rearing, spooking, bolting, tripping, slipping, stopping suddenly, or changing speed or direction; collisions with horses, people, animals, fencing, gates, vehicles, equipment, structures, or terrain; tack or equipment movement, breakage, or failure; uneven, slippery, muddy, rocky, or otherwise changing footing and surfaces; weather and environmental conditions; wildlife, insects, dogs, cats, livestock, and other animals; the conduct or movement of other riders, students, handlers, spectators, visitors, or participants; and other known or unknown risks associated with being on or around horses, ranches, barns, arenas, trails, vehicles, equipment, and agricultural environments.

    I understand that these risks may arise while riding; handling horses from the ground; grooming; leading; catching; observing; participating in lessons, practice sessions, horse care, clinics, demonstrations, hauling-related activities, or other UMA equine or ranch activities.

    I voluntarily choose to participate, or allow my minor child to participate, with knowledge of these risks. I knowingly assume the inherent risks associated with participation and with being present in horse and ranch environments, whether at UMA's regular facility, another facility, or an UMA-related off-site activity. I understand that no horse, premises, route, arena, corral, trail, piece of equipment, or equine activity can be made completely free of risk.

    3. Release of Liability for Ordinary Negligence

    To the fullest extent permitted by California law, I release, waive, and discharge the Released Parties from claims for personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss arising from my participation, or my minor child's participation, in UMA-related equine or ranch activities, including claims caused in whole or in part by the ordinary negligence of a Released Party.

    I understand that this release includes ordinary negligence associated with matters such as instruction, supervision, horse selection or matching, handling, equipment or tack, maintenance, premises conditions, and the acts or omissions of the Released Parties when connected with the activities covered by this Agreement.

    I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up the right to bring certain claims against the Released Parties for their own ordinary negligence.

    This release does not apply to gross negligence, reckless misconduct, willful or intentional misconduct, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be released or waived under California law.

    4. Indemnity for Participant-Caused Third-Party Claims

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from reasonable losses, damages, and costs arising from third-party claims to the extent caused by my, or my minor child's, negligent, reckless, intentional, or unauthorized conduct, including failure to follow UMA safety rules or instructions.

    This indemnity does not require me to indemnify a Released Party for that party's gross negligence, reckless misconduct, willful misconduct, or other liability that cannot lawfully be shifted by agreement.

    5. Safety Rules, Helmets & Fitness to Participate

    I agree to follow UMA safety rules, posted instructions, and directions given by UMA representatives. I understand that UMA may change, pause, restrict, or stop an activity at any time when UMA determines that safety, horse welfare, facility conditions, participant readiness, or other circumstances require it.

    A properly fitted equestrian helmet certified by SEI to the current ASTM F1163 equestrian helmet standard is required for all mounted activities and for groundwork with mustangs in training. UMA may require a helmet for other groundwork, horse handling, or activities when appropriate for safety.

    I am responsible for informing UMA of any medical condition, recent surgery, injury, broken bone, physical limitation, seizure disorder, medication effect, allergy, or other health-related circumstance that may materially affect safe participation or require an accommodation. UMA may require medical clearance before participation when reasonably necessary for safety.

    6. Emergency Medical Assistance

    If I, or my minor child, am injured or become ill during a UMA activity, I authorize UMA representatives to provide or seek reasonable first aid and emergency medical assistance when circumstances warrant. I am responsible for my own, or my minor child's, medical care, health insurance, transportation, and related expenses.

    7. Future Application & Withdrawal

    This Agreement applies to the introductory session and to future UMA-related equine and ranch activities in which the Participant takes part unless replaced by a later agreement.

    If the Participant or Parent/Guardian notifies UMA in writing that they no longer agree to this Agreement, that notice applies only to future participation and does not affect activities that occurred before UMA received the notice.

    A current waiver and release is a condition of participation in UMA equine and ranch activities. After such notice is given, the Participant may not participate again unless and until a current UMA waiver is completed.

    8. Miscellaneous

    Governing Law and Venue: This Agreement is governed by California law. Venue for disputes arising from this Agreement shall be San Luis Obispo County, California, to the fullest extent permitted by law.


    Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.


    No Oral Modification: I am not relying on any oral statement that changes or contradicts this Agreement. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and agreed to by the parties.


    BY SIGNING, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT HORSE AND RANCH ACTIVITIES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY ASSUMING RISKS AND GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM THEIR OWN ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA LAW.

     

    For a minor Participant: I certify that I am the Participant's parent or legal guardian, that I have authority to enter into this Agreement on the minor Participant's behalf, and that I agree to its terms both individually and on behalf of the minor Participant.

  • Required*
  • Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign below and confirms they have authority to grant this consent on behalf of the minor.

  • Parent/Guardian Signature Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Step 8: Photo, Video & Media Permission

    United Mustangs of America may occasionally use photos or videos for education, student progress documentation, website content, social media, or promotional purposes. Please choose your preferences below.

  • Organization: United Mustangs of America
    Coach: Monica O. Knight
    Network: Horse Handling Science United

     

    A. Purpose and Scope

    By signing below, I understand that United Mustangs of America may photograph, film, or record lessons, introductory sessions, clinics, practice sessions, events, and other UMA activities for education, safety, student progress documentation, and program communication.

    This consent may apply to my image, likeness, voice, riding, groundwork, horse handling, written reflections, homework videos, photos, posts, or other materials I submit to UMA or HHSU, collectively referred to as “Content.”

     

    B. Internal Educational Use

    I understand and agree that UMA may use Content internally for educational and program purposes. This may include student progress documentation, safety review, coaching feedback, lesson planning, private UMA or HHSU educational spaces, assignments, lesson libraries, student support, scheduling logistics, and program records.

    Internal educational use means the Content is used within the UMA/HHSU educational environment and is not intentionally made public by UMA.

  • C. Public, Marketing, and Social Media Use

     Please choose one option.

  • Public Media Permission*
  • If public use is allowed, how may the participant’s name appear?*

  • D. Content Submitted by Participant

    If I submit photos, videos, homework, written reflections, comments, posts, or other materials to UMA or HHSU, I confirm that I created the Content or have permission to share it. I give UMA permission to use submitted Content for internal educational purposes and, only if I selected “Yes” above, for public or marketing purposes.

  • E. No Compensation or Obligation to Use

    I understand that UMA is not required to use any Content. I also understand that I will not receive payment, royalties, or compensation for UMA’s authorized use of the Content.

  • F. Release for Authorized Use

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless United Mustangs of America, Monica O. Knight, Horse Handling Science United, and their representatives, agents, contractors, successors, and assigns from claims arising out of UMA’s authorized use of the Content, including claims related to privacy, publicity, likeness, or approval of the final materials.

  • G. Changing Media Permission

    I may request to change my public media permission in writing by contacting UMA at info@unitedmustangsofamerica.com.

    A change to public media permission applies going forward only. It does not require UMA to remove, recall, edit, or destroy materials already created, published, distributed, scheduled, or used before UMA received the written request.

    Internal educational use may still be part of UMA participation and program documentation.

  • H. Personal Filming by Students or Spectators

    I understand that personal filming, photography, or recording by students, parents, guests, or spectators during lessons or UMA activities is not permitted without my coach's approval.

  • Participant Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • I. Minors

    If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign below and confirms they have authority to grant this consent on behalf of the minor.

  • Parent/Guardian Signature Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Step 9: Final Review & Signature

    By continuing to payment, you confirm that the information provided is accurate, that you have read and agreed to the introductory session terms, and that you understand payment is required before your session can be scheduled.
  • Final Agreement Checkboxes*
  • Signature Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Parent/Guardian Signature Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Step 10: Payment

    The introductory session fee is $100. Payment is required to complete your enrollment.

  • Your First Session with United Mustangs of America*

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    • Payment Note: After your form and payment are submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule your session.

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      • For payment help or questions, contact Monica at info@unitedmustangsofamerica.com.

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