Participant's Application and Health History

Please indicate current or past special needs in the following areas:

SCHEDULE
1. Sign-ups for a semester of sessions will begin 1 month prior to the first day of
each semester.
2. Riders are required to pay for their slot for all the weeks in the semester up to 15 weeks in agreement with the established calendar.

REGISTRATION
1. Each rider must have all necessary paperwork complete and turned in to
MBTR+VC along with paid enrollment fee.
2. Unless an agreement has been worked out with the Executive Director in
advance, full payment for each month is required. If full payment has not been received by the 1 st of the month, the reservation may be canceled, and another rider allowed to book that session time.

PAYMENT
1. Full payment for the first month is due at registration, unless arrangements have been made in
advance with the Executive Director.
2. Tuition Schedule:
-45-minute private lessons, 60 minute semi-private lessons, riding small
group 3-4 riders 90 minutes: $55
per session. 
- 60 minute semi-private or 90 minute vaulting small group (3-6 vaulters): $45 per session.
-Barn membership for horse time for 60 minute therapy session. $30 per session.
3. Payment can be made by Zelle to mbtrvaultingclub@gmail.com, or by cash
or check.

PREPARING FOR A LESSON
1. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled riding time to
provide time to put on your helmet, put on boots, or use the restroom.
Students arriving late may not be able to ride.
2. Helmets are required. MBTR+VC has helmets available for first lessons, for
continuous sessions riders are recommended to purchase their own
helmet. All helmets must be dated within 6 years old and not had a
concussive fall. Once helmets are older than 6 years or hit the ground in a
rider fall they need to be replaced.
3. Each rider must wear appropriate riding apparel. Please wear long pants,
and shoes that completely cover the foot and enclose the toe. A boot with
a 1/2-1-inch heel is ideal. For vaulting, water or dance shoes and flexible
fitted gymnastic clothing is recommended. Long hair must be pulled back
and secured. Jewelry should be removed.

CANCELLATIONS
1. A pro-rated credit will be made if a rider has a medical emergency that
prohibits him/her from completing a riding session. Credits will be
refunded if they are not used in 3 months, or upon un-enrolling in the
program.
2. MBTR+VC does not issue credits for lessons canceled due to vacations,
illness, or conflicting appointments. Riders are required to notify the
staff of any cancellation, whether in advance or last-minute. Lessons cannot be re-scheduled once the schedule is made for the semester. This allows us to match horses and riders appropriately and create a sustainable work flow for staff.  
3. MBTR+VC reserves the right to cancel a lesson at any time for
safety/weather related reasons. If lessons are canceled for the day, a
message will be texted to you. A credit will be issued if lessons are
canceled by MBTR+VC.  Lessons are not cancelled due to light rain or chance of rain.  We require all students to participate in barn/unmounted lessons as valuable skills are developed on and off the horse in all lessons.  There are many things to learn on the ground and exercise equipment that help us in the saddle.  

DROP-INS
1. Drop-in lessons are available on weekends only as the riding schedule allows, at the posted lesson rate.
2. Drop-in lessons could be in addition to, or in lieu of, a regularly
scheduled lesson.
3. Please ask to be on our drop-in list if you are interested in riding on an
on-call basis.

WEATHER
1. Lesson activities on hot or wet weather days may focus on ground or
indoor work, and may not include mounted work. These indoor lesson
activities support valuable horsemanship skills and will include
exercises to support riding and horse care skills. If MBTR+VC staff
determines an unmounted lesson is appropriate for a hot or wet day a
riding makeup lesson day will not be offered. Unmounted work is
valuable time spent for students to learn about their horses and the
sport and participation is required. If you choose not to participate in
unmounted sessions when necessary a credit will not be given.
2. On days when the weather makes it unsafe to ride, MBTR+VC
instructors may choose to hold lessons from the ground (ground
work), or may choose to cancel lessons. If lessons are canceled a text
message will be sent. A credit will be issued for lessons canceled by
MBTR+VC due to weather.

WEIGHT GUIDELINES
1. Riders must be 190 pounds or less. Instructor discretion is used for all
riders to match horses and volunteers for the safety of all. If
volunteers or available horses cannot safely manage the rider’s weight
and support needs unmounted activities will be planned at the
instructor’s and program director’s discretion. All participants over the
weight guideline may participate in unmounted equine assisted learning activities.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and agree to the
updated MBTR+VC program policies. I understand the new policies
regarding registration, payment, weather, and cancellations will take
effect August 1, 2026.

In the event that myself or my minor child has need of medical attention I do hereby give my permission for the staff and volunteers of Myrtle Beach
Therapeutic Riding + Vaulting Club to seek help, including emergency surgery if the particular medical emergency warrants. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me or my alternate contact prior to any medical procedures, unless the particular situation does not allow due to the threat of loss of life. I give my minor full consent to participate in the activities of Myrtle Beach Therapeutic Riding + Vaulting Club. It is my understanding that the staff and volunteers will take all of the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of myself or my child. I do hereby release the above stated organization from any legal or financial obligation in the event of injury of the above named minor.