D.a.D.T.H. Rider Rules and Regulations

While providing our students, volunteers, staff and families with services, safety is a top priority. These rules and regulations are stated to help ensure safety and we ask your assistance in making sure that everyone follows them.

1. A parent or designated adult must be on the premises at all times during the time a student is on D.a.D.T.H. property participating in class.

   
   

2. Students/Guardians/Parents will be required to sign a variety of forms, including but not limited to a photo release, liability release, emergency medical form and attending physician forms. Forms must be signed prior to any participation in D.a.D.T.H. activities.

   
   

3. As of September 1995, Texas enacted the following Law: Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for the injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.

   
   

4. Only staff, volunteers and students will be allowed beyond designated visitor areas. Off limit areas include, but are not limited to, the horse tacking area, mounting ramp, horse stalls, tack room and arena. For the safety of everyone, this rule will be strictly enforced.

   
   

5. Permission must be obtained from the student, parent, instructor, and volunteers before photos are taken or videos taped.

   
   

6. Unsupervised children are not allowed at D.a.D.T.H. Siblings of students must be supervised at all times while on D.a.D.T.H. premises. Siblings will NOT be allowed in “authorized personnel only” areas including stalls unless supervised by an instructor.

   
   

7. Personal pets are not allowed on the property unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

   
   

8. Students should be punctual for classes. This will allow everyone the opportunity to ride for his/her allotted time.

   
   

9. Students should dress appropriately for horse related activities. This includes but is not limited to long pants, closed toe shoes or boots, with heels, ASTM/SEI approved riding                helmet (can be provided by program), and weather appropriate attire.

   
   

10. Never hand feed treat to horses.

    
    

11. Developmental or riding skills classes are $65 for a private session, $55 for a group session, and $40 for a half-hour session. All classes are payable in advance and due the         1st of each month. Please make checks payable to “Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship”. 

12. Lesson cancellation due to bad weather – please call to determine cancellation. If the cancelled lesson is not rescheduled, you may either request a credit for the next month or you may regard it as a donation to D.a.D.T.H.

    
    

13. It is mandatory that everyone comply with all posted safety rules. Smoking or the use of drugs or alcohol on the property is strictly forbidden. No mistreatment, abuse, or verbal suggestions of abuse of any animal or person will be tolerated.

STANDARD LESSON FORMAT

Lessons are designed to cater to each individual’s abilities and goals.

In general, a lesson consists of three main sections:

1. Intro (15 min): warm-up/stretch, put on safety equipment, groom and tack equine

2. Activity (30 min): riding, groundwork, EAL, or other equine-integrated activity

3. Closing (15 min): clean-up, untack and groom equine, feed treats, parent/guardian check-in

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the premises.

Our primary goal is for everyone at D.a.D.T.H. to have a fun, successful and safe experience.

Please help us achieve this goal.

I have read and understand what is written and agree to follow the rules and regulations set forth by Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship, D.a.D.T.H. I understand and am aware of the Texas Equine Liability Act.

*If the student/rider is under the age of eighteen (18), a parent or guardian must sign and date for the minor.