Student Guidelines

Make-up Lesson Policy

One make-up lesson per session; there is no carryover between sessions. There will be no "make-up" lesson other than that planned by Camp Waredaca. These are scheduled at the end of the lesson series

Student Safety

NO ONE is to be in the stable area unless with an instructor. Siblings, friends and others are not to be in the stable area or tack room at any time.

All children, both students and visitors are to be supervised by a parent or responsible adult at all times. Much of our land is for grazing horses; you may watch them from afar. DO NOT mingle in a herd of loose horses. Please do no feed them either. You make hike across the fields keeping a safe, watchful distance from the horses.

Running and excessive noise is not safe around horses.

Required Riding Equipment

Close fitting long pants or riding breeches, safety helmet with harness, boots or leather shoes with a flat sole and small heel; canvas shoes are generally unacceptable unless specifically designed as a riding sneaker. Our insurance policy will not permit students to ride without proper footgear! During cold weather months, include warm, flexible gloves and warm socks, especially if wearing rubber boots.

Parents

Parents are encouraged to observe; however, discouraged from being in the barn or assisting with any mounting or other skills procedures.

If you arrive late…

If you arrive late for a scheduled lesson (group or private) you may not be permitted to join the group if the group has already mounted and left the area. Any class disruption must be minimized. Late students are encouraged to watch the class in progress.

If the weather is inclement…

If the weather is inclement or if conditions exist where a mounted lesson is not feasible, an unmounted or "stable" lesson will take place. Both mounted and unmounted skills standards exist for each riding level. Students are expected to gain this knowledge as opportunity permits. Because we stress the importance of safe ground handling of horses, occasionally, a portion of the lesson may be devoted to unmounted work regardless of the weather. We do not cancel lessons just because it may be raining or cold.

Horse Rentals, Leasing and Purchase

Student rental opportunities are available during spring and fall. For riders Intermediate II(with instructor permission) and above, Waredaca offers a one hour practice ride for $25.00. This is a rental not a lesson so riders are not supervised by an instructor. If you would like more information about student rentals please call the office at 301-570-4191. Please note, rentals must be reserved in advance--please call the office for more information.

Leasing of horses or assistance with the purchase of a horse..... call the office

Refunds

Refunds are at the discretion of Camp Waredaca; no money will be refunded upon withdrawal after the second lesson. There is a $25 fee charged for any returned checks.