Potomac Glen's Policies

• Lesson Policies
• Required Safety Equipment
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LLesson Policies

Lesson content and attendance are recorded in a log because our instructors are Judges, Clinicians, Competitors & Mothers and we substitute when needed. We are VERY conscientious & proud of our students continued improvements.

• In order to participate in any class, to work around or mount horses your registration and medical form must be on file.
• The use of safety equipment is for protection of all riders, as well as the protection our horses & our instructors. If you are not wearing the required safety equipment, you will not be mounted for class.
• Lesson content is determined by the rider’s age, previous experience, physical stamina & goals.
• All new students with previous riding experience that is sufficient to influence class placement must schedule a 45 minute mounted evaluation and assessment lesson prior to registering for lessons. If the rider is a minor, a parent must be present for the assessment lesson and evaluation.
• Lesson content and attendance are recorded in a log because our instructors are Judges, Clinicians, Competitors & Mothers and we substitute when needed. We are VERY conscientious & proud of our students continued improvements.
• Before registering for riding lessons please be advised: Register for riding at a time when you can attend all scheduled classes. (We do not offer make-ups)
• Tuition is due at registration or within one week of your registering for class in order to secure your spot in the class or your preferred lesson time.
• Lesson content is comprehensive & includes: safety, nomenclature, grooming, saddling, ground handling, correct body position, harmony with the horse & confidence building exercisers. We expect all students to master basic information about safety, leading, grooming & tacking. Students will become comfortable with the terms & words used in equine activities. Our goal is to produce safe, competent and knowledgeable riders.
• For safety reasons we do not permit observers ring-side during lessons. But let us know if you are having special visitors who would like to see your favorite rider during a mounted lesson.
• We have scheduled our riding classes so that our riders have time with their horses before and after class. Please arrive a few minutes before class time. All riders, especially W/T/C riders and riders lessoning in hot weather, will be expected to stay after class to walk-out & care for their horse. Please plan on up to 30 minutes of horse-care after class.

Required Safety Equipment and Clothing

If you are not sure about the clothing & safety equipment used for riding, please ask. We will show you examples and give you names, locations & phone numbers of local stores where you can purchase the necessary equestrian equipment.

• An ASTM/SEI Certified Riding Helmet MUST BE USED FOR SAFETY AND INSURANCE PURPOSES.
• An Equestrian Safety Vest is required equipment for all our riders, in mounted lessons above Short stirrup level. You are required to bring your vest to every ride. Your vest should be snug, form fitting & comfortable.
• English Riding Foot wear such as paddock boots or high field boots are part of the required safety equipment. These specialized boots provide foot protection when working around horses and these boots allow for quick stirrup release in emergencies and when dismounting. Hard-soled shoes or boots with little or no tread & a ½" defined heel are fine.
• No Sneakers, including riding sneakers, any time.
• Breeches, riding tights or jodhpurs are the best leg protectors for riders. These clothes do not bind or rub to create blisters & chaffing. It is acceptable to wear comfortably fitting, non-restricting jeans.
• Fitted upper body wear, short ski jackets, small sweat shirts & sweaters may be worn under or over your safety vest. Layer for warmth & protection. Be able to tuck shirts into pants. Loose baggy shirts & pants are a safety hazard & must be avoided.
• Leave jewelry, bangles, hoops, necklaces, & dangling earrings at home. Stud earrings & watches are OK.

The use of safety equipment is for protection of all riders, as well as the protection our horses & our instructors. If you are not wearing the required safety equipment, you will not be mounted for class.

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