2009 Revised Fee Schedule and Packages

(Effective January 1 2009)

Lesson Fees

FAMILY

***NEW FEATURE***

Family Group/Family Semi Privates *2-5 Family Members

Group/Semi Private fees apply less a 10% discount for total monthly amount.

Discount does not apply to private lessons.

GROUP
*Minimum of 3 Students per class

Package Discount: $ 120/ 4 lessons if paid in advance.

$35.00 per group lesson if paid per lesson

SEMI-PRIVATE

Package Discount: $160/ 4 semi private lessons if paid a month in advance.

$45.00 if per semi-private lesson if paid per lesson.

PRIVATE

Package Discount $200.00 for 4 lessons if paid in advance.

$55.00 per private lesson if paid a per lesson.

EVALUATION
30 minute evaluation for placement

$25.00 Per Individual—Private session only.

Advanced Lessons

As a full time students/ weekly lessons of Kaliber Stables, students are privy to Activity Sessions. These sessions vary from shows to fun activity sessions and trail rides. All activities are considered lessons and part of the Horsemanship Program. Depending on the level of the rider and involvement, advanced lessons are offered to encompass said activities. Monthly lesson fees will be prorated appropriately depending on desired involvement and acceptance into the advanced lesson sessions.

Show Fees

$100.00 trainer fee in addition to entry/office/stable/hauling/ fees for Academy Class A or B/Open horse shows.
• May split certain fees if lesson horse is shared
• See training section for info on Class A and above showing.

Attention Clients

There has been a change in the fee schedule for class “B” or "local level" showing.

Please review the following:

All class “B” shows will be on a first come first serve basis. Trainer and hauling fees are expected before the show or by the day of the show. Any rider that wishes to ride in both English and Western may do so on the same horse or alternate horses upon availability. A client wishing to show both English and Western may receive exclusivity for one horse unless otherwise approved by the trainer. However, a student may be switched to another horse by the discretion of the trainer for success and safety reasons. Any client showing both English and Western will have the same trainer/horse fee of $100.00 and $60.00 hauling fee. A hauling fee may be split if horses are shared. Any client that wishes to show in only one division may do so for a reduced rate of $60.00. The $60.00 hauling fee still applies unless the horse is used for the alternate discipline for another client. All clients are still responsible for any office/class fees accrued. Each horse may enter a total of 10 classes per show. The trainer has the right to scratch classes for any horse due to health and safety reasons.
This fee schedule is active as of January 1st 2007.

Regarding Lesson Cancellations

* A 24 hour notice for any lessons canceled is required. Notice later than 24 hours will result in a forfeited session/lesson. Emergency situations are of course exempt. 4 week session must be used within 5 weeks from the date of purchase. Instructor cancellation does not apply to expiration time frame. If any client is aware of an extended absence, please utilize the pay-per-time feature.

There is a $25.00 returned check fee for returned checks.

LEVEL BREAKDOWN

The following is a description of the levels of riding so that each student may know what to expect during their education as well as review what they have learned. Please keep in mind that these levels are used as a general guideline for placement, achievement and advancement. Each student will progress at their own pace; it is not age or previous experience specific. Everyone should feel proud of each step they take to improve their knowledge.

Beginner: A rider that has limited or no equine experience.
A beginner will learn proper handling of a horse, grooming, saddling, bridling, and an introduction to parts of the horse. The beginner will also learn terminology in the form of breeds, riding terminology and horse commands. The beginner will also become comfortable on the horse with directional control at the walk and slow trot as well as a halt.

Novice: A rider that has a good understanding of general safety concerns and policies while handling/riding a horse. This rider should also be able to exhibit an excellent understanding of terminology, directional control and speed control. The Novice will be introduced to more difficult maneuvers and may be introduced to the canter. Further education will continue on parts of the horse, safety and equipment usage.

Limit: A Limit Rider not only has a good understanding of general safety concerns and policies, but must be confident when handling, grooming and the tacking of the horse. Only minimal assistance should be required for the preparation or the tack down of the horse. A Limit rider should be proficient at the walk, slow trot, posting trot and canter. Other aspects to Horsemanship will be introduced such as lunging and ground work. Limit riders will be introduced to leads and diagonals and explained their importance. A Limit will also move into patterns and more difficult balance exercises and are expected to have excellent arena manners. Limit riders are encouraged to research the possibility of purchasing or leasing a horse.

Intermediate: An Intermediate rider must have an excellent understanding of all safety concerns and policies, be confident when handling, grooming and tacking up virtually any horse as well as be able to give assistance to those who need it. Intermediates should also be secure in their knowledge of tack and equipment terminology and uses as well as parts of the horse. An Intermediate should be able to ride in at least two different disciplines as well as bareback. All Intermediate riders should be proficient at pattern work and balance exercises. Intermediate riders should understand the concept of leads and diagonals and their importance. All intermediate riders must exhibit excellent ground and arena manners and are encouraged to volunteer to help those at lower levels when ever possible. The direction in which the Intermediate rider wishes to pursue is taken into account and explored as well as the possibility for the purchase or a lease of a horse.

Advanced: An advanced rider must have an excellent understanding of all safety concerns and policies, tack and equipment terminology and uses as well as parts of the horse. The Advanced rider must be completely able to handle, groom, saddle and bridle virtually any horse. Advanced riders are expected to have exemplary ground and arena manners as well as be helpful in anyway to other students in need. All Advanced riders will have the ability to ride multiple disciplines and horses. The understanding of leads and diagonals should be mastered as well as the ability to perform difficult patterns and balance exercises. The advanced rider should also be proficient at lunging and most ground work. Advanced riders should be exposed to as many different types of riding as possible and are strongly encouraged participating in the camp classes that push their experience level and expertise. Most consideration to purchase a horse is taken at this time.

Accomplished: The Accomplished rider is an individual who not only can exhibit all techniques with handling, safety, assistance, arena work, pattern work, ground work and terminology. Accomplished riders are those who are dedicated to achieve a serious goal by purchasing a horse and competing in the desired decipline. The Accomplished rider is also defined as an individual who is confident in virtually all areas of horses and is in pursuit of accomplishing the big picture of Horsemanship. Accomplished riders most often are capable of independent arena and ground work.