Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Marlet Equestrian Centre (hereinafter referred to as “MEC”, which term shall include the owner of the property, owner of the horses and all staff)

I, the undersigned in my capacity as parent or legal guardian of the minor child or myself hereby agree as follows:

1. I acknowledge and accept the dangers inherent in horse riding and I fully understand the nature of the risk and the need for the rider to take all reasonable precautions.
2. I accept and voluntarily assume the risk inherent to my child’s participation in horse riding activities and I, together with my child’s heirs, executors and administrators release MEC, its officers, stewards, agents and representatives from any duty or care towards my child and from liability from all or any claims that could accrue to my child or his/her heirs, executors or administrators arising out of his/her participation in horse riding or any related activities, or of any loss of or damage to his/her property (whether physical, emotional and/or financial) from any cause whatsoever and I further indemnify and hold harmless associated person against any claims however the same may arise.
3. Such horse-riding activities will include but not be limited to riding, working with horses on foot, generally being on the premises for the purpose of taking instruction or any other activity undertaken by participants in riding lesson.
4. In the event of an accident involving my child there is no obligation on MEC to secure for my child’s medical treatment, however, I do hereby authorise MEC to act in his/her best interest, which may include obtaining the necessary emergency medical treatment, which shall be for my account. In such an event, MEC will advise the contact person listed herein of the situation at the earliest possible opportunity but is authorised to secure medical treatment without prior consultation.
5. Neither MEC nor its staff shall be liable for any loss or damage to property brought to MEC, for example money, cell phones and clothing.
6. I acknowledge that any vehicle/property brought onto the premises is solely at my risk and MEC will not be liable for any damage that may be caused to such vehicle/property as a result of any of the staff, horses or ponies while on the premises. I further acknowledge that animals may have reason to be in the same area as vehicles while on the property and that such action shall not be deemed to be negligent by MEC in so far as I have been warned of such a situation.
7. All children will need the following riding gear items:
   • Jodhpur boots or closed shoes with a slight heel, no flip-flops or crocs allowed
   • Jodhpurs, slacks or exercise pants or leggings will work as well
   • Gloves (optional)
   • Horse riding helmet (We have helmets for use of beginner riders)
8. We harbour horses and employ permanent assistants so as to provide the required basic facilities. The expenses associated herewith are a constant, irrespective of weather conditions, illnesses, and absence of school or holidays. Therefore, regardless of conditions in weather, illnesses, absence, holidays or cancellations of whatever reason, the monthly/quarterly tariff will be maintained.
9. Makeup lessons are offered as a courtesy only when the following conditions are met and should be taken within four weeks of the originally scheduled lesson. Once scheduled, the makeup lesson cannot be rescheduled. It is the parent’s responsibility to schedule all makeup lessons.

10.1. Bad weather: If the weather is too averse to ride in, only one lesson each month could be rescheduled when there is lightning and heavy rain. If in doubt, call us to confirm the lesson. Also, be aware, if there has been a spell of heavy rain, the footing in the arenas may be too wet to ride, even though the sun is now shining brightly. On rare occasions, lessons will have to be cancelled after the rider has arrived. Please be aware that every effort is made to keep this from happening, but it is the rider’s safety that is at the forefront of this decision.

10.2. Illness: Should a lesson NOT be cancelled before 13:00 pm on weekdays or 7:00 am on Saturdays, the lesson fee remains payable to MEC and the lesson will not be caught up at a later stage. No exceptions will be made.

11. I understand that it is the instructor’s prerogative to allocate riders into the appropriate group.
12. Time scheduled for riders’ lesson is based on time spent in the arena, (unless other arrangements are made) therefore he/she need to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time and be in the arena mounted at the scheduled time. Should riders arrive more than 10 minutes late for 30 min lesson, or 15 minutes late for 45- or 60-minutes lesson, the rider will be refused entrance and the lesson will be forfeit because it disrupted riders already in the saddle.

1. End-of-the-year evaluation reports and/or certificates will only be released to paid-up accounts.
2. I agree that photographic and/or video material taken during activities may be used for training or marketing purposes.
3. I hereby consent to accounts and any other documentation to be sent to me via e-mail to the address as stipulated.
4. I have read and understand the payment terms and conditions on the Payment Schedule which forms an integral part of this enrolment form.
5. Public holidays & periods we close: No Lessons will be provided on public holidays, over easter period and when MEC might close during some of the school holidays but dates will be given in advance. Lesson fees exclude the times that we are closed.