Horse Lab Membership
- 4 Core Lessons: Science-based horse-handling instruction.
- Plus Your Choice:
- 15 Practice Hours: Scheduled in advance for the month. OR
- 4 Extra Lessons: Double your lesson time (8 total).
- Support Our Sanctuary: 100% of your fee funds feed, vet care, and facility costs for our 8 school horses.
Cost: $640/month — Optional Extra Practice Hours: $25/hr (if available)
1. Build Mastery, Your Way
- Practice without an instructor (but with onsite support for safety).
- Experiment with techniques from lessons at your own pace.
- Bond with horses in a low-pressure environment.
2. Work with 8 Unique Horses
Learn to adapt to different personalities, like:
- Chance: Playful gelding who loves groundwork.
- Luna: Thoughtful mare perfect for building confidence.
3. Test-Drive “Horse Ownership”
- Experience the time/responsibility of caring for a horse.
- Learn what it takes before you commit to owning one.
4. Join Our Herd
- Share tack, ideas, and breakthroughs with fellow riders
How It Works
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Enroll in Horse Lab ($640/month).
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Choose Your Path:
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Practice Hours: Schedule all 15 hours at the start of the month.
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Or Extra Lessons: Add 4 lessons to your calendar.
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Show Up & Grow: Track progress with monthly coach check-ins.
Scheduling Example
For Practice Hours:
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Week 1: 4 hours
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Week 2: 5 hours
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Week 3: 4 hours
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Week 4: 2 hours
All hours must be booked by the 1st of the month.
Policies
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Cancellations:
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Lessons: Reschedule with 24+ hours’ notice.
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Practice Hours: Forfeit if canceled (no rollovers).
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No refunds for no-shows or late cancellations.
FAQ
Q: Can I split practice hours and extra lessons?
A: No. Choose one option for the month: 15 practice hours OR 4 extra lessons.
Q: How does Horse Lab support the sanctuary?
A: Your entire fee goes directly to our horses’ care. We’re not a nonprofit (donations aren’t tax-deductible), but you’re keeping our herd thriving!
Q: What if I get sick and miss a session?
A: Lessons can be rescheduled with 24+ hours’ notice. Practice hours are forfeited if canceled.
Ready to Join?
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Review our Membership Agreement.
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Enroll Online here.
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Schedule your month within 48 hours of payment.
Questions? Text Coach Monica at (805) 709-4663 – receive a reply in a few hours!