Students and Parents Students and Parents MeetingMeeting

December 2007December 2007

This is a This is a CHANGED Power Point for those who Power Point for those who could not attend the meetingcould not attend the meeting

First of All….First of All….THANK YOU! ! ! !THANK YOU! ! ! !

We would not be here without YOU!We would not be here without YOU!

We LOVE our jobs and want to give YOU the We LOVE our jobs and want to give YOU the BEST equestrian educational experience that we BEST equestrian educational experience that we

can! can!

Thank You for being OUR INSPIRATION!Thank You for being OUR INSPIRATION!

ContentsContents♠ Things to RememberThings to Remember

♠ Pony Club ProgramPony Club Program

♠ Camp ProgramCamp Program

♠ Lesson ProgramLesson Program

Some things to remember…Some things to remember…

♠ Driveway speed limit is 5 mph, not 6 and Driveway speed limit is 5 mph, not 6 and definitely not 15. We have already had definitely not 15. We have already had accidents this winter due to people flying by the accidents this winter due to people flying by the shut door in the indoor arena.shut door in the indoor arena.

♠ Make sure to check your health insurance to Make sure to check your health insurance to make sure that horse related incidents (on the make sure that horse related incidents (on the ground and while riding are covered). Many ground and while riding are covered). Many companies do not cover these things. companies do not cover these things.

♠ Also, remember to dress warmly and in layers Also, remember to dress warmly and in layers for the winter, and still bring water with you. for the winter, and still bring water with you.

What is the Pony Club???What is the Pony Club???♠ National organization- one of the oldest youth horse National organization- one of the oldest youth horse

programs- ages through 26 years old.programs- ages through 26 years old.♠ Programs are goal orientated with standards for each Programs are goal orientated with standards for each

level. Something for EVERYONE regardless of riding level. Something for EVERYONE regardless of riding ability.ability.

♠ Leadership, personal growth and development, Leadership, personal growth and development, independence, career skills (even non-horse related), independence, career skills (even non-horse related), self-discipline, education, safety, and more are self-discipline, education, safety, and more are emphasizedemphasized

♠ Local, Regional, State, Area, and National events, Local, Regional, State, Area, and National events, seminars, and competitionsseminars, and competitions

♠ Competition is NOT required, but LEARNING IS!Competition is NOT required, but LEARNING IS!

Pony Club ProgramPony Club Program

♠ The BEST way to SAVE you MONEY!The BEST way to SAVE you MONEY!♠ 1 year into the program, GREAT benefits waiting for 1 year into the program, GREAT benefits waiting for

you!you!♠ HIGH BENEFITSHIGH BENEFITS (up to $500 of activities available per MONTH for your membership)(up to $500 of activities available per MONTH for your membership)

♠ LOW COSTS LOW COSTS (including both National and Riding Center dues $25 per month, for the cost of (including both National and Riding Center dues $25 per month, for the cost of an extra lesson per month you get up to $500 of extra horse/riding activities per month- it makes sense to do an extra lesson per month you get up to $500 of extra horse/riding activities per month- it makes sense to do

it)it) ♠ Continue riding throughout the weekContinue riding throughout the week♠ NO MINIMUM or MAXIMUM activity requiredNO MINIMUM or MAXIMUM activity required♠ Riding and Disability Insurance are included in your Riding and Disability Insurance are included in your

membership and a subscription to the USPC News a membership and a subscription to the USPC News a Quarterly magazineQuarterly magazine

How to JoinHow to Join

♠ Easy, simple applicationEasy, simple application♠ Membership dues to USPCMembership dues to USPC♠ Riding center dues to Ace-HighRiding center dues to Ace-High

♠ Riding center dues may be paid at $20 per month or Riding center dues may be paid at $20 per month or by a one time payment of $220 in order to save by a one time payment of $220 in order to save moneymoney

♠ Can start in activities IMMEDIATELYCan start in activities IMMEDIATELY♠ No minimum or maximum participation No minimum or maximum participation

required. You do however much you want to required. You do however much you want to do.do.

It’s NOT just for the kidsIt’s NOT just for the kids

♠ Horsemasters is the adult program of Pony Horsemasters is the adult program of Pony ClubClub

♠ Open to ALL adults, regardless of riding ability Open to ALL adults, regardless of riding ability (even if you do not ride you can join up in order (even if you do not ride you can join up in order to learn)to learn)

♠ Very similar to children’s program, but with Very similar to children’s program, but with different goals to obtaindifferent goals to obtain

♠ Goal is to help nurture an all around knowledge Goal is to help nurture an all around knowledge of horses and riding while being able to offer of horses and riding while being able to offer social activitiessocial activities

Pony Club offers something for our Pony Club offers something for our little ones too!little ones too!

♠ The Junior Pony Club is for our younger kids.The Junior Pony Club is for our younger kids.♠ Open to lesson students and those new to Ace-Open to lesson students and those new to Ace-

HighHigh♠ 8 week long course to learn all about horses 8 week long course to learn all about horses

and ridingand riding♠ Manual and guidelines are followed, learning Manual and guidelines are followed, learning

and safety are emphasizedand safety are emphasized

Pony Club CAMP Summer 2007Pony Club CAMP Summer 2007

♠ Exclusive Pony Club CampExclusive Pony Club Camp♠ Different than our normal campsDifferent than our normal camps♠ Open only to AHPC membersOpen only to AHPC members♠ Week long, full day campWeek long, full day camp♠ Campers take care of “their” horse for the weekCampers take care of “their” horse for the week♠ Special reduced rate for the Pony ClubbersSpecial reduced rate for the Pony Clubbers♠ Potential Dates are June 3Potential Dates are June 3rdrd to 6 to 6thth

Camps 2007Camps 2007

♠ Wee Ones CampWee Ones Camp♠ Adults CampAdults Camp♠ Parents of Horse Crazy Kids CampParents of Horse Crazy Kids Camp♠ Summer CampSummer Camp♠ Winter Break CampWinter Break Camp♠ Overnight CampOvernight Camp♠ Pony Club CampPony Club Camp

Wee Ones CampWee Ones Camp♠ Ages 5 to 7 years oldAges 5 to 7 years old

♠ Younger ages may be acceptedYounger ages may be accepted

♠ Current Students ONLYCurrent Students ONLY♠ Held one week only during the summerHeld one week only during the summer♠ This is a 3 day camp instead of a 4 day campThis is a 3 day camp instead of a 4 day camp♠ Hours are from 8 am to 12 pmHours are from 8 am to 12 pm♠ Fun activities, riding, and moreFun activities, riding, and more♠ Parents are invited to stay and play too!Parents are invited to stay and play too!♠ Potential Dates are July 1Potential Dates are July 1stst to 3 to 3rdrd

Adults CampAdults Camp♠ Open to all adults of all levelsOpen to all adults of all levels♠ Three day camp (Fri pm, Sat all day, Sun all Three day camp (Fri pm, Sat all day, Sun all

day)day)♠ First day is theory and evaluation (for non-AH First day is theory and evaluation (for non-AH

clients)clients)♠ Second day is lots of riding and seminarsSecond day is lots of riding and seminars♠ Moonlight trail ride on Saturday evening with Moonlight trail ride on Saturday evening with

bonfire and relaxation timebonfire and relaxation time♠ Sunday is more riding and seminarsSunday is more riding and seminars♠ Potential Dates are July 11Potential Dates are July 11thth to 13th to 13th

Just for Women 2008Just for Women 2008♠ For the female adult riders onlyFor the female adult riders only♠ Dr. Rallie McAllister MD author of Riding for Dr. Rallie McAllister MD author of Riding for

Life is coming to AHLife is coming to AH♠ This camp is going to be a lot of fun and lots of This camp is going to be a lot of fun and lots of

learninglearning♠ Topics from her book will be covered including:Topics from her book will be covered including:

♠ How to fit horses into a schedule full of have to’sHow to fit horses into a schedule full of have to’s♠ Health and Nutrition for equestriansHealth and Nutrition for equestrians♠ Exercises for equestriansExercises for equestrians♠ How to get the most out of your dreams with horsesHow to get the most out of your dreams with horses♠ Many topics will carry over to “normal” lifeMany topics will carry over to “normal” life

Parents of Horse Crazy Kids CampParents of Horse Crazy Kids Camp

♠ Ever wonder what a ergot is?Ever wonder what a ergot is?♠ Ever wonder why we lead the horses on the left Ever wonder why we lead the horses on the left

side of them?side of them?♠ Ever wonder why we have to groom horses?Ever wonder why we have to groom horses?♠ Ever wonder what you have gotten yourself Ever wonder what you have gotten yourself

into?into?♠ Ever wonder where your child can go with Ever wonder where your child can go with

horses?horses?♠ Ever wonder where you go from here?Ever wonder where you go from here?

♠ All of these questions and more will be coveredAll of these questions and more will be covered♠ Meets for one week Tuesday through Friday Meets for one week Tuesday through Friday ♠ One hour in length- short enough to not miss a lot One hour in length- short enough to not miss a lot

of time with your kids (advanced sessions are also of time with your kids (advanced sessions are also offered through our horsemanship seminars)offered through our horsemanship seminars)

♠ The purpose of this camp is to get you more The purpose of this camp is to get you more prepared and to develop a higher understanding of prepared and to develop a higher understanding of what your child is doing herewhat your child is doing here

♠ General horse information is coveredGeneral horse information is covered♠ General Riding will also be covered/doneGeneral Riding will also be covered/done♠ The future of your child with horses will also be The future of your child with horses will also be

addressedaddressed♠ Lots of questions can be askedLots of questions can be asked

Potential Other Camp DatesPotential Other Camp Dates

♠ Parents of Horse Crazy Kids CampParents of Horse Crazy Kids Camp♠ Session I March 4Session I March 4thth to 7 to 7thth ♠ Session II July 15Session II July 15thth to 18 to 18thth

♠ Session III November 4Session III November 4thth to 7 to 7thth

♠ Women Only CampWomen Only Camp♠ Potential Dates of August 1Potential Dates of August 1stst to 3 to 3rdrd ♠ Just in time to refocus before the kids go back to Just in time to refocus before the kids go back to

schoolschool

Summer CampSummer Camp

♠ Back and better than ever!Back and better than ever!♠ Since 1997, over 500 campers since thenSince 1997, over 500 campers since then♠ Ages 7 to 16 are welcomeAges 7 to 16 are welcome♠ No experience necessary, so tell the friends, No experience necessary, so tell the friends,

cousins, and neighborscousins, and neighbors♠ Discounts for referrals, multiple weeks, and Discounts for referrals, multiple weeks, and

siblingssiblings♠ Runs Tuesday through Friday Runs Tuesday through Friday ♠ Can do one week or several weeksCan do one week or several weeks

♠ Half Day camp for beginners is from 8 am to 12 Half Day camp for beginners is from 8 am to 12 pmpm

♠ Half Day camp for non-beginners is from 1 pm Half Day camp for non-beginners is from 1 pm to 5 pmto 5 pm

♠ Full Day camp is from 8 am to 5 pm Full Day camp is from 8 am to 5 pm ♠ We have something for everyoneWe have something for everyone♠ New activities for 2008 will be offeredNew activities for 2008 will be offered♠ Summer camp dates will be posted very soon! Summer camp dates will be posted very soon! ♠ Go to camp.acehigh.info for more information Go to camp.acehigh.info for more information

and for the 2008 dates when posted.and for the 2008 dates when posted.

Summer Camp Session DatesSummer Camp Session Dates♠ Potential Dates (have to wait on firm show schedule Potential Dates (have to wait on firm show schedule

before posting- will be done by mid-January)before posting- will be done by mid-January)♠ Session I June 3Session I June 3rdrd to 6 to 6thth

♠ Session II June 10Session II June 10thth to 13 to 13thth

♠ Session III July 8Session III July 8thth to 11 to 11thth ♠ Session IV July 15Session IV July 15thth to 18 to 18thth ♠ Session V July 22Session V July 22ndnd to 25 to 25thth ♠ Session VI July 29Session VI July 29thth to August 1 to August 1stst

♠ Session VII August 5Session VII August 5thth to 8 to 8thth

♠ Session VIII August 12Session VIII August 12thth to 15 to 15thth (depends on when (depends on when school is scheduled to go back)school is scheduled to go back)

Winter Break CampWinter Break Camp

♠ Another AH traditionAnother AH tradition♠ Why keep the kids all cooped up in the house Why keep the kids all cooped up in the house

over Christmas break?over Christmas break?♠ Camp runs for two weeks for three days eachCamp runs for two weeks for three days each♠ Camp hours due to cold are from 10 am to 2 Camp hours due to cold are from 10 am to 2

pmpm♠ Level II and III riders have first right to camp, Level II and III riders have first right to camp,

then it will be open to Level I studentsthen it will be open to Level I students

♠ Covered in camp:Covered in camp:♠ Riding lesson every dayRiding lesson every day♠ Horse ScienceHorse Science♠ Horse Related FUN ActivitiesHorse Related FUN Activities

♠ Dates of Camp:Dates of Camp:♠ December 26December 26thth (Weds) to 28 (Weds) to 28thth (Fri) (Fri)♠ January 2January 2ndnd (Weds) to 4 (Weds) to 4thth (Fri) (Fri)

♠ Cost of Camp:Cost of Camp:♠ $150 a week$150 a week♠ $275 for both weeks/two children in same camp$275 for both weeks/two children in same camp

♠ How to Sign UpHow to Sign Up♠ Contact Amanda immediately! Next camp starts on Contact Amanda immediately! Next camp starts on

Jan 2Jan 2ndnd

Overnight CampOvernight Camp♠ Starting in 2008 (fingers crossed!)Starting in 2008 (fingers crossed!)♠ New idea, same great camp programNew idea, same great camp program♠ Campers stay at AHCampers stay at AH♠ Week long (Mon to Sat), includes horse Week long (Mon to Sat), includes horse

showshow♠ Campers are completely immersed in horses Campers are completely immersed in horses

during the weekduring the week♠ Other activity time including field trips and Other activity time including field trips and

guest speakersguest speakers

Lesson ProgramLesson Program

Here we GROW again. . .Here we GROW again. . .

How it is NOWHow it is NOW

♠ Students can start with a one-time Introductory Students can start with a one-time Introductory Package then move onto the regular lesson Package then move onto the regular lesson programprogram

♠ Students can pay by the lessonStudents can pay by the lesson♠ Students can do packages of lessons that are Students can do packages of lessons that are

in quantities of 4sin quantities of 4s♠ Private, semi-private, and group lessonsPrivate, semi-private, and group lessons♠ Students in the regular lesson program have a Students in the regular lesson program have a

lesson membership fee of $10 per monthlesson membership fee of $10 per month

WHY we are changingWHY we are changing

♠ We have simply grown well beyond our We have simply grown well beyond our capacity in the past two yearscapacity in the past two years

♠ The growth is not slowing down, so we must The growth is not slowing down, so we must change in order to suit YOUR needs betterchange in order to suit YOUR needs better

♠ We need to become more efficient in our lesson We need to become more efficient in our lesson program in order to offer the best education that program in order to offer the best education that we can to our studentswe can to our students

♠ Simplification of billing and the lesson program, Simplification of billing and the lesson program, all while giving you the most for your moneyall while giving you the most for your money

What we are changing toWhat we are changing to♠ It is the same for all general itemsIt is the same for all general items♠ Instead of packages of 4s we are going to Instead of packages of 4s we are going to

“Sessions”“Sessions”♠ Privates, Semi-Privates, and GroupsPrivates, Semi-Privates, and Groups♠ Lesson membership monthly fee remainsLesson membership monthly fee remains♠ Main difference is that all riders capable of Main difference is that all riders capable of

riding in groups will be riding in HOUR group riding in groups will be riding in HOUR group lessons instead of HALF HOUR private lessons instead of HALF HOUR private lessons- This is giving you the most for YOUR lessons- This is giving you the most for YOUR money and timemoney and time

Lesson SessionsLesson Sessions♠ The “Sessions” will be SIX weeks in length The “Sessions” will be SIX weeks in length

(much like normal schools)(much like normal schools)♠ Each session has FIVE weeks of normal Each session has FIVE weeks of normal

lessons and ONE week of a make up or bonus lessons and ONE week of a make up or bonus lessonlesson

♠ Our big events and shows are pre-planned into Our big events and shows are pre-planned into the sessions with some longer than othersthe sessions with some longer than others

♠ It is possible to PAY BY THE LESSON as well It is possible to PAY BY THE LESSON as well if you are going to be out of town a lot or need if you are going to be out of town a lot or need additional lessons during the sessionadditional lessons during the session

♠ Each session has an end of session showEach session has an end of session show

Example 1:Example 1:♠ Susie signs up for group lessons with Amanda Susie signs up for group lessons with Amanda

on Wednesdays at 5 pm for Session I starting on Wednesdays at 5 pm for Session I starting on January 1on January 1stst..

♠ January 2January 2ndnd Susie’s first lesson Susie’s first lesson♠ January 9January 9thth Susie’s second lesson Susie’s second lesson♠ January 16January 16thth Susie is sick, cancels lessons the Susie is sick, cancels lessons the

day beforeday before♠ January 23January 23rdrd Ace-High has no lessons Ace-High has no lessons♠ January 30January 30thth Susie’s third lesson Susie’s third lesson♠ February 6February 6thth Susie’s fourth lesson Susie’s fourth lesson♠ February 13February 13thth Make up week, Susie’s fifth Make up week, Susie’s fifth

lesson (make up lesson since she missed one)lesson (make up lesson since she missed one)

Example 2:Example 2:♠ Bob signs up for Session I of private lessons Bob signs up for Session I of private lessons

with Jayme on Fridayswith Jayme on Fridays♠ January 4January 4thth Bob’s 1 Bob’s 1stst lesson lesson♠ January 11January 11thth Bob’s 2 Bob’s 2ndnd lesson lesson♠ January 18January 18thth Bob’s 3 Bob’s 3rdrd lesson lesson♠ January 25January 25thth Ace-High has no lessons this Ace-High has no lessons this

weekweek♠ February 1February 1stst Bob’s 4 Bob’s 4thth lesson lesson♠ February 8February 8thth Bob’s 5 Bob’s 5thth lesson lesson♠ February 15February 15thth Make Up Lesson week, Bob’s 6 Make Up Lesson week, Bob’s 6thth

lesson is a BONUS lesson since he has not lesson is a BONUS lesson since he has not missed any lessonsmissed any lessons

End of Session ShowEnd of Session Show

♠ Held during the last week of the current session Held during the last week of the current session or the first week of the next sessionor the first week of the next session

♠ Riders grouped according to age, ability, etc as Riders grouped according to age, ability, etc as neededneeded

♠ Entry fee of $20 to ride in as many classes as Entry fee of $20 to ride in as many classes as you are eligible foryou are eligible for

♠ Show clothes NOT required, but may be wornShow clothes NOT required, but may be worn♠ Awards given for skills developed in lessons Awards given for skills developed in lessons

and shown in the showand shown in the show♠ Points are tallied for end of year awardsPoints are tallied for end of year awards

Tentative 2008 Dates of End of Session Tentative 2008 Dates of End of Session ShowsShows

♠ All Dates will be on a Saturday afternoon/early All Dates will be on a Saturday afternoon/early evening after our lessons are through for the day. evening after our lessons are through for the day. Sometimes a Sunday will be added as needed.Sometimes a Sunday will be added as needed.

♠ Session I- February 23Session I- February 23rdrd ♠ Session II- April 5Session II- April 5thth

♠ Session III- May 11Session III- May 11thth

♠ Session IV- July 6Session IV- July 6thth

♠ Session V- August 16Session V- August 16thth

♠ Session VI- September 27Session VI- September 27thth

♠ Session VII- November 12Session VII- November 12thth

♠ Session VIII- December 20thSession VIII- December 20th

How it worksHow it works♠ One month before each session the registration One month before each session the registration

application is due along with payment for the application is due along with payment for the session. session. ♠ Payment plan is availablePayment plan is available

♠ Registration applications may be found on the Registration applications may be found on the website or at the barn, both sides filled out website or at the barn, both sides filled out completelycompletely

♠ Each session you must sign up forEach session you must sign up for♠ Spots are not held and you must sign up in Spots are not held and you must sign up in

order to get your spotorder to get your spot♠ Registrations are entered on a first come, first Registrations are entered on a first come, first

served basisserved basis

Types of LessonsTypes of Lessons

♠ SAME types as normalSAME types as normal

♠ Descriptions have changed somewhatDescriptions have changed somewhat

♠ Pony PalsPony Pals

♠ Private/Semi-PrivatePrivate/Semi-Private

♠ GroupGroup

Pony PalsPony Pals♠ Up to 7 years old Up to 7 years old ♠ Purpose is to prepare for regular lesson Purpose is to prepare for regular lesson

program. program. ♠ Pricing is the same as Level IPricing is the same as Level I♠ Half-Hour private or small group (new Half-Hour private or small group (new

addition- with the small groups will be 2 to 3 addition- with the small groups will be 2 to 3 students only)students only)

♠ On leadline or with very close supervision. On leadline or with very close supervision. ♠ Parents invited to participate (new addition- Parents invited to participate (new addition-

we used to do the PP lessons in this way and we used to do the PP lessons in this way and feel that it is time to offer this again)feel that it is time to offer this again)

Private LessonsPrivate Lessons

♠ Beginners start here (usually for 6 to 10 Beginners start here (usually for 6 to 10 lessons)lessons)

♠ Also may be done for those needing extra work Also may be done for those needing extra work individually for shows or problem solvingindividually for shows or problem solving

♠ Half-Hour or Hour in lengthHalf-Hour or Hour in length♠ May be done by Session or Pay By The Lesson May be done by Session or Pay By The Lesson

(must be scheduled at least 4 days in advance (must be scheduled at least 4 days in advance if doing pay by the lesson)if doing pay by the lesson)

♠ Introductory lesson packages are still Introductory lesson packages are still applicable and may be used as private lessonsapplicable and may be used as private lessons

Group LessonsGroup Lessons♠ For those who are able to ride their mounts in and around For those who are able to ride their mounts in and around

others at a walk and trotothers at a walk and trot♠ Typically have taken 6 to 10 lessons with Ace-High and are Typically have taken 6 to 10 lessons with Ace-High and are

most likely a Hunt Seat Beginner II level (meaning that they most likely a Hunt Seat Beginner II level (meaning that they can walk and trot with control and have learned how to post)can walk and trot with control and have learned how to post)

♠ Hour in riding time, at the farm additional 30 to 60 minutes to Hour in riding time, at the farm additional 30 to 60 minutes to take care of horse before and after the lesson (total of 1 ½ to take care of horse before and after the lesson (total of 1 ½ to 2 hours time at the farm)2 hours time at the farm)

♠ Groups have from 3 to 5 riders in each of them, with the Groups have from 3 to 5 riders in each of them, with the lower riding levels having less riders. Students receive about lower riding levels having less riders. Students receive about the same time of individual attention as a private lesson BUT the same time of individual attention as a private lesson BUT have the added 30 minutes riding time in order to develop have the added 30 minutes riding time in order to develop their skills more fully for easier retention and attainment.their skills more fully for easier retention and attainment.

♠ May be done by Session or Pay By The Lesson (must be May be done by Session or Pay By The Lesson (must be schedule at least 4 days in advance)schedule at least 4 days in advance)

Lesson Weather PolicyLesson Weather Policy♠ We are We are NOTNOT going to cancel lessons anymore due to going to cancel lessons anymore due to

weather unless in the case of severe weather resulting in weather unless in the case of severe weather resulting in unsafe road conditions at the farm (see Snow Bird for unsafe road conditions at the farm (see Snow Bird for cancellations)cancellations)

♠ On occasion with all of the lessons, due to this change in On occasion with all of the lessons, due to this change in policy, an policy, an unmountedunmounted horsemanship lesson will be done to horsemanship lesson will be done to work on horsemanship to allow all around development of work on horsemanship to allow all around development of the rider. The material covered on the ground is more the rider. The material covered on the ground is more important than material covered while riding as it is the first important than material covered while riding as it is the first thing that is often overlooked in lesson programs.thing that is often overlooked in lesson programs.

♠ Dress warmly in layers and be ready to be outside no matter Dress warmly in layers and be ready to be outside no matter what the weather is. You may not know where your lesson is what the weather is. You may not know where your lesson is taking place until you arrive at the farm. The instructors do taking place until you arrive at the farm. The instructors do not want to be outside in the cold anymore than you do, but not want to be outside in the cold anymore than you do, but there will be sometimes where the need is there to ride there will be sometimes where the need is there to ride outside to work on certain skills or in order to free up the outside to work on certain skills or in order to free up the indoor arena due to other less skilled students taking indoor arena due to other less skilled students taking lessons.lessons.

Lesson Cancellation PolicyLesson Cancellation Policy♠ Still in full force and effectStill in full force and effect♠ 24 hours or more for NO CHARGE24 hours or more for NO CHARGE♠ 12 to 24 hours equals HALF CHARGE12 to 24 hours equals HALF CHARGE♠ 12 hours or less equals FULL CHARGE12 hours or less equals FULL CHARGE♠ Call or text message the farm cell phone in order to Call or text message the farm cell phone in order to

cancelcancel♠ If you know that you will be missing a lesson ahead of If you know that you will be missing a lesson ahead of

time, please tell your instructor so that they may notify time, please tell your instructor so that they may notify Amanda prior to the lesson.Amanda prior to the lesson.

♠ With early cancellations we can often move you to With early cancellations we can often move you to another day/time in order to get your lesson in either another day/time in order to get your lesson in either before the week of the absence, at another time before the week of the absence, at another time during the same week of the absence, or in the during the same week of the absence, or in the following week(s) after the cancellation.following week(s) after the cancellation.

Pricing of LessonsPricing of Lessons♠ The pricing of lessons has changed for a few reasons:The pricing of lessons has changed for a few reasons:

♠ Ace-High has NOT had a price increase in lessons for more Ace-High has NOT had a price increase in lessons for more than 10 years. However, the costs of maintaining and caring than 10 years. However, the costs of maintaining and caring for the lesson horses has gone through the roof in the past 8 for the lesson horses has gone through the roof in the past 8 months and is not going down, nor will it go down in the months and is not going down, nor will it go down in the future. Because of that, the lesson prices have increased. future. Because of that, the lesson prices have increased. The Private lessons have increased from $5 to $8 each The Private lessons have increased from $5 to $8 each depending on level. depending on level. We feel that this is a fair amount of a We feel that this is a fair amount of a raise in price and that it is not outrageous.raise in price and that it is not outrageous.

♠ Since we desire for all students who are capable of Since we desire for all students who are capable of riding in groups to ride in groups, the prices for group riding in groups to ride in groups, the prices for group lessons are LESS expensive than what they were in lessons are LESS expensive than what they were in the old system. the old system.

♠ Riding in Private lessons is an option for everyone, it Riding in Private lessons is an option for everyone, it is the student’s choice, but we have set the prices to is the student’s choice, but we have set the prices to encourage students to participate in group lessonsencourage students to participate in group lessons

Why is there a huge difference in the pricing Why is there a huge difference in the pricing for the Session and Pay by the Lessonfor the Session and Pay by the Lesson

♠ In order for the Session system to work, students need In order for the Session system to work, students need to be enrolled in the session. to be enrolled in the session.

♠ We have set the session rates FAR LESS expensive We have set the session rates FAR LESS expensive than the pay by the lesson rates. than the pay by the lesson rates.

♠ You have the option of paying by the lesson or doing You have the option of paying by the lesson or doing the lesson session, but since we desire for students to the lesson session, but since we desire for students to participate in the Session we made the Session prices participate in the Session we made the Session prices much less than the pay by the lesson rates.much less than the pay by the lesson rates.

♠ On the following price list, you will see the prices for On the following price list, you will see the prices for the sessions and for pay by the lesson. On the the sessions and for pay by the lesson. On the sessions we have placed the cost per lesson for the sessions we have placed the cost per lesson for the groups and privates in both the new and old system groups and privates in both the new and old system for your convenience in comparing prices.for your convenience in comparing prices.

Pricing of LessonsPricing of LessonsLesson Type Lesson Type Level I Level I Level II Level II Level IIILevel IIIGroup Session Group Session $149 $149 $209 $209 $259 $259 ($24 to $43 ea)($24 to $43 ea)

Current PriceCurrent Price $150$150 $210 $210 $270 $270 ($25 to $45 ea)($25 to $45 ea)

Group EACH Group EACH $34 $34 $44 $44 $54$54Current PriceCurrent Price $25 $25 $35 $35 $45$45Private Session Private Session (1/2 hr)(1/2 hr) $149 $149 $229 $229 $279 $279 ($24 to $46 ea)($24 to $46 ea)

Current PriceCurrent Price $120 $120 $180 $180 $240 $240 ($20 to $40 ea)($20 to $40 ea)

Private EACH Private EACH (1/2 hr)(1/2 hr) $39$39 $49 $49 $59$59Current PriceCurrent Price $20$20 $30$30 $40$40Private Session Private Session (hr)(hr) $329 $329 $379 $379 $429 $429 ($54 to $71 ea)($54 to $71 ea)

Current PriceCurrent Price $240 $240 $360 $360 $480 $480 ($40 to $80 ea)($40 to $80 ea)

Private EACH Private EACH (hr)(hr) $69 $69 $79 $79 $89$89Current PriceCurrent Price $40$40 $60$60 $80$80Session LMFSession LMF $15 $15 $15 $15 $15 $15 ($2.50 ea lesson)($2.50 ea lesson)

Monthly LMF Monthly LMF (pay by the lesson)(pay by the lesson) $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 (pd ea month 1 x)(pd ea month 1 x)

Current PriceCurrent Price $10$10 $10$10 $10 $10 ($2.50 ea lesson)($2.50 ea lesson)

Level SystemLevel System♠ Will continue Will continue ♠ Riders will either be tested in their normal Riders will either be tested in their normal

lesson with a different instructor or will do a lesson with a different instructor or will do a separate testing time (lesson price)separate testing time (lesson price)

♠ Gives both AH and you a good measure of Gives both AH and you a good measure of where they are at in their riding abilitywhere they are at in their riding ability

♠ This helps if you must relocate to another riding This helps if you must relocate to another riding facility, as too many times we receive phone facility, as too many times we receive phone calls from parents who have no idea what their calls from parents who have no idea what their child is doing in their lessons. This way you can child is doing in their lessons. This way you can contact the new facility and tell them what they contact the new facility and tell them what they have been doing and what they have been have been doing and what they have been proficient at for ease in the transition.proficient at for ease in the transition.

Practice RidesPractice Rides♠ Because of freeing up both arena and horse usage Because of freeing up both arena and horse usage

times, we will be able to offer the practice rides again times, we will be able to offer the practice rides again to all Level II and III riders.to all Level II and III riders.

♠ Allows riders to “rent” a horse for an hour in order to Allows riders to “rent” a horse for an hour in order to work on whatever skills they choose to do.work on whatever skills they choose to do.

♠ Advanced Level II and all Level III students may use Advanced Level II and all Level III students may use this time to ride in the open as well. this time to ride in the open as well.

♠ Cost is $20 per time (hour in length) and needs to be Cost is $20 per time (hour in length) and needs to be reserved at least four days in advance in order to have reserved at least four days in advance in order to have a better chance at reserving which horse you choose a better chance at reserving which horse you choose to ride.to ride.

♠ Instructors are present at the farm, and may be in the Instructors are present at the farm, and may be in the arena teaching while the practice ride is occurring. arena teaching while the practice ride is occurring. Parents of all students under the age of 18 should stay Parents of all students under the age of 18 should stay adjacent to the arena during the entire time due to no adjacent to the arena during the entire time due to no direct supervision of an instructor. This is for safety.direct supervision of an instructor. This is for safety.

What you need to do to sign upWhat you need to do to sign up

♠ Obtain an applicationObtain an application♠ Decide what you want to do for the lesson type. If you Decide what you want to do for the lesson type. If you

have a question about this talk to your instructor- we have a question about this talk to your instructor- we will be available after this meeting. We only have will be available after this meeting. We only have around 15 students who need to stay in privates which around 15 students who need to stay in privates which most of those are in the Introductory period still.most of those are in the Introductory period still.

♠ Return application with check for amount dueReturn application with check for amount due♠ If you have questions, please ask the instructors or If you have questions, please ask the instructors or

Amanda in regards to it. Someone is at the farm Amanda in regards to it. Someone is at the farm Tuesday through Saturday from at least 10 am to at Tuesday through Saturday from at least 10 am to at least 5 pm. Amanda is here Tues thru Fri unless she is least 5 pm. Amanda is here Tues thru Fri unless she is out of town from 11 am to at least 6 pm.out of town from 11 am to at least 6 pm.

Possibilities for This SessionPossibilities for This Session♠ We have already come up with a list of potential We have already come up with a list of potential

groups by riding ability and agegroups by riding ability and age♠ If you already know the day of the week and the If you already know the day of the week and the

time that you desire, then CALL AMANDA time that you desire, then CALL AMANDA NOW. The lesson schedule will be done on NOW. The lesson schedule will be done on December 30December 30thth. .

♠ You can add your name to the schedule after You can add your name to the schedule after Dec 30Dec 30thth. The time(s) that you may desire may . The time(s) that you may desire may not be available however.not be available however.

♠ This will help us with the scheduling of the first This will help us with the scheduling of the first session as this is going to be a learning session as this is going to be a learning experience on all of our parts!experience on all of our parts!

What happens then. . .What happens then. . .

♠ All applications will be gone through to determine All applications will be gone through to determine when each person’s lesson will occur atwhen each person’s lesson will occur at

♠ The lesson schedule will be posted on the calendar The lesson schedule will be posted on the calendar section of section of www.acehigh.infowww.acehigh.info, emailed to clients, and , emailed to clients, and instructors will call clients to confirm lesson days and instructors will call clients to confirm lesson days and times no later than December 31times no later than December 31stst. This may be . This may be available before this time.available before this time.

♠ We will do our best to give you your first choice on We will do our best to give you your first choice on times, but our times of lessons will be changing with times, but our times of lessons will be changing with this new way of operating.this new way of operating.

Expected QuestionsExpected Questions? ? ? ?? ? ? ?

How can four instructors teach How can four instructors teach group lessons at the same time? group lessons at the same time? We are not doing that until the weather/facilities We are not doing that until the weather/facilities are different. We know that it is NOT possible.are different. We know that it is NOT possible.

The way that the schedule will be set up for now The way that the schedule will be set up for now is that one instructor will have a group lesson and is that one instructor will have a group lesson and

the other instructors will either have pony pals the other instructors will either have pony pals lessons or private lessons. lessons or private lessons.

Student Safety is AH’s First PriorityStudent Safety is AH’s First Priority

What about riding outside?What about riding outside? Lessons may be taught outside in the lighted Lessons may be taught outside in the lighted

arena year round as long as the footing is safe arena year round as long as the footing is safe for use (not too much rain or ice)for use (not too much rain or ice)

Students should come prepared to ride inside Students should come prepared to ride inside or outside for their lesson as they will not know or outside for their lesson as they will not know the location until they arrive at the farmthe location until they arrive at the farm

Just like you, the instructors do not desire to be Just like you, the instructors do not desire to be out in bad weather, and we will only do that if it out in bad weather, and we will only do that if it is necessary in order to work on a specific skill is necessary in order to work on a specific skill or if safety wise it is required.or if safety wise it is required.

Keeping Warm this WinterKeeping Warm this Winter We suggest dressing in LAYERS- students will get hot We suggest dressing in LAYERS- students will get hot

as they ride and will want to remove layersas they ride and will want to remove layers Always wear gloves! Mittens are NOT allowed at any Always wear gloves! Mittens are NOT allowed at any

time for safety reasons.time for safety reasons. Always wear boots! Other shoes are NOT allowed Always wear boots! Other shoes are NOT allowed

once trotting (that is usually the second lesson).once trotting (that is usually the second lesson). Wear thick winter socks such as wool onesWear thick winter socks such as wool ones Ear warmers are ok as long as the helmet fits Ear warmers are ok as long as the helmet fits

properly- there are specially designed ear warmers for properly- there are specially designed ear warmers for helmet use (go to statelinetack.com and look for ear helmet use (go to statelinetack.com and look for ear warmers with an elastic band for under helmet use)warmers with an elastic band for under helmet use)

Jackets/Coats may be worn, but must be ZIPPED and Jackets/Coats may be worn, but must be ZIPPED and must NOT be baggy. They should not be able to be must NOT be baggy. They should not be able to be sat on for choking reasons.sat on for choking reasons.

Scarves and loose clothing are NOT allowedScarves and loose clothing are NOT allowed

What happens if we miss What happens if we miss more than one of the lessons more than one of the lessons

in the session?in the session?This all depends on the nature of the absences. If the This all depends on the nature of the absences. If the

absence is a cancellation done prior to the 24 hour absence is a cancellation done prior to the 24 hour mark, then you will be able to make up those lessons mark, then you will be able to make up those lessons

either by doing additional make ups during the make up either by doing additional make ups during the make up week or by doing make ups within the next session.week or by doing make ups within the next session.

You are not going to LOSE lessons due to cancelling as You are not going to LOSE lessons due to cancelling as long as our cancellation policy is followed. We will carry long as our cancellation policy is followed. We will carry

lessons over to the next session if necessary.lessons over to the next session if necessary.

What if the missed lessons were What if the missed lessons were not cancelled by the 24 hour not cancelled by the 24 hour

mark?mark?If that happens, the lesson is lost if cancelled less than If that happens, the lesson is lost if cancelled less than 12 hours from the lesson time as the full price of those 12 hours from the lesson time as the full price of those

lessons are charged.lessons are charged.

You will have a half-lesson to make up if cancelled from You will have a half-lesson to make up if cancelled from 12 to 24 hours from the lesson time. 12 to 24 hours from the lesson time.

If more than one lesson has been missed in the session, If more than one lesson has been missed in the session, then any lessons which need to be made up are done as then any lessons which need to be made up are done as

previously mentioned on the prior question.previously mentioned on the prior question.

What if I do not want to What if I do not want to participate in the End of Session participate in the End of Session

Show?Show?No problem. No problem.

Participation in the End of Session Show is not mandatory. Participation in the End of Session Show is not mandatory. We are doing this to show off each student’s skills to their family We are doing this to show off each student’s skills to their family

members, friends, and to the community. members, friends, and to the community. You are not penalized in any way for not participating in the End of You are not penalized in any way for not participating in the End of

Session Show. Session Show. For participation though you receive added experience and For participation though you receive added experience and

potential awards and honors.potential awards and honors.Many of our students desire to show, but do not have the means Many of our students desire to show, but do not have the means

to show in the larger shows which we attend. to show in the larger shows which we attend. This allows each of our students to get their feet wet in the show This allows each of our students to get their feet wet in the show

ring at the farm at the end of every session. ring at the farm at the end of every session.

What if my Introductory Package is What if my Introductory Package is completed in the middle of a Session?completed in the middle of a Session?

If your introductory package completes in the middle of a If your introductory package completes in the middle of a session, then you will be able to join the Session by session, then you will be able to join the Session by either Pay By The Lesson or by doing a pro-rated either Pay By The Lesson or by doing a pro-rated

Session for the remaining weeks of the Session (if it is Session for the remaining weeks of the Session (if it is not past the cut off for pro-rating).not past the cut off for pro-rating).

You may also choose to wait until the end of the Session You may also choose to wait until the end of the Session to begin the regular lessons. to begin the regular lessons.

The option is yours, but we highly suggest continuing The option is yours, but we highly suggest continuing right away to prevent learned skills from being forgotten.right away to prevent learned skills from being forgotten.

What about Boarder’s What about Boarder’s Lessons?Lessons?

Boarder’s lesson rates also change. A discount will still Boarder’s lesson rates also change. A discount will still apply to boarders who ride their horse in the lesson. The apply to boarders who ride their horse in the lesson. The riding of lesson horses does not qualify for a discount in riding of lesson horses does not qualify for a discount in

the new system.the new system.

Boarders lessons will be done in the same way with Boarders lessons will be done in the same way with Sessions. Sessions.

If the Boarder’s Horse is being used in their lesson, If the Boarder’s Horse is being used in their lesson, Boarder’s rates are $4 off the regular price of each Boarder’s rates are $4 off the regular price of each lesson (session is $20 off of the total session price).lesson (session is $20 off of the total session price).

What if it is thunderstorming?What if it is thunderstorming?We are still We are still DOINGDOING lessons. lessons.

The lessons will be unmounted horsemanship lessons in The lessons will be unmounted horsemanship lessons in order to develop an all around student. order to develop an all around student.

If we determine that the weather has caused unsafe If we determine that the weather has caused unsafe conditions (driving or lessons) we will cancel lessons conditions (driving or lessons) we will cancel lessons

only in that instance. only in that instance.

If lessons are cancelled due to this, then the lessons If lessons are cancelled due to this, then the lessons may be made up that week, during the make up week, may be made up that week, during the make up week,

or during an additional week. Again, we are not trying to or during an additional week. Again, we are not trying to make you loose lessons. make you loose lessons.

Any More Any More Questions????Questions????

Please feel free to contact Please feel free to contact Amanda atAmanda at

210-6852210-6852