​​​​​​​​​Any month containing 5 weeks in the month will be billed separately if Student requests an additional ride that month. 

Student or Guardian is required to subscribe to the monthly service via Stripe or similar secure payment processor, and will be automatically charged each month for the selected quantity of lessons per month and continuing every 30 days thereafter. If Student needs to change the credit card on file, please contact us at Email: ForteBellaEquestrian@gmail.com
Phone: (945) 276-4561

 

ForteBella Equestrian will NOT have access to your payment information through the payment provider.

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Any separate invoice fees not received within 4 days of the due date are subject to a late charge of up to 18%. 

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ForteBella Equestrian’s fee schedule may be changed upon 30-day written notice to Student and Student agrees to pay such new fees or provide ForteBella Equestrian with written notice of termination pursuant to the below. 

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ForteBella Equestrian may offer additional services to Student and if requested by Student, such additional services will be billed monthly, and Student agrees to pay such bills. 

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Terms & Conditions

Student will receive dedicated day(s) and time(s) of the week where there will be an appropriate school horse or lease horse (if applicable). All rides must be pre-arranged with trainer.

 

If Student cannot attend their predetermined time during a week, ForteBella Equestrian will allow a maximum of two makeup lessons per month, provided that Student cancels by calling or texting their trainer 24-hours prior to the lesson. If less than 24-hours’ notice is given, the make-up session will not be allowed. Lessons must be used in the month paid. 

 

All makeup lessons will take place when there is trainer availability. If more than one Student has a makeup lesson, it may become a group lesson. If a lesson is not made up within 30 days, it will expire. If inclement weather closes the barn, Students are allowed to reschedule the lesson(s) within 30 days.

 

If Student would like to make a long-term change to their dedicated lesson time, they may do so a maximum of 1 time in a 90-day period by emailing ForteBella Equestrian at fortebellaequestrian@gmail.com. 

 

Monthly subscription payment is still due in full when Student misses their lessons. 

The best way to get the most value out of the program is to make it a priority and a commitment not to miss your dedicated lesson time(s)

Rest Weeks

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The Horses will have four pre-scheduled “rest weeks” in the calendar year to keep them healthy and happy. Students are responsible for continuing to pay their usual membership rates for these rest weeks. ForteBella Equestrian Trainer’s annual vacations will coincide with horses “rest weeks”.                          

    

No Refunds

ForteBella Equestrian will not refund any portion of fees paid, for any reason. 

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No Guarantee

The company does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results. The results of your riding program are largely based on the efforts of the Student. 

 

Limitation of Actions

Any action or claim brought by Student against Trainer for breach of this Contract or for loss due to negligence must be brought within one (l) year of the date such claim or loss occurs.

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This Lesson Membership Agreement shall continue in effect until terminated by either ForteBella Equestrian or Student as follows:

Student may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice to ForteBella Equestrian delivered thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by ForteBella Equestrian, the monthly membership shall not be prorated. 

ForteBella Equestrian may terminate this Agreement at any time upon 24 hours written notice for Student's failure to pay fees and charges under this Agreement when they are due, or for the failure of Student or Student’s guests, invitees, or agents to comply with this agreement or any rules of ForteBella Equestrian, ForteBella Farm, or for any other cause. 

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Upon termination, Student shall promptly remove all personal property. Any items of personal property of Student remaining on the property after 5 days shall be considered abandoned by Student and shall become the property of ForteBella Equestrian and may be sold, given away, or otherwise disposed of without any notice to the Student. Student waives all claims to such abandoned property. 

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If Student fails to pay any fees or other charges when due under this Agreement, and ForteBella Equestrian retains an attorney to collect funds due, Student shall be responsible for and pay to ForteBella Equestrian all costs and expenses ForteBella Equestrian incurs for attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses. All past due sums accrue interest at up to 18% per month. 

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Student agrees to pay for any damage caused by Student or any guest of Student. Expenses will include parts/materials plus labor to make the repairs or replace damaged items/areas.

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Under no circumstances is anyone other than the Student allowed to handle or ride the Horse.

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Anyone riding, handling, or caring for or even near a horse can suffer bodily and other injuries, which can be severe, permanent and/or fatal. Horses are unpredictable by nature. When frightened, angry or under stress, the natural instinct of a horse is to jump (forward, sideways or back), back-up quickly, buck, rear-up, walk away or run away at a trot, canter or gallop. Horses are known to kick, buck, rear-up, spin-around, stumble and strike or bite. Horses can do any of these without warning. All horses, even if they have no history of inflicting injury, are large and powerful and are potentially dangerous to any person who is on, near or around the horse. Riding, handling or even being near a horse can expose a person to numerous hazards including, without limitation, the following examples: (a) the propensity of a horse to behave in sudden, unexpected ways that may result in immediate bodily injury or death to any person in the proximity of the horse; (b) the unpredictability of the reaction of a horse to a sudden sound, a sudden movement, a land or surface condition, or an unfamiliar object, person or other animal; (c) the failure of a horse to adequately respond to a land, surface or subsurface condition; (d) a collision with another animal, person or object; and/or (e) the potential of a rider or participant to act in an improper or negligent manner that may cause or contribute to injury to a person or other animal, including the failure to maintain control of a horse. Student understands that footing on the premises, including the arena, pastures, paddocks, round pen, and other areas, can have holes, rocks, stones, uneven areas which can cause Student or horses to stumble, trip, or fall. Student understands, appreciates and acknowledges these risks, and understands and acknowledges that other risks not listed above are inherent in, or may arise from, Equine Activities. Student is not relying upon the ForteBella Equestrian to state, list or otherwise warn or apprise Student of all risks inherent in Equine Activities. Student does hereby and voluntarily ASSUME ALL RISKS arising directly or indirectly, from use of or the presence upon the ForteBella Farm premises, use of any equipment or property, or from any Equine Activities, or from ForteBella Equestrian’s own negligence. Student agrees not to sue ForteBella Equestrian, ForteBella Farm, or its owners, managers, trainers, employees, agents, servants, family members, or anyone acting on behalf of ForteBella Equestrian or make any claim against such parties in connection with any injury, loss, damage or death occurring on the premises.

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Personal Property on Premises

Student agrees that ForteBella Equestrian and ForteBella Farm are not responsible for damage to or loss of any personal property, such as tack, equipment, feed, automobiles, or horse trailers, brought onto the premises by Student or any guest of Student. Student agrees to be solely responsible for safeguarding and insuring any personal property Student or any guest of Student may bring onto the premises. 

Headgear and Attire: ForteBella Equestrian requires that all persons riding a Horse shall wear a properly fitted and secured ASTM-standard/SEI certified protective equestrian headgear, and shall wear heeled footwear, gloves, and long pants. 

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Any person on ForteBella Farm property whether riding or not must have signed a Release of Liability Agreement. ForteBella Farm Release of Liability Agreement

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Student acknowledges that Student must supply their own headgear and other attire, and that Student is not relying upon ForteBella Equestrian to purchase or provide Student or any guests with proper headgear or other attire, to check or adjust and headgear or other attire Student or guests may wear, or to monitor compliance with the recommendation of ForteBella Equestrian that Student wear proper headgear or other attire. Student releases and holds ForteBella Equestrian harmless from any claim arising from Student’s failure to wear such items and assumes the risk of death or injury from such failure. 

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Trail Riding

In the event Student engages in any trail riding at or near the facility, Student releases ForteBella Equestrian and ForteBella Farm from any damage or injury arising from such activity. 

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Student understands that Student is to be solely responsible for any bodily injury or property damage which Student or Student’s minor child or legal ward should sustain on the Premises and/or other locations at which Student may be engaged in Equine Activities and for any time Student or Student’s child or legal ward should lose from employment or school or other activity, and for medical expenses or any other expenses incurred because of such bodily injury or property damage. In acknowledgement of the above, Student does hereby, for myself, my heirs, family members, legal representative, estate, administrators and assigns WAIVE LIABILITY, RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLDS HARMLESS the ForteBella Equestrian, ForteBella Farm, and all employees, trainers, servants, agents, managers, family members, employees, officers, and all other participants of and from all claims, demands, actions and causes of action for such injuries sustained by or to Student’s person or property, or to that of minor child or legal ward of Student, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTED FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE of the ForteBella Equestrian, ForteBella Farm or any employees or trainers providing services at ForteBella Farm, including their servants, agents, managers, employees, family members, or officers, or cause in whole or in part by any defect in tack or equipment which might be used on or around a horse. 

Student hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless, and reimburse the ForteBella Equestrian, its owners, trainers, servants, agents, family members, managers, employees or officers against and for any claims, demands, injuries, causes of action, lawsuits, and/or property damage, including costs and attorney’s fees and expenses, directly or indirectly, including loss of income, arising from or related to any action or other proceeding brought by or for the benefit of Student or any guest of Student, or any third person as a result of any action on Student’s part, or in connection with Student or Student’s Horse, guests or property. 

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Independent Contractors

Student is aware that independent riding instructors and trainers may provide services, assist in the management of ForteBella Equestrian, and otherwise conduct business on the premises. No outside trainers are allowed on the property without written consent from ForteBella Equestrian. 

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Additional Provisions

This agreement may not be assigned or transferred by Student without the written consent of ForteBella Equestrian. 

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue shall be Erath County, Texas. 

The parties agree that if any term or condition is found to be invalid under the laws of Texas, such offending term or condition shall be stricken from the agreement without affecting the other terms and conditions. 

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This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties; it may only be amended in a writing signed by both parties. No oral modifications will be considered part of this agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties to this agreement. 

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Student represents that Student has read this entire document and that Student fully understands each and all of the terms and conditions set forth within this document. Student further represents that Student has discussed or has had the opportunity to discuss this document with an attorney of Student’s own selection and understands that this document is effective now and at all times in the future. 

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ForteBella Equestrian shall have the right to post in a conspicuous place such rules and regulations as deemed to be appropriate. Student agrees to abide by all such rules and regulations and as may be updated from time to time. Student's invitees, guests, and agents shall also be required to abide by all rules and regulations. Breaking these rules may result in being removed from the property.

 

Student understands that while at ForteBella Equestrian, at shows, or outside events, Student, Horses, and guests may be photographed. Student agrees to allow photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns. 

 

EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: I have reviewed this state’s EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT WARNING OR LANGUAGE, a copy of which is BELOW hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 

 

Under Texas law (chapter 87, civil practice and remedies code), a farm animal professional or farm owner or lessee is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in farm animal activities, including an employee or independent contractor, resulting from the inherent risks of farm animal activities.

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SIGNER STATEMENT OF AWARENESS

I / WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, REPRESENT THAT I /WE HAVE READ AND DO UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT, LIABILITY RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT. I /WE UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I /WE AM GIVING UP RIGHTS TO SUE TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. I /WE ATTEST THAT ALL FACTS ARE TRUE AND ACCURATE. I AM SIGNING THIS WHILE OF SOUND MIND AND NOT SUFFERING FROM SHOCK, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR INTOXICANTS.

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