Thank you for choosing Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC to help you further your riding goals. We are excited to work with you! Please take a moment to give us your information, agree to our terms and conditions, and complete our rider release form.  

The Client and Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC agree as follows:

2. Student Requirements.

Student agrees to follow all Barn Rules as follow:

• Courtesy is expected and manners are required. Help us make the farm a fun, friendly and supportive environment for all!  Be nice to others, both people and horses, NO exceptions.

• All riders or persons on the property must sign a release before riding and/or interacting with any horse in any way. Students/Student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for having all guests sign releases when they arrive on the property. Liability releases are available in the tack room or you can see me, Catherine Talbert.

• Client must be wearing proper riding attire- boots with heels, an ASTM/ SEI certified riding helmet, and long pants. No high ponytails or hairstyles that will affect your helmet fit!

• Client must be coachable, positive, and have a good attitude!

• Client and their guests agree there will be no cussing, swearing, or taking God’s name in vain while on the property or when affiliated with Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC at events.

• Client and their guests will not smoke or bring alcohol onto the property.

• Client and their guests will not bring personal pets without prior permission.

• Client and their guests agree to not chase the chickens and to prevent their children from doing so.

• Client will clean and sweep the crosstie mats at the end of your lesson. 

• Absolutely no bullying, gossiping, or unkind behavior (to people or animals)

• An ASTM-SEI certified helmet must be worn at ALL times when mounted on a horse. No exceptions.

• Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

• Appropriate footwear MUST be worn around horses and when handling them, no sandals or flip flops in the barn. NO exceptions.

• NO jumping outside of a lesson unless approved by trainer. 

• Treats may only be given with prior permission.

• Clean up after your horse and yourself. There are trash containers, shovels, brooms and muck buckets available for the disposal of manure, shredded hair, hoof cleanings.

• If you don’t do it at home….don’t do it at the barn. Common sense and courtesy at all times!

4. Scheduling.

1. Client will receive a dedicated time and a day of the week where there will be an appropriate school horse and with a group of riders with similar ability reserved each week as scheduling allows.  Please remember that Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC will be closed 5-6 weeks per year.  

2. If client cannot make their time during a week- Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC will allow a maximum of one makeup lesson per month- provided that client cancels by texting 865-621-0073 at least twenty four hours prior to the lesson.  All makeup lessons will take place two times per month and will be communicated via text and the client Facebook group.   If a lesson is not made up within 30 days it will expire.  Monthly tuition is still due in full when the student misses their lessons.  In the event that the weather prevents riding- unmounted horsemanship lessons will be substituted.  In the event that weather prevents the barn from being open- video analysis of your riding will be done via zoom at your regular riding time.  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).

   
   

3.  If client 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 calling or texting 865-424-6858 and leaving a voicemail. 

8. No Guarantee. Stable does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results. The results of your riding program are largely based on the Student’s efforts.

10.Risk Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk/Release

I acknowledge the risks and potential for risks of horseback riding and activities in and around a facility where horses are kept and farm machinery operated.  However, I feel that the possible benefits to me/my son/my daughter/my ward are greater than the risk assumed.  Intending legally to bind myself, my heirs, and assigns, executors or administrators, I hereby waive and release forever all claims for loss or damages of any kind against Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC and Catherine Talbert for any and all injuries and losses that I/my son/my daughter/my ward may sustain while participating.  This release includes without limitation the risk of negligent instruction and supervision.  I engage in activities at 8340 Faranda Way, Knoxville, TN 37931 voluntarily with knowledge of the risks and I assume all risks of injury, death, and property damage that may result.  I agree to bear any loss myself.  I acknowledge that Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC and Catherine Talbert are materially relying on this waiver and assumption of risk in allowing me/my son/my daughter/my ward to participate in activities at 8340 Faranda Way, Knoxville, TN 37931.

Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC offers instructional programs designed to teach children and adults skills in basic horsemanship practices and canine training. All of the programs offered through the farm involve riding or other interaction with horses and/or dogs, other students/clients, and instructional staff. By its very nature, participation in the programs involves risk of injury and even death. The safety and well-being of all participants is of the utmost concern and the instructional staff is experienced and skilled at handling horses, dogs, and students. With that said, horses and dogs can be unpredictable and we therefore require the execution of this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability in order for you and/or your child to participate in any of the lessons, camps, or programs offered through Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC.

The undersigned participant or parent/guardian hereby expressly states that he/she has consented to participation in the programs offered by Weeping Willow Miniatures, LLC, and releases its owners, directors, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, including but not limited to injury or death of the person participating in the program.

The student, or parent/guardian if the student is under 18 years of age, individually warrants and promises not to sue the released parties for any damages incurred through or related to participation in the programs. In the event such parties are sued, the student and parent/guardian agree to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties from all claims and damages including legal costs and attorney’s fees to such lawsuits.

Warning-Under Tennessee law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to the Tennessee Code Annotate, title 44, chapter 20.

Student hereby understands and agrees to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.