Providence Equestrian Center Policies

Tuition Policies- This is based on a 40 lesson school year session and is divided into monthly payments. August tuition is due no later than August 23, 2010 and is half of the monthly tuition. September through June is due by the 1st of each month. June tuition will be half the monthly tuition. Tuition may be mailed, dropped in the payment box, or automatically debited from a charge account.

Registration fee- This annual fee is $35 and is due with registration.

Late fee- If tuition is received after the 1st of each month, there is a $25 late fee charge. To avoid late fees and ensure timely payments, credit card information or bank account information may be provided and tuition will be automatically debited on the 1st of each month.

Discounts- There is a $10 discount applied to every family's second monthly lesson.

Lesson Withdrawal-In order to notify the barn of withdrawal and cease responsibility for payment of services, a four week written notice must be submitted. Accounts must be settled at the time of withdrawal.

Make-Up Lessons -Students are encouraged to attend all classes. If you are not able to attend, please notify the barn 48 hours in advance in order to be eligible for a make up lesson. Arrangements for missed classes must be made directly with the instructor. There are no make-ups offered for lessons in which the barn was not notified of an absence. There are no make ups for make up lessons. All classes paid for in the School Year Session must be attended by June 11, 2010. There are a maximum of 3 make-ups allowed during the session. To arrange make-up lessons, please call 704-843-5215 and follow the voicemail instructions to reach your instructor.

Horse Assignments- These are based on rider suitability as well as lesson plans and are up to the sole discretion of the instructor. However, make sure and let your instructor know which of our school horses are your favorites! Remember. It benefits every rider's education to ride many different horses!

Inclement Weather- PEC will hold up to 2 un mounted lessons during this session if weather does not permit riding. Material presented in these lessons is a valuable part of a rider's