Registration Form

Other information:

• Please Read the document.  We have new policies/procedures that need to be completed BEFORE registering!

• New Rider Information:

  • New riders cannot register for classes until an evaluation by PPTRC has been completed.  Riders transferring from hippotherapy to therapeutic riding also require an evaluation by PPTRC prior to registration.  To schedule your new rider evaluation interview with Program Manager Nancy Marshall at the center (call 719-495-3908).

  • If you are new OR if we do not have current (within one year) forms, print and fill out the  and (or the rider will not be allowed to ride).

  • New Riders - must print and fill out the and bring to the rider evaluation. 

  • New Riders - we request (not mandatory) that you have any therapist you work with complete the .

• Types of classes:

  • Group classes consist of 3-5 riders and are one hour long with approximately 45 minutes of lesson time.

  • Semi-private lessons are two riders and are 45 minutes long, with approximately 35-40 minutes of lesson time.

  • Private lessons are one rider and are 45 minutes long with approximately 40 minutes of lesson time (private lessons are scheduled by request only).

  • PPTRC reserves the right to conduct ground lessons if we do not have the proper number of volunteers needed to safely conduct a riding class.

• Fees for Winter Session 2008:

  Type of Lesson	Cost per Week	Cost per Session
  Group	$30	$240
  Semi-Private	$35	$280
  Private	$41	$328

• In the event a class does not fill, PPTRC reserves the right to cancel that class. PPTRC reserves the right to cancel classes that do not fill and to change the class time to accommodate the majority of riders.  Please understand that PPTRC needs to schedule instructors, volunteers, and activities, so we are counting on you to get your registration papers and payment in on time.

•  Rider Support Fund (RSF).  If you are in need of assistance:

  • Please read the .

  • Fill out the online and submit it.

  • Or print out the RSF.pdf file and return it with your registration.

  Remember, applications for RSF must be submitted with the registration.

Please be aware of the following:

• Appropriate dress - long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.  Dress in layers - the weather here can be different than in town, and remember sunscreen and water for warm days and jackets and hats for cooler days.

• If you are interested in arriving early to get your own horse ready, please let the instructor know so that they can plan to have a volunteer ready to assist.

• If you are unsure as to the status of your class due to weather reasons, call the center at 495-3908 and listen to the voice mail greeting.  If there is no message that classes have been cancelled, the class is presumed to be on schedule.

• PPTRC Instructors and staff hold the right to cancel classes at any time for safety reasons.

Please Call 719-495-3908 if you have any questions