Bronze Membership Agreement

Thank you for choosing Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation 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

This Riding School Training Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation (hereafter “Stable”),  and client, whose contact information is as follows: 

1. The Services:

The Bronze program includes access to 1 riding class and 1 unmounted class each week that the stable is open. The riding classes will either be a 30 minute privates, 45 minute semi-private of 2, or a 1 hour group class of 3 or more depending on what your instructor decides is best.  Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation will be closed 4 weeks per year to give the lesson horses a break, allow students to compete at horse shows and not to miss lessons, to run special events, and even to give riding instructors a break. 

2. Scheduling:

Students 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.  If Student would like to make a long-term change to his/her dedicated lesson time, he/she may do so a maximum of 1 time in a 90-day period by providing Stable with written notice of Student’s requested change.

3. Client Requirements

Client must show up 30 minutes before their lesson to get their horse ready and still be on time. Client must be wearing proper riding attire- boots with heels, an ASTM/ SEI certified riding helmet, and breeches. It is possible to borrow gear from stable in some cases. Client must be coachable, positive, and have a good attitude.

4. Compensation and Payment Terms

Our tuition price is based on the annual value.  Client will put a credit or debit card on file, and it will be automatically charged the amounts below based on which program and which term they choose.

Bronze Membership:  $399 every 4 weeks
Bronze Membership Annually:  $5187 $4409/year (Save $778 when you prepay for the year)

Your calendar month begins the day you enroll.  For example if you enroll on September 5th into the bronze package- you have until October 5th to take advantage of your 4 riding classes.

5. 60 day Membership Cancellation Notice
Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation will be operating on a 60 day cancellation notice. Students will be considered to be enrolled for the entire following 60 days following written cancellation notice. We have incredible expenses and financial commitments to be able to offer this program- and we depend on students who can make some commitment- as well as give us plenty of notice if they are quitting so that we have time to pull students in from the waiting list to take their place. There is no reason why a student will not be financially committed for the entire 60 days, even if they are unable to make it to classes.


Students must cancel in writing by sending an email on [email protected] for their cancellation to be valid.

6. Makeup Lesssons

Stable must pay all costs for the number of school horses needed to teach the scheduled lessons. As a result, Stable’s expenses stay the same, regardless of whether the Student’s lesson is taken. Therefore, Stable does not offer makeup lessons in the Bronze program. Students do get access to two makeup lessons per calendar month in the Silver Show Team Program. 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).

7.Horse Show Education Days

During (12/11/25 -12/14/25), (1/15/26 - 1/18/26), (2/12/26 - 2/15/26), and (3/5/26 - 3/8/26) Stable will be operating indoor horse shows. If your regular riding lesson falls on one of those days- it will be automatically substituted as a horse show educational experience day. We believe learning how to compete helps students develop resilience and accountability, as well as increase confidence and make friends. This is a crucial first step in learning to compete. Only students enrolled in the Silver Show Team program are eligible to compete on lesson horses.

8.Planned Barn Closures.

Stable will be closed 4 weeks a year to give the lesson horses a break, allow students to compete at horse shows, to run special events, and to allow students to plan holidays without missing lessons. The weeks the barn is closed will be published on our website.

9. No Guarantee and No Refunds

The stable 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.  There are no refunds for any reason.

10. Release of Liability

Section 2305.321 of the Ohio Revised Code (the “Statute”) identifies certain risks that are inherent in an “equine activity” and specifies that an equine participant assumes those inherent risks.

Under the Statute, an “inherent risk of an equine activity” includes, but is not limited to: (a) the propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to persons on or around the equine; (b) the unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; (c) hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions; (d) a collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object; and (e) the potential of an equine activity participant to other persons, including, but not limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant.

Pursuant to the Statute, and in consideration of the permission of CVF LLC and 9250 E. Washington LLC; herein referred to as “Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation” to permit the undersigned (or the undersigned’s child/ward/invitee/guest) to enter upon the Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation premises and/or to participate in or observe equine activities at any Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation facility or event, the undersigned, for and on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, invitees, and assigns (collectively, the “releasing parties”), waive and release, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation, its owners, employees, agents, representatives, invitees, successors, and assigns, as well as any equine professional (as defined in the Statute) and veterinarian at Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation (collectively, the “released Parties:”), from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, liability, damages, injuries, losses (whether to person or property including horses) that the Releasing Parties now have or hereafter may have against any one or more or all of the Released Parties arising from, or in connection with, any equine activity at any Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation facility, or under the sponsorship of Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation.

The undersigned authorizes any Released Party to render first aid treatment to any Releasing Party while at any Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation facility or activity.

In addition, it is understood that the undersigned or the undersigned’s child/ward/invitee/guest may come into contact with individuals who have been exposed to and/or have been diagnosed with one or more communicable diseases, including but not limited to Covid-19. It is impossible to eliminate the risk of exposure and/or infection and I release all parties connected to Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation from the liability should exposure or infection occur due to participation in any activity or event held at Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation.

11. Media Release
I hereby grant CVF LLC and 9250 E. Washington LLC, dba Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation, and parties designated by it the irrevocable right to use my (or my minor child’s) photograph or likeness of me (or likeness of my minor child) in photographs taken for web site usage, advertising, ad display and editorial use, without restrictions as to changes, alterations, and/or distortions. I fully release these parties from any and all claims and causes of action that I may have now or in the future relating to my voluntary submission of photos of myself (or my minor child), including and without limitation, claim for libel or invasion of privacy. I am not being compensated by anyone. I have read this release and fully understand its content.

12. Weather Policy & Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather when roads are closed, lessons will be conducted as virtual Zoom lessons. Lesson fees remain due even if we must reschedule due to weather, though such cancellations will be rare.

For client cancellations, the courtesy of a minimum of 24 hours' notice is requested so that our staff can make adjustments accordingly.

14. Credit Card Authorization Statement

I authorize Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation to charge my credit card for agreed-upon services and fees. I understand and agree to the following terms:

1. Authorization: I authorize Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation to charge my credit card for monthly membership fees, additional services, and any applicable charges incurred during enrollment.

2. No Refunds: I acknowledge that all payments made to Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation are non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances.

3. No Chargebacks: I agree not to initiate any chargebacks against Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation for payments made. Chargebacks are prohibited and may result in additional fees and legal action.

4. No Blocking of Payments: I agree not to block or stop payment on any credit card charges to Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation. Doing so may result in termination of services and legal consequences.

5. Authorization Duration: This authorization will remain in effect until I provide written notification of cancellation through the drop form to Chagrin Valley Farms Foundation. A 60-day notice is required for cancellation, during which commitments and payments will continue until 60 days after our office processes the drop form.

By signing below or providing my credit card information verbally or electronically, I confirm that I have read and understand the terms of this authorization statement.