Summer Program Sign-Up

Once we received your request we will reach out to confirm your registration and collect payment.

Sign-up slots are will NOT be held without payment.

Refunds can ONLY be issued if 2 weeks minimum notice is given in writing (via text or email) to The Honest Horsewoman.

Important Information:

Congratulations on signing up for a summer program with The Honest Horsewoman!

We are so excited to meet you and to introduce you to our horses. In order to be prepared for your first lesson, here are some things you should know:

1. We are a private facility. We recommend arriving about 5 minutes early to your lesson to get settled, but please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early. Supervision from The Honest Horsewoman staff is required at all times while on the farm, for safety and liability reasons.

2. Please park near the house when arriving. It can be tempting to drive up to the barn but we need to keep that area clear for the horses. There is seating available near the barn for anyone with you who is not participating in the lesson.

3. Keep guests to a minimal so that you can focus on your lesson. A minimum of one adult caretaker is REQUIRED to stay for the duration of the lesson with students under 16 years of age, but its best if they are the only ones coming. Too many people watching can be stressful for our students.

4. Dress for the weather. 99% of our programs are run outside regardless of the weather. We do our best to work on skills that are most comfortable in the given weather (eg. groundwork or horse science under cover on a rainy day, bathing the horses or working in the shade on very hot days), but we recommend wearing layers and bringing a water bottle to maximize your comfort while at our farm.

5. What to bring:

- Long pants are recommended but not required for riding.

- Closed-toed shoes are required for ANY interactions with the horses.

- Boots with a heel are required for riding with tack, exceptions may be made for bareback riding.

- An ASTM/SEI certified riding helmet is required to participate in mounted work and MAY be required for unmounted work. We do have some you can borrow but it is best if you bring your own to ensure you have a helmet that fits you well.

- We recommend tying back long hair for your comfort while wearing a helmet but that is not required.

6. If you are unable to attend your scheduled program, please let us know ASAP.

Liability Waiver for The Honest Horsewoman

(required for all participants)

Hold Harmless Agreement for The Honest Horsewoman - MUST be signed by all participants BEFORE participating in an equestrian activities.

I (PARTICIPANT or GUARDIAN of Participant) hereby acknowledge that I am freely and willingly entering into an agreement with Kelli Murphy of The Honest Horsewoman in Killingworth, Connecticut, herein referred to as “THHw.”

I understand the potential dangers that may occur in interacting with a horse, including, but not limited to, the tendency of horses to, without warning or apparent cause, buck, kick, bite, rear, stumble, fall, spook or make unanticipated movements, jump obstacles in their path, step on a person’s foot, or push or shove a person, and saddles or bridles may loosen or break, all of which may result in injury or even death. 

Understanding those risks I hereby release that THHw, its owners, members, shareholders, employees and anyone else directly or indirectly connected with that THHw from any liability whatsoever in the event of injury or damage of any nature (including death) to me or anyone else caused by or incidental to my electing to interact with a horse from or at, but not necessarily owned by, The Honest Horsewoman (THHw). 

I understand that Connecticut General Statutes p.52-557 “Assumption of risk by person engaged in recreational equestrian activities” states:

“Each person engaged in recreational equestrian activities shall assume the risk and legal responsibility for any injury to his person or property arising out of the hazards inherent in equestrian sports, unless the injury was proximately caused by the negligence of the person providing the horse or horses to the individual engaged in recreational equestrian activities or the failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity by the person providing the horse or horses or his agents or employees.”

I (PARTICIPANT or GUARDIAN of Participant) , the undersigned have read and understand, and freely and voluntarily enter into this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement with The Honest Horsewoman (THHw), understanding that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is a waiver of any and all liability(ies).

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I agree to all terms & conditions provided by the company. By providing my phone number, I agree to receive text messages from The Honest Horsewoman. By providing my email address, I agree to receive email messages from The Honest Horsewoman.