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Sign your waivers

Every Lucky Little Riders family completes our waivers before their first lesson. Takes about 5 minutes on any phone or computer.

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Your info
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Riding agreement
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Property release
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Photo release
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Tell us about your family

We use this once to fill in all your waivers automatically.

Parent / Guardian

Rider(s) — add a sibling for multi-kid households

Rider 1

Have multiple kids? Add each rider here. Up to 8 riders per family.

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Lucky Little Riders Riding Instruction Agreement

This is our training agreement: program details, lesson terms, cancellation policy, and the standard equine liability release.

Key terms

  • Lesson programs offered: Private, Semi-Private, Group, Mommy & Me, Pony Camp
  • 24-hour cancellation policy: lesson cancellations less than 24 hours before are non-refundable (Instructor's discretion in genuine emergencies)
  • Camp deposit policy: 50% deposit required at booking. Refundable up to 14 days before camp; non-refundable inside that window
  • Rebecca chooses horses for lessons at her discretion
  • Riders must wear ASTM-certified helmet, heeled boots, long pants, long sleeves, gloves
  • Standard equine liability release: Parent assumes the risks of horse activities
  • Medical consent: Rebecca authorized to seek emergency medical care if Rider is injured and Parent unreachable
  • Governing law: California, venue Ventura County

The full Riding Instruction Agreement is signed in person. Rebecca will provide the complete agreement for your signature at or before your first lesson. The terms above summarize what it covers.

Property Owner Release of Liability

Lucky Little Riders operates on land owned by Timothy James McGrath. He requires a separate release from every family who comes onto the property. This protects the property owner separately from your agreement with Rebecca.

Key terms

  • Releasor: Timothy James McGrath (property owner) and Rebecca Menco
  • You acknowledge equestrian activities are inherently dangerous
  • You assume full responsibility for risks of being on the property at 141 Sundown Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
  • You release the property owner from claims for injury, property damage, or death — including those caused by negligence
  • You agree to indemnify the property owner for any costs they incur due to your presence on the property
  • Governed by California law
Read the full release

Equestrian Hold Harmless Waiver and Release of Liability

I. Parties. Releasor: Timothy James McGrath (Property Owner, 141 Sundown Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361) and Rebecca Menco (Operator, 1855 Brian Court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362). Releasee: the Rider(s) named above, by their Parent or Legal Guardian.

II. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks. The Releasee acknowledges and understands that equestrian activities (including riding, handling, training, and being in the proximity of horses) are inherently dangerous, regardless of precautions taken. Horses are unpredictable animals. Risks include but are not limited to: injury from falls, kicks, bites, or strikes; injury from equipment failure; injury from collisions; injury resulting from horses reacting to sights, sounds, or unforeseen events; and property damage to personal belongings. Releasee voluntarily participates with full knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of these risks.

III. Assumption of Risk. Releasee willingly agrees to assume full responsibility for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which they may incur as a result of their participation in activities or presence on the equestrian property located at 141 Sundown Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361.

IV. Hold Harmless and Release. In consideration for being permitted to enter the property and/or participate in equestrian activities, Releasee agrees to waive, release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasor, their agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and representatives (collectively the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, and damages arising out of or related to Releasee's presence on the property or participation in equestrian activities. This includes claims for personal injury, property damage, or death caused by or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, or the negligence of any other person, or due to the condition of the premises.

V. Indemnification. Releasee agrees to indemnify (pay for) and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost (including attorney's fees) they may incur due to Releasee's presence on the property or participation in activities, whether caused by Releasee's negligence or otherwise.

VI. Governing Law and Severability. This Waiver is governed by California law. If any part is found invalid, remaining terms remain in full force and effect.

VII. Signatures. The Releasee affirms they are of legal age and have capacity to contract, or are signing as Parent/Legal Guardian of a minor participant. Releasee has read this document, understands its terms, and signs voluntarily without inducement.

Note: This release is enforceable upon execution by the Parent or Legal Guardian. The signed PDF will include a signature line for the Property Owner provided for property owner records and acknowledgment — the release does not require Property Owner counter-signature to be legally binding.

Photo & Media Release

This one is optional. If you sign, Lucky Little Riders may share photos and videos of your rider on Instagram, our website, marketing materials, and similar uses. If you skip it, your rider can still take lessons — we just won't share photos of them publicly.

Key terms (if you sign)

  • You grant Lucky Little Riders permission to photograph, record, and use your rider's image and likeness
  • Permitted uses: website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube), marketing, brochures, signage, training materials
  • No compensation — photos are used as part of normal LLR operations
  • You waive California Civil Code §3344 right of publicity
  • You waive California Civil Code §1542 protection for unknown claims
  • You can withdraw consent for FUTURE photos in writing — past photos are not affected
Read the full release

Lucky Little Riders LLC — Photography, Video, and Media Release

This Photography, Video, and Media Release is entered into between Lucky Little Riders LLC and the undersigned Parent or Legal Guardian on behalf of the minor rider(s) identified above. This Release governs the creation and use of photographs, videos, and other media of the Rider(s) in connection with their participation in lessons, programs, clinics, competitions, demonstrations, social events, and other activities offered or conducted by Lucky Little Riders ("Activities").

1. Grant of Rights. In consideration of Rider's participation in the Activities, Parent grants to Lucky Little Riders LLC and its owners, members, employees, agents, contractors, licensees, successors, and assigns (the "Lucky Little Riders Parties") the irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide right and license to photograph, film, video record, and audio record the Rider, and to use, reproduce, edit, modify, adapt, distribute, publish, publicly display, and publicly perform such Media in any and all formats and media now known or hereafter developed.

2. Permitted Uses. (a) Lucky Little Riders' website and any successor sites; (b) social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and any successor platforms; (c) promotional, marketing, and advertising materials in any medium; (d) brochures, flyers, signage, and printed collateral; (e) training, instructional, and educational materials; (f) press releases and editorial content; (g) submissions to industry publications, equine organizations, and competitions.

3. No Compensation. Neither Parent nor Rider is entitled to any compensation, royalty, fee, or remuneration of any kind for the creation or use of the Media, now or in the future.

4. Waiver of Right of Inspection or Approval. Parent expressly waives any right to inspect, review, or approve the finished Media, the editorial copy, captions, or the printed or digital materials in which the Media may appear.

5. Waiver of Right of Publicity (California Civil Code §3344). Parent has been advised of and understands the right of publicity protections set forth in California Civil Code §3344. PARENT EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS UNDER CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §3344 OR ANY OTHER STATUTORY OR COMMON LAW RIGHT OF PUBLICITY, PRIVACY, OR LIKENESS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE LUCKY LITTLE RIDERS PARTIES' CREATION OR USE OF THE MEDIA AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RELEASE. (Initials required.)

6. Waiver of Unknown Claims (California Civil Code §1542). Parent has read and understands the following provision of California law: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party." PARENT EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE PROTECTIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §1542 WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MEDIA, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, AS OF THE DATE PARENT SIGNS THIS RELEASE. (Initials required.)

7. Indemnification. Parent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lucky Little Riders Parties from any claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to: (a) Parent's or Rider's breach of this Release; (b) any claim by any third party that the use of the Media violates such third party's rights; or (c) any inaccuracy in Parent's representations.

8. Authority to Bind Minor. Parent represents and warrants that Parent is the lawful parent or legal guardian of Rider, has full legal authority to grant the rights and waivers set forth in this Release on Rider's behalf, and that no other person's consent is required.

9. Withdrawal of Consent for Future Media. Parent may withdraw consent to the creation of future Media by providing written notice (email to Lucky Little Riders' designated email address shall be sufficient). Withdrawal applies only to Media created after the date Lucky Little Riders receives the notice and does not affect rights granted with respect to Media already created.

10-14. Standard Terms. This Release operates alongside the Lucky Little Riders Youth Riding Instruction Agreement and the Landowner Equestrian Hold Harmless and Release of Liability. Each agreement is independently enforceable. Severability applies. Governed by California law, with exclusive venue in Ventura County, California courts. Prevailing party in any action recovers reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

15. Acknowledgment. PARENT HAS READ THIS RELEASE IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTANDS ITS TERMS, HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO CONSULT WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, AND SIGNS IT VOLUNTARILY AND OF PARENT'S OWN FREE WILL, WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR DURESS.

Please initial both California Civil Code waivers separately:

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You're all set!

All waivers signed and saved.

Welcome to the Lucky Little Riders family. I cannot wait to meet your rider and get them in the saddle. — Rebecca

✓ LLR Riding Instruction Agreement signed

✓ Property Owner Release signed

✓ Photo Release signed

Two things to do next

  1. Check your email — we just sent you two things:
    • PDF copies of every waiver you signed (save these for your records)
    • A one-click link to set up your family account password, so you can sign back in anytime to view waiver status, lessons, and more. For your security, the link is good for 48 hours.

    Sent to . Don't see it? Check spam, or text Rebecca at (202) 288-4066.

  2. Book your first lesson if you haven't already — Rebecca will follow up with details on parking, what to wear, and arrival time.

Questions? Text Rebecca at (202) 288-4066 or email luckylittleriders@gmail.com