| Rates |  |
1-2 Months |
3-5 Months |
6+ Months |
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| Full Training | Includes 4 training sessions and one 1-hour group lesson or one half-hour private lesson per week | $750.00/mo |
$700.00/mo |
$650.00/mo |
| Half Training | Includes 2 training sessions and one 1-hour group lesson or one half-hour private lesson per week | $550.00/mo |
$500.00/mo |
$450.00/mo |
Training sessions are geared to the age, condition and training requirements of the horse. Typical sessions include groundwork and work under saddle. Special circumstances or needs may be subject to higher rates.
Additional charges may apply for Stallions or horses requiring special handling.
Included for Horses in Full/Half Training:
- 1 group or private lesson per week. In addition, any number of training sessions (ride and/or ground work by trainer) can also be substituted for additional lessons.
- Handling for Vet and Farrier, Blanketing and/or Fly Masks (provided by owner), Other Services including Medicating (exceptions will be discussed as needed).
Note:
- Additional lessons on the horse in training will take the place of one training session by the trainer or will be charged per lesson rates below.
- Farrier and Vet fees are the responsibility of the owner. Rancho Pura Vida will NOT pay for these services. Clients are required to pay for the services at the time of the service or will be invoiced directly by the Vet or Farrier.
Boarding is subject to availability at our training facility. All stalls are fully matted and have built-in drains to maintain mats as dry as possible. Three boarding options are available:
| Stall with paddock or 12x24 stall | Includes:
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Minimal bedding $380.00/mo
Standard bedding $420.00/mo Deep bedding $480.00/mo |
Lessons may include rides by the trainer, instruction, or a combination of the two.
| Lesson in place of training session for horses in training: 1-hour group lesson or half-hour private lesson | No charge |
| Private Lesson (45 minutes) / 10-Pack | $55 / $500 |
| Group Lesson (45 minutes) / 10-Pack | $40 / $360 |
| Trailer-In Fee (paid directly to Black Rice Farm) | $10/horse |
| Charge for use of School Horse | $10/lesson |
| Lesson at remote location includes travel time at $25/hour | Negotiable |
For overnight shows: Fees for stalls are paid to the show management. Trainer accommodations and meals are divided equally among clients. Bedding, tack room (if needed), and other miscellaneous items are divided equally among clients.
| Daily show schooling rate (1 client or split between 2 clients) Daily show schooling rate (more than 2 clients) |
$150.00/day $50.00/day/client |
| Horse shown by trainer (when no daily schooling rate applies) | $35.00/dressage test $20.00/hunter jumper class |
| Trailering per horse (includes time) | $1.00/mile |
| Travel Time (not trailering, to be divided equally among clients) | $25.00/hr |
| Grooming prior to show (includes bath and some clipping) | $30.00/horse |
| Braiding (paid to braider) | Braider rate |
| Day Care (only stall cleaning, water/feed) | $25.00 per day |
| Groom (including stall cleaning, water/feed, etc.) | $50.00/day |
| Lodging, meals, and misc. for trainer during show | Per show |
For overnight shows: Stall as charged per show. Trainer accommodations and meals to be divided equally among clients. Bedding, tack room, misc., will be divided equally among clients per horse.
| Sale Commission - % of final price | 10% |
| Split Sale Commission - % of final price | 7.5% |
| Sale Video (including filming, editing, production) | $150/first tape |
| Sale Video Updates | $50/update |
| Listing on the Rancho Pura Vida Website | Included |
| Listing on other Internet sale web pages - Text ads | $50/month |
| Listing on other Internet sale web pages - Picture ads
(in addition to Text ad charge) |
Site charge |
Monthly charges for training and other incidental services are due on the First Day of Each Month. Training activities will be stopped if payment has not been made in full by the 10th day of the month, unless prior arrangements have been made with the TRAINER. A billing fee of 5% of the total amount due will be added to any balances not paid after 30 days of the billing date, and will continue to be added to the total owed to TRAINER for every 30 days the balance remains unpaid.