GROUP RATES

RATES: Groups are required to add an 18-20% gratuity to the cost below.

45 Minute Trail Ride   $50 per rider
1 Hour Trail Ride       $60 per rider
1 1/2 hrs                      $95 per rider
2 hr Trail Ride           $125 per rider

Group Riding at Sheeder Mill Farm

Requirements:

1.    A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for all groups.  This deposit must be sent in no later than 5 banking days of scheduled ride.  Checks for deposits should be made payable to: DORI WADE. Rides without a 50% deposit, and or who don’t add in an 18-20% gratuity do not qualify for group rates.
2.    Full payment is required no later than day of arrival and will be due in cash only.  If your organization needs to pay with a check it must be paid in full NO LATER than 5 banking days prior to your scheduled ride. We will not accept checks on day of arrival.
3.    It is your responsibility to call with any changes to your reservation, late arrivals, number changes, or cancellations due to any reason.
4.    Early arrivals are required for all parties.  For groups of 10 or more we require a 20-30 minute early arrival.  If you do not arrive early your ride will be cut short.  In the event that you miss your scheduled departure time you will forfeit your deposit and lose your opportunity to ride.
5.    Plan ahead for traffic and the possibility of getting lost, as it is your responsibility to get your group here at the required arrival time.  For large groups we call in extra staff to help accommodate your group so please be courteous of their time. A trial drive is recommended for those that have difficulty with directions.
6.    You are required to make one final phone call to SMF once everyone in your group is loaded in the vehicles leaving your location for SMF. This will help our staff to do a last check of your horses prior to your arrival.
7.    Signed release forms are required for all riders under the age of 18.  These forms must be forms from Sheeder Mill Farm and must be signed by the minor’s parent(s).  Without these signed forms minors will not be allowed to ride.
8.    If your group is coming from a distance and will need to use the facilities please plan on arriving earlier than the 20-30 minutes.  As our staff will need that 20-30 minutes to helmet minors, mount and teach the basics to all of your party individually prior to departing on the trail.  
9.    We ride in all weather conditions so it will be your responsibility to call and cancel no later than 8:30 AM on the morning of your scheduled ride if your decide not to ride.  You can at that time provide us with a rain date or get back to us with one no later than 1 week from cancellation.  If we do not receive your phone call in time your deposit will be forfeited.    


***Non-Refundable Deposit – To qualify for the group rates an 18-20% gratuity is to be added to the prices above.  A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time you make your reservation.  Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of your ride.  We cannot consider the reservation a “firm commitment” until we receive your deposit. The remaining balance is due in CASH the day of the ride.  Deposits are Non-Refundable; however, if sufficient notice is provided due to weather or another unforeseeable situation and you need to reschedule your ride, your deposit is not lost.  You can use it toward another ride at a different date.  


Organizing a group can be very challenging!  Here are some suggestions that may help:
•    Give your friends and acquaintances a strict deadline by which all money must be paid to you.
•    Explain that horses will not be available without payment up front.  Therefore you are financially protected.
•    The organizer is financially responsible for the amount of horses that are reserved.  This rule is strictly enforced in order to keep down the cost of future rides.  It costs us money if a rider reserves a horse and then does not show.  This responsibility and expense is passed onto the individual that made the reservation.
•    The organizer is responsible for communicating with us the final count, the ages, riding levels, English or Western saddles, and any other necessary details.  You will have up until 6 hours prior to your scheduled ride to call and make any final changes without being held financially responsible.
•    All groups with individuals under 18 years of age must have a Release Form filled out by their parents prior to arrival.  We can fax the release form or send a self addressed stamped envelope to Sheeder Mill Farm, 12 Sheeder Mill Road, Spring City, Pa 19475.  I will not e-mail the Release Forms out.   

    If scheduled ahead of time, we have an area for your group to enjoy some relaxing time prior to or after your ride.  We have a large deck and a side yard with the possibility of grill if you choose to bring charcoal, lighter fluid, some food and beverages!  There is no cost for using our facility however, we ask that you clean up after yourself and return everything in the same condition it was found.

    Checks for deposits should be made payable to: Dori Wade

                                                                Phone number is:  (610)-469-9382
                                                                E-mail address: Sheeder4w@gmail.com
                                                                 Fax number is: (610)-469-0823

                                      TIPS/GRATUITY IS NOT INCLUDED in the prices listed above.


Prices effective 4/21/06

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