Forms
Release form
All students and visitors must submit a signed 2026 Release Form in order to ride. This must be signed by the student or parent/legal guardian if student is a minor.
Donation / Sponsorship Request Form
What to Wear for Riding Lessons
(Helmets and boots are available to rent via our online booking system.)
For safety and comfort, all riders must wear long pants (jeans, leggings, breeches, or jodhpurs are all great options). Please, no ski pants.
Riders also need to wear heeled boots with a flat sole and a 1" heel.
Helmets are required.
You’re also welcome to bring your own gear—just make sure helmets are equestrian-approved (no bike helmets, please).
Helmets and boots are available to rent via our online booking system.
Need gear? Our on-site retail store, Air Capital Tack, carries everything you need to ride from helmets and boots to breeches and so much more!
Rider Requirements
To ensure the safety of both horse and rider, all participants must be at least 4 years old and weigh no more than 220 lbs.
Visitors & Guests
We love welcoming parents, family members, and friends to the barn! To help keep everyone—human and horse—safe, please keep the following in mind during your visit:
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Silence cell phones or devices that may make sudden or loud noises.
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Stay with a staff member if you'd like to look around—no solo exploring, please! We'd be happy to schedule a tour.
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During lessons, please enjoy from our designated viewing area and avoid offering instructions or feedback to riders.
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When visiting, we recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and long pants—barn life can get messy!
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No running or sudden movements near the horses. Little ones needing space to play are welcome to use our playground.
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Please do not enter or open any stalls, paddocks, or pastures unless you own the horse.
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As much as we love dogs, for safety reasons, please leave pets at home.
Thanks for helping us keep WRA a fun and safe place for everyone!
Cancellation | Refund | Rescheduling Policy
Lessons
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Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 72 hours in advance to be eligible for a refund or reschedule.
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If canceled with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund will be issued. If attempting to reschedule 72hr notice is required. If less than 72hrs, it will NOT be rescheduled. The lesson is considered forfeited.
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All lesson cancellations are subject to a 10% cancellation fee or a minimum $10 charge, whichever is greater.
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Repeated cancellations or rescheduling may result in removal from the lesson program and being banned from future enrollment at WRA.
Camps
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A $50 deposit is non-refundable, regardless of when you cancel.
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If canceled less than 4 weeks before camp, the full amount is non-refundable.
Summer Camp
We have a strict NO REFUND, zero-tolerance policy. We bring in staff from around the world based on enrollment levels to ensure a quality experience. Spots are limited and fill fast.
Events, Shows, Parties, etc.
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Less than 2 weeks before the event: No refund
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2–4 weeks before the event: 50% refund
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4 weeks or more before the event: Full refund
Refund Guidelines
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All cancellation requests must be sent via email to mark@wichitaridingacademy.com before 6:00 PM on the deadline date.
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Cash or check payments will be refunded by check, minus a $10 office fee.
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Credit card payments will be refunded to the original card used, minus credit card processing fees.
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Cancellations made more than 7 days in advance may have the option to apply the deposit to another service or event.
Boarding Services
A 30-day written notice is required to cancel any boarding services.
Privacy Policy: Wichita Riding Academy
Effective Date: March 6, 2026
At Wichita Riding Academy, we value your trust. This policy explains how we handle your data, including how we communicate with you via digital channels.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide safe equestrian instruction and professional barn management:
Personal Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
Rider Data: Age, experience level, and emergency contact info.
Sensitive Information: Medical notes or allergies relevant to rider safety.
Communication Data: Records of your emails, SMS messages, and payment history.
2. SMS and Email Communications
By providing your phone number and email address, you consent to receive communications from Wichita Riding Academy.
Transactional Messaging: We use SMS and email for lesson reminders, scheduling changes, weather-related cancellations, and billing.
Marketing Messaging: We may occasionally send updates about clinics, camps, or horse shows.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP". You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the message.
Privacy of Mobile Data: We do not share or sell your mobile phone number or SMS consent with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Media and Marketing
Per our Terms and Conditions agreed upon at the time of registration:
Usage Rights: Wichita Riding Academy reserves the right to use photographs and video footage taken during lessons, clinics, and events for marketing, promotional materials, and social media.
Scope: This includes, but is not limited to, our website, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
Non-Compensatory: Riders and guardians acknowledge that these images are used without compensation. If you have a specific safety concern regarding the public posting of a minor's likeness, please contact management directly.
4. Data Sharing and Security
Third-Party Tools: We use secure third-party platforms for scheduling and payments. These partners are prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to the Academy.
No Selling of Data: We never sell, rent, or lease our client lists to third parties.
Security: We maintain administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.
5. Contact Information
For questions regarding your data or to update your communication preferences, please contact:
Wichita Riding Academy info@wichitaridingacademy.com 316-651-0876