It is at the sole discretion of Equest’s Executive Director and Program Coordinator to accept or remove a student from the program.

• Students who do not adhere to the rules and procedures or meet the guidelines for eligibility are subject to dismissal or discharge. Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to, conduct endangering another student or staff, conduct endangering themselves, consistent failure to follow safety procedures with respect to the horses, a gain in weight above the Equest maximum, or failure to cancel in advance for more than three lessons.

• Possible grounds for discharge may include, but are not limited to, achieving a proficiency in riding such that the student would be better served in a traditional riding program for non-disabled riders. A change in medical condition could also be a cause for discharge should it no longer be safe or beneficial for a rider to continue.

• No student will be dismissed without an opportunity to discuss the reasons with supervisory staff. The student may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to sever the student relationship with Equest. Notice of such a decision should be communicated as soon as possible.