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Frequently Asked Questions

  • ​The minimum age to participate in adaptive lessons and activities is 4 years old.  Participation in other programs offered by Topfield Equestrian Center is dependent upon the suitability of that activity for the individual.  There is no upper age limit to our services.

  • Medical Clearance: For the safety of our clients, staff, volunteers, and horses, all riders engaged in our adaptive riding services must provide a basic medical clearance from their physician. In some cases medical clearance might also be necessary for those participating in ground work activities as well. ​

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    Weight Requirement: Under the advisement of our veterinarian, some members of our herd have rider weight limits. We always try to match riders with appropriate mounts and will check in with you about options as necessary.

  • The first step is to fill out and submit our Services Application. Once you've done that you can schedule your assessment/intake appointment (30 min/$60, book online or call us!) so that we can match you with the appropriate services and equine partner. After the assessment appointment is complete we can get you on the schedule for services! 

    • Payment is required at the time of booking for all services and lessons, except therapies.

    • None of our services are covered directly by insurance, but Medicaid Self-Direction clients commonly receive reimbursement for lessons and programs at Topfield.

    • Therapy clients may be able to receive out-of-network reimbursement for mental health services and we are happy to provide clients with super-bills or other documentation required for claims you submit to your insurance carrier.

    • Payment for therapies provided with our service partners (FLEX Physical Therapy and Cold Spring Speech Therapy) may be covered through insurance, you must to follow up with those providers directly.

  • If you are running late for your lesson, the instructor will allow you to participate if you arrive within 15 minutes of the lesson start time. Please call (845) 265-3409 and choose extension #4 as soon as you know that you cannot attend or are running late. 

  • For the health and safety of our clients, volunteers, and animals, Topfield reserves the right to substitute a ground lesson in lieu of riding:

    • if it is colder than 35 degrees in the arena

    • if the heat index (temperature plus humidity) is above 130

    • if there are local heat/air quality advisories in effect

    • if the temperature is acceptable, but the weather will not allow for mounted lessons (excessive wind, thunder, etc.)

    Whenever possible, Topfield will contact clients ahead of time to notify them if their riding lesson will be substituted with a ground lesson.

    • With 24 hours (or more) of notice, up to two cancelled appointments can be made up in a calendar year.

    • Any scheduled appointments missed or cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment time cannot be rescheduled (without additional cost) or made up.

    • Refunds/credits are not issued for scheduled lessons.

    • If Topfield has to cancel a lesson for any reason we will do our best to reschedule the appointment in the current session or will credit the client for the appointment towards a future session/lesson.

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