:root{
    --cream:#f4efe4; --cream-panel:#faf7f0; --warm:#ece5d6;
    --green:#122a20; --green-dark:#0e2018; --green-hover:#1e4434;
    --gold:#c2a14e; --gold-light:#d9bf83; --gold-deep:#a07d2a;
    --ink:#161512;
    --serif:'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    --sans:'Archivo', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --max:1240px;
  }
  *{ box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
  body{ margin:0; background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--sans); overflow-x:hidden; }
  ::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); }
  img{ display:block; }
  a{ color:inherit; }
  .wrap{ max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding-left:32px; padding-right:32px; }

  /* ---------- Announcement strip ---------- */
  .strip{
    background:var(--green); color:var(--gold-light); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase; text-align:center; padding:9px 16px; font-weight:600;
  }

  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  .site-header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50; background:rgba(244,239,228,.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14);
  }
  .site-header .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px; }
  .brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--green); }
  .brand-mark{ width:52px; height:52px; object-fit:contain; flex:none; display:block; }
  .brand-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:19px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--green); line-height:1; }
  .brand-sub{ font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#6b6256; margin-top:3px; }
  .nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; }
  .nav ul{ display:contents; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .nav li{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .nav a{ text-decoration:none; color:#2a3b32; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.03em; transition:color .15s; white-space:nowrap; }
  .nav a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
  .btn{ text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; border-radius:2px; transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s; cursor:pointer; }
  .btn-solid{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; }
  .btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--green-hover); }
  .header-cta{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:11px 20px; }
  .header-cta:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); }
  .nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.28); border-radius:2px; padding:8px 10px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--green); font-size:18px; line-height:1; }
  /* Contact is drawer-only: hidden everywhere, revealed inside .nav.open on mobile. */
  .mc-nav-contact{ display:none; }
  .cta-label-short{ display:none; }

  /* ---------- Buttons (shared) ---------- */
  .cta-dark{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:15px 28px; }
  .cta-dark:hover{ background:var(--green-hover); }
  .cta-ghost{ border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.28); color:var(--green); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:15px 28px; }
  .cta-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }
  .cta-gold{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); font-size:14px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:15px 28px; }
  .cta-gold:hover{ background:var(--gold-light); }
  .cta-ghost-light{ border:1px solid rgba(244,239,228,.4); color:var(--cream); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:15px 28px; }
  .cta-ghost-light:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }

  /* ---------- Shared type ---------- */
  .eyebrow{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.26em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
  .section{ padding-top:86px; padding-bottom:86px; }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{ padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:64px; }
  .hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr; align-items:stretch; border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); }
  .hero-copy{ padding:64px 56px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; background:var(--cream-panel); }
  .hero-copy h1{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:62px; line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:22px 0; color:var(--green); }
  .hero-copy p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; color:#44403a; max-width:46ch; margin:0 0 32px; }
  .hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hero-media{ position:relative; min-height:520px; background:var(--green); }
  .hero-media img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .hero-caption{ position:absolute; left:22px; bottom:22px; background:rgba(18,42,32,.9); color:var(--cream); padding:12px 18px; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); }
  .hero-caption .name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:18px; }
  .hero-caption .where{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); margin-top:2px; }

  /* ---------- Three doors ---------- */
  .doors{ padding-top:24px; padding-bottom:80px; }
  .doors-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); border-top:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); }
  .door{ text-decoration:none; color:inherit; display:block; padding:38px 30px 34px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); transition:background .15s; }
  .door:hover{ background:var(--cream-panel); }
  .door .no{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:13px; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .door h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:26px; margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--green); }
  .door p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#55504a; margin:0 0 18px; }
  .door .more{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--green); border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom:3px; }

  /* ---------- Lessons (dark) ---------- */
  .dark{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); }
  .lessons-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
  .lessons-grid h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:48px; line-height:1.05; margin:20px 0 24px; }
  .lessons-grid .lead{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#cfc9bb; margin:0 0 18px; }
  .lessons-grid .lead:last-of-type{ margin-bottom:30px; }
  .just-bring{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; background:rgba(217,191,131,.12); border:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.3); padding:16px 22px; border-radius:2px; }
  .just-bring .tag{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:22px; color:var(--gold-light); }
  .just-bring .txt{ font-size:14px; color:#e7e0d0; }
  .steps-head{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:22px; }
  .step{ display:flex; gap:20px; padding:18px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.18); }
  .step .no{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:22px; color:var(--gold); min-width:38px; }
  .step .title{ font-size:16px; font-weight:600; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:4px; }
  .step .body{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:#b6b1a4; }
  .steps-foot{ margin-top:26px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#cfc9bb; }
  .steps-foot a{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
  .steps-foot a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

  /* ---------- Boarding ---------- */
  .split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
  .media-frame{ position:relative; min-height:460px; border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); }
  .media-frame img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .boarding-text h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:48px; line-height:1.05; margin:20px 0 22px; color:var(--green); }
  .boarding-text > p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#44403a; margin:0 0 30px; }
  .amenities{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; border-top:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); }
  .amenity{ padding:16px 4px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.12); font-size:14.5px; color:#2a3b32; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
  .amenity .mark{ color:var(--gold); font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; }

  /* ---------- Horses ---------- */
  .horses{ background:var(--warm); }
  .horses-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin-bottom:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .horses-head h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:50px; line-height:1.02; margin:16px 0 0; color:var(--green); }
  .horses-head .intro{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#55504a; max-width:40ch; margin:0; }
  .horses-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:16px; }
  .horse-card{ background:var(--cream-panel); border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.1); }
  .horse-photo{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:3/4; overflow:hidden; background:var(--green); }
  .horse-photo img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s ease; }
  .horse-card:hover .horse-photo img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
  .horse-meta{ padding:14px 14px 16px; }
  .horse-meta .name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:20px; color:var(--green); line-height:1; }
  .horse-meta .band{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-top:7px; font-weight:600; }
  .horses-foot{ text-align:center; margin-top:40px; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:18px; color:#55504a; }

  /* ---------- Shows (dark) ---------- */
  .shows-head{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:48px; }
  .shows-head h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:50px; line-height:1.05; margin:18px 0 16px; }
  .shows-head p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.65; color:#cfc9bb; max-width:56ch; margin:0 auto; }
  .shows-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap:14px; }
  .show-card{ border:1px dashed rgba(217,191,131,.45); border-radius:3px; padding:22px 16px; text-align:center; background:rgba(217,191,131,.05); }
  .show-card .label{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }
  .show-card .month{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:34px; color:var(--cream); margin:10px 0 4px; }
  .show-card .note{ font-size:12px; color:#b6b1a4; }
  .shows-actions{ text-align:center; margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
  .about-media{ position:relative; min-height:480px; border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); }
  .about-media img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .about-quote{ position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); padding:14px 20px; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:20px; }
  .about-text h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:46px; line-height:1.06; margin:20px 0 24px; color:var(--green); }
  .about-text p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#44403a; margin:0 0 18px; }
  .about-text p:last-of-type{ margin-bottom:30px; }
  .stats{ display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .stat .num{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:40px; color:var(--green); }
  .stat .cap{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8a8174; font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
  .gallery{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); }
  .gallery .cell{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1; overflow:hidden; background:var(--green); }
  .gallery img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s ease; }
  .gallery .cell:hover img{ transform:scale(1.05); }

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact{ background:var(--warm); }
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; }
  .contact-info h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:50px; line-height:1.04; margin:20px 0 22px; color:var(--green); }
  .contact-info > p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#44403a; margin:0 0 34px; max-width:42ch; }
  .contact-rows{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
  .contact-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; }
  .contact-row .k{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8a8174; font-weight:600; min-width:72px; }
  .contact-row .v{ font-size:16px; color:var(--green); font-weight:500; }
  .form{ background:var(--cream-panel); border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); padding:36px; }
  .form-fields{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
  .form-row2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
  .form label{ display:block; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8a8174; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:7px; }
  .form input, .form select, .form textarea{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.22); border-radius:2px;
    font-family:inherit; font-size:15px; background:#fff; color:#44403a;
  }
  .form textarea{ resize:vertical; }
  .form button{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:15px; border:none; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s, color .15s; }
  .form button:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); }
  /* Enquiry form: honeypot (must stay visually hidden but focusable-free), states */
  .mc-hp{ position:absolute !important; left:-9999px !important; top:auto; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
  .form-opt{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-weight:400; color:#a49b8c; }
  .form-err{ background:#fdecea; border:1px solid #e0b4b0; color:#8a2a24; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:2px; font-size:14px; margin:0; }
  .form-done h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:26px; color:var(--green); margin:0 0 10px; }
  .form-done p{ font-size:15px; color:#5c574e; margin:0; line-height:1.6; }
  .form-done a{ color:var(--green); font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  .site-footer{ background:var(--green-dark); color:#cfc9bb; }
  .site-footer .wrap{ padding-top:56px; padding-bottom:32px; }
  .footer-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.18); }
  .footer-brand{ max-width:320px; }
  .footer-brand .row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .footer-brand .mark{ width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cream); object-fit:contain; padding:5px; box-sizing:border-box; flex:none; display:block; }
  .footer-brand .name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:18px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--cream); }
  .footer-brand p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; margin:0; }
  .footer-social{ margin-top:14px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .footer-social a{ color:#cfc9bb; text-decoration:none; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.4); padding-bottom:2px; transition:color .15s, border-color .15s; }
  .footer-social a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); }
  .footer-cols{ display:flex; gap:56px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .footer-col .head{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .footer-col a{ display:block; color:#cfc9bb; text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:9px; transition:color .15s; }
  .footer-col a:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
  .footer-col.footer-visit{ max-width:250px; }
  .footer-addr{ line-height:1.5; }
  .footer-note{ font-size:12px; line-height:1.5; color:#9aa294; margin:0 0 14px; }
  .footer-hours{ font-size:13px; line-height:1.75; color:#cfc9bb; margin:0 0 14px; }
  .footer-hours span{ display:inline-block; min-width:66px; color:#9aa294; letter-spacing:.04em; }
  .footer-bottom{ padding-top:24px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.04em; color:#8a917f; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
  .footer-bottom a{ color:#8a917f; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; transition:color .15s; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }

  /* ============================================================
     RESPONSIVE  (prototype was desktop-only; these are additive)
     ============================================================ */
  @media (max-width:1000px){
    .hero-copy h1{ font-size:50px; }
    .lessons-grid, .split, .about-grid, .contact-grid{ gap:40px; }
    .horses-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:860px){
    .wrap{ padding-left:22px; padding-right:22px; }
    .section{ padding-top:60px; padding-bottom:60px; }
    .nav{ display:none; }
    .nav.open{
      display:flex; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
      gap:0; background:var(--cream); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); padding:8px 22px 16px;
    }
    .nav.open li{ width:100%; }
    .nav.open a{ display:block; padding:12px 0; width:100%; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.08); font-size:15px; }
    .nav-toggle{ display:inline-block; }
    /* The header CTA is the only always-visible conversion path on mobile —
       keep it, and reclaim room from the brand block so it fits beside the toggle. */
    .site-header .wrap{ gap:12px; }
    .header-cta{ display:inline-block; font-size:12px; padding:9px 14px; white-space:nowrap; }
    .brand-sub{ display:none; }
    .brand-mark{ width:44px; height:44px; }
    .nav.open .mc-nav-contact{ display:block; }
    .hero{ padding-top:24px; padding-bottom:40px; }
    .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-copy{ padding:40px 28px; order:2; }
    .hero-copy h1{ font-size:40px; margin:16px 0; }
    .hero-copy p{ font-size:16px; }
    .hero-media{ min-height:340px; order:1; }
    .doors-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .lessons-grid, .split, .about-grid, .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
    .split .media-frame, .about-media{ min-height:320px; }
    .about-media{ order:-1; }
    /* Homepage Boarding & Training: photo sits BELOW the copy on mobile. */
    .split .media-frame{ order:2; }
    .lessons-grid h2, .boarding-text h2, .about-text h2, .shows-head h2, .horses-head h2, .contact-info h2{ font-size:38px; }
    .horses-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
    .shows-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
    .footer-cols{ gap:36px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:540px){
    .hero-copy h1{ font-size:34px; }
    .hero-actions .btn, .shows-actions .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; text-align:center; }
    .doors .door{ padding:30px 22px; }
    .lessons-grid h2, .boarding-text h2, .about-text h2, .shows-head h2, .horses-head h2, .contact-info h2{ font-size:32px; }
    .just-bring{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; }
    .horses-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .amenities{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .form-row2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .gallery{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .stats{ gap:24px; }
    .stat .num{ font-size:34px; }
    .footer-top{ flex-direction:column; gap:28px; }
    .brand-name{ font-size:16px; }
    .cta-label-full{ display:none; }
    .cta-label-short{ display:inline; }
  }

.horse-note{ display:inline-block; margin-top:8px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; color:var(--green); background:var(--gold-light); padding:3px 8px; border-radius:2px; }

/* ---------- Interior pages (default page.php) ---------- */
.mc-page{ max-width:880px; margin:0 auto; padding:64px 32px 80px; }
.mc-page-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:46px; line-height:1.06; color:var(--green); margin:0 0 24px; }
.mc-page-content{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.75; color:#44403a; }
.mc-page-content h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; color:var(--green); font-size:30px; margin:36px 0 14px; }
.mc-page-content h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; color:var(--green); font-size:22px; margin:28px 0 10px; }
.mc-page-content a{ color:var(--gold-deep); text-decoration:underline; }
.mc-page-content img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; }
.mc-page-content ul, .mc-page-content ol{ padding-left:1.3em; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .mc-page{ padding:44px 22px 60px; } .mc-page-title{ font-size:34px; } }

/* ---------- Novice Rider Circuit page ---------- */
.nrc-hero{ position:relative; }
.nrc-hero .section{ padding-top:64px; padding-bottom:64px; }
.nrc-hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr .9fr; gap:54px; align-items:center; }
.nrc-hero-inner{ max-width:640px; }
.nrc-hero h1{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:56px; line-height:1.03; margin:16px 0 18px; color:var(--cream); }
.nrc-hero-lead{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.7; color:#d6d0c2; max-width:62ch; }
.nrc-hero-lead strong{ color:var(--cream); }
.nrc-hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:30px; }
.nrc-hero-figure{ margin:0; }
.nrc-hero-img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }

/* photo figures (shared) */
.nrc-figure{ margin:0; }
.nrc-figure-img{ width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:4px; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(18,42,32,.18); }
.nrc-figure--light .nrc-figure-img{ box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.nrc-figure figcaption{ margin-top:12px; font-size:13px; color:#6b6256; font-style:italic; }

/* shared section heads on this page */
.nrc-what h2, .nrc-how h2, .nrc-fees h2, .nrc-why-head h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:42px; line-height:1.08; color:var(--green); margin:14px 0 18px; }
.nrc-why-head h2{ color:var(--cream); }

/* split layout (what-it-is + fees) */
.nrc-split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; gap:54px; align-items:start; }
.nrc-split--media{ grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.25fr; align-items:center; }
.nrc-split-copy p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.7; color:#46423b; margin:0 0 16px; }

/* three partner barns — strip below the what-it-is split */
.nrc-barns-row{ margin-top:46px; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.12); }
.nrc-barns-title{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:18px; }
.nrc-barns-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.nrc-barn{ background:var(--cream-panel); border:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.1); border-radius:4px; padding:20px 22px; }
.nrc-barn strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; color:var(--green); margin-bottom:4px; }
.nrc-barn span{ font-size:13px; color:#6b6256; }

/* why-enter */
.nrc-why-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:50px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:48px; }
.nrc-why-head{ margin-bottom:0; }
.nrc-why-head p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#cfc9bb; margin:14px 0 0; }
.nrc-why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.nrc-why-card{ border:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.28); border-radius:4px; padding:26px 22px; background:rgba(217,191,131,.04); }
.nrc-why-no{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:12px; }
.nrc-why-card h3{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:19px; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 10px; }
.nrc-why-card p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#bdb8aa; margin:0; }

/* how-it-works + divisions */
.nrc-how-head{ max-width:760px; }
.nrc-how-head p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.7; color:#46423b; }
.nrc-div-table{ margin:34px 0 26px; border:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.14); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; }
.nrc-div-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:140px 1fr 1fr; gap:16px; padding:16px 22px; align-items:center; border-top:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.1); }
.nrc-div-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.nrc-div-head{ background:var(--green); }
.nrc-div-head span{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; }
.nrc-div-row span{ font-size:15.5px; color:#3a4a40; }
.nrc-div-letter{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:18px; }
.nrc-div-row:nth-child(even):not(.nrc-div-head){ background:var(--cream-panel); }
.nrc-notes{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; max-width:760px; }
.nrc-notes li{ position:relative; padding:8px 0 8px 24px; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#46423b; }
.nrc-notes li::before{ content:"✦"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; top:9px; }
/* nrc-notes default color (#46423b) is for light backgrounds; the .nrc-why sections are dark, so lift the text for readability */
.nrc-why .nrc-notes li{ color:#ddd8cb; }
.nrc-why .nrc-notes li strong{ color:var(--gold-light); }

/* schedule */
.nrc-yearend-note{ text-align:center; max-width:64ch; margin:34px auto 0; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#bdb8aa; }

/* fees */
.nrc-fees-foot{ font-size:14.5px; color:#6b6256; }
.nrc-fee-card{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); border-radius:4px; padding:30px 30px 26px; }
.nrc-fee-card ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.nrc-fee-card li{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; padding:14px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.22); }
.nrc-fee-card li:first-child{ border-top:none; padding-top:0; }
.nrc-fee-card li span{ font-size:15px; color:#cfc9bb; }
.nrc-fee-card li strong{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; color:var(--gold-light); }
.nrc-fee-foot{ margin-top:18px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.22); font-size:13px; line-height:1.5; color:#b6b1a4; }

/* on-page contact line + linked contact rows */
.lessons-contact-line{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; color:#46423b; margin:18px 0 0; max-width:72ch; }
.lessons-contact-line a{ color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.lessons-contact-line a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.contact-row .v a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
.contact-row .v a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }

/* entry-form download CTA */
.nrc-form-cta{ margin-top:40px; background:var(--cream-panel); border:1px solid rgba(194,161,78,.4); border-radius:4px; padding:24px 30px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.nrc-form-cta-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:21px; color:var(--green); margin-bottom:4px; }
.nrc-form-cta-text p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.55; color:#46423b; margin:0; max-width:62ch; }
.nrc-form-cta-text .nrc-form-key{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:17px; color:var(--green); margin:0 0 8px; padding-left:14px; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); }
.nrc-form-cta-text .nrc-form-key span{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
.nrc-form-cta .btn{ flex:none; white-space:nowrap; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .nrc-form-cta{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; } .nrc-form-cta .btn{ width:100%; text-align:center; } }

/* photo strip / gallery — full-bleed uniform filmstrip (stacks full-frame on mobile) */
.nrc-gallery{ padding:74px 0; }
.nrc-gallery-head{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:38px; }
.nrc-gallery-head h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:40px; line-height:1.06; color:var(--green); margin:12px 0 0; }
.nrc-strip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:5px; }
.nrc-strip-img{ width:100%; height:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 28%; display:block; }
@media (max-width:1000px){ .nrc-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .nrc-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* CTA */
.nrc-cta .section{ text-align:center; padding-top:70px; padding-bottom:70px; }
.nrc-cta h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:44px; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 16px; }
.nrc-cta p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; color:#cfc9bb; max-width:56ch; margin:0 auto 28px; }
.nrc-cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ---------- Lessons page ---------- */
.lessons-facts{ background:rgba(217,191,131,.06); border:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.28); border-radius:4px; padding:28px 30px; }
.lessons-facts-title{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px; }
.lessons-facts ul{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 16px; padding:0; }
.lessons-facts li{ position:relative; padding:10px 0 10px 26px; font-size:15.5px; color:#e7e0d0; border-top:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.14); }
.lessons-facts li:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.lessons-facts li::before{ content:"✦"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); top:10px; font-size:13px; }
.lessons-facts-foot{ font-size:14px; color:#b6b1a4; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.18); }
.lessons-facts-foot span{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-light); font-size:17px; margin-right:6px; }

.just-bring--light{ background:rgba(194,161,78,.1); border-color:rgba(194,161,78,.35); margin-top:26px; }
.just-bring--light .tag{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
.just-bring--light .txt{ color:#46423b; }

.lessons-steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 54px; max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto; }

.lessons-pricing{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.price-card{ border:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.14); border-radius:4px; padding:30px 26px; background:var(--cream-panel); text-align:center; }
.price-card--feature{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(18,42,32,.12); }
.price-card-name{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; }
.price-card-amt{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:46px; color:var(--green); margin:14px 0 12px; line-height:1; }
.price-card-amt span{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; color:#6b6256; font-weight:500; }
.price-card-note{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.55; color:#46423b; }
.lessons-pricing.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.price-card-sub{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#8a8174; margin-top:8px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .lessons-pricing.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:540px){ .lessons-pricing.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* facility gallery — wide landscape tiles via a padding-ratio box (bulletproof) */
.fac-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:8px; }
.fac-grid figure{ margin:0; }
.fac-grid .fac-ph{ position:relative; display:block; width:100%; padding-top:66.67%; overflow:hidden; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(18,42,32,.12); }
.fac-grid .fac-ph img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.fac-grid figcaption{ margin-top:9px; font-size:13px; color:#6b6256; font-style:italic; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .fac-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:540px){ .fac-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* staff / team grid (About page) — photo wrapper carries the aspect (like .horse-photo) */
.staff-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px 26px; margin-top:10px; }
.staff-photo{ position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; border-radius:4px; background:var(--green); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.staff-photo img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 28%; }
.staff-mono{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:72px; color:var(--gold-light); }
.staff-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:22px; color:var(--green); margin:16px 0 3px; line-height:1.1; }
.staff-role{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; }
.staff-bio{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#46423b; margin-top:10px; }
.staff-bio p{ margin:0 0 8px; }
.staff-bio p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .staff-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:540px){ .staff-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* homepage promo video band — 16:9 via padding box */
.video-frame{ position:relative; width:100%; max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto; padding-top:56.25%; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; background:#000; box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.video-frame video{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; background:#000; display:block; }

/* when-lessons-run + free intro */
.lessons-info{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:44px; align-items:stretch; }
.lessons-info-h2{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:34px; color:var(--green); margin:12px 0 20px; }
.lessons-sched{ border:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.14); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; }
.lessons-sched-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:15px 22px; border-top:1px solid rgba(18,42,32,.1); }
.lessons-sched-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.lessons-sched-row:nth-child(even){ background:var(--cream-panel); }
.lessons-sched-day{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px; color:var(--green); }
.lessons-sched-time{ font-size:15.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing:.01em; }
.lessons-sched-note{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#6b6256; margin:16px 0 0; }
.lessons-intro-card{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); border-radius:4px; padding:32px 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
.lessons-intro-badge{ display:inline-block; background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:2px; }
.lessons-intro-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:24px; line-height:1.2; color:var(--cream); margin:18px 0 12px; }
.lessons-intro-card p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:#cfc9bb; margin:0 0 24px; }
.lessons-intro-card .btn{ margin-top:auto; }

/* hero "what's included" slim strip + lesson photos */
.lessons-facts-strip{ margin-top:40px; padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.22); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:14px 26px; }
.lfs-title{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; }
.lfs-items{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 22px; }
.lfs-item{ position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:14.5px; color:#e7e0d0; }
.lfs-item::before{ content:"✦"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; }
.lfs-bring{ margin-left:auto; font-size:13.5px; color:#b6b1a4; }
.lfs-bring span{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-light); font-size:16px; margin-right:5px; }

.lessons-media{ margin:0; }
.lessons-media-img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.lessons-media figcaption{ margin-top:12px; font-size:13px; color:#6b6256; font-style:italic; }

@media (max-width:980px){
	.nrc-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
	.nrc-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
	.nrc-hero-figure{ max-width:440px; }
	.nrc-why-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }
	.nrc-why-top .nrc-figure{ max-width:440px; }
	.nrc-split--media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.nrc-split--media .nrc-split-copy{ order:-1; }
	.nrc-split--media .nrc-figure{ max-width:480px; }
	.lessons-facts{ max-width:520px; }
	.lessons-pricing{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
	.lessons-info{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
	/* Summer Camps: surface the deposit card above the sessions copy on mobile. */
	.lessons-info--camp .lessons-intro-card{ order:-1; }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
	.nrc-hero h1{ font-size:42px; }
	.nrc-what h2, .nrc-how h2, .nrc-fees h2, .nrc-why-head h2, .nrc-cta h2, .nrc-gallery-head h2{ font-size:32px; }
	.nrc-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }
	.nrc-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.nrc-barns-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.nrc-div-row{ grid-template-columns:64px 1fr 1fr; gap:10px; padding:14px 16px; }
	.nrc-hero-actions .btn, .nrc-cta-actions .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; text-align:center; }
	.lessons-steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.lessons-pricing{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP (MailerLite) — footer + homepage band
   ============================================================ */
/* Footer variant (on the dark footer) */
.footer-signup{ flex:1 1 260px; max-width:340px; }
.mc-nl-head{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; }
.mc-nl--footer .mc-nl-sub{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.55; color:#cfc9bb; margin:0 0 14px; }
.mc-nl-opt{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; color:#8a917f; font-weight:400; }
.mc-nl-fields{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.mc-nl label{ display:block; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:5px; }
.mc-nl--footer label{ color:#9aa08e; }
.mc-nl input, .mc-nl select{
  width:100%; padding:11px 12px; border-radius:2px; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(217,191,131,.28); background:rgba(244,239,228,.06); color:var(--cream);
}
.mc-nl--footer input::placeholder{ color:#8a917f; }
.mc-nl input:focus, .mc-nl select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--gold); }
.mc-nl button{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:12px 14px; border:none; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s, color .15s; }
.mc-nl button:hover{ background:var(--gold-light); }
.mc-nl button:disabled{ opacity:.6; cursor:default; }
.mc-nl-msg{ margin:2px 0 0; font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.4; min-height:0; }
.mc-nl-msg.is-err{ color:#e7b8a6; }
.mc-nl-done{ margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:500; }

/* Homepage band variant (light) */
.nl-band{ background:var(--warm); }
.nl-band-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
.nl-band-copy h2{ margin:.3em 0 .35em; }
.nl-band-copy p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#46423b; margin:0; max-width:52ch; }
.mc-nl--panel{ background:var(--cream-panel); border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.14); padding:28px; }
.mc-nl-title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:22px; color:var(--green); margin:.35em 0 .3em; }
.mc-nl--panel .mc-nl-sub{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:#5a544a; margin:0 0 16px; }
.mc-nl--panel label{ color:#8a8174; }
.mc-nl--panel input, .mc-nl--panel select{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); border:1px solid rgba(22,53,42,.18); }
.mc-nl--panel input::placeholder{ color:#a8a294; }
.mc-nl--panel button{ background:var(--green); color:var(--cream); padding:14px; }
.mc-nl--camp .mc-nl-title{ color:var(--green); }
.mc-nl--camp .mc-nl-sub{ max-width:46ch; }
.mc-nl--panel button:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--green); }
.mc-nl--panel .mc-nl-msg.is-err{ color:#9a3412; }
.mc-nl--panel .mc-nl-done{ color:var(--green); }

@media (max-width:820px){
  .nl-band-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
}