In consideration for allowing me (and/or my minor child if applicable) to be in close proximity to horse(s), to ride, and/or handle horse(s) and on behalf of myself, and/or my child or our personal representatives, heirs, next-of-kin, spouses and assigns, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY:
1. Acknowledge that a horse or mule may, without warning or any apparent cause, may but is not limited to buck, stumble, fall, rear, bite, kick, run, make unpredictable movements, spook, jump obstacles, step on a person’s foot/feet, push or shove a person, saddles or bridles may loosen or break - all of which may cause the rider/ handler or spectator to be injured, fall or be jolted resulting in serious injury or death to the Undersigned or any person within close proximity of a horse.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HORSEBACK RIDING, THE HANDLING OF A HORSE OR BEING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HORSE IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES RISKS THAT MY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND IN SOME CASES DEATH because of the unpredictable nature and irrational behavior of horses, regardless of their training or past performance.
3. Voluntarily assume the risk and danger of injury or death inherent in the handling or riding of the horse or being in close proximity to a horse or on the premises of the stable or the failure to wear a protective helmet when riding a horse, and use of saddles, bridles, equipment and gear. I further understand that it is my responsibility to be instructed in the proper methods of handling and riding a horse, and that I should wear proper safety equipment at all times while riding horses, including without limitation, a helmet and riding boots, and that it is my sole responsibility to obtain safety equipment and safety instruction for this sport. I, for myself and/or on behalf of my child or legal ward, have been warned and advised and I do understand that not wearing an SEI Certified – ASTM Equestrian Helmet and/or proper riding equipment increases the risk of serious injury and/or death. If the rider and/or parent or guardian, if minor, refuses to wear protective headgear it is at their own risk.
4. RIDING LESSONS/ RIDING. I HEARBY AGREE THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE HORSE I RIDE; AND THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANY OTHER PERSON WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE.
5. I am aware and understand that in the ordinary course of business, motor vehicles (with or without horse trailers) continuously enter and exit the facility in close proximity to the areas and in the same areas in which horses are kept, groomed or ridden. Furthermore, tractors and other machinery are used on a daily basis in the operation, maintenance and repair of the facility. I also understand that people are working, walking, running, riding, handling horses, lunging horses, “turning out” horses, dogs bark, flags and other objects wave and other activities and conditions not limited to above listed items, these may cause horses to react in an unpredictable and dangerous manner without warning.