Equine Activity and Risk Acknowledgement

1. Parties. The parties to this document are Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness and client.

2. Apportionment of Liability. In consideration of client being allowed to attend, participate in, or observe activities sponsored or conducted by Primal Counsel, or be present on the property on which Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness conducts its activities, client does agree to hold harmless and release Primal Counsel, its officers, members, managers, agents, employees, representatives, assigns, affiliated organizations, insurers, and all others acting on Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness behalf and the owner(s) of any horse or other property used by Primal Counsel, from all claims, demands, causes of action, and legal liability, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated even if due to negligence and/or other clients' acts or omissions. Client does further agree to waive all rights which may otherwise arise from an injury to client or client's property, and shall not bring any claims, demands, legal actions or causes of action, against Primal Counsel, those persons described above, or any person or entity, for any economic or non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, or property damage arising out of the activities of Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness or client's presence on or proximity to property used by Primal Counsel.

3. Indemnity. Client agrees to be responsible for any and all damages, injuries, or loss of life caused by client or a horse in the care, custody and control of client, and to indemnify Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness and all parties described above, for any losses or expenses (including attorney fees) which they incur in connection with claims related to client.

4. Risks. According to the North American Horseman's Association, numerous obvious and non-obvious inherent risks are always present in horseback riding and being around horses, despite all safety precautions. No horse is a completely safe horse. Horses are 5 to 15 times larger, 20 to 40 times more powerful and 3 to 4 times faster than a human. If a client falls from a horse to the ground it will generally be at a distance of 3 to 5 feet, and the impact may result in injury to the client. If a horse is frightened or provoked it may divert from its training and act according to its natural instincts which may include, but are not limited to: stopping short, changing direction or speed at will, shifting its weight from side to side, bucking, rearing, biting, kicking or running from danger. These risks exist for any person around a horse, whether mounted or on the ground. Client acknowledges these risks and states that she/he is not relying onPrescott Consulting/Village Wellness to advise of all the risks.

5. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks. Client acknowledges that she/he bears responsibility for her/his own safety and client should not participate in any client activity unless she/he is confident that she/he can do so safely. Participation in equine activities with or conducted by Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness constitutes a knowing and voluntary assumption of all risks associated with equine activities involving Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness or being present on or usingPrescott Consulting/Village Wellness property (including but not limited to inherent risks and the risk of negligence by Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness or others) which is a defense under Pennsylvania law to any claim for injury or damage, and a bar to recovery.

6. Helmet Use. Client acknowledges that wearing a properly fitted and secured client riding helmet which meets or exceeds the quality standards of the SEI Certified ASTM Standard F1163 while riding, mounting, dismounting and being near horses may reduce the severity of head injuries or prevent death occurring as the result of a fall or other occurrence. Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness makes no representations as to the condition, effectiveness or suitability of any helmet it may allow client to use. All helmet related risks are assumed by client. 1 of 2

7. Visitors. Should client bring to Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness any person who is not a party to an Equine Activity Liability Agreement with Primal Counsel, client agrees to educate them as to the risks of being around horses and horse operations, supervise them, be solely responsible for their safety, and to be financially responsible for any injury or loss caused by or suffered by any such persons.

8. Safety Rules. Client agrees to follow such rules for safety as are attached or are subsequently provided to them, or posted. Client acknowledges that failure to follow Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness safety rules or the directions of Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness staff may put her/him at risk of, or increase the risk of, personal injury.

9. Premises Inspection. Client has inspected the Prescott Consulting/Village Wellnesspremises and facilities and/or have in some other way satisfied himself/herself that the condition of the premises and the facilities will provide an adequate and reasonable level of safety for client and any guests, or visitors they bring on the premises.

10. Other Terms. This document states the entire agreement between the parties as to liability and may not be changed, except in writing signed by the parties. The benefits of this agreement, including the release of legal liability, waiver of rights, indemnity and covenant not to sue, are intended to benefit others, including Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, agents, employees, representatives, assigns, affiliated organizations, insurers, and all others acting on Prescott Consulting/Village Wellness behalf and the owner(s) of any horse or other property used by Primal Counsel. This agreement shall be binding upon Primal Counsel, client, and client's heirs or estate, when signed by the parties. If any clause, phrase or work is in conflict with State Law then that single part is null and void. This agreement and acknowledgments shall remain in force until terminated by client through written notice to Primal Counsel. Warning Under Pennsylvania Law an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. EQUINE ACTIVITY IMMUNITY ACT Act of December 22, 2005, P.L. 472, No. 93 Cl. 42
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