I (the undersigned) would like to participate at Autumn Trails Stable. I acknowledge the risks and potential for risks of being in the presence, handling and riding of horses. However, I feel that the possible benefits to myself/ my son/ my daughter/ my ward are greater than the risk assumed.
I hereby, intending to be legally bound, for myself, my heirs and assigns, executors or administrators waive and release forever any potential claims for damages against Autumn Trails Stable. In return for the opportunity to participate at and/or visit Autumn Trails Stables , I hereby forever release, acquit and discharge Autumn Trails Stable and its officers, directors, trustees, agents, employees, representatives, volunteers, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively the “Released and Indemnified Parties”) from any and all claims, demands and causes of action of any and every kind or nature, including those caused in whole or in part by the negligence of any of the Released and Indemnified Parties, which I may now or in the future have against any or all of the released and Indemnified Parties and that arise in whole or in part as a result of my involvement with Autumn Trails Stable. I also understand and agree that Autumn Trails Stable assumes no liability for accidents or acts of negligence or gross negligence by anyone, including the Released and Indemnified Parties.
I further agree to fully indemnify and defend any of the Released and Indemnified Parties against any and all claims, demands or causes of action of any and every kind or nature (including attorney’s fees and other defense costs), including those caused in whole or in part by the negligence of any or all of the Released and Indemnified Parties, which directly or indirectly relate to personal injuries or property damages sustained by me and that arise in whole or in part as a unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Inherent
risk of an “equine activity” means a danger or condition that is an integral
part of an equine activity, including, but not limited to, any of the
following:
A. The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury,
death, or loss to persons on or around the equine;
B. The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, sudden movement,
unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;
C. Hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface
conditions;
D. Collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object;
E. The potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner
that may contribute to injury, death, or loss to the person of the participant
or to other persons, including but not limited to, failing to maintain control
over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant.