I hereby agree to indemnify and release Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm, and all associated persons, employees, agents, and representatives from liability for any and all accidents or injuries sustained by me, my employees, heirs, representatives, dependants, or guests, while participating in any equestrian related activity at Apple Knoll Farm, or under the auspices of Hatrick, Inc. It is understood that whenever the words Stable Owner are used in this agreement, it includes landowners, stable owners, trainers, independent contractors, employees, and any other individual related to the ownership or management of the horse and training facility of Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm.

As an owner, student, contestant, spectator, employee, independent contractor, or parent, I/We the undersigned, recognize that all equestrian related activities are extremely dangerous, that accidents involving horses are frequent, that the condition of the land is often hazardous, and that the ring/ground footing is rarely perfect. In light of this knowledge, I/We undertake full responsibility for all harm that may come to me/ourselves, my/our stock, or property, and all of my/our associates, dependents, representatives, and guests. I/We further understand that wearing an approved hard hat is required at all times while mounted on Apple Knoll Farm property. With full knowledge, I/We release the herein named Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm from any and all responsibility for any and all accidents and injuries that may occur while either as a participant in or as a spectator of any equestrian related activity at Apple Knoll Farm, or while trainers, independent contractors, or other individuals related to Hatrick, Inc.

Signing this release implies that I/We have adequate medical and liability insurance/protection and that Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm will assume no responsibility for horse and rider. Losses occasioned by the injury or death of rider, spectator, or horse is agreed to be covered by the insurance of the undersigned and it is further agreed that the undersigned’s heirs, representatives, dependents, or guests shall have no right or action against Hatrick, Inc. or Apple Knoll Farm employees, independent contractors, landowners, or any of their insurance carriers.

If the person is under 18 years of age, signature of the parent or guardian indicates acceptance of responsibility of said parent or guardian and release of liability of the Stable/Owner and affiliated persons, as discussed above.
 
If damage is caused by or to the undersigned’s horse or horses (including, but not limited to, escape from enclosures), the undersigned takes full responsibility for damages to persons, property, or other horses and agrees to indemnity Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm and affiliated persons against liability for such damages.

The undersigned further agrees to indemnify Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm against any liability for physical loss or injury, or damage causing death, or making destruction necessary to the horse of the undersigned under the care of the Stable Owner.

It is understood that Hatrick, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any personal property of the undersigned and any said property is stored on the premises of Apple Knoll Farm at the sole risk of the Horse Owner.

I hereby grant Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm, or their agents, the right to seek any and all emergency treatment determined necessary to protect the health and well being of the above-named individual.

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.

Hatrick, Inc. and Apple Knoll Farm have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, we cannot guarantee that you or your guests will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm events could increase your and your guests risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I or my guests may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm events and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm employees, volunteers, and event participants and their families or guests.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself or my guests (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm or participation in Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm events. I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a coronavirus, COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any activity at Hatrick, Inc. / Apple Knoll Farm.

I consent and agree that use of a key pad, mouse or other device to select an item, button, icon or similar act/action while using any electronic service Hatrick, Inc., Apple Knoll Farm or their agents offers, or in accessing or making any transactions regarding any agreement, acknowledgement, consent, terms, disclosures or conditions constitutes my signature, acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by me in writing.  Further, I agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate my electronic signature below; and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of my signature or resulting contract between me and Hatrick, Inc, Apple Knoll Farm or their agents.  I understand and agree that my e-Signature executed in conjunction with the electronic submission of this form shall be legally binding and such transaction shall be considered authorized by me.