AN AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY CONTRACT

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY

 

This AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY is entered into on this _______day of

________________, in the year 2010, by and between Jason and Amanda Mix (d/b/a Highland Hills Farm)

(ÒOWNERÓ); and ___________________________ (ÒRIDERÓ), and, if Rider is a minor, the parent/guardian of Rider, __________________________________(ÒGuardianÓ). In exchange for use of property, facilities, and services of Owner, the Rider, his/her heirs, assigns and legal representatives, and in the event the Rider is a minor, Guardian, hereby expressly agree to the following:

 

1.     I agree that horseback riding and all equine activities are inherently dangerous activities AND that these activities will expose me to above normal risks of bodily injury and/or death.

2.     I agree that I am responsible for my own safety while engaging in any and all equine activities on the OwnerÕs property and/or the adjoining property of others, which have given me permission to ride.

3.     I agree to acknowledge all of ownerÕs rules and regulations pertaining to any and all equine activities occurring on OwnerÕs property and I agree to and am responsible for wearing protective gear appropriate for equine activities to ensure RiderÕs safety while engaging in such activities.

4.     I understand the risks involved in equine activities and I AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS INVOLVED IN RIDERÕS USE OF OR PRESENCE UPON OWNERÕS PROPERTY AND

FACILITIES while engaging in any equine activity without limitation and including the risks of death, bodily injury, property damage, falls, kicks, bites, unavailability of emergency medical care, and/or the ordinary negligence and/or deliberate act of another person.

5.      I agree that Owner, the OwnerÕs stable, its agents, and employees are NOT liable for any injury to or the death of Rider and/or a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.

6.      I agree to indemnify, defend and hold Owner, OwnerÕs stable, its agents, and employees completely harmless and not liable from any and all losses arising out of any claims, actions or proceedings, based directly or indirectly, including acts of ordinary negligence, associated with any equine activity during RiderÕs use of or presence upon OwnerÕs property or the property of others

7.     I agree to indemnify, defend and hold Owner, the OwnerÕs stable, its agents and employees harmless from and against any and all losses arising out of any third party claim, action or proceeding, based directly or indirectly on any equine activity during RiderÕs use of or presence upon OwnerÕs property or the property of others.

8.     I agree to hold the owner of any and all adjoining property on which permission to ride has been granted completely harmless and not liable and release them from all liability whatsoever, including acts of ordinary negligence, associated with any equine activity during RiderÕs use of or presence upon the property ownerÕs property.

9.     I AGREE NOT TO SUE Owner, OwnerÕs stable, its agents and/or employees in association with ANY claims, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of RiderÕs use of or presence upon OwnerÕs property and facilities while engaging in any and all equine activities including those based on death, bodily injury, and property damage.

10.   Rider or Guardian (if Rider is a minor) is responsible for complete and full insurance coverage on himself/herself, personal property, and RiderÕs horse.

11.   Rider and Guardian (if Rider is a minor), agree that this agreement and release of liability is a contract that when signed by the parties involved will be legally binding to all parties, subject to the above terms and conditions and shall be enforced and interpreted under the laws of the state of New Hampshire, without regard to conflict of laws provisions.

 

***** I have read and understand without question, this agreement and release of liability contract

before having signed below.

 

X____________________________________ OwnerÕs Signature

 

X____________________________________ RiderÕs Signature

 

X____________________________________ RiderÕs Parent or GuardianÕs Signature (if Rider is a minor)