I understand that horseback riding and equine activities are inherently dangerous and involve risks that may result in serious injury, permanent disability, or death. These risks include, but are not limited to: • The unpredictable behavior of horses (kicking, biting, bucking, bolting, rearing, stumbling, or falling)
• Equipment or tack failure
• Slippery or uneven terrain
• Steep hills, wooded trails, rocks, and natural obstacles
• River and water crossings
• Wildlife encounters
• Weather conditions
• Other riders’ actions
• Falling from a horse I voluntarily choose to participate in trail rides and related equine activities provided by Johnson’s Old Desperado Ranch Adventures LLC d/b/a Eminence Trailrides. WARNING Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri. I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks associated with horseback riding and related activities. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless Johnson’s Old Desperado Ranch Adventures LLC, Eminence Trailrides, its owners, managers, employees, wranglers, guides, volunteers, landowners, and agents from any and all claims arising from my participation, including injury, death, or property damage. I agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties against any claims brought by or on behalf of me or any minor participant under my supervision. Minimum riding age is 10 years old. Exceptions may be made for younger riders with prior riding experience at the discretion of management. Maximum rider weight is 240 pounds. Riders exceeding this limit may not be permitted to ride. Approved riding helmets are available and strongly encouraged. I certify that I am physically capable of participating and will follow all guide instructions. I will not participate under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If the participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this agreement and agrees to the release and indemnification provisions. |