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Welcome! Please complete a Guest Release for EACH person that will be visiting the ranch (regardless of age or if they will be riding).


GUEST RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

ALL GUESTS WHO VISIT THE PREMISES FOR ANY REASON LOCATED AT 6033 DAGNINO ROAD, LIVERMORE, CA 94551 (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS “PREMISES”) MUST SIGN THIS FORM IN ORDER TO BE ON THE PREMISES. THESE PREMISES ARE PRIVATE. IF YOU ARE HERE WITHOUT PERMISSION AND HAVE NOT SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE TRESPASSING AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE. AFTER SIGNING THIS RELEASE ONCE, IT WILL BE KEPT ON FILE.

This Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for Guests (herein “Agreement”) is entered into on December 19, 2024 by signing party, their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, (hereinafter referred to as Guest) and Demetrious N. Shaffer individually, Alicia Shaffer individually, Whiskey Rye, LLC , doing business as Willow & Wolf Ranch, a California limited liability company, doing business at 6033 DAGNINO ROAD, LIVERMORE, CA 94551, (herein “Premises”) their members, employees, ranch hands, managers, assistants, independent contractors, agents, residential tenants, training clients under contract, representatives, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to as “W&WR”) (each a “Party” & collectively the “Parties”).

1. Consideration: Guest wishes to visit or has been invited to Premises privately owned and managed by W&WR and will be engaging in various activities, including but not limited to, equestrian activities of various kinds. In consideration, Guest agrees to release, hold harmless and indemnify W&WR from all claims as set forth in this Agreement and agrees to all terms set forth herein. By signing this Agreement, Guest is giving up certain legal rights, including the right to recover damages in case if injury, death or property damage in certain circumstances.

2. Limitation Of Liability and Assumption Of Risk:

a. Guest releases from liability and waives Guest’s right to sue W&WR for any and all claims, including claims of W&WR’s negligence, resulting in any physical injuries, illnesses (including death), economic loss, consequential damages and any loss whatsoever that Guest may suffer or which may result from Guest’s voluntary visitation of Premises. This waiver does include Guest’s equipment, any personal property, any personal horses brought to Premises and any vehicles.

b. Guest further acknowledges and agrees that W&WR cannot be responsible for elements of nature that can scare a horse, cause it to fall, or react in some other unsafe way. Some examples are: fire, thunder, lightning, rain, wind, water; wild and domestic animals, insects, and reptiles all of which may walk, run, fly near, bite, or sting a horse. Guest agrees that the waiver provided in 3a. herein also applies to these natural circumstances.

c. Guest further acknowledges and agrees that W&WR is not responsible for any irregular footing on outdoor or indoor groomed or wild land, all of which is subject to constant change in condition according to weather, temperature, natural and man-made changes in landscape. Guest agrees that the waiver provided in 3a. herein also applies to these circumstances.

d. Guest acknowledges that horseback riding, training, instruction, clinics, shows, jumping and related activities are inherently dangerous, including inherent risks which cannot be eliminated. Risks may include, but are not limited to, physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from Guest’s own actions or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or from the condition of the Premises. Nonetheless, Guest assumes all risks of being on Premises, whether known or unknown to Guest and releases W&WR from any liability for claims, including claims of W&WR’s negligence, resulting in any physical injuries, illnesses (including death), economic loss, consequential damages, personal property loss, loss or injury to horses and/or any loss whatsoever. Guest understands the legal consequences of signing this document, including: releasing W&WR from all liability, waiving Guest’s right to sue W&WR, and assuming all risks of visiting Premises or any events incidental to being on Premises.

e. Nothing in this Agreement applies to acts of W&WR which are intentional or grossly negligent.

f. Guest also fully understands that W&WR does not carry insurance on Guest’s horses, nor are Guest’s horses covered under any public liability, accidental, injury, theft, or equine mortality insurance, and that all risks connected with being on Premises with a horse, if any, are to be borne by the Guest. 

3. Indemnity and Waiver of Unknown Claims: Guest agrees that s/he will defend, indemnify and hold harmless W&WR against all claims, demands, liabilities, and causes of action including court costs, expenses and attorney’s fees, directly or indirectly arising from any action or other proceeding brought by, or prosecuted for, Guest’s benefit or for the benefit of Guest’s heirs, guardians and assigns or brought by others, against W&WR in connection with being on Premises or for any action or inaction taken by Guest, Guest’s family members, agents, heirs or assigns. This extends to all claims of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown. Guest expressly waives any benefits s/he may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code relating to the release of unknown claims. Guest understands that this law contains provisions designed to prevent Guest from waiving unknown claims that existed at the time of waiver, and Guest expressly agrees to waive all rights that Guest might have under this law and related sections.

4. Damage to Premises: Guest agrees to pay for and/or repair any damage that occurs to Premises and personal property on Premises caused by Guest or by Guest’s horse(s). This includes, but is not limited to, all damage to personal property, buildings, barns, fences, stalls, pens, horses, hot walkers, facility structures of any kind, landscaping or vehicles.

5. Rules: Guest agrees to follow any rules or signs posted on Premises. Guest also agrees to follow any instructions given by W&WR or their agents, assistants, managers, employees or independent contractors working on behalf of W&WR or working at W&WR. All posted Rules are part of this Agreement.

6. Helmet Requirement for All Riders: W&WR requires all riders to wear a ASTM approved safety helmet. No exceptions.

7. Guest Representations and Warranties: Guest warrants the following:

a. That Guest agrees to use best judgment to always take safety first into consideration when handling, riding or being around horses.

b. That Guest does not have any physical/mental conditions that would prevent them from engaging in horse-related activities or from visiting an equestrian training facility;

c. That horses, if any, brought to Premises by Guest are free of contagious diseases, are current on all of the recommended & routine vaccinations and are negative for Coggins for those horses which came from out of the State;

d. That Guest has authority to enter into this Agreement;

e. That Guest, in the event of injury rendering Guest unable to make decisions regarding medical care, gives W&WR the authority to make decisions regarding medical care, including administration of medical care, and will defend, indemnify and hold W&WR harmless for any injury or death that occurs as a result of this care.

f. That Guest agrees to be responsible for being educated and trained by others in the proper etiquette of being around horses and visiting an equestrian training facility which includes, but is not limited to the handling, riding and demeanor necessary to safely be around large animals that can be dangerous.

g. That Guest Acknowledges that any jump equipment on Premises is owned by others and that all waivers, assumptions and releases set forth in 3a. b. c. and d. herein apply to any situations or circumstances involving jump equipment.

8. For Adults who are Signing for Minors: MINORS WHO HAVE NOT HAD HIS/HER PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS SIGN THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO BE ON THE PREMISES, ARE TRESPASSING AND MUST LEAVE.

9. Termination: The Parties agree that this Agreement remains in full force and effect during the time that Guest continues to be on or visits Premises and shall have no termination unless set forth in writing and signed by both Parties or replaced by a new written Agreement. Guest also agrees that W&WR has the right to ask Guest to leave Premises at any time and for any reason without written notice. Such oral request takes effect immediately upon W&WR ’s request.

10. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes an integration of the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties. Any representations, warranties, promises, or conditions, written or oral, not specifically in this Agreement shall not be binding on any of the Parties, and each of the Parties acknowledges that it has not relied, in entering into this Agreement, on any representations, warranties, promises, or conditions not specifically and expressly set forth in this Agreement. All prior discussions and writings have been, and are, merged and integrated into, and are superseded by, this Agreement.

11. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, such shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Dispute Resolutions: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, the Parties agree that any such dispute shall be resolved by filing a lawsuit in the appropriate court in California, County of Alameda. This includes matters that fall within Small Claims’ jurisdiction.

13. Attorney’s Fees: In any legal action brought in connection with this Agreement, including small claims actions which includes, but is not limited to a material breach, the prevailing Party has the right to collect all reasonable fees, expenses and costs from the breaching or losing Party.  

14. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California and any dispute concerning this Agreement, or any indemnification hereunder, shall also be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, County of Alameda.

Photography and Media Release: By entering Willow & Wolf Ranch, you irrevocably consent to and authorize the taking of photographs, video, and other recordings of you, your horse, and any persons or animals in your party, whether as the primary subject or in the background. You agree that these images and recordings may be used by Willow & Wolf Ranch, its affiliates, or licensees, for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to promotional materials, websites, social media, and other publications, without any further approval or compensation. Your presence on the ranch constitutes your agreement to these terms.


December 19, 2024

First Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
First Guest(s) Age Acknowledgment*
First Guest(s) Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
First Guest(s) Signature*
Second Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Second Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Third Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Third Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Fourth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Fourth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Fifth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Fifth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Sixth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Sixth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Seventh Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Seventh Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Eighth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Eighth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Ninth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Ninth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Tenth Guest(s) Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Tenth Guest(s) Date of Birth*
Guest(s) Address
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
Country:*
City:*
State/Province:*
Zip/Postal:*
Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*
Check to Receive Ranch Updates + News
Your signed waiver will be sent to the email address provided here and is available for download for three days via URL attachment.
Emergency Contact

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency Contact's Phone Number*
A few housekeeping items:
Drive SLOW. The speed limit is 5 MPH once you enter the ranch gates to ensure safety of riders, staff, horses & our roads. If you're kicking up dust you're going too fast. *
Accept
Our ranch is on a septic tank + they are REALLY temperamental. When you use our bathroom please ONLY flush provided TP with your waste. NO feminine products, wipes, etc. Sound good?*
Accept
A firm policy prohibits smoking, candles, any form of fire and vaping without exceptions. *
Accept
No
We LOVE dogs, but for safety reasons, they cannot be permitted on the ranch. *
Accept
Facility Use
What is the purpose of your visit?*
Equine Therapy
I'm a service provider (vet, farrier, rep)
I'm just watching
I'm riding
Ranch Visit
I/We, the undersigned parent and/ or legal guardian (hereinafter Parent) of Minor Child (herein referred to as Minor) on behalf of ourselves, the minor child named herein and his/her other parents, legal guardians, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Minor Parties”) is/are allowing Minor to participate in activities as set forth in this Agreement and be on Premises. Parent, on behalf of themselves, Minor and all Minor Parties, agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify W&WR from all claims as set forth in this Agreement, promise not to sue W&WR for any injuries to Minor, including death and further agree to comply with all terms and conditions and agreements made herein. Parent further agrees that he/she is entering into this Agreement on behalf of Minor, on behalf of him/herself and on behalf of all other parents, legal guardians, and Minor Parties that he/she has obtained the authority to do so and that all terms and conditions of this Agreement apply to the Minor child named herein. Parent agrees to have a supervising adult on Premises responsible for Minor at all times. Parent further warrants that said Minor does not have any physical or mental conditions that would prevent Minor from engaging in horseback riding and its attendant activities. Parent agrees that he/she will require the above mentioned Minor to wear appropriate attire as set forth herein, including the required helmet rule. Parent further warrants that he/she has, and will maintain, current health and accident insurance policies covering said Minor.


By signing below the parent or court-appointed legal guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Relationship*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Age Acknowledgment*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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