***must be signed prior to participating in any equestrian activities**** Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Indemnification: This document waives important legal rights. Please read it carefully before signing. LIABILITY RELEASE: I understand that horseback riding in all forms, including but not limited to general riding /jumping/ three day eventing/ cross country schooling, etc., hereafter referred to as (“Equestrian Activities”) are high risk activities and that I am voluntarily participating at my own risk. I hereby assume these risks and further do hereby release, hold harmless and fully indemnify the following: Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’ s owners, managers, trainers, employees, agents and/or volunteers; Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC in its capacity as the host of these Equestrian Activities; the property owners, agents and employees where the riding and/or Equestrian Activities are to take place; and the owners of the jumps, cross country course and jumps as well as arenas on which the Equestrian Activities are held, from all liability for negligence resulting in accidents, injuries including those that cause great bodily harm and/or death as well damage, to my property, including the horse or horses which I will ride at this facility. IN CONSIDERATION for my participation in these Equestrian Activities with Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC I agree to the following:
I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntary in these Equestrian Activities with my horse, as a rider /lessee/ owner/ agent/ coach /trainer or as parent or guardian of a Minor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that Equestrian Activities and horse sports involve inherent risks of dangerous accidents, loss and/or serious bodily injury including broken bones, trauma, pain, suffering and/or death to myself or my horse, hereafter referred to as (“Harm”).
I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to myself or my horse(s), including Harm resulting from the negligence of Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’s owners/agents/employees/volunteers, Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC in its capacity as a host of the Equestrian Activity,
the property owners/agents/employees and the owners of the jumps/cross country area/arenas where the Equestrian Activity is held.
I AGREE to release all of the following parties: Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’s owners/agents/employees/volunteers, as well as Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC as the host of the Equestrian Activity; the owners/agents/employees of the property where the Equestrian Activity is to take place; and the owners of the jumps, cross country course and cross country jumps and/or any trails on the property on which the Equestrian Activity is held, from all claims for money damages or otherwise, from any Harm to me or my horse(s) and for any Harm caused by me or by my horse(s) to others, even if that Harm resulted either directly or indirectly from the negligence of the Equestrian Activity or from Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC.
I AGREE to indemnify (that is to pay any losses, damages or costs incurred by): Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’s
owners/agents/employees; Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC as host of the Equestrian Activity; the property owners/agents/employees; and owners of the jumps, cross country course (including cross country obstacles) and the arenas where the Equestrian Activities are held, and hold the above listed parties harmless with respect to claims arising from Harm to me or my horse(s) and for claims made by third parties or others for any Harm caused by me or my horse(s) at this facility.
I AGREE that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty and acknowledge that Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’s owners/agents/employees, Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC as the host of the Equestrian Activity, the property owners/agents/employees and owners of the jumps, cross country course and cross country jumps strongly encourage me to do so, while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. I also agree that in order to ride or handle my horse(s) while at Copper Meadows I am required to wear an approved helmet. While I have the right to refuse this, refusal will result in immediate dismissal from the Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC’s grounds. I understand that it is my affirmative obligation to chose and wear a helmet that is certified by the appropriate governing bodies, that fits and that does not show obvious defects. Minors must wear a helmet not only when they ride but also when they are handling their horse(s) or any other horse(s). Failure to do will result in immediate dismissal from the grounds. Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC does not provide or rent helmets or any other safety equipment for riders. It is each rider’s responsibility to provide this equipment for themselves. Failure to do so can result in immediate dismissal from the Copper Meadows grounds.
I AGREE that any claim or controversy arising out of this Agreement will be settled by mandatory and binding arbitration conducted in the State of California, in accordance with the then-governing rules of the American Arbitration Association.
I AGREE this Agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and will be brought only in courts in the State of California.
I REPRESENT that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete or participate in this Equestrian Activity.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable terms and provisions of this agreement. May 27, 2025 |