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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ARBITRATION AGREEMENT as it pertains to CYPRESS TRAILS EQUESTRIAN CENTER

NOTICE-BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS: INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

In consideration of being allowed to use the facilities and participate in programs and events (“Programs”) at CYPRESS TRAILS RANCH LLC AKA “(HOST)”, the participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), if the Participant is a minor do hereby agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows:

1) TO WAIVE ALL CLAIMS that they have or may have against the Host arising out of the Participant’s participation in the Programs or the use of any equipment provided by CYPRESS TRAILS RANCH LLC. As used herein, the term “Equipment” shall include equine animals. The Participant and his/her Parents or legal guardian(s) specifically understand that they are releasing any and all claims that arise or may arise from any negligent acts or conduct of the CYPRESS TRAILS RANCH LLC, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers, to the fullest extent permitted by law. However, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a release for conduct that is found to constitute gross negligence or intentional conduct.

2) TO ASSUME ALL RISKS of participating in the Programs and using the Equipment, even those caused by the negligent acts or conduct of the Host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers. The Participant and his/her Parents or legal guardian(s) understand that there are inherent risks of participating in the Programs and using the Equipment, which may be both foreseen and include serious physical injury and death.

3) TO RELEASE the host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers from all liability for any loss, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of his/her participation in the Programs and use of the Equipment, including while receiving instruction and or training.

4) TO INDEMNIFY the host, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers from all liability for any loss, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of his/her participation in the Programs and use of the Equipment.

5) To Not Sue: By signing this, We will, in turn, sue for reimbursement of our legal fees that may be incurred due to a lawsuit being initiated by any party.

Arbitration

The Participant, and the Participant's parent (s) or legal guardian (s), if the Participant is a minor, hereby agrees to submit any dispute arising from participation in the Programs to binding arbitration. Submissions shall be unlimited. For such disputes, there shall be a three-member arbitration panel, consisting of two party-appointed arbitrators (one arbitrator to be appointed by each party) and one neutral arbitrator (collectively, the “panel”), to be chosen by the party-appointed arbitrators. The neutral arbitrator shall be an officer or director of any entity that operates a similar Equestrian Center in the United States. If the two party-appointed arbitrators are not able to agree on a third, neutral arbitrator, the neutral arbitrator, shall be appointed by the United States District Court, for the district of Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, utilizing the selection criteria for the neutral as set forth above. Each party shall pay its own costs, including the costs associated with the party-appointed arbitrators, and the party shall share equally the costs associated with the neutral arbitrator. The arbitration proceeding shall proceed in the county and state in which the Programs occurred and shall be governed by the Federal Rules of Evidence. The Panel shall establish a reasonable and appropriate discovery schedule to expeditiously resolve this matter. As a threshold matter, the Panel shall confirm whether the Waiver and Release contained in this Agreement are enforceable under applicable law.

Photography/Videography Release

Participant hereby grants to the Host, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs and video of Participant in connection with Participant's participation in the Programs. Participant hereby authorizes the Host to copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. Participant hereby agrees that the Host may use such photographs and video of Participant for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

Company Mailing List Release

Participant hereby agrees to subscribe to the company email list. Participant may unsubscribe at any time.

Equine Warning

UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, including an employee or independent contractor, resulting from the inherent risk of farm animal activities. 

Personal Responsibility

The Participant certifies that he/she has no physical or mental condition that precludes him/her from participation in the Programs and that she/he is not participating against medical advice.

Use of helmets is required while participating in all of the Riding Programs at CYPRESS TRAILS RANCH LLC.

There are only two exceptions to this rule:

Management permission is granted to riders while participating in a photo opportunity at the end of the ride, or riders preferring not to wear a helmet while riding during a scheduled stationary photo shoot.

The Participant understands that his/her participation in the Programs is voluntary and further understands that he/she has the opportunity to inspect the Host's equipment and placement before any participation.

The Participant understands that he/she is obligated to follow the rules of the Programs and that he/she can minimize his/her risk of injury by doing so and through the exercise of common sense and by being aware of his/her surroundings.

If, while participating in the Programs, the Participant observes any unusual hazard, which he/she believes jeopardizes his/her personal safety or that of others, he/she will remove himself/herself from participation in the Programs and immediately bring said hazard to the attention of the Host.

To the extent that any portion of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid under the law of the applicable jurisdiction, the remaining portions of the Agreement shall remain binding and available for use by the Host and its counsel in any proceeding.

I accept all responsibility for not wearing a riding helmet during a photo opportunity at the end of my ride or if Iam participating in a photo/video shoot.


I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I AND ANY FAMILY INCLUDED IN THIS WAIVER MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.

Today's Date: April 25, 2025

First Participant's Name

First Name*

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First Participant's Date of Birth*
First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

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Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Name

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Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Name

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Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
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Sixth Participant's Name

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Seventh Participant's Name

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Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Name

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Ninth Participant's Name

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Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

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Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Participant's Address
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
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Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*

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Emergency Contact Details

Please make sure your emergency contact is a person who is not joining you on the ride.


Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Relationship *
Parent(s) or court-appointed legal guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above. I hereby agree that I will explain to my child that the risk of injury while participating in the Programs can be reduced by following the rules and through the use of common sense and good judgment. To the extent that any portion of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid under the law of the applicable jurisdiction, the remaining portions of the Agreement shall remain binding and available for use by the Host and its council in any proceeding.


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*

Last Name*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
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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