STATUTORY NOTICE: “Under Alabama law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to the Equine Activities Liability Protection Act.” §6-5-337, Code of Alabama, 1975." On behalf of myself and/or my child(ren)/legal ward(s), I hereby request to participate in equine activities offered by A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC. I understand and agree that I and/or my child(ren)/legal ward(s) enrolled herewith shall ride their own horse(s), a borrowed horse(s) or a horse(s) provided for said activities by A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC. I have been advised that horseback riding lessons and other equestrian events sponsored by A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC shall include petting, grooming, riding, tacking/untacking or otherwise handling horses owned by me, one I borrowed or one who is provided for said activities by A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC. No horse is a completely safe horse. If a horse is frightened or provoked it may divert from its training and act according to its natural survival instincts which may include, but is not specifically limited to: stopping short, changing direction or speed at will, bucking, rearing, kicking, biting, jumping, or any other unspecified unpredictable behavior. A fall from the horse to the ground may result injury of the rider. Upon mounting, the rider is primarily in control of the horse. The rider’s safety is largely dependent upon their ability to carry out simple instructions and their ability to remain balanced on a moving animal. The rider shall be responsible for their own safety. I either have been instructed on safe horse handling procedures and/or have received and read a horse safety handout furnished by my instructor, and I understand the safety requirements. I have been given an opportunity to ask any questions I may have. I understand the safety recommendations must be followed at all times for participation in these activities. Failure to comply with these safety recommendations may result in elimination from the equestrian center’s activities. In the event that I or my child(ren)/legal ward(s) should require medical treatment, I grant permission to be transported to local doctors, clinics, or hospitals in the event of any injury and I and/or my medical insurance provider will assume full responsibility for paying all associated costs and expenses, including costs of collection that may include reasonable attorney fees. Additionally, should my actions, or those of my child(ren)/legal ward(s) or the horse being ridden by said party or parties cause injury or damage of any kind, I and/or my personal liability insurance will assume full responsibility for paying the costs resulting from this occurrence. By signing this Acknowledgment Agreement & Liability Release Form, I acknowledge, understand and agree that any injuries or loss can result from participation in A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC’s activities. Furthermore, I acknowledge, understand and agree that working with or around horses and riding horses is an inherently dangerous activity due to the unpredictable nature of the animal and have elected to take part in these contracted activities. I hereby release A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC, its faculty, staff, instructors and registered agent from any and all liability as to any right of legal action, claim, demand or other cause of action that may accrue to my heirs or representatives for any injury to me and/or my child(ren)/legal ward(s) for any injury or loss that I/they may suffer while participating in these activities involving horse handling and riding and shall indemnify and hold harmless A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC and its agents, associates or assigns from any other cause, including but not limited to bodily injury, illness or death resulting from Corona-virus (COVID-19 and/or its variants), defective tack, appliances, machinery, pets or any other kind of property of A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC. Any aforementioned action which may arise shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Alabama. I also agree to indemnify and reimburse A Leap Of Faith Equestrian Center LLC and its associates for any fees and costs, should they be required to incur attorney fees and costs to enforce this agreement. |