Under North Carolina and Virginia 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 exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. (Chapter 99E of the NC Statutes and Chapter 27.5 code of VA.) I request permission to participate in cross-country riding and foxhunting with the Sedgefield Hunt, Inc. I fully understand that cross-country horseback riding and foxhunting (which includes riding over fences, other obstacles, and dangerous and rough terrain) are very dangerous activities. I wish to participate in these activities knowing that they are dangerous. I accept and assume all the risks of injury (including death) to me or my property. In exchange for being permitted to participate in these activities, for myself, my heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, I release and agree not to make or bring any claim of any kind against the Sedgefield Hunt, Inc., or its Masters, Officers, Staff, including Huntsman and Whippers-In, Directors, Members, Employees, or Guests or Landowners, Landholders or other persons making property available for Sedgefield Hunt, Inc., for any injury (including death), to me or any damage to my property whether from anyone’s negligence or not, or any other cause arising out of my participation in these dangerous horseback riding, foxhunting or related activities. I also agree if anyone makes any claims because of any injury to me (including death), or to my child who is allowed to participate, or for any damage to my property, I will keep all those released by this agreement free of any damages or costs because of those claims. |