For and in consideration and as a condition of participating in the annual Trek hosted by The Rancher’s Ride Inc., (Rancher’s Ride), a Texas Non-Profit Corporation, I or We, the undersigned for myself, my heirs and personal representatives hereby release Rancher’s Ride, its Directors, and the Land Owners upon whose land Rancher’s Ride is conducted in Austin County, Texas, and any other agents, representatives or individuals in charge of or connected with Rancher’s Ride, from any and all claims and/or liability from any accident, injury, damage or loss incurred or suffered by me or anyone in my charge or care no matter what the nature or cause and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rancher’s Ride and those herein above named from any and all damages, costs, charges, expenses, legal fees and any other losses or expenses incurred or suffered, or caused, in whole or in part, by the undersigned resulting from any acts or omissions, whether such acts were intentional, accidental or negligent, which cause or contribute to the cause of such accident, injury, damages or loss incurred or suffered by the undersigned. I certify that if I ride or choose to be near a horse, I do so at my own risk and responsibility, and I have read all of the foregoing and agree to same and further agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Rancher’s Ride and the Rancher’s Ride Directors, and do hereby release all involved parties from any injury or damage sustained by me, my family, and my guest(s) while coming to, participating on, or returning from this ride. I understand and agree that this activity is one that is covered by Chapter 87 of the Texas Practices and Remedies Code dealing with liability for Equine Activities. I further acknowledge that I have seen on the premises and understood the statutory warning as follows: WARNING UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL OR FARM OWNER OR LESSEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES. I understand that any alcohol consumption on my part is done of my own choosing and at my own risk. I further understand that Rancher’s Ride is in no way promoting or condoning the excessive use of alcohol. I further understand, acknowledge and will adhere to the Rancher’s Ride Drug Policy. DRUG POLICY: Illegal drugs of any form are prohibited at any of The Rancher’s Ride function(s). Person(s) caught in violation of this policy are subject to immediate eviction from the event. Person(s) knowing of any illegal activity are encouraged to notify The Board of Directors immediately. Any information reported is strictly confidential. COGGINS FOR HORSE BEING RIDDEN ON RANCHER’S RIDE MUST BE CURRENT & A COPY MUST BE PRESENTED AT CHECK-IN AT WELCOME HALL.
June 1, 2026 |