This Equine Treadmill Use Waiver and Release of Liability (“Waiver”) is entered into by and between Birchview Stables, Ball Ground, Georgia (“Stable”), and the undersigned horse owner, lessee, rider, or authorized agent (“Participant”). 1. Description of Service Birchview Stables offers equine treadmill services for conditioning, fitness, or rehabilitation-related programs. Participation is voluntary and provided solely as a handling and equipment-use service. 2. Operation and Control of Equipment Only Birchview Stables staff and authorized personnel may operate the treadmill. Birchview Stables retains sole discretion over all aspects of use. 3. Veterinary Instructions / No Medical Advice Birchview Stables is not a veterinary or medical provider and offers no diagnosis or treatment. Written veterinary instructions may be followed as a courtesy only, without responsibility for outcomes. All medical decisions remain with Participant and their veterinarian. Birchview Stables may discontinue use if unsafe. 4. Assumption of Risk Equine activities and equipment involve inherent risks. Participant voluntarily assumes all risks of loss, injury, illness, damage, or death arising from participation. 5. Release and Waiver of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by Georgia law, Participant releases Birchview Stables from all claims arising from treadmill use, including ordinary negligence, excluding gross negligence or willful misconduct. 6. Right to Refuse or Discontinue Service Birchview Stables may refuse or discontinue service if participation is deemed unsafe. 7. Indemnification Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Birchview Stables from claims arising from the horse or participation. 8. Authorization to Act on Behalf of Horse Participant represents authority to execute this Waiver, binding all interested parties. 9. No Bailment or Special Duty No bailment or special duty of care is created. 10. Monitoring and Recording Participant consents to monitoring or recording without expectation of privacy. 11. Relationship to Boarding Agreement This Waiver is incorporated into any Boarding Agreement or stands alone. 12. Governing Law This Waiver is governed by Georgia law. 13. Severability Invalid provisions do not affect enforceability of remaining terms. 14. Entire Agreement / No Reliance This Waiver is the entire agreement regarding treadmill use. 15. Acknowledgment Participant acknowledges understanding and acceptance of this Waiver. |