IMPORTANT NOTICE: 586 Ranch, Inc (“OWNER”) strictly follows and adheres to the Pennsylvania Equine Activity Act. Chapter 13 – POSTED. OWNER has the sole right and discretion to determine if a rider can ride, and/or a horse or facility can be used. ***READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS.*** - I hereby enter into this agreement in consideration of my ability and permission to ride OR use any Horse owned or leased by OWNER. By signing this form and by initialing all the paragraph(s) throughout this document, I hereby acknowledge on behalf of myself that I have familiarized myself with the activities I will be allowed to participate in. I do hereby acknowledge and agree that I will participate in these activities without restriction or limitation. I havI he the sole responsibility for knowing my ability to manage, care for and control any horse or perform any equestrian activity and act within the limits of my ability to maintain reasonable control of any horse I come in contact.
2. I agree to refrain from acting in any manner which may cause or contribute to the injury of another person, horse or property. I will also abide by all posted warnings and perform equestrian activities only in designated areas. I recognize the inherent risks involved in riding and working with horses, including but not limited to: - Bites, kicks, abrasions or contusions from horses.
- Being thrown or bucked off by horses including trampling.
- Scratches or other injury from stalls or enclosures.
- Scratches or other injury from grooming tools and other equine equipment and tack.
- Allergic reactions to animals, hay, or other allergens.
- Tripping in holes or on materials or equipment.
- Slipping, falling, or otherwise being injured in the barn, in stalls, or on the grounds, which can be slippery, muddy, wet, or contain or present other hazards.
- Any collisions with vehicles, horses or any objects.
- Fire, explosions or the unavailability of emergency medical care.
3. I understand that no person is permitted to mount a horse or participate in any equestrian activities at OWNER’s facilities without wearing an ASTM or SEI certified helmet.
4 .I hereby specifically forever waive and release OWNER and its principals and agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees) from any liability for injury arising out of the inherent risks from riding, working or participating in any and all stable environment(s) and/or with horses, as well as from the active negligence of OWNER its principals and agents. .
5. By signing this agreement I hereby acknowledge that although there may be supervision during my time spent at OWNER’s facility there will not be a nurse on the premises and OWNER and its principals and agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees) bear no responsibility for my health or medical care. If I am involved in any accident or collision while on the premises of OWNER, I will complete an accurate written report on forms provided by OWNER and advise them if I am in need of immediate medical attention.
6. I agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless OWNER and its principals and agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees) from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorneys’ fees, or costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with either my presence or participation at OWNER’s facilities or any acts or omissions of OWNER principals or agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees). .
7. By signing this Agreement, and by initialing all the paragraph(s) here and throughout this document, I hereby acknowledge my complete understanding, agreement and consent to my presence and/or participation in the activities at OWNER’s facilities without restriction, without liability to OWNER, its principals or agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees), and with full knowledge and understanding of the disclosures, waivers, and releases herein. .
8. If I am present at and participate in the activities of OWNER, I do so at my own risk, and I hereby acknowledge and agree that OWNER and/or any of its principals and agents (including its affiliated entities, its successors, subsidiaries, franchisees, officers, directors and employees) shall bear no responsibility or risk associated with injuries that could arise from my presence or participation at OWNER’s facilities. .
**This form must be signed by a legal guardian if the participant is under 18 years of age**
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