Agreement This agreement is a part of the policy created for the position of Working Student at Old Wire Holdings, LLC, DBA: Old Wire Stables. The agreement is created and begins upon acceptance and approval of this application of the applicant who is no younger than 11 years of age on the premises of Old Wire Stables with premises located at 160 SW Brahman Glen Ft. White, FL 32038, with permission from the applicant's parent or guardian. Expectations Working students will be expected to perform the following tasks up to and including but not limited to the following: Stall cleaning/mucking, cleaning the barn isle of debris and trash, unloading the feed truck, stocking the feed room, cleaning the feed and tack room, tack cleaning; various minor and low skilled maintenance tasks; horse handling and grooming; assistance with feeding and watering horses; paddocks and pasture clearing of loose limbs and debris; grounds maintenance and beautification to name a few. Compensation for physical work performed, the working student will receive the following: • Working student will receive riding lessons from the training staff or volunteer hours from a recognized educational program. Lessons will be at the discretion of the instructor/trainers, scheduled by the barn manager and consist of the following: o Basic handling o Grooming and Care of Horses o Basic First Aid for Horses o Groundwork and Advanced Handling o Basic Beginner Riding o Intermediate Riding (when appropriate) o Advanced Horse Handling and Training Methodology (when appropriate) • Working Students will prepare a weekly schedule with the barn manager of days and times of work with working days lasting no longer than 3 hours per day on school days, 8 hours on non-school days, and ending no later than 7 p.m. • Working Students ages 12 to 15 may not exceed 15 hours per week when in school and no more than 40 hours per week when not in school. Restrictions / Policy Working Student is expected to abide by all barn policy and procedures for Old Wire Stables to be detailed and explained by the barn manager. • Minors (those under 18 yrs of age) are NOT permitted to operate the Polaris four-wheeler or John Deere tractor under any circumstances. • Minors may operate the riding mower with permission and Polaris side by side with training. • No tobacco products, drugs or alcohol are permitted on Old Wire Stables property. • Working Students are not permitted to have guests or visitors without the explicit permission of the barn manager or owner. • Profanity, bad acts, abuse, animal cruelty, and a lack of good morals and ethics will not be tolerated. Termination / Default Notwithstanding, this agreement may be terminated by Old Wire Stables for cause and for reason without notice and may immediately require the working student to evacuate the premises. Default and separation of this agreement may occur when the working student fails to perform the duties of the job at Old Wire Stables or acts in a manner contrary to good morals and ethics. This agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement, whether oral or written. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
WARNING Under Florida law (Title XLV, Chapter 773), 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. ACTIVITY RISK CLASSIFICATIONS: I understand horseback riding is classified as a rugged adventure recreational activity, and that there are numerous obvious and non-obvious inherent risks always present in such activity despite all safety precautions. According to NEISS (National Electronic Injury Surveillance Systems of United States Consumer Products) horse activities rank 64th among the activities of people relative to injuries that result in a stay at U.S. hospitals. Related injuries can be severe requiring more hospital days and resulting in more lasting residual effects than injuries on other activities. I/WE further understand that applicant/s may have mounted or ground lessons that may encounter one or more of the following but not limited to: woods, rough terrain, hills, water, jumps, traffic, wild animals, and other horses. I Agree
NATURE OF STABLE HORSES: I understand the instructor follows a rigid safety program. Yet, no horse is a completely safe horse. Horses are 5 to 10 times larger, 20 to 40 times more powerful, and 3 to 4 times faster than a human. If a rider falls from a horse to the ground, it will generally be at a distance of from 3.5 to 5.5 feet, and the impact may result in injury to the rider. Horseback riding is the only sport where a much smaller, weaker predator animal (human) tries to impose its will on another much larger, stronger prey animal with a mind of its own and each has a limited understanding of each other. 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 are not limited to: Stopping short; changing directions or speed at will; shifting its weight; rearing; bucking: kicking; biting; or running from danger. I Agree
I have read the above warning/information and acknowledge my understanding and agree to hold harmless, discharge, not sue, and release Old Wire Holdings, LLC (DBA: Old Wire Stables), Charles Bryan, or other persons associated with stable located at 160 SW Brahman Glen Ft. White, Florida 32038, from liability for any and all bodily injuries or damages that I may sustain when on or near Stable’s premises, whether riding, handling or near horses, or other farm animals, causes in whole or in part by the ordinary negligence of Stable, its agents, employees, and/or assistants. The term “damages” means medical expenses; expenses incurred because of bodily injury or property damages, and/or personal property damages. Further, I agree to release, discharge and hold harmless Old Wire Holdings, LLC (DBA: Old Wire Stables), Charles Bryan, or other persons living at or associated with stable located at 160 SW Brahman Glen Ft. White, Florida 32038 from all claims, demands, actions, omissions, rights of action, or causes of action (present or future), liabilities or obligations whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of my Injuries or damages that may be sustained, or property damage, except if the injury or damage was caused by Stable’s gross negligence or wanton and willful misconduct. I also agree to hold harmless and release Old Wire Stables, Charles Bryan, or other persons living at 160 SW Brahman Glen Ft. White, Florida 32038 or associated with stable for any loss thereof, damage to, or theft of my equipment or personal belongings while at the Stable’s facility. I Agree Parent/Guardian:
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