RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS 2025-2026 Season I request permission to engage in the activities of Green Creek Hounds, Inc. These activities may include (but are not limited to): (1) cross-country horseback riding; (2) riding in groups of horses; (3) following working foxhounds; (4) exposure to horses, dogs and other animals (who are by their nature not completely predictable) including hound walking; (5) exposure to farm implements such as tractors or wagons; (6) any maintenance activity including trail clearing, kennel upkeep; and (7) social activities (referred to collectively as “Activities”). I wish to participate in these Activities knowing they could be dangerous. I accept and assume all risks of injury to me or to those for whom I am responsible. I also accept and assume all risks of damage to property, both my own and others, and agree to rectify any damage caused by me or my mount. If mounted on horseback, I represent that I have learned what skills are required for me and my mount to participate in the Activities. I also understand that, in addition to the usual risks of riding, cross-country involves dangers (including but not limited to) terrain, holes, poor footing, bees, lightening, and other obstacles (both natural and man-made). I represent that (if I am over the age of 16) I will carry a valid North Carolina hunting license while participating in mounted Activities involving hounds. In exchange for being permitted to participate in these Activities, I release (for myself, my heirs, guardians, and legal representatives) and agree not to make or bring any claim of any kind against Green Creek Hounds, Inc. or its Masters, officers, directors, members, employees, agents or contractors of letter or guests, or any landowners, landholders, or other persons making property available for the Green Creek Hounds, Inc., for any injury (including death or serious/permanent bodily injury), to me or any damage to my property whether the result of any negligence or not, or any other cause, arising out of my participation in these Activities. I also agree if anyone makes any claims because of injury to me (including death), 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. I understand that any payment to Green Creek Hounds, Inc. is payment to participate in the activities of a private club and NOT payment for the use of land for riding, hunting or recreation. I understand this means that, in most cases North Carolina Law will shield landowners, including Green River Farm LLC from civil liability (as specifically defined in Chapter 99E Special Liability Provisions, sections 99E-1 - 99E-4. WARNING: Under North Carolina 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 North Carolina General Statutes.
Today's Date: June 9, 2025 |