Horse Rental Agreement, Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement for a Rental Agreement with a Minor at a
Camp or under Wilderness Circumstances
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY AND FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
Serious injury may result from your participation in this activity - This Stable does
not guarantee your safety
Agreement made on the _________________ (date), between ______________
(Name of Renter) of _______________________________________________
_____________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) , referred to herein as
Rider or Renter and _________________________ (Name of Stable), a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the state of ________________, with its
principal office located at _____________________
_________________________________________________ (street address, city,
state, zip code) , referred to herein as Stable.
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
REGISTRATION OF RIDERS AND AGREEMENT PURPOSE : In consideration of the
payment of a fee and the signing of this Agreement, I, __________________ (Name of
Renter) , and the parent or legal guardian thereof if a minor, do hereby agree to hire
from the Stable, a horse, tack and equipment for the purpose of horseback riding today
and on all future dates.
RIDER’s NAME ______________________________
AGE (if under 21) _______
WEIGHT (over 240) [ ] yes [ ] no
HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE
(Check one which applies)
[ ] Beginner (under 10 hours)
[ ] Over 10 hours
Does this Rider have physical and/or mental health conditions, problems, and/or
disabilities which may affect his/her safety and ability to ride a horse?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
(If yes, describe here) _____________________________________________
WRITE INITIALS BELOW AFTER READING EACH SECTION ---- PARENTS OR
GUARDIANS MUST ALSO INITIAL
AGREEMENT: SCOPE AND TERRITORY AND DEFINITIONS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the undersigned registered Rider, and the
parents or legal guardians thereof if a minor, my heirs, estate, assigns, including all
minor children, and personal representatives; and it shall be interpreted according to the
laws of the state and county of the Stable’s physical location. Any dispute by the Renter
shall be subject to binding arbitration as hereinafter described. If any cause, phrase or
word is in conflict with state law, then that single part is null and void. The term Horse
herein shall refer to all equine species. The term Horseback Riding herein shall refer to
riding or otherwise handling of horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys, whether from the
ground or mounted. The term rider shall herein refer to a person who rides a horse
mounted or otherwise handles or comes near a horse from the ground. The terms I, Me
or My shall hereinafter refer to the above-registered Renter and the parents or legal
guardians thereof if a minor.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration
of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select
one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so
selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of
the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
ACTIVITY RISK CLASSIFICATION
I UNDERSTANDTHAT: HORSEBACK RIDING IS CLASSIFIED AS RUGGED ADVENTURE
RECREATIONAL SPORT ACTIVITY , and that there are numerous obvious and non-
obvious 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 in other
activities. I/We further understand that applicant may be participating in a WILDERNESS
EXPERIENCE and that the meaning of this term is defined as follows:
THE PURSUIT OF ADVENTURE TYPE ACTIVITY IN A WILD, RUGGED, AND
UNCULTIVATED AREA OR REGION, FOREST AND/OR HILLS, MOUNTAINS AND/OR
PLAINS AND/OR WETLANDS, WHICH WOULD LIKELY BE UNINHABITED BY PEOPLE
AND INHABITED BY WILD ANIMALS OF MANY TYPES AND SPECIES TO INCLUDE, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO MAMMALS, REPTILES AND INSECTS, WHICH ARE NOT TAME, MAY BE
SAVAGE AND UNPREDICTABLE IN NATURE AND ALSO WANDERING AT THEIR WILL.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
NATURE OF STABLE HORSES
I UNDERSTAND THAT the Stable chooses its rental horses for their calm dispositions
and sound basic training as is required for use as riding horses for novice and beginning
Riders, and the Stable follows a rigid safety program. Yet, no horse is a completely safe
horse. Horses are 5 to 15 times larger, 20 to 40 times more powerful and 3 to 4 times
faster than a human. If a Rider falls from horse to ground, it will generally be at a
distance of from 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 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 (horse) and each has a limited understanding of the 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, bucking, rearing, kicking, biting, or running
from danger.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
RIDER RESPONSIBILITY
I UNDERSTAND THAT: Upon mounting a horse and taking up the reins, the rider is in
primary control of the horse. The rider’s safety largely depends upon his/her ability to
carry out simple instructions, and his/her ability to remain balanced aboard the moving
animal. I agree that the Rider shall be responsible for his/her own safety, and that of an
unborn child if the Rider is pregnant. The Stable advises pregnant women not to ride
horses, unless permission is given under advice of her physician.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
CONDITIONS OF NATURE
I UNDERSTAND THAT: the Stable is NOT responsible for total or partial acts,
occurrences, or elements of nature that can scare a horse, cause it to fall, or react in
some other unsafe way. Some examples are: thunder, lightning, rain, wind, water, wild
and domestic animals, insects, reptiles, which may walk, run, or fly near, or bite or sting
a horse or person; and irregular footing on out-of-doors groomed or wild land which is
subject to constant change in condition according to weather, temperature and natural
and man-made changes in landscape.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
CARRY-ON OBJECTS AND SHARP NOISES
I UNDERSTAND THAT: Riders must not carry loose items on rides which may fall, blow
away, flap in the wind, bounce, or make sharp noises, possibly scaring a horse. Some
examples are: cameras, hats not securely fastened under chin, toys, purses. Riders
must not make sharp, loud noises, such as screaming or yelling, which may scare a
horse.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
SADDLE GIRTHS NATURAL LOOSENING
I UNDERSTAND THAT: saddle girths (saddle fasteners around the horse’s belly) may
loosen during a ride. If a rider notices this, then he/she must alert the nearest guide or
wrangler as quickly as possible so that action can be taken to avoid slippage of saddle
and a rider’s potential fall from the horse.
ACCIDENT/MEDICAL INSURANCE
I AGREE THAT : Should emergency medical treatment be required, I and/or my own
accident/medical insurance company shall pay for all such incurred expenses. My
accident/medical insurance company is and my policy number is ____________.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR OFFERING
I, for myself and on behalf of my child and/or legal ward, have been offered protective
headgear (riding helmet) by the Stable and do understand that the wearing of such
headgear while mounting, riding, dismounting and otherwise being around horses, may
prevent or reduce severity of some head injuries, and may even prevent death
happening as the result of a fall or other occurrence. It is understood that STABLE-
PROVIDED protective headgear may not be of perfect fit for each Rider’s head, and that
once provided, I/we will be responsible for securing the helmet on this Rider’s head at
all times. Mark an X below next to the statement, which describes your choice to wear
or not to wear, STABLE-PROVIDED protective headgear.
____Protective headgear acceptance: I/we request to wear protective headgear, which
the Stable provides.
____Protective headgear refusal: I/We refuse to wear any type of protective headgear
and/or will provide my/our own. I/we accept full responsibility for my/our safety in this
decision.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
Waiver and Release
I do hereby further declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no
condition, impairment, or other illness that would prevent my participation in riding or
use of the equipment. I understand and agree that riding under rustic conditions is a
hazardous activity. I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using the
equipment with full knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby agree to expressly
assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death related hereto.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the horse riding activities of
_______________________ (Name of Stable) and its equipment, I do hereby waive,
release and forever discharge ________________________ (Name of Stable), its
officers, agents, employees, representatives, executors, and all others from all
responsibilities or liabilities for any injuries or damage resulting from my participation in
any horse riding activities. I also hereby release all of the above and any others acting
in their behalf from any responsibility or liability for any injury of damage to myself or my
belongings, including those caused by negligent act or omission, in connection with the
use of equipment of at _____________________ (Name of Stable).
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
INDEMNIFICATION
I hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless ____________________ (Name
of Stable) and its officers, employees, agents, successors or assigns from any and all
claims for liability against without limitation, including any interest, penalties, attorney
fees and expense incurred either directly or indirectly by reason of, resulting from, or
associated with this Agreement.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
SIGNER STATEMENT OF AWARENESS
I/we, the undersigned, have read and do understand the foregoing Agreement,
warnings, release and assumption of risk. I/we further attest that all facts relating to the
applicant’s physical condition, experience, and age are true and accurate.
Initials of Renter __________ Initials of Parent or Guardian _________
Witness our signatures this ____________________ (date).
____________________________ (Printed Name of Renter) ____________________________
(Signature of Renter)
____________________________
(Printed Name of Witness)____________________________
(Signature of Witness)
______________________________
(Printed Name of Parent or Guardian)______________________________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian) _______________________________
(Printed Name of Parent or Guardian)_______________________________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian)
____________________________
(Printed Name of Witness)____________________________
(Signature of Witness)
If Renter is under the age of eighteen (18), Parents or Guardians must also sign
the following Agreement.
The undersigned ___________________________ (Names of Parents or Guardians),
declare that we are the Parents or Legal Guardians of the above named Renter. In such
capacity as Parents or Legal Guardians, we acknowledge that we have carefully read
this Agreement and we do hereby assume all responsibilities and obligations of Renter
as set for therein and do specifically agree to indemnify and hold
_________________________ (Name of Stable) and its officers, employees, agents,
successors or assigns harmless as set forth in said Agreement and join in all waivers
and releases of hold _______________ ________________ (Name of Stable) as set
forth therein .
CONSENT AS TO MEDICAL CARE
In addition, in the event of an emergency or non-emergency situation requiring medical
treatment, the undersigned Parents or Legal Guardians hereby grant permission for any
and all medical and/or dental attention to be administered to Renter, in the event of an
accidental injury or illness. This permission includes, but is not limited to, the
administration of first aid, the use of an ambulance, and the administration of anesthesia
and/or surgery, under the recommendation of qualified medical personnel. The
undersigned request that we be contacted as soon as possible in the case such medical
care is necessary or appears to be necessary.
WITNESS our signatures as of the ____day of _____________, 20_____.
_________________________________(Printed Name of Parent or Guardian)
______________________________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian)
_______________________________
(Printed Name of Parent or Guardian)_______________________________
(Signature of Parent or Guardian)
____________________________
(Printed Name of Witness)____________________________
(Signature of Witness)
Address of Renter and/or Parent or Guardian in full: _______________________
__________________________________________________ (street address, city,
state, zip code) ,
Home Phone __________________________
Work Phone __________________________
Cell Phone __________________________