© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications RELEASE OF LIABILITY PARENT/MINOR WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this ______ day of _________________, 20__, by and
between _________________________, hereinafter referred to as MANAGER and
_______________________, hereinafter referred to as RIDER, and, if Rider is a minor, Rider's
parent or guardian, ____________________________________. In consideration received, and
in return for the use, today and on all future dates of the property, facilities and services of
Manager, Manager's instructors, employees and agents; Rider, Rider's heirs, assigns, and
representatives, hereby agree as follows:1.Inherent Risks and Assumption of Risk. The undersigned acknowledges there are
inherent risks associated with equine activities such as described below, and hereby expressly
assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities. The inherent risks include, but
are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, running, bucking, biting,
kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or
death to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of equine s reaction to such things as
sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such
as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited availability of
emergency medical care; and the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may
contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the
animal or not acting within such participants ability. Rider acknowledges that horses, by their very nature are unpredictable and subject to
animal whim, which may include behavior including but not limited to their propensity to kick,
bite, shy, buck, stumble, bolt, rear or general unpredictability. Rider assumes all risks in
connection therewith, and expressly waives any claims for any injury or loss arising therefrom.
Rider agrees to abide by and follow Manager's rules and regulations which, shall be posted
and/or available from time to time. Rider further acknowledges that the behavior of any animal
is contingent to some extent upon the ability of Rider. Rider assumes all risks therefor and
warrants a full and fair disclosure of Rider's abilities has been made to Manager.Rider expressly releases Manager from any and all claims for personal injury or property
damage, even if caused by negligence (if allowed by the laws of this State) by Manager or its
representatives, agents or employees. WARNING Under Delaware law, an 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, pursuant to 10 Delaware Code § 8140.2. RIDER (OR RIDER S PARENT OR GUARDIAN) AGREES TO HOLD
HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND MANAGER AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, JUDGMENTS, ORDERS,
COSTS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHICH MAY IN ANY WAY
© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian PublicationsARISE FROM OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH RIDER'S USE OF OR
PRESENCE UPON THE PROPERTY OF MANAGER AND THE FACILITIES LOCATED
THEREON. In the event rider is a minor, the parent or guardian shall further indemnify, defend
and hold Manager harmless from any such claims by said minor child, regardless of any statute
of limitations or contractual limitation of actions.. 3. In the event Rider is using Rider's own horse, or a horse(s) not owned by
Manager, Rider warrants said horse(s) shall be free from infection, contagious or transmittable
diseases. Manager reserves the right to refuse access or use of any horse upon the premises that
does not appear to Manager to be in good health, or is deemed dangerous or undesirable.4. Any action brought under this agreement shall be brought within one (1) year of
the incident or accident giving rise to said claim. Rider agrees that damages shall be limited to
$250 for property damage, medical or other actual expenses incurred, and a maximum of
$10,000 for damages such as pain and suffering.5. Rider agrees to waive the protection of any applicable statutes in this jurisdiction
whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to
claims, material or otherwise, which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to
exist at the time of executing said release. Manager RiderParent or Guardian if Rider is a Minor