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© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications HAULING RELEASE AND WAIVER WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this ______ day of _________________, 20__, by and between ________________, hereinafter referred to as "Management," and _______________________, hereinafter referred to as "Owner." Owner hereby authorizes Management to transport, haul, and/or trailer any horse(s) requested to horse shows, equestrian events, rodeos, sales, or other events upon request of Owner. OWNER HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES AND DISCHARGES MANAGEMENT, ITS REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION OF SAID HORSE(S). 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, biti ng, 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 a s sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited avail ability 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 c ontrol over the animal or not acting within such participant’s ability. WARNING Under Washington Law, an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant engaged in an equine activity. Owner specifically agrees that this Release and Waiver shall be construed as broadl y and inclusively as permitted by the present laws of the State of Washington, and that if any portion hereof shall be held invalid or unenforceable, it is specifically agreed that the remaining portions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Owner further hereby releases and discharges the above-described entities and individuals, their heirs, successors, assigns, personal representatives or other representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, or claims of any injury whatsoeve r, either in law or in equity arising out of or in any way pertaining to any injury or death which may result from any accident occurring while Management is transporting the horse(s) as above-described. OWNER © 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications