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© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications LESSON, HORSE RENTAL, AND ARENA USE RELEASE WITNESS THIS RELEASE dated this ______ day of _____________, 20__, by and between ____________, hereinafter referred to as Management, and ______________________, hereinafter referred to as User, and, if User is a minor, User's parent or gua rdian, ____________________________________. For consideration received, and in return for the use, today and on all future dates of the property, facilities and service s of Management, Management's instructors, employees, drivers and agents; User, User'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 bel ow, and hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with participating in such activiti es. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, runni ng, bucking, biting, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result i n 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 i n a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintai n control over the animal or not acting within such participant ’s ability. User acknowledges that horses, by their very nature are unpredictable and subj ect to animal whim. User assumes all risks in connection therewith, and expres sly waives any claims for any injury or loss arising therefrom. User agrees to abide by and follow Manager's rules and regulations which, shall be posted and/or available from time to time. User further acknowledges that the behavior of any animal is contingent to some exte nt upon the ability of User. User assumes all risks therefor and warrants a full and fair dis closure of Rider's abilities has been made to Manager. User expressly releases Management from any and all claims for pe rsonal injury or property damage, even if caused by negligence (if allowed by the laws of this State) by Management or its representatives, agents or employees. WARNING You are advised that there are inherent risks, including the risk of serious i njury or death, while engaging in equine activities. By engaging in equine activities and in accordanc e with the terms of this agreement you hereby assume all risks of injury or death. 2. User agrees to assume any and all risks involved in or arising out of User's use of any equipment or livestock pertaining to the rental of horses or taking of ridi ng lessons, the use of any arena on the premises of Management and for purposes of taking riding lessons either on the premises or lessons given off the premises by Management personnel. © 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications 3. USER (OR USER ’S PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF USER IS A MINOR) AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND MANAGEME NT AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, JU DGMENTS, ORDERS, COSTS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES, WHICH MA Y IN ANY WAY ARISE FROM OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH USER'S USE OF OR PRESENCE UPON THE PROPERTY OF MANAGEMENT AND THE FACILIT IES LOCATED THEREON. In the event User is a minor, the parent or guardian shall further indemnify, defend and hold Management harmless from any such claims by said minor child. 4. In the event User is using User's own horse, or a horse(s) not owned by Management, User warrants said horse(s) shall be free from infection, conta gious or transmittable diseases. Management reserves the right to refuse a ccess or use of any horse upon the premises that does not appear to Management to be in good health, or is deemed dangerous or undesirable. 5. Any action brought under this agreement shall be brought within one (1) year of the incident or accident giving rise to said claim. User agrees t hat damages shall be limited to $250 for property damage, actual expenses incurred, and a maximum of $10,000 for non- consequential damages such as pain and suffering. 6. User agrees to waive the protection of any applicable statutes i n 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. Management User Parent or Guardian if User is A Minor © 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications