EQUINE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR RIDING OR USE OF THE OWNER’S PONY, HORSE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN EQUINE & OTHER FARM ON-SITE OR OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES or animals sponsored by Nookside Stables, LLC located at 500 Landisville Rd. Manheim, PA 17545, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF YOU OR the staff or owners of Nookside Stables, LLC. READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS. By signing this form, I hereby acknowledge on behalf of myself, and for those I have reserved for, that I have familiarized myself with the activities that I will be allowed to participate in, and that I do hereby acknowledge and agree that I will participate in these activities without restriction or limitation. I recognize the inherent risks involved in riding and working with horses, including but not limited to:
- Bites, kicks, abrasions or contusions from pony’s or horses.
- Being thrown or bucked off by pony’s or horses.
- Scratches or other injury from stalls or enclosures, tractors, wagons, rtv’s, or any other equipment.
- Scratches or other injury from grooming tools and other equine equipment and tack.
- Allergic reactions to animals, hay, or other allergens.
- Tripping, falling in holes or on materials or around equipment.
- Slipping, falling, or otherwise being injured in the barn, in stalls, on the grounds, and/or on the Lancaster Junction trail; any or all of which can be slippery, muddy, wet, or contain/present other hazards.
I hereby specifically forever waive and release Nookside Stables, LLC, Facility or Owner or its principals and agents from any liability for injury arising out of the inherent risks from riding, working or participating in a stable environment and/or with horses, as well as from the active negligence of Nookside Stables, its principals and agents.
By signing this agreement I hereby acknowledge that although there may be supervision during my time spent at Nookside Stables, LLC there will not be a nurse on the premises and Nookside Stables, LLC and its principals and agents bear no responsibility for my health or medical care. I agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless Nookside Stables, LLC and its principals and agents from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorneys’ fees, or costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with either my presence or participation at Nookside Stables, LLC or any acts or omissions of Nookside Stables, LLC or principals or agents. By signing this Agreement below, I hereby acknowledge my complete understanding, agreement and consent to my presence and/or participation in the activities at Nookside Stables, LLC without restriction, without liability to Nookside Stables, LLC or its principals or agents, and with full knowledge and understanding of the disclosures, waivers, and releases herein. If I am present at and participate in the activities of Nookside Stables, LLC I do so at my own risk, no matter my age, I hereby acknowledge and agree that Nookside Stables, LLC and/or any of its principals and agents shall bear no responsibility or risk associated with injuries that could arise from my presence/participation with Nookside Stables, LLC. By signing this agreement, I give permission for pictures of our group or individually to be used on social media, advertising, and/or mailings. I understand that the Nookside Stables horses can only handle riders that are less than 250 lbs. and that all riders must be able to pull themselves onto the horse without staff assistance and dismount without staff assistance. I will not hold Nookside Stables, LLC or staff responsible for any personal lost items.
