Dressage4Kids Liability Release Form


 

This Express Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by the undersigned in favor of Dressage4Kids, Inc., a Connecticut corporation with its principal offices at 890 Mountain Road, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 (“D4K”), its officers, employees, agents and successors-in-interest, any clinicians conducting clinics organized by D4K, the owner of any horse provided for my or my child’s use by or through D4K, and the owners of any premises where my child or I participate in Equestrian Activities with any of the above named parties (all of the above parties referred to collectively as the “Released Parties” and each a “Released Party”). For the purposes of this Agreement any equine that I own or that my child or I are riding or handling shall be included in the meaning of the term, “My horse.” In consideration for my child or me being permitted to participate in Equestrian Activities, including but not limited to riding, training, longeing, driving, participating in instruction and/or clinics, competing, boarding, assisting veterinarians or farriers, transporting, grooming and handling horses or observing others doing any of the above activities (“Equestrian Activities”) with the Released Parties, in events or activities organized or sponsored by any of them, or in connection with the use of a horse owned by D4K, whether at my horse’s usual stable or at other venues, with or without supervision, I acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. Acknowledgment, Assumption of Risks: I acknowledge that horses can be unpredictable animals and I fully realize that there are certain dangers inherent in Equestrian Activities, including the risks of property damage, personal injury and even death. I understand that neither my horse’s actions, nor the actions of any other person or animal can necessarily be controlled, and that my or my child’s safety and that of my horses and other property cannot be guaranteed while participating in Equestrian Activities. I understand and agree that a person’s inability to control a horse or horses or to predict the reaction of a particular horse in a given situation are part of the inherent risks of Equestrian Activities and do not per se constitute negligence. I understand that injuries and harm may result from working with and around horses from a variety of causes, including the acts or omissions of other persons, domesticated or wild animals, weather, ground conditions, loud or sudden noises and other causes not necessarily predictable. I recognize that even with careful handling, even the best trained horses can and often do react rapidly and in unexpected ways to stimuli and occasionally even for no apparent reason at all. These reactions are occasionally both fast and forceful and neither predictable or preventable. I understand that while the Released Parties endeavor to provide a safe environment, there is no such thing as a totally safe horse or a totally safe environment in which to ride or handle a horse. Understanding the risks involved in riding and handling horses, I voluntarily choose to participate in Equestrian Activities or allow my child to participate in Equestrian Activities and to be around horses, and KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE ASSOCIATED RISKS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF INJURY AND DEATH, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE RISKS INHERENT IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES, THE UNINTENTIONAL NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. I accept full and complete responsibility for the safety of myself, my child, any guests or observers accompanying me or present at my invitation, my horses and personal property, and I assume the risk of any damage or injury caused to others by my horse. I understand that it is my responsibility to control any equine I am handling or riding to the extent possible, even during instruction, and regardless of the acts of other humans or animals, and to act in a responsible manner to ensure to the extent possible my own safety and that of others. If applicable, I have discussed with my child this responsibility and safe practices when handling horses.

2. Release and Waiver of Claims, Indemnification: On behalf of myself, my heirs, successors in interest, guardians, legal representatives and assigns, I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DEMANDS, RIGHTS, CAUSES OF ACTION AND LIABILITIES, IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHETHER MY OWN, MY CHILD’S OR DERIVATIVE CLAIMS, BASED UPON ANY BODILY INJURY OR DISABILITY, ILLNESS, DISEASE, DEATH, FINANCIAL LOSS, PROPERTY LOSS, DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR OTHER HARM OF WHATEVER NATURE, WHETHER FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, THAT MAY BE SUSTAINED OR SUFFERED BY ME, OR BY ANY OTHER PERSON AS A RESULT OF MY OR MY CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES OR THE ACTIONS OF MY HORSE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE RISKS INHERENT IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES, THE UNINTENTIONAL NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE, provided that nothing in this Section 2 shall be deemed to release any Released Party from liability arising from their own intentional cause of injury or damage. I hereby agree that I, my heirs, successors in interest, guardians, legal representatives and assigns will not, either in my, my child’s, or their own name, bring a claim against, sue, demand compensation from or attach the property or assets of the Released Parties for any loss or damage arising during or resulting from my or my child’s participation in Equestrian Activities or our presence at the Released Parties’ premises. I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the Released Parties harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses arising from or in connection with the injury, illness or death of any person or the damage, destruction or loss of any of my or others’ property which might result from my or my child’s participation in Equestrian Activities, our presence at the Released Parties’ premises, or from the actions of my horse.

3. Personal Property: I agree that I am responsible for the security of my own personal property, including property I bring with me to Equestrian Activities or leave in the custody of the Released Parties, and that the Released Parties cannot guaranty the security of my property. I understand that the Released Parties’ insurance does not cover my property.

4. Foreseeability of Claims: I realize that this Agreement refers to and covers events that may take place after the signing of this document, and that the exact nature of any injury or loss I may suffer as a result of my or my child’s participation in Equestrian Activities may not be entirely foreseeable. I do realize and acknowledge that the extent of loss possible includes serious bodily injury or even death, and total destruction or loss of my or others’ property. Knowing that the damage or injuries that might be suffered from participating in Equine Activities can extend as far as death of persons or animals and total loss or destruction of property, I hereby expressly waive any claim that the unexpected nature or extent of any damage or injury invalidates or affects the enforceability of this Agreement.

5. Connecticut Law, Jurisdiction: Regardless of the location where my child or I may participate in Equestrian Activities I agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Connecticut, the courts of which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter arising hereunder, and hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the same. I understand that Title 52, Chapter 925, Section 52-557p of the Connecticut General Statutes provides that:

“Each person engaged in recreational equestrian activities shall assume the risk and legal responsibility for any injury to his person or property arising out of the hazards inherent in equestrian sports, unless the injury was proximately caused by the negligence of the person providing the horse or horses to the individual engaged in recreational equestrian activities or the failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity by the person providing the horse or horses or his agents or employees.”

I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT GO BEYOND THE TERMS OF THIS STATUTE AND MEAN THAT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN IMPORTANT RIGHTS THAT I MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE UNDER CONNECTICUT LAW.

6. Severability: I agree that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable law. If any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with applicable law, that portion shall be severable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the balance of the Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any way and shall continue in full legal force and effect.

7. Representations and Warranties: I hereby warrant that:
a) I HAVE VOLUNTARILY EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT OF MY OWN FREE WILL, WITHOUT DURESS OR PRESSURE FROM ANY PERSON.
b) I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE OF AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS.
c) I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. MY SIGNATURE BELOW AND MY INITIALS ON THE PRECEDING PAGES ARE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT I HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND TO HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED TO MY SATISFACTION.

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SIGNED DATE: November 21, 2024

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