EQUINE LIABILITY RELEASE AND SAFETY WAIVER
Organization: SS Equine Experiences LLC Location/Facility: Davie, FL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.
1. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks
I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in activities hosted by horseclasses.org, which include but are not limited to 90-minute yoga sessions, immersive meditation classes, and general interactions with horses in a rustic barn setting.
I understand that interacting with and being in close proximity to horses involves inherent risks that cannot be entirely eliminated, regardless of the care taken by the organizers. Horses are large, unpredictable animals that may react suddenly to sounds, movements, or unfamiliar objects. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to:
- The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them (e.g., bucking, kicking, biting, rearing, or stepping on feet).
- The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to external stimuli such as sudden movements, loud noises, other animals, or weather conditions.
- Hazards associated with the rustic barn environment, including uneven ground, dirt surfaces, agricultural equipment, and natural elements.
2. Assumption of Risk
By participating in these yoga, meditation, and equine-assisted activities, I expressly and voluntarily assume all risks of personal injury, property damage, or death sustained while on the premises or participating in the events. I take full responsibility for my own safety and situational awareness while moving around the animals and the facility.
3. Release of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the activities provided by horseclasses.org, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby fully release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue horseclasses.org, its owners, instructors, volunteers, facility owners, and agents (collectively referred to as the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in the activities or while on the premises where the activities are being conducted.
4. Safety Rules and Instructor Directives
I agree to strictly follow all safety rules, guidelines, and verbal instructions provided by the yoga instructors, meditation guides, and equine handlers at all times. I understand that failure to follow these instructions or acting in a manner that disrupts the peace of the animals or other participants may result in my immediate removal from the class without a refund.
5. Medical Condition and Authorization
I certify that I am physically and mentally capable of participating in these activities and that I do not have any medical conditions that would endanger myself, the horses, or others. In the event of an emergency, I authorize the staff of horseclasses.org to secure necessary medical treatment on my behalf, and I agree to assume full financial responsibility for any such treatment.
6. Governing Law
This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full legal force and effect.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Participant’s Printed Name: ________________________________________
Participant’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________
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