Release and Waiver of Liability 2026

Release and Waiver of Liability 2026

HORSEBACK RIDING/TRAINING RELEASE FORM Indemnifying the entities below “The Releasees,” “The Farm at Millstone Oaks”: Riding School License#s2264, Dawn Laughlin, MA Licensed Riding Instructor, License #I-03796and Korynn Laughlin MA Licensed Riding Instructor, License #i21033 30 Queen Lake Rd. Phillipson, MA 01331 774-696-6768
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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU (AND/OR YOUR CHILD) ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE TRAINER, THE STABLE, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS(“THE RELEASEES”). “Horse” refers to any equine: horse, pony, mule, donkey, etc.
1. Acknowledge that an equine may, without warning or any apparent cause, buck,stumble, fall, rear, bite, kick, run, make unpredictable movements, spook, jump obstacles, step on a person’s feet, push or shove a person, saddles or bridles may loosen or break - all of which may cause the rider to fall or be jolted resulting in serious injury or death to the Undersigned or any person within close proximity of a horse.*

I AGREE
2. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HORSEBACK RIDING, THE HANDLING OF A HORSE OR BEING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HORSE IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES RISKS THAT MY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND IN SOME CASES DEATH because of the unpredictable nature and irrational behavior of horses,regardless of their training or past performance.*

I AGREE
3. Voluntarily assume the risk and danger of injury or death inherent in the handling or riding of the horse or being in close proximity to a horse or on the premises of the stable or the failure to wear a protective helmet when riding a horse, and use of saddles, bridles, equipment and gear provided to me by The Farm at Millstone Oaks.*

I AGREE
4. RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE Dawn Laughlin or any member of the staff/The Farm at Millstone Oaks for any loss, damage, injury (including death) or cost to me or my child, arising from the handling or riding of a horse or being in close proximity to a horse or on the premises of the stable or the failure to wear a protective helmet when riding a horse, and use of saddles, bridles, equipment and gear provided by Dawn Laughlin and any member of the staff /The Farm at Millstone Oaks*

I AGREE
5.Release Dawn Laughlin, Korynn Laughlin and any member of the staff/The Farm at Millstone Oaks from any claim of negligence in connection with my or my child’s riding a horse, including but not limited to training or selecting horses, maintenance, care, fit or adjustment of tack, instruction on riding skills or leading and supervising riders or the use of any equipment provided by Dawn Laughlin and any member of the staff/The Farm at Millstone Oaks which resulted in loss, damage, injury or death.*

I AGREE
6.INDEMNIFY, AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS by Dawn Laughlin and any member of the staff/The Farm at Millstone Oaks from and against any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with either me or my child’s handling or riding the horse or being in close proximity to a horse while under the instruction or care of by Dawn Laughlin, Korynn Laughlin and any member of the staff/The Farm at Millstone Oaks.*

I AGREE
7.Agrees that the Undersigned has read and understands the following language of the Massachusetts Equine Activity Liability Statute: “Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 2D of chapter 128 of the General Laws.”*

I AGREE
8.ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN ASTM/SEI CERTIFIED PROTECTIVE HELMET. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT SAID HELMET IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE EFFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. ALL RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN ASTM/FEI APPROVED HORSEBACK RIDING HELMET.*

I AGREE
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I have read this entire document. I understand it is a promise not to sue and to release and indemnify the Trainer, the Stable, its owners, employees and agents for all claims. I have made a free and deliberate choice to sign the Release and Waiver as a condition to by Dawn Laughlin/The Farm at Millstone Oaks, allowing me or my child to ride or handle a horse as part of any equestrian program and/or event. I have concluded that the risks involved and the Release and Waiver of Liability is worth the pleasure of horseback riding experience and acknowledges that the same is valuable consideration for this Release and Waiver of Liability.
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“Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 2D of chapter 128 of the General Laws.”
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Release and Waiver of Liability 2026

AGREEMENT