Touch of Wellness Equine

Covid 19

With the current world wide Covid-19 pandemic we need to all work together to ensure we are doing our part to limit the spread.

Please review the following policies and procedures

-clients and instructors are to wear a mask when appropriate social distancing is not possible

-once the rider is mounted the rider and instructor can remove their masks to allow for proper breathing technique 

-please no more that 2 guest/spectators per rider, all guest and spectators are required to wear a mask when appropriate social distancing is not possible

-the outhouse and shared items(ie brushes) will be cleand and disinfected between lessons

-please notify us if you or someone in your house hold has been sick in the past 72 hours

-please do not attend you lesson if you are sick or are showing any related symptoms to Covid-19

-everyone must sanitize prior to the start of the lesson(sanatizer will be provided at the entrance to the barn

-avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. 

-we understand some have allergies, please use proper coughing and sneezing techniques when in your lesson

Cancelation/refund policy

We have the ability to run lessons rain or shine. Please understand once you book a slot we have reserved this time on the schedule exclusivly for you.

-24 hours notice is required to cancel and reschedule a lesson, if 24 hours is not given you will forfeit the lesson fee for that date

-if you no show to your lesson you will forfeit the lesson fee and no make up lesson will be provided

-if the instructor cancels the lesson for any reason a make up lesson will be scheduled.

-refunds are not available for any lesson fees

You are participating in an event during which Touch of Wellness Equine -Sarah Gunter, will be taking photographs, recording video or making audio recordings. The photographs, videos and audio recordings will be used for Touch of Wellness Equine Therapy- Sarah Gunter's activities, at its events and in promotional material, in both print and electronic format, including on the Internet via Touch of Wellness Equine- Sarah Gunter's website or social media websites (“Purpose”).

The photographs, videos and audio recordings produced may contain your recognizable image, which is considered personal information.

The purpose of this form is a) to notify you that your personal information is being collected and b) to obtain your permission for Touch of Wellness Equine-Sarah Gunter or the users of its online searchable image bank to use photographs, videos or audio recordings that contain your recognizable image or voice, along with your name, in material promoting Touch of Wellness Equine- Sarah Gunter, whether in print, in electronic format or on the internet.

 PARTICIPANT’S CONSENT

I UNDERSTAND that the photographs, videos or audio recordings of me may be circulated widely and that, if posted on Touch of Wellness Equine -Sarah Gunter’s website, in its online searchable image bank or on any other websites, they will be available to the public. I also understand that Touch of Wellness Equine - Sarah Gunter has no control over, and is not responsible for, the use or misuse of materials available on its website, including any photographs, videos or audio recordings of me.

For Participants Over the Age of Majority in the Province or Territory in which the Equine Activities are Provided by the Host

WARNING: THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. READ IT CAREFULLY!

 Every Person Must Read and Understand this Waiver Before Participating in Equine Activities

The following waiver of all claims, release from all liability, assumption of all risks, agreement not to sue and other terms of this agreement are entered into by me (the Participant) with and for the benefit of: Touch of Wellness Equine - Sarah Gunter          , its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, business operators, agents and site property owners or lessees (collectively the "Host"). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "Equine Activities" includes but is not limited to trail rides, pack trips and riding instructions provided by the "Host" to the Participant.

Read and Understand each item:

1. I am aware that there are inherent dangers, hazards and risks (collectively "Risks") associated with "Equine Activities" and
 
injuries resulting from these "Risks" are a common occurrence. I am aware that the "Risks" of "Equine Activities" mean those dangerous conditions which are an integral part of "Equine Activities", including but not limited to:

(a)       the propensity of any equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to persons on or around them and to potentially collide with, bite or kick other animals, people or objects;

(b)       the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, tremors, vibrations, unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals and hazards such as subsurface objects;

(c)        the potential for other participants to behave in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to themselves or others, including failing to act within their abilities to maintain control over an equine.

2.  I freely accept and fully assume all responsibility for all "Risks" and possibilities of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from my participation in "Equine Activities".

3.  I agree that although the "Host" has taken steps to reduce the "Risks" and increase the safety of the "Equine Activities", it is not possible for the "Host" to make the "Equine Activities" completely safe. I accept these "Risks" and agree to the terms of this waiver even if the "Host" is found to be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to me in my participation in "Equine Activities".

4.  In addition to consideration given to the "Host" for my participation in "Equine Activities", I and my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns (collectively my "Legal Representatives") agree:

(a)   to waive all claims that I have or may have in the future against the "Host";

(b)    to release and forever discharge the "Host" from all liability for any personal injury, death, property damage, or loss resulting from my participation in the equine activity due to any cause, including but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances), breach of any duty imposed by law, breach of contract or mistake or error in judgment of the "Host"; and

(c)     to be liable for and to hold harmless and indemnify the "Host" from all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs demands, including court costs and costs on a solicitor and own client basis, and liabilities of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in "Equine Activities".

5.  I agree that this waiver and all terms contained herein are governed exclusively and in all respects by the laws of the Province or Territory of Canada in which the "Equine Activities" are provided by the "Host". I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that Province or Territory of Canada and I agree that no other court can exercise jurisdiction over the terms and claims referred to herein. Any litigation to enforce this waiver will be instituted in the Province or Territory of Canada in which the "Equine Activities" are provided by the "Host".

6.  I confirm that I have had sufficient time to read and understand this waiver in its entirety. I understand that this agreement represents the entire agreement between myself and the "Host", and it is binding on myself and my "Legal Representatives".

7.  I confirm that I have reached the age of majority in the province in which I am participating in "Equine Activities".