The Equine Activity Liability laws of the State of Washington, RCW 4.24.540, state among its statutory provisions that “an equine activity sponsor, or an equine professional, shall not be liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant engaged in an equine activity”. Your acknowledgement indicates that you understand it and agree to its terms. By acknowledging this agreement you (the participant/parent), and your child (minor), are giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue, or recover damages in case of injury, death or property damages, for any reason, including but not limited to, the negligence of Happy Path Meadows, LLC, also dba HoPE Equine & Canine First Aid, its owners, family members, employees and agents (the “company”).

1. I, the undersigned have read and understand, and freely and voluntarily enter my child into this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement with Happy Path Meadows, LLC, HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC and its owners, Sergio and April Ibarra, understanding that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is a waiver of any and all liability(ies).
2. I understand the potential dangers that my child could incur in mounting, riding, vaulting, walking, boarding, and feeding horses; including, but not limited to, any interactions with his/her horse, or any other horses. Understanding those risks, I hereby release Happy Path Meadows, LLC, HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC, and its owners, family members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, instructors/trainers and anyone else directly, or indirectly, connected with HPM/HoPE from any liability whatsoever in the event of injury, or damage of any nature, or even death to me, my child, or anyone else, caused by, or incidental to, my electing to mount, ride, or interact with a horse, or any other animal, owned, or operated, by me, or owned or operated by anyone else at, or by, HPM/HoPE.
3. I understand, recognize, and warrant that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement, is being voluntarily and intentionally signed and agreed to as a legal guardian or parent to said chaild, and that in signing this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement I know and understand that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement will eliminate the liability of Happy Path Meadows, LLC, HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC, and its owners, family members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees and anyone else directly or indirectly connected with Happy Path Meadows. LLC and HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC to include any activity, whatsoever, involving an equine, including death, personal injury and/or damage to property.
4. I recognize and agree that I know which equine professional(s) my child will be working with, and acknowledge that I agree said equine professional(s) has/have made reasonable and prudent efforts to determine my child's ability to engage in the equine activity, and has/have sufficient knowledge of my child's equine and horseback riding skills as to relieve, release and hold harmless said equine professional(s) and Happy Path Meadows, LLC and HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC from any continuing duty to monitor my child's equine activities.
5. I further voluntarily agree and warrant to Release and Hold Harmless Happy Path Meadows, LLC, HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC, and its owners, family members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, instructors/trainers and anyone else directly, or indirectly, connected with Happy Path Meadows, LLC and HoPE Equine First Aid, LLC from any liability whatsoever, including, but not limited to, any incident caused by, or related to, said equine professional’s(s’) negligence, relating to injuries known, unknown, or otherwise not herein disclosed; including, but not limited to, injuries, death or property damage from: mounting; riding; dismounting; vaulting, walking; grooming; feeding; use of horse barn, paddock, trails, or horse ring/arena, in any capacity; falling off horse, whether horse is bucking, flipping, spooked; or my child's failure to understand any equine professional’s directions relating to my child's riding, or otherwise use and control, or lack thereof, of my child's horse, or the horse my child has been assigned to.

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement: I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Happy Path Meadows and affiliates during the selected camp and understand photos may be taken and used in the promotion of future programs. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by Happy Path Meadows and affiliates, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Happy Path Meadows and affiliates and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions. In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Happy Path Meadows, including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities, including equestrian sports. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death. 

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Medical Release and Authorization: 
In the event of a medical emergency, the "company" will call 911 and immediately attempt to contact parent(s)/guardian(s). As parent and/or guardian of the named camper, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. 
Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named camper. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.
 Permission is also granted to Happy Path Meadows and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, Counselors, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility. 
Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.
 This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Expectations of Behavior and Conduct: Cooperative behavior makes enrichment programs fun and safe for all. I have confirmed that my student is motivated to take the registered club(s) in order to create a good experience for all involved. I will inform the instructor if my child needs reasonable accommodations in order to participate in activities. In the event of a medical emergency, the "company" will call 911 and contact parent(s)/guardian(s). I understand if a student is seriously disruptive or unsafe during class, the first time there will be a warning and parents will be contacted. The second time, the student may not continue with the program at the discretion of the program director, with no refund. 

Confirmation BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.