This is a binding legal agreement; therefore clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the sport of swimming, horseback riding and/or the events, programs, sports and activities organized, operated conducted and/or sanctioned by Ashfield Farm (collectively the “Events”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
Disclaimer
Ashfield Farm and its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Events, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.
I am participating voluntarily in the sport of swimming, horseback riding and/or the Events. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the sport of swimming, horseback riding and the Events. The Participant understand that outdoor recreational activities do involve inherent risks which are beyond the control of Ashfield Farm and their volunteer staff, agents, and employees.
Release of Liability and Disclaimer
In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:
- That my physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor to participant;
- The sole responsibility for the Participant’s safety remains with the Participant;
- To remove myself if I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition; or feel unable or unfit to safely continue;
- To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
- To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
- To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the activities, events and programs of the Organization; and
- To FOREVER RELEASE the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I may have or may in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the sport of swimming, horseback riding, my presence at any venue, the events, activities or programs of the Organization, and/or my traveling to or from the events, activities or programs of the Organization, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization.
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.