Prancing Horse Liability Release

Release Of Liability, Waiver Of Right To Sue: Release Of All Claims: Indemnity Agreement

Warning: Under NC Law an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for the injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities chapter 99E NC General Statutes.

I, First Name* Last Name* Reside at Street Address* Address Line 2* City* State* Zip* Email*

On behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, spouse, and assigns hereby acknowledge that horseback riding involves serious risks and that it is not possible to foresee or prevent all such risks. I am aware that the fall of a rider from a horse and other accidents involving the horse, rider, and the volunteers assisting can be caused by sudden, unforeseen occurrences and that a fall or other accident can be crippling or fatal to the rider or volunteer and may cause an injury to or death. I understand that the behavior of horses can be unpredictable and irrational regardless of their past training and past performance.

In light of the above, I voluntarily assume the risk and danger of injury or death inherent in the use of the farm, horse, equipment and gear provided to me by PRANCING HORSE, INC., and/or its employees, owners and agents and volunteers.

I agree to and do Release, Discharge, and Promise not to bring a lawsuit against Prancing Horse, Inc. doing business under their own name or any other names and/or any of their owners, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

I agree and promise to hold Prancing Horse, Inc., their employees and agents and volunteers, harmless and to fully indemnify them from and against any claim, judgment, or expense that may incur arising out of or in any way connected with either my use of the horse and any equipment provided therewith or the facility and landowners, or any acts or omissions of other employees and agents and volunteers.

I agree to abide by and follow any instructions given or rules established by Prancing Horse, Inc. or any of their employees, agents, and volunteers.

The laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern this release and waiver. If a court holds any portion of this release invalid, it is agreed that the remainder of this release shall continue in full legal force and effect notwithstanding the invalidity of some part of it.

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND IT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE AND INDEMINITY FOR ALL CLAIMS. I SIGN THIS RELEASE VOLUNTARILY.

I agree that my electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent to my handwritten signature. Whenever I execute an electronic signature, it has the same validity and meaning as my handwritten signature. I understand that my electronic signature is legally binding.*

I accept

Signature (Parent/Legal Guardian for Minor)*

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Prancing Horse Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship