Arizona Inherent Risk Law: Under Arizona law, pursuant to A.R.S. 12-533, an equine activity sponsor or professional shall not be liable for any injury to, or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risk of equine activities.
I acknowledge that horse back riding is a sport which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to myself or my child/ward and to my property. A horse may, without warning or any apparent cause: buck, stumble, fall, rear, make unpredictable movements, spook, jump obstacles, step on a person’s feet, push or shove a person, that saddles or bridles may loosen or break, any/all of which may cause the rider to fall or be jolted, resulting in serious injury or death. I knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding in the Health World program called Horsense. I hereby release Health World and MacDonald’s Ranch, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as operators) from all liability for any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of Health World and MacDonald’s Ranch, Inc., its employees, members, guests, directors, officers, volunteers, sponsors, or agents. In consideration of my participation in any and all activities organized or sponsored by the operators on the date(s) set forth above, I waive, release and discharge the operators, its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and other riders, their liability for injury or damage to myself, my child or ward, or my property arising out of my participation in horse back riding or associated equine and program activities. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs, legal representatives and is good for all sessions and other events done in connection with this program.
COVID-19 Parental Acknowledgment and Disclosure: I have read, understand, and agree that, while present at the Horsense Camp, my child will be in contact with children and staff (volunteers) who are also at risk of community exposure. I understand that no list of restrictions, guidelines, or practices will remove the risk of exposure to COVID-19 I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless the operators, officers, directors, employees, guests, volunteers, sponsors, and agents against all claims, demands, and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney’s fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuit brought by me or prosecuted for my benefit. I acknowledge that I have read and had the opportunity to read and discuss with my legal advisor, the RIDER’S ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT and know and understand its contents.