I, {participantName}, am above the age of 18 years or am the legal guardian of the above-named person who is under the age of 18 years. I am a guest of MIDLAND POLO CLUB, INC. I may be participating in and/or observing activities offered by Midland Polo Club, Inc. on its premises or on premises owned by The Play Field Corporation or other third parties, including all polo-related activities (competitions, practices, lessons, and the like), horseback riding, and other equestrian activities, as well as other dangerous activities, or watching or spectating at such activities. In this agreement, the term “Activities” shall refer individually and collectively to each of the activities listed above, any other activities provided by or sponsored by Midland Polo Club, Inc., and preparation and transportation to and from the premises on which such activities occur.
In consideration of Midland Polo Club, Inc., The Play Field Corporation, and any other owners of land on which Activities may occur, and the agents, officers, managers, or employees of each such entity and landowner named above (hereafter collectively referred to as “MPC”) allowing me to use and stay on its premises and participate in the Activities, I hereby ACKNOWLEDGE THE RISKS AND RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND INDEMNIFY MPC from any liability or harm related to the Activities, on behalf of myself and my heirs, personal representatives, and estate as follows:
1. Acceptance of Risks and Responsibilities. I understand, acknowledge, and agree as follows: (a) I am voluntarily engaging and participating in the Activities; (b) it is my responsibility to restrict my participation in the Activities as appropriate; (c) the Activities may require a high degree mental acuity and judgment; (d) the Activities may be strenuous and may require a high degree of physical agility and stamina; (e) the Activities bear certain risks which could result in injury, death, illness, or disease to me, spectators, or other third parties, as well as damage to my property or others’ property; (f) the risks I am accepting and assuming include, without limitation: inherent and/or latent risks; the acts, omissions, and negligence of me, of MPC, and of other participants, persons, or entities; defects in equipment used in the Activities; weather conditions; my physical, psychological, and emotional health, and that of other participants or persons; and other risks which may or may not be known at this time.
My participation in the Activities is purely voluntary; no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I agree to assume all such risks and to exercise extreme caution at all times and to act strictly in accordance with all rules, policies, and procedures of MPC. I assume all responsibility for and risk of injury, death, illness, and disease to me or to third parties, as well as for damage to my property and that of third parties, arising from my participation in the Activities.