Activity Release of Liability Form
Photo & Video Release
COVID-19 Release

UNDER FLORIDA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THE ATTACHED FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 773, INCLUDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING EQUINE ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION THEREIN, INCLUDING VERY IMPORTANT PROVISIONS CONCERNING RELEASE OF LIABILITY RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES.

 

Michael's Foundation, Inc.
11105 Autumn Lane, Clermont, FL 34711

LIABILITY RELEASE: I understand that grooming, leading, handling, riding and any other activity with a horse ("Equestrian Activities") is a high-risk sport and I am participating at my own risk. I hereby assume this risk and further do hereby release and hold harmless Michael's Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation"), M&D Farms, LLC & A1-Marah Arabian Horses, LLC (the "Facility"), the owners of the Facility and the owners of any other property on which any of the Equestrian Activities take place ("Other Locations"), and each of their officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, and all other related parties (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from any and all liability for accidents, property damage, personal injury, illness, or death to myself or my personal property relating to or arising out of my participation in Equestrian Activities, at the Facility, or at any of the Other Locations. I agree, in consideration for my participation in Equestrian Activities with the Foundation at the Facility or Other Locations, to the following: I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in any Equestrian Activities as a participant, volunteer, or groom. I am fully aware and acknowledge that Equestrian Activities involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death ("Harm" I AGREE to release the Indemnified Parties from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my property.

I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me, including Harm resulting from the negligence of any Indemnified Party. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Indemnified Parties and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me at the Facility or at any Other Location, and/or in connection with any and all Equestrian Activities.

If I am signing this Release of Liability as a parent or guardian, I consent to my child's/ward's participation in Equestrian Activities at the Facility and Other Locations and AGREE to all of the provisions hereof both for myself and on behalf of my child/ward.

PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE I hereby grant to Michael's Foundation and to its employees, agents, and affiliates and assigns the right to photograph and video-record me and use the photo or video and or other digital reproduction for publication processes, whether electronic, print, digital or electronic publishing, including via the Internet now and in the future. COVID-19 RELEASE I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. I further acknowledge that Michael's Foundation has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that Michael's Foundation cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, farm visits, sharing grooming tools, and being in close proximity to others. I voluntarily seek services provided by Michael's Foundation and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-1 I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while participating in programs. I attest that: * I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. * I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days. * I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

* I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/COVID-19. I hereby release and agree to hold Michael's Foundation harmless from any potential illness, medical treatments, costs associated with treatment, or death that may be due to exposure to COVID-19.

UNDER FLORIDA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable terms and provisions of this Agreement.

Attachment: Florida Statutes, Chapter 773