Group Volunteer Application

PHOTO AND MEDIA RELEASE
I consent to the use and reproduction by Ready Set Ride of any and all photographs and any other audio-visual materials taken of me for promotional material, education activities, exhibitions, or for any other use for the benefit of the program.

WARNING: UNDER THE EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT, EACH PARTICIPANT WHO ENGAGES IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY EXPRESSLY ASSUMES THE RISKS OF ENGAGING IN AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

**READY SET RIDE will herein be known as and referred to as RSR

The Participant expressly agrees that RSR Therapeutic Recreation Facility, its Employees, Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Agents, Owners, Guides, Instructors, Volunteers, Joseph and/or Leticia Tages, and other independent contractors shall NOT BE LIABLE for any property damages, personal injuries, or losses arising from injuries sustained by the Participant in, on or as a result of the Participant using the facilities, equipment, or horses, jumping rails, and other related paraphernalia, or horses in, on or about the premises of RSR Therapeutic Recreation Facility or any riding or jumping, trail, or route. The Participant therefore hereby fully and forever release and discharge RSR Therapeutic Recreation Facility, its Employees, Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Agents, Owners, Guides, Instructors, Volunteers, Joseph and/or Leticia Tages, and other independent contractors from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action or cause of action present or future whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of the Participant’s use or intended use of the facilities, equipment horses, jumping rails, and related paraphernalia thereof or any riding or jumping, trail or route.

Participant represents that the Participant is in good physical condition and has no disability, impairment, ailment, allergy, or fear that prevents or hinders Participant from engaging in active or passive exercise, including horseback riding, or that will be detrimental to participant’s health, safety, comfort, or physical condition. Participant agrees to the terms of the Release for good and valuable consideration including the right to participate in the sport of horseback riding.

I fully understand that an animal (horse), irrespective of its training and usual past behavior and characteristics, may act or react unpredictably based on instinct or fright, and that even the gentlest horse when provoked or frightened may rear, buck, run away, or otherwise act in an unpredictable and dangerous manner. In addition, weather including but not limited to: wind, thunder, hail, lightening or snow sliding off the roof, may cause a horse to rear, buck, run away, or otherwise act in an unpredictable and dangerous manner.

Participant agrees to inspect the premises and equipment before each use and to bring to the attention of the management any defects or dangerous conditions. Participant understands that management makes no representations express or implied regarding the condition of the premises and equipment.

Participant assumes all risks.

Participant agrees that Participant shall be responsible for any and all attorney’s fees and costs incurred by RSR Therapeutic Recreation Facility, its Employees, Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Agents, Owners, Guides, Instructors, Volunteers, Joseph and/or Leticia Tages, and other independent contractors, and their respective insurers in the defense of any claim for personal injuries, property damages, or losses brought by Participant or because of any act or omission of Participant, against RSR Therapeutic Recreation Facility, its Employees, Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Agents, Owners, Guides, Instructors, Volunteers, Joseph and/or Leticia Tages, or other independent contractors. Participant has read this document and understands that this is a legally binding release. Participant executes this document freely and knowingly.

Protective Headgear: I understand that ALL riders MUST wear protective headgear. I agree that for myself and on behalf of my child and/or legal ward have been fully warned and advised by RSR that an ASTM/SEI approved helmet must be worn while riding and being in the proximity of horses.