Ancora Imparo Equine Center and Hoof Balancing & Horsemanship

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY RELEASE OF LIABILITY. IT IS ALSO A BINDING ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY CONTRACT.

In consideration of my participation in equine activities at Ancaro Imparo Equine Center in Boscawen, New Hampshire (the "host facility" I, the undersigned,  on behalf of myself, my representatives, assigns, executors, and heirs (collectively the "Participant"), hereby agree as follows:

FOR ALL PURPOSES HEREIN: AUDITORS AND SPECTATORS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE PARTICIPANTS AND ARE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS.

Release of Liability and Hold Harmless.

I hereby fully and forever release, waive and discharge Ancora Imparo Equine Center, Hoof Balancing & Horsemanship, LLC, its owners, agents, representatives and assigns (collectively the "Releasees') from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action of any kind, which I may or might have against the Releasees, arising from/or by reason of, any and all known and unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, bodily injuries, damage to property. and any consequences therefrom, which Participant may sustain due to Releasees' negligence. I shall not bring any demand, claim, legal action against and/or sue the Releasees for any economic or non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, or property damage as a result of the Releasees' negligence or my participation in equine activities. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, loss, damages, demands, actions, causes of action, including attorney's fees, costs and expenses of any kind, which may be made against them which arise out of my presence at the host facility.

Furthermore, / understand there are risks of exposure to COVID-19 from symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers. / recognize that the risks of exposure to COVID-19 include sharing space with others and engaging in interpersonal communications. / assume the risks associated with being at Ancora Imparo Equine Center, including the risk of exposure to COVID-19. / affirm my obligation to cooperate in making the facility reasonably safe, as outlined by the latest CDC recommendations

Assumption of Inherent Risk for Equine Activities. I acknowledge that I have read New Hampshire's Equine Liability Statute and I understand it applies to my presence at the host facility. (N.H. RSA $508:19)

I fully realize the risks and dangers of participating (which includes auditing) in equine related activities and fully assumes the inherent risks associated with such audit/participation. "Inherent risks of equine activities" means those dangers and conditions which are an integral part of equine activities, including, but not limited to: (a) the propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them; (b) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movements, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; (c) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions (some may not be obvious to me or reasonably not known by the Releasees); (d) collisions with equines or objects; and (e) the potential of another Participant or person to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to me or others, such as failing to maintain control over a horse or not acting within their ability.

MINORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS AND APPROPRIATE ATTIRE AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL EXECUTE A MINOR LIABILITY WAIVER, INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

Entire Agreement; Construction; Attorney's Fees. This contract contains the entire understanding of the parties and may be modified only in writing. The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the provisions contained herein. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire. Jurisdiction shall lie in Merrimack County Superior Court. In the event the Releasees retain an attorney to enforce any of its rights under this contract or state law, or to defend any action brought against them, they shall, should they prevail, be entitled torecover from the other reasonable attorney's fees and costs expended, in addition to any other remedies.

I have carefully read this Release and I fully understand its content. I am aware that this is a Release of Liability, a waiver of legal rights and a contract between myself and the Releasees identified above. I sign this Release at my own free will.

© 2015 Law Offices of Patricia Morris. 201506SLe

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EQUINE EQUIPMENT LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

I, the Participant, on behalf of myself, my representatives, assigns, executors, and heirs (collectively the “Participant” and as defined by the Release and Waiver of Liability Form, herein incorporated by reference), acknowledge that saddles, bridles and other equine equipment (collectively “equipment”) may loosen or break. Participant further acknowledges that the equipment at Ancora Imparo Equine Center is provided “as is” and that the equipment may have hidden or latent defects, that excessive wear may not be readily detectable, that proper adjustment is often difficult to ascertain, and that equipment which was initially properly adjusted may loosen or otherwise cease to be properly adjusted during the course of equine activities. Defects, breakage or improper adjustment of equipment may cause the Participant to fall or otherwise result in serious injury or death. Participant acknowledges he/she has had the opportunity to inspect any and all equipment on the premises prior to his/her decision to use said equipment.

Participant hereby fully and forever releases, waives and discharges Ancora Imparo Equine Center, Hoof Balancing & Horsemanship, LLC, its owners, agents, representatives and assigns (collectively the “Releasees”) from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action of any kind, except those which arise from the Releasees’ gross negligence, which Participant may or might have against Releasees arising from/or by reason of, any and all known and unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries, damage to property, injury to Horse and any consequences therefrom, which Participant may sustain due to use of the Releasees’ equipment.

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MINOR CHILD RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY RELEASE OF LIABILITY ON BEHALF OF YOUR CHILD.

I knowingly and voluntarily agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Ancora Imparo Equine Center, Hoof Balancing & Horsemanship, LLC, its owners, agents, representatives and assigns (collectively the “Releasees”), for all actions, causes of actions, suits and any and all claims, demands and liabilities whatsoever, both in law and equity which result from my child’s presence, and/or participation in equine activities, at Ancora Imparo Equine Center (“the host facility”). The only exception to this release would be for any actions that result from the Releasees’ gross negligence.

The terms hereof shall be binding on my executors, heirs, administrators, and assigns, and shall serve as an assumption of risk and general release for all members of my family including my minor child participating in equine activities. I understand my child’s presence at the host facility makes my child a participant, even if my child is not handling a horse. All activities in the horse area, which includes barns, run-ins, rings and paddocks, are considered equine activities and the assumption of the inherent risk of equine activities is in full force and effect.

Whereas the Participant is a minor, under the age of eighteen (18) years, the signatures of both parents/guardians are required below as well as the signature of the Minor. If only one parent/guardian signature is provided, that parent/guardian agrees to indemnify and hold the Releasees harmless from any causes of action that may arise under this agreement brought by the other parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the undersigned parents/guardians to ensure the Minor understands and complies with the policies stated herein.

This Release incorporates by reference any and all agreements between the Participant Minor, the Minor’s Parents/Guardians and the Releasees. This shall include, but not be limited to: the Participant Release and Waiver of Liability and the Equipment Release and Waiver.

© The Law Offices of Patricia Morris, PLLC. May not be altered, copied or distributed without the written consent of Patricia Morris. Document 201608SLc.

***Please Note, all children who come to 130 Corn Hill Road in Boscawen NH 03303, and for which you are a parent or legal guardian, must be listed on this form. If there are children visiting for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, their parent or legal guardian must fill out this form in its entirety prior to accessing the property.