The Undersigned hereby acknowledges and understands that riding and being around horses are inherently dangerous activities and the Undersigned is voluntarily participating in such activities, with full knowledge of the dangers involved. The Undersigned shall assume the risk and legal responsibility for any injury to his/her person or property, or to any family member or spectator accompanying the Undersigned on said premises, which may arise out of the hazards inherent in equestrian sports.
Horses are powerful, easily frightened, unpredictable animals. All horses, even those well-trained and gentle in appearance, may buck, rear, stop short, change direction or speed at will, kick, shy, spook, strike, bite, or bolt – all without warning or without apparent cause or in response to wind, sounds, movement of people,, cars, bikes, or other animals, or inanimate objects. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to, loss of control, falling or being thrown off, being stepped on, collisions with fences, gates, trees, horses or other obstacles, or being hung up or entangled in stirrups, reins or other gear, and trailering accidents.
The Undersigned understands that SERIOUS, PERMANENT BODILY INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH of the Undersigned or others MAY RESULT from handling, riding or being in the vicinity of horses, and that property belonging to the Undersigned or others may be damaged as well.
In consideration, therefore, for the privilege of riding and/or working around horses at Quiet Rein Farm, LLC, located at either 8 Wells Road, New Milford, Connecticut, or at any other location under the direction of or riding horses owned or provided by Quiet Rein Farm, LLC, the Undersigned does hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify Quiet Rein Farm, LLC, their employees, officers, and authorized agents, and further release them from any liability or responsibility for accident, damage, injury or illness to the Undersigned or to any family member or spectator accompanying the Undersigned on the premises.
By this instrument I authorize any medical doctor or hospital selected by Quiet Rein Farm, LLC, or their assistants to render emergency care to Undersigned. Undersigned will assume all costs of such medical treatment and hospital services.