In consideration for participating in any equine activities on our premises (14060 Morningside Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422) or any other premises with Austin Cook (DBA Rock Solid Horsemanship), you must read, agree to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and sign the document. Equine activities include but are not limited to spectating, horseback riding, training, exhibiting and/or engaging in any equestrian activity at Rock Solid Horsemanship, If you do not sign this Agreement, you will not be allowed on the premises or to participate in Rock Solid Horsemanship activities. Parents must sign if they have children under the age of 18 attending or participating any of our functions. By signing below you are agreeing and acknowledging the following:
I fully acknowledge that horseback riding, roping, training, and any other equestrian activity is a very dangerous sport, which carries risks of injury, death and damage to myself, my horse and/or my property. I further acknowledge the inherent risks of danger of being around horses whom are unpredictable and/or being in close proximity to horses or other stock. I also understand that young horses are especially unpredictable and many of the horses at Rock Solid are as young as 1 year old. Knowing these inherent risks of injury, death or damage to myself, my horse and/or my property, I ASSUME ALL RISKS OF ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO MYSELF, MY HORSE AND/OR DAMAGE TO ANY OF MY PROPERTY, whether known or unknown, while on the premises, off premises and/or participating in any equestrian activity with or at Rock Solid Horsemanship. I agree to hold harmless from any liability and responsibility and indemnify Rock Solid Horsemanship and Austin Cook.
I expressly waive any and all of my rights I may have under California Civil Code 1542, which states “ a general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his/her favor at the time of executing the release which if known by him/her must have materially affected his settlement.”
I agree that I will defend, and hold harmless Rock Solid Horsemanship, Austin Cook, and any of their principals, agents or employees, venders, sponsors, any co-sanction affiliate, and their members, and agents against any and all claims demands and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any claim, demand or lawsuit brought by or prosecuted on my behalf.
I hereby further agree and covenant not to sue Rock Solid Horsemanship, Austin Cook, their principals, agents, or employees, co-sanction affiliate, and/or affiliated organizations for any such injury, death, damage or loss to my person, horse and/or property. The undersigned agrees to assume any and all responsibility and risk for himself/herself, his/her employees, agents, invitees, and licenses arising out of or engaging in, participating in and/or spectating at any equestrian activities at Rock Solid Horsemanship or any other premises.
I agree that Rock Solid Horsemanship, Austin Cook, their principals, agents, employees and/or co-sanction affiliates shall not be liable for any damage which may accrue from any negligence or other act of Rocksolid Horsemanship, their principals agents, employees and/or sanction affiliates, including but not limited to fire, theft, running away of animals, injury to a persons. Horse or property at all whatsoever.
I hereby grant the releasee permission to use photographs or video in any of the following: Web based publication, Print advertisements, organization bulletins. I hereby affirm that such release to the releasee does not constitute any form of compensation, including royalties arising from the photographs, to my benefit. I understand and agree that photographs in the possession of the releasee shall become the property of the releasee. The use and publication of the photographs however, shall conform to my rights as a subject of said photographs.I hereby waive my right to inspect or approve the photographs by which my likeness appears.
I agree that all student riders under the age of 18 must wear long pants, safety helmets, and boots. Riders are responsible for supplying all their own equipment. Riders under the age of 18 must wear helmets at all times. Safety is our priority, and these requirements ensure proper protection
I agree that Rock Solid Horsemanship or any of their agents, employees have the right to call 911 in the event of a serious injury to myself/child.
I agree that Rock Solid Horsemanship or any of their agents, employees have the right to call a veterinarian and/or animal removal on my behalf in the event of a serious injury or death to my horse or a horse under my supervision.
I agree that if any claim or lawsuit if filed on my behalf claiming injuries or death to my person, my horse or damage to my property, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, which may be set by the Court in this same action or in a separate action brought for the purpose, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read this CALIFORNIA EQUINE ACTIVITY ACT/ RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT and know and understand its contents, and (I, the undersigned parent, guardian or chaperone of the minor children in my family as listed in consideration of the child/children participating in the event.) Agreed to the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability Agreement.