ASSUMPTION OF RISK & WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID
I understand and acknowledge that: The World Health Organization declared the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared that the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States constitutes a national emergency. Due to its capacity to transmit from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, the government set recommendations, guidelines, and some prohibitions to which the Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA) adhere. COVID-19 is a public health risk, and Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA) and ride managers putting on EDRA sanctioned endurance rides (Ride(s)) cannot guarantee my safety or immunity from infection. The mode by which COVID-19 is transmitted and how long it remains on surfaces remains unknown. Although there are known vaccinations for COVID-19, the effectiveness, length of immunity and benefits and/or associated risks remain generally unknown.
In consideration of my participation in or presence at this ride (“The Ride”) the undersigned acknowledge and agrees as follows: I have not experienced any symptoms relating to COVID-19 such as, but not limited to, loss of smell, fever, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, or dry cough within the last 14 days. I have not, nor has any member of my household, been diagnosed to be infected with the COVID-19 virus within the last 30 days. I hereby agree that after leaving the site of the ride I shall abide by any and all state/local recommendations as they relate to such things as travel and self-quarantine. I assume all risks associated with my participation at the Ride, including but not limited to, the risk of illness, death, bodily injury, disability, or exposure or infection with COVID-19. I waive and release EDRA, the manager of the Ride, all Ride volunteers, agents, and attendees from all present and future claims of any type for any harm or loss, including but not limited to, economic loss, personal injury, disease, death, or property damage suffered by me as a result of my participation at the Ride. I agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue EDRA, the manager of the Ride, all Ride volunteers, agents, and attendees for any personal injury, death, medical expenses, disability, loss of capacity, property damage, court costs, attorney’s fees, or other loss arising out of my participation at a Ride.
By my signature below, I certify that I have read and fully understand this Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability (Agreement) and understand that it affects my legal rights. I understand and acknowledge that this Agreement shall be binding on me, my heirs, family, estate, representatives, and assigns. If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I fully intend that all such waivers be fully applicable to said child and I assume the risk of said child participating at the Ride.