ADULT VISITOR and/or PARTICIPANT: PAPER BIRCH FARM SAFETY AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AGREEMENT

PAPER BIRCH FARM SAFETY AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AGREEMENT

Service Provided: Facility Use and/or Horse Use
*Individual forms are required for each participant and visitor.*
Welcome and thank you for visiting Paper Birch Farm. To keep things safe and in compliance with insurance requirements, please take the time to carefully read everything before signing. Please also let us know if you have any questions.
Before spending time observing or participating in activities, all riders and visitors, including adult and minor family members, must complete the following steps: 1. Read and sign the safety agreement and release from liability agreement (included in form). 3. Read, review, and agree to barn rules (included in form)
Name of ADULT Visitor/Participant (Note: If you also have a minor or minor visitors and/or participants with you, please complete an additional form FOR MINORS for each minor.)

First NameLast Name
Name of ADULT Visitor/Participant (Note: If you also have a minor or minor visitors and/or participants with you, please complete an additional form FOR MINORS for each minor.)

First NameLast Name
Main reason for visit(s) and/or programs you're participating in:
If applicable: Name of student you will be observing or dropping off/picking up.
Adult Visitor/Participant Street Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Adult Visitor/Participant Email
example@example.com
Adult Visitor/Participant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
SAFETY AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY:

BY WRITING YOUR NAME AFTER THE ITEMS BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF YOU or YOUR CHILD’S PRESENCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES AT PAPER BIRCH FARM, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF PAPER BIRCH FARM. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR INITIALS AND YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF EACH PROVISION AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS
A. Helmets and Safety Gear: I understand that Paper Birch Farm requires all riders to wear an SEI approved riding helmet. I also understand that it is the recommendation of Paper Birch Farm that I research and utilize other safety gear appropriate to my level of experience while on a horse. I also accept full responsibility for any accident or injury to myself, family members, guests, and or others if I or they do not follow these rules and recommendations regarding the use of riding helmets or other appropriate safety gear. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement:

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
B. Horses are Inherently Dangerous: I understand that engaging in equine activities is an inherently dangerous activity, and that, by doing so, I expose myself to dangers both known and unknown. Horses are large, unpredictable animals which may be dangerous no matter how much training they have, no matter what level of experience I or my family members, guests, and or others I invite to ride my horse have, no matter what the situation. I agree and understand that Paper Birch Farm cannot control the horses it boards or the horses I ride, and that I shall release and hold harmless Paper Birch Farm from any injury arising out of or related to equine activities at Paper Birch Farm’s facilities. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement:

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name)
C. Responsibility for my own Conduct and That of the Horse I Ride/Handle:: I accept full responsibility for my own conduct and that of the horse I ride/handle while engaging in equestrian activities at Paper Birch Farm. I understand that I will ride and handle horse(s), and will conduct myself, at my own risk while I am on Paper Birch Farm’s property. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement:

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
D. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I take full responsibility for myself, my family members, and for any guest that I may bring onto the Paper Birch Farm property and agree I will not hold Paper Birch Farm, it’s owners, agents, or employees responsible or liable for any accident or injury to myself, my family members, my guest, or my agents, or any damage to the property of myself, my family members, my guests or my agents. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement:

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
E. Death or Injury to Horse: Should I someday or currently ride and/or board my own horse on the premises, Paper Birch Farm, its owners, trainers, agents, or employees shall not be held responsible or liable for injury or death to my horse absent gross negligence on their part. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
F. Hold Harmless, Defend,and Indemnify: As a Participant in Equine Activities and/or the Parent/Guardian of Participant in Equine Activities (if Participant is under 18 years of age), I agree to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless Paper Birch Farm and its principals, agents, and affiliates from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorney’s fees, or costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with Participant’s participation in Equine Activities, use of Paper Birch Farm’s stable, presence at Paper Birch Farm’s facilities, Horse’s conduct, or Paper Birch Farm’s agents’ actions, breaches, failures, or omissions in performing or furthering this Agreement. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
G. Costs, Attorneys’ Fees, and Expense: In any legal actions brought in connection with this Agreement, arising out of this Agreement, or arising out of any activity of Horse, Participant in Equine Activities and Parent/Guardian of Participant in Equine Activities (if Participant is under 18 years of age), or their quests or agents, the prevailing party will be entitled to prompt payment of expenses from the other party following final adjudication in favor of the prevailing party. For the purpose of this Section, “expenses” will include the following costs reasonably incurred by the prevailing party: attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating or copying costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, canceled lessons, and all other disbursements. First and last name below indicate understanding and agreement:

Adult Participant/Visitor First NameAdult Participant/Visitor Last Name
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to boarding horses, participation in Equine Activities, and safety and liability releases. Any modifications or additions must be in writing and signed by all parties to the Agreement. No oral modifications will be considered part of the Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties.

COMPREHENSION: Each party hereby affirms and acknowledges that they have been given the opportunity to obtain independent legal review by an attorney of their choosing if so desired, that they have read this entire Agreement, that it is in plain language, and that they fully understand and appreciate the meaning of each of its terms.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Alaska. Venue for resolution of disputes shall be proper in the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
Adult Visitors/Participants, please sign below to indicate your understanding of the above statement on Safety and Release from Liability.

Signing this form is optional. However, participation or visitation cannot occur without a signed form.
Barn Rules for Paper Birch Farm
BARN RULES:

Please read and review these rules yourself and with any minor visitors or participants in your care.

1. Be aware and move carefully.
Horses can bite, kick, step on, or cause harm to people, themselves, or others by accident, particularly when startled.

2. Do not run, yell, or make sudden movements.

3. Clean up after yourself & do a little extra when you can.
Please try to leave the barn, arena, porta-potty, etc. as clean or even cleaner than you found them.

4. Ask permission before:
Petting or feeding horses, climbing the ladder, entering stalls/paddocks/fields/arenas, or interacting with horses or equipment.

5. Treat horses and humans with respect and kindness.

6. Wear a helmet and heeled boots when riding.

7. Learn all you can & ask questions if you have them.

8. Read all signs around the barn to learn any additional rules and procedures. *And let us know if you have any questions about these too.
9. Have fun and enjoy the horses and ponies!
Signature of Adult Visitor/Participant Indicating Understanding of and Readiness to Comply with Barn Rules
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PAPER BIRCH FARM SAFETY AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AGREEMENT

*Individual forms are required for each participant and visitor.*

SAFETY AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY:

Barn Rules for Paper Birch Farm

Individual forms are required for each participant and visitor.