ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (AR-0103)
For Participants Over the Age of Majority in the State, County, Province or Territory in which the Equine Activities are
Provided by the Host. For participants under 18, a waiver must be completed by the parent or legal guardian.
Every Person Must Read and Understand this Waiver Before Participating in Equine Activities
The following waiver of all claims, release from all liability, assumption of all risks, agreement not to sue and other terms of this agreement are entered into
by me (the Participant) with and for the benefit of Equi-Health Canada, Equi-First Aid USA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, business operators,
agents and site property owners or lessees (collectively the "Host"). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "Equine Activities" includes but is not
limited to Safety Training, Equine First Aid Training, and riding instructions provided by the "Host" to the Participant.
Initial Each Item below after Reading and Understanding each item:
1. I am aware that there are inherent dangers, hazards and risks (collectively "Risks") associated with "Equine Activities" and injuries resulting from
these "Risks" are a common occurrence. I am aware that the "Risks" of "Equine Activities" mean those dangerous conditions which are an integral
part of "Equine Activities", including but not limited to:
(a) the propensity of any equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to persons on or around them and to potentially collide
with, bite or kick other animals, people or objects;
(b) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, tremors, vibrations, unfamiliar objects, persons or
other animals and hazards such as subsurface objects;
(c) the potential for other participants to behave in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to themselves or others, including failing to
act within their abilities to maintain control over an equine.
2. I freely accept and fully assume all responsibility for all "Risks" and possibilities of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from
my participation in "Equine Activities".
3. I agree that although the "Host" has taken steps to reduce the "Risks" and increase the safety of the "Equine Activities", it is not possible for the
"Host" to make the "Equine Activities" completely safe. I accept these "Risks" and agree to the terms of this waiver even if the "Host" is found to
be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to me in my participation in "Equine Activities".
4. In addition to consideration given to the "Host" for my participation in "Equine Activities", I and my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and
assigns (collectively my "Legal Representatives") agree:
(a) to waive all claims that I have or may have in the future against the "Host";
(b) to release and forever discharge the "Host" from all liability for any personal injury, death, property damage, or loss resulting from my
participation in the equine activity due to any cause, including but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent
and careful person would use under similar circumstances), breach of any duty imposed by law, breach of contract or mistake or error in
judgment of the "Host"; and
(c) to be liable for and to hold harmless and indemnify the "Host" from all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs demands, including court
costs and costs on a solicitor and own client basis, and liabilities of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with my
participation in "Equine Activities".
5. I agree that this waiver and all terms contained herein are governed exclusively and in all respects by the laws of the Province or Territory of Canada
or State/County in which the "Equine Activities" are provided by the "Host". I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of
that Province or Territory of Canada and the State/County in the United States of America and I agree that no other court can exercise jurisdiction
over the terms and claims referred to herein. Any litigation to enforce this waiver will be instituted in the Province or Territory of Canada and the
State/County in the United States of America in which the "Equine Activities" are provided by the "Host".
6. I confirm that I have had sufficient time to read and understand this waiver in its entirety. I understand that this agreement represents the entire
agreement between myself and the "Host", and it is binding on myself and my "Legal Representatives".
7. I confirm that I have reached the age of majority in the province in which I am participating in "Equine Activities".