Waiver, Release, Covenant Not To Sue, and Hold Harmless Agreement
I being under no restraint and of my own free will do agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the instructors, employees, volunteers and all other persons connected with Valley Riding, Inc. and the Board of Park Commissioners of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District, from and against any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of every kind, nature or description which may be presented or initiated at any time hereafter to recover money, property, or damages for any injuries to persons, or any damage to property suffered or incurred during the preparation for horseback riding lessons, the lessons themselves, and any time spent at the Metroparks Stables subsequent to the lessons, or arising directly or indirectly from my participation in any of the horse or pony related activities at Rocky River Stables.
By enrolling in the: (Circle One) Riding Lessons, Therapeutic Riding Program, Camp, or Volunteer Work understand this Waiver, Release, Covenant Not to Sue and Hold Harmless Agreement extends to and applies to any personal injuries, damages or losses which I may experience or sustain while engaged in this activity. I promise and covenant for myself, my estate, executors, heirs, and assigns not to file a lawsuit or initiate any claim procedure in respect to any personal injuries, property damage, or losses I may experience or sustain arising directly or indirectly out of my participation. I acknowledge that I (am/am not) married and that my spouse is aware of my involvement in this horse related activity and that he/she consented to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
I acknowledge that there are risks and dangers, both known and unknown, involved in participating in horseback riding and being and working around horses, and I know that unanticipated and unexpected dangers and hazards may occur during my participation in the riding program. "Inherent risk of an equine activity" means a danger or condition that is an integral part of an equine activity, including, but not limited to, any of the following: The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to persons on or around the equine; (b) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; (c) Hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions; (d) A collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object; (e) The potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury, death, or loss to the person of the participant or to other persons, including, but not limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant. I freely assume all risks, hazards, dangers and losses which may occur in connection with my participation in the horse related activities at Rocky River Stables. In the event emergency medical aid/treatment is required due to illness or injury during the process of receiving services, or while being on the property of this agency, I authorize VALLEY RIDING, INC. to secure and retain medical treatment and transportation, if needed, and/or to release client records upon request to the authorized individual or agency involved in the medical emergency treatment. This authorization includes x-ray, surgery, hospitalization, medication and any treatment procedure deemed "life saving" by the physician or emergency medical personnel. Please fill in the following medical emergency information:
Physician's Name: Preferred Medical Facility: Health Insurance Co: