Lazy P Ranch Informed Consent and Acknowledgement
In consideration of being permitted to ride, interact with horses and ponies, take lessons, and participate in special functions/camps; I hereby:
1. Understand that horse-back riding is a high risk sport and I understand the inherent dangers of riding or being around horses and am participating at my own risk. Serious injury may result from using this facility. I am willing to accept the risk of working with/on horses.
2. Hold Lazy P Ranch; it's owners, employees, agents, and/or volunteers harmless for any and all injuries or illness incurred by myself, my minor children and any others that accompany me on said property. I shall bring no claims, demands, actions, causes or action and/or litigation against Lazy P Ranch and/or its associates or owners as previously stated for any loss due to bodily injury or death sustained by me, my minor children, legal ward, or horse(s) in relation to the premises and operation of this facility., which includes riding, handling, or being near horses and/or other animals.
3. Understand and agree that Lazy P Ranch is not responsible for any act, occurrence, or element of nature that can scare, endanger or cause harm to a horse, causing it to react in an unsafe manner.
4. Acknowledge that I understand the importance of following Lazy P Ranch barn and camp rules.
5. Agree that prior to any horse related activity, I will inspect horse, equipment, facilities, etc., and if I believe anything to be unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately notify the person in charge and refuse to participate.
6. Acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaged in an activity that might result in serious injury including permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic loss. Not only by my action, inaction, or negligence, but also by the action, inaction and negligence of others, the rules of the sport/activity, or conditions of the premises or equipment used. Further, I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or foreseeable at this time.
7. Am aware of the risks involved with horseback riding and I assume these risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
8. Understand that no pets other than the animals of Lazy P Ranch will be allowed on the property.
9. Have checked with my child’s physician and my son/daughter has been given a clean bill of health to participate in horse related activities OR has specific written permission by the child’s physician and/or attending health care professional(s) to participate in horse related activities.
10. Understand that Lazy P Ranch cannot allow a person or persons to participate in any horse-related activity(s) if they have used: alcohol, controlled substances or any mood/mind altering substances. This includes illegal drugs, as well as prescription medication, if use of said medication in any way impairs a person’s alertness or perception.
11. Understand and agree that anyone using this facility and/or parent/guardian will repair or reimburse Lazy P Ranch for all expenses which include materials and time in the event of any damage to equipment, fencing, arenas, or any part of the property that is damaged by their horse(s) or themselves.
12. Am aware that inhumane treatment of the horse(s) or repeated unsafe acts will immediately void all agreements and I will forfeit any fees and rights to access this center.
13. Understand that the stable owner shall not be liable for an injury to the horse(s) or damage to any property should the said horse(s) escape from the enclosure or while on the property.
I have read this warning, waiver and release, and understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, and knowing this I sign it freely and voluntarily agree to participate and/or have my minor children participate, knowing these risks and conditions involved and do so of my own free will.