BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO
RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY
BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS.
This is an agreement between the Undersigned (or minor in my charge) and (the Company),New Mexico Dressage
Association.
I, (hereinafter the "Undersigned") on behalf of myself, my personal
representatives, heirs, next of kin, spouse and assigns HEREBY:
1. Acknowledge that horseback riding is a dangerous activity and involves RISKS that may cause SERIOUS INJURY AND IN
SOME CASES DEATH, because of the unpredictable nature and irrational behavior of horses, regardless of their training and
past performance.
2. Knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptance of this form, I voluntarily assume the risk and danger of injury
or death inherent in horseback riding activities. I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the
Company, doing business under its own name or any other name and/or any of its owners, officers, employees, agents ,
sponsors and sanctioning organizations (hereinafter the "Releasees"), for any loss, liability, damage, or cost whatsoever
arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to my person or property.
3. Release the Releasees from any claim that such Releasees are or may be negligent in connection with my riding
experience or ability including but not limited to training or selecting horses, maintenance, care, fit or adjustment of saddles or
bridles, instruction on riding skills or supervising riding activities.
4. INDEMNIFY, AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Company and its employees and agents from and against any loss,
liability, damage or cost they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with any event, my use of a horse and any
equipment or gear provided therewith or any acts or omissions of employees or agents.
5. Agree to abide by and follow any instructions given or rules established by the Company or any of its employees, agents or
volunteers with regard to my participation in any event, use of a horse or any equipment or gear provided therewith.
6. The Undersigned expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity
agreement is governed by the State where the activity is taking place, and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is
permitted by State law, and that in the event any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the balance of the Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any
way and shall continue in full legal force and effect.
7. Acknowledge that this document is a contract and agree that if a lawsuit is filed against the Company or its owners, agents,
employees, judges or managers for any injury or damage in breach of this contract, the Undersigned will pay all attorney's fees
and costs incurred by the Company in defending such an action.
I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND IT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
FOR ALL CLAIMS.
SIGNATURE DATE
PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINOR
If the person who is to enter into this agreement (referred to as the "Undersigned" above) is under eighteen (18) years
of age, his/her parent or guardian must read and sign the following:
I, , acting as parent, natural guardian
or legal guardian of (hereinafter "the "minor") hereby
affirms that he/she had read the Agreement, understands the Agreement and understands that the Agreement is a release of
all claims for injury, death and property damage, and understands and consents to the terms on behalf of him/herself and on
behalf of the minor, and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or
cost they may incur because of any defect in or lack of capacity to act on behalf of minor in executing this Agreement