For and in consideration of HAVEN Meadows Farm, LLC ("HAVEN”) allowing the undersigned, to participate in any capacity (including as a rider, driver, handler, leaser, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer or volunteer) in an event or activity, I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs, next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”): 

A. RULES AND REGULATIONS: I hereby agree that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all applicable rules, and policies at HAVEN or venues at which we're participating. 

B. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT WARNING: CAUTION: HORSEBACK RIDING AND EQUINE ACTIVITIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. PARTICIPATE/RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of equestrian and know that horseback riding, being on a farm, and related equestrian and livestock activities are inherently dangerous, and that participation in any involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including communicable diseases), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property (including my mount & equipment) arising out of the unpredictable behavior of horses; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with other participants and horses, natural or manmade objects; adverse weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of protective equipment (including helmets); inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the HAVEN organizers and competition management; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”).

C. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating at the HAVEN farm, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation on the farm, or at, or on the way to/from any events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me, my horse, my volunteers or contractors under my direction and control at any farm activity. 

D. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY:  I hereby release HAVEN, and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents from any claims for the negligence of any other person present in or about HAVEN premises, barns, rings, and driveway or parking area. I hereby further release HAVEN from any claims for any injuries or losses arising from or arising out of the negligence of HAVEN.

E. COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

F. Lessons and services are non-refundable and non-assignable except to immediate family. HAVEN reserves the right to substitute instructors and/or horses at any time. I agree to ride in an approved safety helmet at all times when mounted on any horse. HAVEN provides tack and equipment for all lessons. Payment is due at the time of the lesson, event, or purchase of goods. I agree to obey all the rules listed in this agreement and/or any other written or posted rules that may be in effect on the date of use.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER FROM LIABILITY, AS WELL AS A HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS. 

By signing below, I (as the participant or as the Parent/Legal Guardian of the minor identified below) hereby accept and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in connection with my (or the minor’s) participation in any HAVEN activity. If, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf or the minor’s behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities as the result of such claim. The parties agree that this agreement may be electronically signed. The parties agree that the electronic signatures appearing on this agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.