Athabasca District Agricultural Society Use of indoor and outdoor riding facilities. 

2022-23  EQUINE FUNCTION WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

 In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Athabasca District Agricultural Society equestrian events, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:

 1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment (recommend Riding Helmet) and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist in all equine related activities and, 

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or other, and assume full responsibility for my participation and, 

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however I observe an unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately and, 

4. I for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representative and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Athabasca District Agricultural Society, their officers, official, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releases”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.