13 Hands Equine Rescue
Risks, conditions and dangers are inherent in (meaning an integral part of) horse/equine/animal activities, regardless of all feasible safety measures which can be taken, and I agree to assume them. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to any of the following: the propensity of an animal to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, death or loss to persons on or around the animal; the unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; hazards, including but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions, a collision, encounter and/or confrontation with another equine, another animal, a person or an object; the potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury, harm, death, or loss to the participant or to other persons, including but not limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine and or failing to act within the ability of the participant. If a horse is frightened or provoked it may divert from its training and act according to its natural survival instincts which may include, but are not limited to, stopping short; spinning around; changing directions and/or speed at will; shifting its weight; bucking; rearing; kicking; biting; and or running from danger. I also acknowledge that these are just some of the risks and I agree to assume others not mentioned above. I am not relying on 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. to list all possible risks for me.
In consideration of allowing my participation in the activities of 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc., I, the Volunteer/Visitor, for myself and on behalf of my child and/or legal ward, heirs, administrators, personal representatives or assigns, do agree to release, hold harmless, and discharge 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc., its employees, agents, independent contractors, officers, directors, representatives, assigns, members, and insurers, and others acting on their behalf, of and from all claims, demands, legal actions and causes of action. against 13 Hands
Equine Rescue, Inc., and its employees, agents, independent contractors, officers, directors, representatives, assignees, members, and insurers, for any damages due to bodily injury and/or death and/or property damage, sustained by me and/or my minor child or legal ward in relation to the premises and operations herein, including, but not limited to, riding, driving, handling or otherwise being near or around horses owned, leased or boarded by 13 Hands Equine Rescue.
I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc. and will not be returned.
I hereby irrevocably authorize 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc. to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos/videos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge 13 Hands Equine Rescue from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
A note on social media uses. Your image may be used on social media if your photo was taken on the property. We will not identify you by name unless you explicitly give permission.
For your information, NY State law concerning equine activity sponsor:
“Under New York law, an equine professional or equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Section 399-99 of the General Business Law.”
