RELEASE OF LIABILITYThis Release of Liability is made and executed at Franklin County, Ohio, on this ________ day of _____________ 20____, by the undersigned, individually or on behalf of __________________________________________________ (the “
Participant
”).Whereas,
Participant
desires Kevin A. and Melinda J. Kelly of Kelly Farm (hereafter called the “FARM”). 8900 Morris Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026, to allow
Participant
toengage in horseback riding and other equine activity.Whereas,
Participant
acknowledges that there are inherent risks of equine activity,including, but not limited to, any of the following:1.
The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to persons on or around the equine;2.
The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, or sudden movement,unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;3.
Hazards including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions;4.
A collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object;5.
The potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner thatmay contribute to injury,
damages
or death, or loss to the person of the participant or to other persons, including, but not limited to,
failing tomaintain control
over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant.Whereas,
Participant
represents that
Participant
is in good physical condition and healthand is able to participate in equine activity and that the FARM recommended that
Participant
consult a physician before engaging in the equine activity.
If
Participant
does not consult a physician they engage in the equine activity at theirown risk and peril.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the FARM’s agreement to provide equine activity,
Participant
agrees as follows:1.
Release.
Participant
does hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the FARMfrom any and all liability, claims demands, and causes of action arising from or related to any harm to
Participant,
or
Participant’s
horses, including personalinjuries, equine injuries,
damages or death
, as a result of the equine activity
brought on by themselves or others,
or in the event of an escape of anyhorse, either from stalls,
from the handler or
Participant
, pastures, crosstiesor any other restraining device or structure on the FARM.2.
Hold Harmless.
Participant
agrees to indemnify the FARM and hold themforever harmless against loss from any claims, demands or actions that mayhereafter, or at any time, be made or brought against the FARM for the purpose of enforcing a claim of damages arising from or related to any harm to
Participant,
or Participant’s horses, including personal injuries, equine injuries,
damages
or death, as a result of the equine activity
brought on by themselves orothers,
or in the event of an escape of any horse, either from stalls,
from the
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