SAFETY AND RELEASE FROM LIABILTY
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, ARISING OUT OF YOU OR YOUR CHILD’S PRESENCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES AT STABLE, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF STABLE OR TRAINER.
READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO ITS ITEMS.
a. HELMENTS AND SAFETY GEAR
I understand that it is the recommendation of TRAINER to wear a riding helmet and utilize other safety gear appropriate to my or my child’s level of experience while on a horse. I accept full responsibility for accident or injury to myself, my family members or my guests if I or they choose to ride with or without a helmet or other appropriate safety gear.
b. HORSES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS
I also understand that engaging in equine activities is a an inherently dangerous activity, and that, by so doing, I expose myself to dangers both known and unknown. Horses are large, unpredictable animals which may be dangerous no matter how much training they have, no matter what level of experience me or my child might have, and no matter what the situation. I agree and understand that TRAINER cannot control the horses actions and that I shall release and hold harmless TRAINER from any injury arising out of or related to equine activities at TRAINER’s facilities.
c. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN CONDUCT AND THAT OF MY HORSE understand that I will ride and handle my horse, and conduct myself, at my own risk while on the TRAINER’s property.
d. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABLITY, AND ASSUMTION OF RISK
I take full responsibility for myself and any other guest I may bring onto the property and will not hold TRAINER, it’s owners, agents or employees responsible for accident or injury to myself, my guests, my horse or my agents.
e. DEATH OR INJURY TO HORSE
TRAINER, it’s owners, agents or employees will not be held responsible for injury or death of horse absent active negligence on their part. Horses are large, unpredictable animals which may be dangerous no matter how much training they have. I agree and understand that TRAINER cannot control the horses actions and that I shall release and hold harmless TRAINER from any injury or death.
f. HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNITY
OWNER agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless TRAINER, and it’s principals, agents, and affiliates from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorney’s fees, or costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way of ONWER’s use of TRAINER, presence at TRAINER’s facilities, horses conduct, OWNER’s use or access to horse, or OWNER’s or their agents actions, breaches, failures, omissions in performing or furthering this agreement or any related agreement, obligation or conduct as they may relate to or arise out of the subject matter of this agreement.
g. COSTS, ATTORNY’S FEES, and EXPENSES
In any legal actions brought in connection with this AGREEMENT, arising out of this AGREEMENT, or arising out of any activity of horse, OWNER, or their guests or agents, the prevailing party will be entitled to prompt payment of expenses from other party following final adjudication in favor of the prevailing party. For the purpose of this section, “expenses” will include the following costs actually incurred by the prevailing party: attorney’s fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating or copying costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements.
TRAINER’S REMEDIES
If owner breaches this agreement, if horse becomes sick, disabled, injured or a danger to itself or others, or if TRAINER ceases to be able to provide services to OWNER and Horse hereunder, TRAINER reserves the right to require owner’s immediate removal of the horse. If a horse, vehicle, trailer, tack or other equipment is abandoned due to a failure to pay all fees when due, TRAINER may sell such property in a reasonable manner and apply all proceeds to the past due amount. Additionally, TRAINER reserves the right to utilize the remedy provided for in section 430.150 R.S.MO to impose a lien on any horse, vehicle, trailer or equipment for any and all unpaid fees or other breaches of agreement by OWNER.
AMENDEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
The parties may amend this AGREEMENT only by a written agreement executed by all parties.
NOTICE
a. TO TRAINER
All notices must be in writing and delivered to the Stable at the following address, in a manner which provides proof of delivery
8611 E Elkin Rd, Hallsville MO 65255
b. NOTICE TO OWNER
All notices must be in writing and delivered to OWNER at owner’s address listed above in this AGREEMENT, in a manner which provides proof of delivery.
ASSIGMENT OR TRANSFER
No party shall assign or transfer this agreement without the prior written consent other parties.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT contains the entire agreement among the parties. Any modifications od additions must be in writing and signed by all parties to the AGREEMENT. No oral modifications will be considered part of the agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties.
COMPREHENSION
Each party hereby affirms and acknowledges that they have been given the opportunity to obtain independent legal review by an attorney of this choosing, that they have read this entire AGREEMENT, that it is in plain language, and that they fully understand and appreciate the meaning of each of its terms.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TRAINER reserve the right to adopt rules for use of the TRAINER facility from time to time and OWNER agrees to abide by all such rules and regulations promulgated by TRAINER.
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri. Venue for resolution of disputes shall be proper in Boone County Missouri.
ABANDONMENT OF HORSE
OWNER should maintain communication with TRAINER for duration Horse stays at TRAINER’s. In the event that communication is lost, TRAINER will make reasonable effort to contact OWNER if horse is not picked up by above listed date and no communication is able to be made TRAINER will send Certified Letter to OWNER’s address listed above with TRAINER’s contact information and a 30 day notice to retrieve horse and pay all fees. If Horse is not picked up within 30 days and no response is received from OWNER, Horse will be considered abandoned and become property of TRAINER. TRAINER will keep, sell, or do as seen fit with Horse.