NOTE: The Ranch does not accept paper waivers, please submit electronically.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

MEMBERSHIP

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL

RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

TO: THE RANCH
AND TO: ALL PROPERTY OWNERS (PRIVATE, FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, REGIONAL
AND MUNICIPAL)
On my behalf, and on behalf of any minor children participating in these activities, for whom I am legally responsible, I agree to the following:

COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I acknowledge that I will not participate in this activity if a) I am experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms including but not limited to: fever, cough, shortness of breath, or b) I have been directed/recommended by a public health authority to isolate due to exposure to someone with Covid-19 or due to recent travel.

1. Horses, which are powerful and potentially dangerous animals, may change
   their behaviour at any time and may, without warning, jump, run wildly, buck,
   kick, bite, or step on people or things;
2. Horses may collide with other horses or objects or trip, stumble or fall even if
   being led, ridden, or attended to;
3. Negligence - which means, in general terms, a failure to exercise ordinary or
   proper care – or other riders or my or my child’s own failure to ride safely,
   within my or my child’s ability or within designated areas and trails;
4. Equipment may fail;
5. Weather conditions can change and can sometimes be dangerous;
6. The nature of the terrain can change and has certain risks associated with it
   including, but not limited to, exposed natural objects, trees, streams and
   creeks;
7. The activities can sometimes be in remote areas and injuries or illness may
   occur and it may be a considerable distance to doctors, hospitals, or any other
   type of assistance; and
8. Negligence on the part of A PROPERTY OWNER AND-OR THE RANCH OR
   THEIR STAFF. I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to
   above exist throughout the trail, stable, practice and other areas and many are
   unmarked. I understand and acknowledge that no amount of caution,
   experience, or instruction can eliminate all of the risks involved and I freely
   accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility
   of personal injury, death, property damage and damages or loss resulting there
   from.

 RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of THE RANCH providing me or my child with their horse or sleigh riding and other services and permitting my or my child’s use of their equipment, and other facilities and the Property Owners providing me or my child with the use of their property (hereinafter collectively referred to as “The Services”) I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I or my child have or may in the future
   have against a Property Owner or THE RANCH and their directors, officers,
   employees, agents, representatives and volunteers (all of whom are hereinafter
   collectively referred to as “THE RELEASEES”) and TO RELEASE THE
   RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense
   that I or my child may suffer, or that my or my child’s next of kin may suffer as
   a result of my or my child’s use of the services or due to any cause whatsoever
   INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY
   STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWNED UNDER THE “OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT” ON THE PART OF THE
   RELEASEES;
2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all
   liability for any damages to their property of or personal injury to any third
   party resulting from my or my child’s use of the services;
3. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my or my child’s heirs, next
   of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives in the event of
   my or my child’s death or incapacity;
4. This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the
   laws of the Province of Ontario; and
5. Any litigation involving the parties of this Agreement shall be brought within
   the Province of Ontario

PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR & RIDING BOOTS

1. Proper riding footwear is required by all persons, regardless of age,
   participating in any horse related activities.
2. ALL RIDERS are required to wear protective head gear in the form of a high impact helmet and proper footwear.

COVID 19 PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:

I understand that, until further notice, ALL members need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination.  

Guests of members who do not enter the barn are exempt from this policy.

Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.

PHOTOGRAPHY
In consideration of THE RANCH providing photo services throughout the tour/activity, THE RANCH shall have the right to use voice, video or other photographic images of me and the child(ren) for future marketing, educational, or other purpose, and Participant (and Parent) hereby consent to such use, without further consideration or compensation.

MEMBER'S INFORMATION

Confirmation of Minimum Membership Age:
If completing this membership waiver for a minor, please confirm they are at least 16 years of age:*

This is an annual activity waiver. Indicate the year in which you are accepting risk for horseback riding and other Ranch activities:*

In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying upon any oral or written representation or statements made by the Releasee’s other than what is set forth in this agreement.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I, MY CHILD, MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND-OR REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

Fri Apr 19, 2024