ME & MY SHADOW EQUESTRIAN WELLNESS CENTER WAIVER AND RELEASE 
 
I understand that Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center may photograph, video, or otherwise record Activities as defined below and place such photographs and videos on its website, on social media platforms, or in other forms of marketing. I consent to the use of my image that may appear in any such photograph or video without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed. I hereby release any and all claims against Lauren Longtoe and Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center for utilizing these materials. 

In consideration for participating in therapeutic lessons or yoga classes (“Activities”) at Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that participating in such Activities may have unforeseeable consequences which could result in an accident or injury to me beyond the control of Lauren Longtoe and Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center. 

I understand and acknowledge that Activities may result in emotionally difficult moments, and that I am responsible for proceeding at my own pace and communicating any concerns I have about my comfort or discomfort to Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center as appropriate. 

I acknowledge that Activities such as yoga may be physically taxing, it may cause or aggravate joint, muscle, back, neck, or other injuries, and that I am responsible for proceeding at my own pace using my own judgement. With that in mind, I assume this risk.

I acknowledge that a horse may, without warning or any apparent cause, buck, stumble, fall, rear, bite, kick, run, make unpredictable movements, spook, jump obstacles, step on a person’s feet, push or shove a person, and saddles or bridles may loosen or break, all of which may cause a rider to fall or be jolted, resulting in serious injury or death.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HORSEBACK RIDING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES RISKS THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND IN SOME CASES DEATH because of the unpredictable nature and irrational behavior of horses, regardless of their training and past performance. I voluntarily assume the risk and danger of injury or death inherent in the use of the horse, equipment and gear provided to me by Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center. 
 
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation in Activities.

I will abide by all rules and policies provided by Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center, and I accept that failure to do so may result in removal from Activities and the premises. 

In consideration for my participation in Activities, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS LAUREN LONGTOE, ME & MY SHADOW EQUESTRIAN WELLNESS CENTER, its officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, contractors, and organizations, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL claims of active or passive negligence, products liability, personal injury, death, and loss or damage to property, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and I specifically acknowledge that: (a) no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from this written agreement, have been made; (b) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and (c) I am executing this liability release form for full, adequate and complete consideration and I fully intend to be bound by the same.   
 
This liability release form shall be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles.  If any provision/portion of this liability release form shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable in whole or in part, such decision shall not invalidate the remaining portion or affect its validity.
 
By signing my name below, I am indicating that I have read the above, fully understand all terms, understand that I am waiving substantial rights, and sign it freely and voluntarily.


 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







If the person using Me & My Shadow Equestrian Wellness Center’s services is under eighteen (18) years of age, or deemed not legally competent, his/her/their parent or legal guardian must read this Waiver and Release and sign below on behalf of the participant.