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LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

 

Extremtrail – Horsemanship, Trail Skills & Outdoor Education Programs

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

This is a legally binding document. By signing, you waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue

1. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Participant Name: ________________________________________

Date of Birth:_____________________________________________

 

Address: _________________________________________________
Phone / Email: ____________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ________________________________________
Emergency Phone: _________________________________________

Horse Name (if applicable): _________________________________
Owner of Horse (if not participant): _________________________

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

I understand and acknowledge that participation in activities offered by Extremtrail may include, but is not limited to:

  • Horse handling, grooming, tacking, tying, and leading

  • Riding horses in enclosed areas, Trail Skills Parks, and natural terrain

  • Trail riding and wilderness riding

  • Crossing natural obstacles, including water, uneven ground, slopes, bridges, and forest terrain

  • Participation in instructional clinics, including foundational clinics, trail skills clinics, ultralight outfitting clinics, GPS & navigation clinics, and wilderness horsemanship clinics

  • Participation in outdoor and educational youth programs involving horses, animals, and natural environments

I understand that these activities take place outdoors and may involve changing weather conditions, uneven terrain, wildlife, and other inherent environmental risks.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand that horses are large, powerful, and unpredictable animals that may, without warning:

  • Buck, rear, kick, bite, bolt, stumble, fall, or step on objects or people

  • React unpredictably to terrain, water, weather, wildlife, other animals, equipment, or people

I understand that participation in equine and outdoor activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Falls from horses

  • Collisions with natural or man-made objects

  • Injuries caused by horses or other animals

  • Slips, trips, and falls on uneven terrain

  • Weather-related injuries

  • Equipment failure

I voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, associated with participation in these activities.

4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration for being permitted to participate, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless:

Extremtrail, its owners, operators, instructors, guides, assistants, employees, volunteers, landowners, agents, and representatives

from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, arising out of or related to:

  • Personal injury

  • Property damage

  • Death

resulting from participation in any Extremtrail activity, including those arising from the ordinary negligence of the released parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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5. EQUIPMENT & SAFETY RULES

 

I agree that:

  • I will follow all instructions given by Extremtrail staff

  • I understand that staff have full authority to determine:

    • Whether I may ride or handle a horse

    • Which horse I may use

    • Whether an activity may proceed or be modified

  • I understand that no galloping or uncontrolled riding is permitted

  • I understand that helmets are ☐ recommended / ☐ required (circle one, as applicable)

  • I understand that I may be asked to dismount or stop participation at any time for safety reasons

I acknowledge that failure to follow instructions may result in removal from the activity without refund.

6. HORSE & PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY

If I bring my own horse, I certify that:

  • The horse is healthy, sound, and suitable for the activities

  • The horse is accustomed to trail riding and working around other horses

  • The horse is free from dangerous behavioral issues

I understand that Extremtrail reserves the right to exclude any horse or participant deemed unsafe.

7. MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I certify that:

  • I am physically and mentally able to participate

  • I have disclosed all relevant medical conditions

  • I understand that Extremtrail staff are not medical professionals

I authorize Extremtrail to obtain emergency medical treatment if deemed necessary, and I agree to be responsible for any associated costs.

8. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS (MINORS)

If the participant is under 18 years of age, the undersigned parent or legal guardian:

  • Gives permission for the minor to participate

  • Acknowledges and accepts all risks on behalf of the minor

  • Agrees to all terms of this waiver

9. PHOTO & MEDIA RELEASE

10. GOVERNING LAW

11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SIGNATURE

I grant permission for Extremtrail to use photographs or video recordings taken during activities for educational and promotional purposes.

☐ YES  ☐ NO

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Colorado

I acknowledge that:

  • I have read and fully understand this waiver

  • I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights

  • I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily

Participant Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: ______________________________________

FOR MINORS ONLY

Parent / Legal Guardian Signature: ____________________ Date: ___________


Printed Name: ______________________________________

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