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:
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Horse handling, grooming, tacking, tying, and leading
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Riding horses in enclosed areas, Trail Skills Parks, and natural terrain
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Trail riding and wilderness riding
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Crossing natural obstacles, including water, uneven ground, slopes, bridges, and forest terrain
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Participation in instructional clinics, including foundational clinics, trail skills clinics, ultralight outfitting clinics, GPS & navigation clinics, and wilderness horsemanship clinics
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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:
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Buck, rear, kick, bite, bolt, stumble, fall, or step on objects or people
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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:
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Falls from horses
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Collisions with natural or man-made objects
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Injuries caused by horses or other animals
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Slips, trips, and falls on uneven terrain
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Weather-related injuries
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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:
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Personal injury
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Property damage
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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:
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I will follow all instructions given by Extremtrail staff
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I understand that staff have full authority to determine:
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Whether I may ride or handle a horse
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Which horse I may use
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Whether an activity may proceed or be modified
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I understand that no galloping or uncontrolled riding is permitted
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I understand that helmets are ☐ recommended / ☐ required (circle one, as applicable)
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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:
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The horse is healthy, sound, and suitable for the activities
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The horse is accustomed to trail riding and working around other horses
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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:
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I am physically and mentally able to participate
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I have disclosed all relevant medical conditions
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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:
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Gives permission for the minor to participate
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Acknowledges and accepts all risks on behalf of the minor
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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:
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I have read and fully understand this waiver
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I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights
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I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily
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Participant Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: ______________________________________
FOR MINORS ONLY
Parent / Legal Guardian Signature: ____________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: ______________________________________



