I hereby recognize that horses//ponies and/or any and all activities pertaining thereto are inherently dangerous and constitute a significant risk to myself and all members of my party. Such danger and significant risk also includes, but is not limited to movement around and close proximity to said animals whether participating in equine activities or merely acting as a spectator, guest, volunteer or official. I am fully aware and understand that equine activities are dangerous activities, which pose potentially serious risks of injury and/or death to their participants. I wish to participate in these activities knowing the serious/dangerous risk involved. I understand that I may be injured or die as a result of my negligence, the negligence of others or through no fault of my own or anyone else, due to the dangerous nature of the equine activity in which I am engaged. I also understand and acknowledge that horses, by nature, are often unpredictable and difficult to control. I hereby accept and assume any and all risks of injury (including death) to myself, my property or my guests. I further represent that I understand the hazardous nature of being around all equines and the injury that could occur to the equine or me due to vehicles, natural or man-made obstacles or material, loud noises, other animals or any other hazard. I attest that my horse(s)/pony(ies) is or are in good condition both physically and mentally to participate in the parade. I attest that I have good control of my horse(s)/pony(ies) so as to avoid risk of injury to myself or others.
With knowledge of the foregoing, I hereby agree to waive and release any and all claims of any kind that I, my heirs, guardians, legal representatives or assigns may have or may in the future against the Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses & Market and Poplar Hall LLC, its committees, volunteers, sponsors, and charities, the town of Chesapeake City, MD and businesses therein, and other persons associated with said organization, for any damages or injury (including death) to myself and or damage to my property whether or not from my own or anyone’s negligence and/or any other cause, arising out of the participation in and/or observation of, equine or other activities located on or associated with the Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses & Market and Poplar Hall LLC and all of the aforementioned parties. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses & Market and Poplar Hall LLC, and all aforementioned parties, from any claims I might make or which will be made on my behalf by others, arising from any activity with the Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses & Market. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses & Market, and all aforementioned parties, for any injury, death loss of or damage to any and all personal property. I further agree to keep all those released by this agreement, free of any damage or costs because of any claim caused by my actions or the actions of others which results in injury, and or death, to me or others and/or any damage to property.
