MADRONE HILL RANCH (448 FOOTS CREEK ROAD, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON)

RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the provision of the equine-related activities by Madrone Hill Ranch, Sonjaor Art Biada and other valuable consideration and as a condition of participation of such equine activities, I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Madrone Hill Ranch, Sonja Biada, Art Biada, their agents and employees and their successors, heirs and assigns of and from any and all liability (including claims based upon negligence) for any and all actions, suits, claims for relief, demands, damages and causes of action of any kind and nature, known and unknown in any way arising out of or connected with grooming, saddling, training, horse riding (individually or as a passenger), or any other use whatsoever of the premises known as Madrone Hill Ranch. This release includes, but is not limited to, any and all such claims for property damage or personal injury to myself, or any other person accompanying me, or any damage to my property or my horse, related to the actions of any horse or handler, regardless of ownership or circumstance.

I accept for myself the full responsibility for any and all damage or injury of any kind which may result directly or indirectly from the use of the equipment, facilities, horses and/or premises furnished by Sonja and/or Art Biada or Madrone Hill Ranch or from any other equestrian activity of any other activities thereon, or any equestrian activities or instruction by Sonja or Art Biada off the premises of Madrone Hill Ranch.

I represent, unless otherwise stated herein, that I know and am aware of the unpredictable nature and dangerous characteristics of horses and ponies and hereby acknowledge that horseback riding is an inherently dangerous activity and that horses, being prey animals, will on occasion behave according to instinct rather than training and agree to accept and assume all risks of every nature and kind of incident to any and all uses of the animals I may handle or ride, whether my own, furnished by Sonja and/or Art Biada, Madrone Hill Ranch or others. I acknowledge that horseback riding and activities involving horses are inherently dangerous activities and could result in injury or death. I hereby agree to assume all risk associated with such activities.

I further agree to follow all safety procedures as instructed by any and all of the staff and/or instructors at Madrone Hill Ranch and expressly accept full and primary responsibility for my safety and well-being during the time I am using said facilities. PROTECTIVE ATTIRE: I am hereby advised that it is strongly recommended that I wear heeled boots as a safety precaution when working around or riding horses. I am hereby advised that I must wear a well-fitted hard-hat or ASTM or SEI approved helmet, fastened securely under the chin, while riding horses. If I choose not to wear a helmet when riding I so state in my own hand:

(Print above: “I choose not to wear a helmet when riding though I have been advised to do so.”)

If for any reason any provision of this Release is determined to be invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

CAUTION: READ THIS RELEASE CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

I have read the above agreement with complete understanding of its provisions. This release is for all operations starting with the date below this line. EMAIL:______

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NAME (please print participant’s name)SIGNATURE

IN THE EVENT THE PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:

As a parent or legal guardian of the participant, I have read the foregoing release of all liability and understand each of the provisions and agree to be bound by them.

DATED:

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WARNING: UNDER OREGON LAW, NO PERSON SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY ANOTHER SOLELY AS A RESULT OF RISKS INHERENT IN EQUINE ACTIVITY, IN SO FAR AS THOSE RISKS ARE, OR SHOULD BE, REASONABLY OBVIOUS, EXPECTED OR NECESSARY TO THE PERSON INJURED.

Oregon Revised Statutes s 30.689

I have read the above Oregon Law with complete understanding of its meaning.

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MADRONE HILL RANCH

448 Foots Creek Road

Gold Hill, Oregon97525

(541) 582-1896

RANCH RULES AND POLICIES

-SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON MHR PROPERTY

-CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED ON MHR PROPERTY

-YIELD TO HORSES: HORSES HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY

-SIGNED LIABILITY RELEASES REQUIRED FOR ALL

PARTICIPANTS AND GUEST

-PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR REQUIRED WHEN MOUNTED

-HORSES NOT TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN ARENAS

(FREE LONGE IN ROUND PEN ONLY)

-DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH

-CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED. NO RUNNING!

-CLOSE ALL GATES UPON ENTERING & LEAVING AN AREA

-EQUIPMENT IS TO BE PUT AWAY AFTER USE

-CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR HORSE (BUCKETS & FORKS SUPPLIED)

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MADRONE HILL RANCH

448 Foots Creek Road

Gold Hill, Oregon97525

(541) 582-1896

GENERAL & CHILD POLICY

-Riders under the age of 18 MUSTwear protective headgear (SEI or ASTM approved helmet) when mounted on MHR property.

-Although encouraged for all riders of any age, those under the age of 18 MUST use the “buddy system” when trail riding.

-If friends accompany a participant, their parent must have signed a release for them to ride. Visitors must also be made aware of all MHR rules and etiquette regarding horses.

-Be respectful and clean up after yourself. This is our home and we love to share it with you. HOWEVER, we should not have to clean up after you.

-Only tie horses to designated ties. Never to a fence or gate.

-Do Not feed any horses, including your own, without notifying someone with MHR.

MHR feeds generously. If you want your horse to have more or less feed, let us know.

MHR will be happy to accommodate you and your horse’s needs.

-We ask all participants to be respectful and courteous to others at all times.

-Youngsters must be supervised at all times for everyone’s safety. This is a horse ranch and not a day care.

-Please-Please-Please- When you turn off Foots Creek road onto the our driveway- PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED 10 MPH !!!!! THANK YOU

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Rider signature & Date Parent/Guardian & Date