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HORSE ACTIVITIES WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM

Warning: Horseback riding and associated activities are potentially dangerous. Horses are large, strong animals, which are unpredictable. You may fall off, be kicked, bitten, stepped on, or otherwise injured by a horse, or while engaged in horse related activities. Please do not sign this form unless you are prepared to assume the risk of possible injury to yourself and/ or your family, or property.

In consideration of the use of the facilities as a boarder, guest, visitor or rider (hereinafter “Rider”) in connection with boarding, horseback riding lessons, recreational riding activities (hereinafter “Horsemanship activities”) the undersigned Rider (and if under 18 years of age, Rider’s parent or guardian), intending to be legally bound, hereby waives and releases any and all rights and claims which may accrue to the Rider against Hegewisch Stables, Karla Hegewisch, Iker Hegewisch, Ellen Extension, volunteers, Staff and its employees and agents, for any injury or property damage which may be sustained or suffered by Rider in connection with such horsemanship activities occurring on or off the premises.

This Waiver and Release form is intended to discharge Hegewisch Stables, its employees and agents forever from any liability to Rider, Rider’s personal representatives, heirs, successors or assignees arising out of Rider’s participation in such horsemanship activities, and shall be binding upon the personal representative, heirs, successors and signees of Rider.

Rider states that he/she is physically fit to participate in horsemanship activities, is of lawful age, and legally competent to sign the Waiver and Release form, or that it has been signed on behalf of Rider by Rider’s parent of guardian, with whom Rider has discussed his/her proposed horsemanship activities. By signing this I also give permission to use any video or picture for social media, ads, etc.

• Horses are unpredictable and dangerous and may, without warning or any apparent cause react in a way that can cause injury regardless of their training and past performance. By stepping foot on the property either to take lessons, participate in camps or even just visiting you are assuming all responsibly for your actions and the actions of your guests and assuming all legal responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. 
• Hegewisch stables is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Minors need to be supervised at all times.
• Helmets and closed-toed shoes are required.
• Lessons will be scheduled for regular weekly times. 
• Hegewisch stables will make every effort to reschedule missed lessons, however make up lessons are not guaranteed. Weather, riding conflict, horse illness/lameness are not under our control. 
• NO REFUNDS NO EXCEPTIONS
• Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for any lesson for a lesson to be eligible for a makeup. (1) makeup lesson is offered each month and must be booked within 30 days. 
• A 30 day notice is mandatory for the rider to terminate a full training and/or board or a riding school spot. Early withdrawal from a full training package or board will be subject to  service charges. 
• Weather Policy: Lessons will be canceled or rescheduled in case of severe weather conditions like heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, extreme heat or high winds, prioritizing the safety of both riders and horses, with the decision to cancel to be made by the instructor based on current conditions  We will still hold horsemanship lessons in place of riding lessons  which will be mandatory for a well rounded education in light rain, or if the arenas are closed or it’s too wet to ride. This gives students a chance to develop their horsemanship skills and build on their relationship with the horse/pony. Which will help them become more confident riders and become more efficient tacking up for their lessons. 
• Dress code is enforced so no tank tops, crop tops, sandals, etc.
• In the event a payment in the form of a check is returned, a $30 fee will be charged to cover Hegewisch Stables bank expenses. 
• Any payment received after the 5th day of the month will be considered late. All late payments will be charged a minimum fee of $70 or 10%. 
• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
• We charge a 12% commission on ANY sale or lease.