Arena Rental Waiver

Silver Sage Equestrian Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

1. RECITAL. I the undersigned Participant, desire to participate in using, riding, exhibiting or other involvement with horses, and/or in other activities conducted at, with, or from Silver Sage Equestrian (herein after referred to as SSE) 732 West 500 South, Farmington, UT 84025. As part of the consideration for such participation, and to induce SSE to allow me to participate, I have agreed to this Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement (herein after referred to as Agreement). This agreement will apply to my participation in such activities on any date on or after the signature date indicated below, unless and until I give formal written notice to SSE that I will no longer be bound by this Agreement. I further understand that any formal withdrawal from the Agreement by me will result in my inability to participate in any activity on, with, or from SSE.

2. ACKNOWLEGDMENT OF RISK. I understand that there are substantial risks and dangers inherent in keeping, training, transporting, approaching, being around, and riding horses and related equine activity; these risks and dangers apply to myself and other third parties. I realize that dangers may arise at any time, anticipated or unanticipated, including dangers to my life, the lives of third parties from the unpredictable nature of horses and from other causes such as the acts or omissions of other riders, trainers, employees, the unpredictable nature of horses or other animals, conditions or circumstances on SSE grounds. I voluntarily assume all risks and dangers of death, harm, and/or damage to my person or property, resulting from or arising out of conditions at or about SSE grounds, the activities carried on here at SSE, and the actions of third parties and their animals not controlled by SSE. I assume all risks and danger of injury, death, harm and/or damage to the person or property of SSE and/or other third parties caused by my actions. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of any of the foregoing. I further agree to keep my horse(s) and any other animals belonging to me, as well as my children and guests on the SSE grounds in control at all times and to act at all times in a reasonable and prudent manner and to not act negligently and acknowledge liability for all of mine and their actions.

3. HARD HAT WAIVER. I have read and understand the SSE Rules and Regulations and I agree to abide by them and to require that my children and guests abide by them at all times. I recognize the SSE Rules and Regulations require the use of an adequate hard-hat by all riders under the age of eighteen (18). I recognize that wearing a hard-hat could prevent permanent brain damage in the case of an accident. If I, or a minor in my party, decline to wear a hard-hat while on SSE grounds, I assume all risks involved in handling and riding horses without wearing a hard-hat.

4. RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER, AND PLEDGE. I further release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless SSE, its owners, managers, agents, officers, employees, contractors, veterinarians and farriers, and successors of the foregoing, to the fullest extent allowed by law, from any claim, suit, expense or loss which arises out of my participation in activities at the premises of SSE, the stabling of horses at SSE, my involvement in use care handling, approaching, riding, pasturing, transportation, or exhibiting of any resident or visiting horses including stallions, or the condition of the premises, horses, equipment or tack at SSE. I further waive and release subrogation claims of all medical, disability, property, and liability insurers, including, but not limited to damage resulting in medical and convalescent care, and cost of support; and as security for this Release and Hold Harmless, I grant and pledge a security interest in all money and proceeds arising from any claim therefore, that includes damages due to SSE, including insurance proceeds, trust and guardianships, remainders and proceeds from testate to intestate succession, which I agree not to relinquish or disclaim. This RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT includes, without limitations claims for negligence pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 78B-4-201 through 78B-4-203.

I will comply with the rules of SSE and the instructions of its employees with regard to my use of horses and property and consent to the immediate termination of my riding privileges and/or any participation of any kind on SSE grounds, without refund, if in the opinion of SSE or its representatives my conduct, or the conduct of someone or something in my party is such that the risk of personal injury or property damage is of concern.

5. SUPPLEMENT TO STATUTORY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. I understand that SSE’s liability as an equine activity sponsor is limited by Utah State Law and I intend SSE’s rights under this Agreement to be in addition to these statutory limitations and not as a replacement for them.

By my signature I acknowledge that I have read and understood the foregoing Agreement and have agreed to it voluntarily, intending to be legally bound.

Silver Sage Equestrian Barn Rules

We are dealing with horses! Pay attention at all times.

1. Appropriate footwear & attire must be worn when leading, handling, grooming or riding horse. Absolutely no sandals or other open toe shoes, crocs, dance slippers, etc.

2. Horses must be attended at all times when out of pasture or stalls.

3. No feeding horses or entering pastures/stalls with horses unless approval has been given.

4. Minor spectators must be with an adult at all times unless prior approval has been given. Please keep young spectators quiet, calm & on benches when around horses. No loud or rambunctious behavior while in the barn or arenas.

5. No smoking or alcohol while on the premises.

6. Tie horses to designated tie areas only; not to fences or gates.

7. No outside dogs allowed, other than those with prior approval.

8. All riding guests must sign a Silver Sage Equestrian Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement upon, or prior to, arrival to the facility. If the rider is a minor, a parent or guardian must sign both the Release of Liability and the Minor Participant Agreement on their behalf.

9. Horse must be led by a halter. No loose ropes etc.

10. Keep SSE clean. Pick up after yourself, your party, and your horse.

11. Vehicles must park in circular driveway. Please leave roadside parking open for trucks & trailers hauling horses in.

12. Please arrive and leave at your reserved times so as to not interfere with the previous/next renters ride time.

13. Verbal rules may be given by any SSE employee, manager, or agent and are expected to be followed.

Silver Sage Equestrian Arena Rules

1. Be aware and respectful to other riders and the horses.

2. Announce what you are doing loud and clear when passing other riders. Keep space between you and other riders.

3. Only lunge horses with permission from those riding in the arena.

4. Mount and dismount out of the way of riders.

5. May only ride if you have a reserved ride time and have signed this waiver

6. Clean up after yourself and your horse.

7. Follow posted rules and signs.

8. No loose horses in the arena.

9. SPECTATORS MUST STAY SEATED ON BENCHES WHILE WITHIN EITHER ARENA. NO LOUD OR RAMBUNCTIOUS BEHAVIOR.

10. Be aware of weather conditions and the risks they create.

11. If there is an emergency or accident in the arena, you must dismount your horse immediately.

Silver Sage Equestrian Arena Rental Cancellation Policy

This policy serves as Silver Sage Equestrian’s (SSE) cancellation standard for individuals who have reserved the use of either the indoor and/or outdoor arenas. Advanced notice of cancellation, in compliance with the standards below, is vital to SSE being able to provide access to year-round riding facilities to those who otherwise don't have access to these limited resources.

Attendance and Cancellation Standards and Expectations:

Those who reserve arena(s) should plan on utilizing the facilities within the bounds of the date and time for which reservations were made.
SSE understands that untimely conflicts and emergencies arise and that those conflicts or emergencies may cause a renter to miss their reserved rental time. However, if a renter is unable to attend their scheduled reservation, the renter is required to provide SSE notice of cancellation to be eligible for a refund. A renter must contact SSE directly, in person or by phone to cancel reservations.
1. Cancellations made prior to the date of scheduled reservation will receive a full refund.
2. Cancellations or "no-shows" the day of a scheduled reservation are not eligible for a refund of any kind.
In rare circumstances, it may be necessary for SSE to cancel a previously scheduled reservation for reasons including but not limited to extreme weather, unexpected arena conditions and/or property damage, etc. In these instances, SSE is committed to providing as much notice as the situation allows and all attendees will receive a full refund.

Silver Sage Equestrian Minor Participation Agreement

If the participant is a minor (under 18 years of age), the participant’s parent or guardian must read and agree to the following:

If the participant is a minor, I, the undersigned parent or guardian, am signing this Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, Silver Sage Equestrian Arena Rules, and Silver Sage Equestrian Barn Rules individually and on behalf of the participant and my marital community (unless single). I verify that I am the parent and guardian of the minor participant and I have authority to enter into the above mentioned agreements. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Silver Sage Equestrian, its owners, managers, agents, officers, employees, contractors, veterinarians, and farriers, and successors of the foregoing, to the fullest extent allowed by law, from any claim, suit, expense of which arises out of the minor’s participation and presence with Silver Sage Equestrian and any and all activities conducted hereon. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of any activity hereon. I agree that this acknowledgement of risk, release, hold harmless, waiver, and pledge shall apply to all claims, suits, expenses or losses which arise out of the minor’s participation in any other activities of any kind nature whatsoever having to do with Silver Sage Equestrian.