SIGNATURE D REGISTRATION FORM - Signature D Horses

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SIGNATURE D HORSES - REGISTRATION FORM

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:

The undersigned has been advised that horses can be unpredictable and that there is risk of serious injury or death involved in grooming, handling, or riding them. The undersigned agrees to assume all such risks when using Signature D’s horses. Also the undersigned, along with family, estate, heirs or assigns agrees to release/hold harmless Signature D, its agents, barn owners, land owners & employees, from and against any claim, action, damage, expense, loss or liability paid, suffered, or incurred whether or not foreseen, as a result of using Signature D Horses, land owners, barn owners & equipment and/or as a result of Signature D’s, barn owners’, land owners’ own negligence or carelessness. In consideration of the above, the undersigned agrees to abide by all rules and regulations which may be posted in the barn or announced by a Signature D agent, land owners, employees, or barn owners.

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Please initial each statement in the box to the left. Type your name at the bottom section to agree to Waiver. On submission of this form, the waiver will be sent to your email address and the owner of Signature D Horses. Thank you.

A. NATURE OF AGREEMENT. In consideration of the services Signature D its, owners, agents, employees, volunteers, land owners, barn owners, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf, I agree to release and discharge Signature D, land owners, & barn owners on behalf of myself , my spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, from any liability that may arise there from as set forth below.*

1. The Services

A. Signature D Riding School will provide client with access to 2 trail riding lessons per month, 1 lesson in the arena, and 1 unmounted group horsemanship class per month. The riding lessons will be a 45 min group lesson.

B. Riders will be automatically grouped together with riders of similar ability and level. This is paramount to our barn culture and philosophy of creating a community that encourages camaraderie, friendship and support. We feel this leads to higher quality riding, lessons, and just plain more fun.

C. Riders will start with a 30-minute private lesson until their instructor recommends they are ready to join an appropriate group lesson.

D. Clients will receive access to a goal setting session every month.

B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS. I acknowledge the known and inherent risks of wagon riding include, but are not limited to, the following, many of which can scare the mules, cause it or its rider to fall or react in an unsafe manner. 1) weather conditions, including temperature, wind and wind driven objects, rain and snow, lightning, thunder, fog, excessive heat and sun some of which may change quickly; 2) hypothermia (being too cold) and hyperthermia (being too hot); 3) wagon riding and street conditions, including icy, snowy, muddy, slippery, and loose footing, water crossings, falling rocks, branches and timber, fences, natural and man-made changes in the landscape and motorized or non-motorized traffic; 4) contact with plants, insects, reptiles, dogs, and other wild or domestic animals, reptiles which may walk, run, or fly near, or may bite or sting, a mule or rider; 5) improper first aid, emergency treatment or other attempt ed rescue services, and the unavailability of life saving services or immediate medical attention in the case of injury; 6. Unavailability of telephone or other communication services to summon aid or for other purposes; 7) my own physical condition and or omissions; 8) my own and other riders’ attempts to exceed riding skills or riding in a careless, reckless, or improper manner; 9) injury to a horse; 10) the failure of a horse to respond to a rider’s commands; 11) unpredictability of a horse’s behavior; including, but not limited to, stopping suddenly, rearing, swerving, spinning, becoming spooked, bucking, suddenly accelerating, kicking, falling down, dipping its neck or body or grazing; 12) my own failure or that of other riders to follow the safety guidelines and commands or instructions of those ; 13) improper use of equipment; 14) inadequate repair or maintenance of Signature D’s facilities and equipment including but not limited to saddles, bridles, and other riding equipment; 15) manufacturing or other defects, both apparent and latent, in equipment supplied or used by Signature D; 16) vehicular or pedestrian accident while riding a horse on public streets or roadways, 17) vehicular or pedestrian accident while being transported or walking to or from Signature D Horse Center or any of its staging areas; 18) error or negligence on the part of independent contractors using the facilities of Signature D or on the part of employees, or volunteers of Signature D , including, insufficient, wrong, or inappropriate instruction or assistance. *

2. Client Requirements

A. Client must show up on time.

B. Client must be wearing proper riding attire- boots, an ASTM/ SEI certified riding helmet, and blue jeans.

C. Client must be coachable, positive, and have a good attitude!

D. We are trying to build a family-like community full of people like YOU, and after the 4th lesson we generally like to ask for the name of 1 person who you would like us to contact and invite to join the program.

D. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I knowingly & voluntarily assume all of the risks inherent in engaging in wagon riding, including those that may not be specifically enumerated herein. *

3. Compensation and Payment Terms

A. Our monthly tuition price is based on the annual value. Client will put a credit or debit card on file, and it will be automatically charged $160 tuition per month.Charges will begin on the first day of enrollment and continue every month thereafter. If client needs to change the credit card on file, please call 601-507-7685.

B. Signature D Horses will be operating on a seasonal basis. September-April is Season 1; May-June is season 2. We have obscene expenses and financial commitments to be able to offer this program- and we depend on students who can make some commitment- as well as give us plenty of notice if they are quitting so that we have time to pull students in from the waiting list to take their place. There is no reason why a student will not be financially committed for the entire year.

E. NATURE OF SIGNATURE D’s HORSES/MULES. Although Signature D chooses its horses/mules for their calm dispositions, & sound, basic, training, no horse/mule is completely safe. Horses are larger, more powerful and faster than a human. If a rider falls from the wagon to the ground, it will generally be a distance of 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 feet, and the impact may result in injury to the rider. If a mule is frightened or provoked, it may divert from its training and act according to its natural survival instincts, which include, but are not limited to: 1)stopping short; 2) changing direction or speed at will; 3) shifting its weight; 4) bucking, rearing, or kicking; 5) biting; and 6) running from danger. Due to the unpredictability of a mule’s behavior, Signature D makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the habits, disposition, suitability, nature or physical condition of any mule.*

4. Scheduling

A. Client will receive a dedicated time and a day of the week where there will be an appropriate school horse and with a group of riders with similar ability reserved each week.

B. If client cannot make their time during a week- Example Riding Stables will allow a maximum of one makeup lesson per month- provided that client cancels by texting 601-507-7685 at least twenty-four hours prior to the lesson. All makeup lessons will take place on Saturdays. If a lesson is not made up within 30 days, it will expire. Monthly tuition is still due in full when student misses their lessons.In the event that the weather prevents riding- unmounted horsemanship lessons will be substituted. In the event that weather prevents the barn from being open- we will have a lesson via Zoom.

C. If client would like to make a long-term change to their dedicated lesson time, they may do so a maximum of 1 time in a 90-day period by texting pr calling 601-507-7685

F. HARNESS EQUIPMENT- NATURAL LOOSENING. I understand belly bands (bands around the mule’s belly) may loosen before or during a ride. If a rider notices such loosening, he or she must alert the nearest guide, instructor or Signature D employee as quickly as possible so action may be taken to avoid slippage of the ha and a potential fall from the horse. I also understand that I or my child is responsible for checking and knowing when equipment is unsafe, including but not limited to bridles, bits, reins, belly bands, badly fitting harness, and other control or riding equipment. If you do not know how to inspect the equipment, you must notify an instructor or employee of Signature D before entering the wagon. I also understand that tack could fail.*

5. Cancellation.

This agreement may be canceled during the start ofweek 3 of the semester without incurring the early cancellation fee. Cancellations after this week during the semester will be required to pay a $160 cancellation fee. The yearly calendar will be sent to you via email. We suggest you print it off, & put it on your fridge, or place important dates in your phone.

G. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. Signature D does not provide helmets for the wagon ride. I understand that it is the legal guardian of the child to purchase a riding helmet. *

7. No Guarantee

The company does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results. The results of your riding program are largely based on the efforts of the student.

H. LEGAL ACTIONS CONCERNING AGREEMENT. Should Signature D, staff, barn owners, or land owners or anyone acting on its behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs in an action or proceeding brought by me that is barred by this Agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. I agree that substantive Mississippi state law (and not only conflict of law rules) rather than the law of any other state or jurisdiction shall be applied in any legal action involving the interpretation, validity or enforce ability of this Agreement, and that any legal action resulting from my participation in this activity shall be brought only in Newton County, Mississippi. In the event that any portion of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. *

8. Communications

A. Please note that coaches do not have time to discuss client goals and concerns during lesson hours. Please schedule a goal setting meeting to make sure there is a good time set aside for these conversations.

B. Client agrees to communicate all scheduling changes or any other concerns about the program either through the barn telephone at 601-507-7685

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