CABIN CREEK FARM CONTRACT TO ASSUME RISK & WAIVE LIABILITY I represent that I am an adult signing on my own behalf or of my minor child named _______________________________________________ and that I wish to take riding and horsemanship instruction at Cabin Creek Farm, 10488 Secor Rd, Temperance, MI 48182. I understand that riding horses and working in the stable area have inherent dangers, and that serious injuries, and even death may be caused in a horse-related accident. By way of illustration, a horse related accident includes, but is not limited to, being stepped on, kicked, or otherwise struck by a hoof, bitten, pushed, knocked over, or fallen from a horse. Cabin Creek Farm and it's agents, employees, and volunteers have represented to me that it will use all reasonable care in their selection of horses it allows me or my child to ride, and safety in supervising my riding lessons. I understand that by nature, horses are skittish and unpredictable animals and that even the quietest of horses can occasionally act in an unanticipated manner. I understand that the agents of Cabin Creek Farm, it's employees, and volunteers cannot prevent accidents, and I do not expect them to do so.  I have been specifically advised that I can expect to fall from a horse in the natural course of learning to ride.  If at any time during a lesson I become fearful to the point I wish to dismount, I will so advise my Cabin Creek Instructors. Cabin Creek Farm has notified me that I must either purchase a properly fitted riding helmet whose design meets the ASTM standard #F163-8, or use one provided by this farm. I am fully aware that this helmet must be worn whenever mounted or working around horses in order to help insure my safety.   I have been advised that any other helmet is not appropriate protective headgear for equine activities. I have read this contract, understand it completely, and execute it voluntarily with full knowledge of its consequences. Participant's Signature                                                                                      Date Parent or Guardian's Signature                                                                        Date Cabin Creek Farm Signature                                                                           Date WARNING: UNDER THE MICHIGAN EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF THE EQUINE ACTIVITY. This form will be used to prove that you understand fully the risks of horseback riding, and that you have made a free choice to ride at Cabin Creek Farm. This form also restricts or eliminates your ability to file a lawsuit against Cabin Creek Farm and it's agents for injuries you may have sustained while on the premises.