
REDSTONE RANCH HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
This Hold Harmless Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the date signed below by and between Redstone Ranch and Redstone Equestrian Center (“Released Party”), located at 4551 NW 39th Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, and the undersigned party or parties (“Releasor”).
1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Releasor acknowledges and agrees that participation in activities at Redstone Ranch and Rescue, including but not limited to interaction with animals, equine activities, outdoor activities, educational programs, and other related activities, involves inherent risks.
These risks include, but are not limited to, physical injury, property damage, or loss resulting from:
The behavior of animals, including equines, and their unpredictable reactions to sounds, movements, objects, people, or other animals.
Environmental conditions, including uneven terrain, surface or subsurface hazards, and weather conditions.
Activities involving mounting, riding, walking, grooming, feeding, or handling animals.
Releasor voluntarily assumes all risks associated with these activities, whether foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
2. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Releasor, on behalf of themselves, their minor child or children, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, agrees to release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the Released Party and its owners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, trainers, contractors, property owners, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, attorney’s fees, or costs arising out of or related to participation in any activities at Redstone Ranch and Rescue, including equine activities, whether arising from negligence or otherwise.
3. INDEMNIFICATION
Releasor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Party from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to:
Releasor’s participation in activities at Redstone Ranch and Rescue.
Any injury or damage caused by Releasor to third parties, animals, or property.
Any breach of this Agreement by Releasor.
4. MEDICAL CONSENT AND EMERGENCIES
In the event of a medical emergency, the Released Party is authorized to seek emergency medical treatment for the Releasor or their minor child or children, if necessary.
Releasor agrees to bear all costs associated with such treatment and releases the Released Party from liability for actions taken in good faith under this provision.
5. EQUINE ACTIVITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Releasor acknowledges that equine activities involve inherent risks as defined under Florida Statutes § 773.01, including but not limited to:
The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death.
The inability to predict an equine’s reaction to sounds, movements, objects, people, or other animals.
Hazards associated with surface or subsurface conditions on the premises.
Releasor expressly assumes these risks and agrees to release and hold harmless the Released Party and associated parties from any and all liability arising from participation in equine activities.
6. PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA RELEASE
Releasor grants permission to Redstone Ranch and Redstone Equestrian Center to photograph, film, record, and use the Releasor’s and/or their minor child’s name, image, likeness, and voice in photographs, videos, audio recordings, or other media.
Releasor agrees that this media may be used for marketing, advertising, promotional, social media, website, print, and educational purposes without notification or compensation, unless a written objection is provided to the Released Party.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement is effective as of the date signed and remains in effect until terminated in writing by the Releasor or Released Party. Termination does not release the Releasor from obligations or liabilities arising during the term of this Agreement.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida.
9. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written. Any modification to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.