Horse Riding Waiver
A waiver is a legal document which protects someone who wants to reduce their risk of liability.
4.9 (27 reviews)
Last updated December 18, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A waiver is a legal document which protects someone who wants to reduce their risk of liability. Reducing liability is important for businesses, especially those that facilitate risk-related activities.
Despite taking all the necessary safety precautions, there is still a level of risk associated with horse riding. As a business offering this horse riding, it is feasible that accidents or injuries may occur while customers are participating.
A horse riding waiver is a specific agreement between the customer and the horse riding provider whereby the client will give up their ability to sue if any injuries, damage or loss were to occur. This horse riding waiver will also outline the risks associated with the horse riding services your business provides. These risks must be acknowledged and accepted by customers prior to commencing.
Important
It’s important to remember that there are some exceptions to the release of liability. You won't be protected by a waiver if an incident is caused by some forms of negligence or misconduct on behalf of your business. Given the presence of notable risk in this activity, you should always have your waiver reviewed by a lawyer before use.
The Legal Risk Score of a Horse Riding Waiver Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document requires participants to acknowledge and accept all risks associated with the recreational activities, which may include severe personal injury or death, thus transferring most safety liabilities from the service provider to the participants.
- Participants are asked to waive their rights to sue the service provider for any injury or harm that might arise from the activities, even if it might be due to the provider’s negligence.
- The waiver applies to all future visits after signing, potentially limiting the participant's legal recourse for any future incidents without the need for additional agreements.
Horse Riding Waiver Checklist
Complete your free Horse Riding Waiver with our checklist
Review by Legal Professional
Ensure the document is reviewed by a lawyer to confirm that it aligns with current laws and adequately protects your interests.
Inform Participants Clearly
Clearly explain the risks and the contents of the waiver to all participants to ensure they fully understand what they are agreeing to before they sign.
Secure Storage of Signed Documents
Keep all signed copies of the document in a secure location to ensure they are accessible for future reference or legal needs.
Regular Updates
Regularly review and update the document as needed to comply with any changes in legislation or adjustments in the scope of recreational activities offered.
Use this Horse Riding Waiver If:
- You want to protect your horse riding business from liability and potential lawsuits.
- You want your customers to fully understand the risks of participating in horse riding.
What does this Horse Riding Waiver cover?
- Details of horse riding
- Outline of the associated risks
- Acknowledgement of these risks
- Acknowledgement of the risk warning (in accordance with legislation)
- Release of liability
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