Liability waiver

EMINENCE TRAILRIDES

Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement

Johnson’s Old Desperado Ranch Adventures LLC

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS

I understand that horseback riding and equine activities are inherently dangerous and involve risks that may result in serious injury, permanent disability, or death.

I understand these risks include, but are not limited to:

The unpredictable behavior of horses (kicking, biting, bucking, bolting, rearing, stumbling, or falling)

Equipment or tack failure

Slippery or uneven terrain

Steep hills, wooded trails, rocks, and natural obstacles

River and water crossings

Wildlife encounters

Weather conditions

Other riders’ actions

Falling from a horse

The negligence of other participants

I voluntarily choose to participate in trail rides and related equine activities provided by Johnson’s Old Desperado Ranch Adventures LLC d/b/a Eminence Trailrides.

2. MISSOURI STATUTORY WARNING

Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks associated with horseback riding and related activities, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless:

Johnson’s Old Desperado Ranch Adventures LLC, Eminence Trailrides, its owners, managers, employees, wranglers, guides, volunteers, landowners, and agents

from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liability arising from my participation, including injury, death, or property damage, whether caused by inherent risks or ordinary negligence.

5. INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties against any claims brought by or on behalf of me or any minor participant under my supervision.

6. AGE, WEIGHT & SAFETY POLICIES

Minimum riding age is 10 years old

Exceptions may be made for younger riders with prior riding experience at the discretion of management

Maximum rider weight is 240 pounds

Riders exceeding the weight limit may not be permitted to ride for safety reasons

Approved riding helmets are available and strongly encouraged

Follow all guide instructions

Wear appropriate footwear (closed-toe shoes or boots)

Not participate under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or drugs

7. HEALTH REPRESENTATION

I certify that I am physically capable of participating and do not have any medical condition that would make horseback riding unsafe.

8. MINOR PARTICIPANTS

If the participant is under 18 years of age:

The parent or legal guardian must sign this agreement and agrees to the release, assumption of risk, and indemnification provisions on behalf of the minor.

10. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AGREEMENT

I understand that my electronic signature is legally binding and enforceable.