I acknowledge that horseback riding is a sport which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to myself, my horse and property. I knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding.
I hereby release the California Rodeo Salinas, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as California Rodeo), and the City of Salinas (hereinafter referred to as the City), and the County of Monterey, (hereinafter referred to as the County), from all liability for any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of California Rodeo, and/or the City and/or the County or any of its agents.
In consideration of my participation in events organized or sponsored by I waive, release and discharge California Rodeo, the City, and the County, their directors, officers, agents and members, their representatives, heirs, executors and assigns from any and all claims of liability for injury or damage to myself, my animals or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns.
I expressly waive any rights I may have under California Civil Code 1542, which states: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him might have materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless California Rodeo, the City, and the County, their officers, directors, members and agents against all claims, demands, and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits brought by or prosecuted for my benefit, in which this release is upheld.
California Rodeo, and/or the City, and/or the County, its agents or employees shall not be liable for any damage which may accrue from any cause or as a result of fire, theft, mining away, state of health, injury to person, horse or property.
I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents.
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MINORS DO NOT SIGN BELOW LINE
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST AGREE TOTHIS SECTION
Minors 12 and under must have a parent or legal guardian riding with them.
I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above participant, in consideration of the minor's participation in the event, agree that the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability and specifically including but not limited to the indemnity set forth above, shall be binding as to damage or injury to my minor, any animals or property involved belonging to the minor arising out of his or her participation.
I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents.