Please read, sign, and submit the below liability waiver prior to your visit to Spokes & Saddles.

READ CAREFULLY — THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

WARNING

Under Colorado law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 13-21-119, Colorado Revised Statutes.

WARNING

UNDER COLORADO LAW, THERE IS NO LIABILITY FOR THE DEATH OF OR INJURY TO A PARTICIPANT IN AN AGRICULTURAL RECREATION OR AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF THE AGRICULTURAL RECREATION OR AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 13-21-121, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES.

In exchange for participation in the activity of programming such as, but not limited to, ranch tours, tutoring, and animal interactions organized by Spokes & Saddles, of Kickback Trail, Montrose, Colorado, 81403, and/or use of the property, facilities, and services of Spokes & Saddles, I agree for myself and (if applicable) for the members of my family, to the following:

AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Spokes & Saddles, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Spokes & Saddles.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above-described activities, and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Spokes & Saddles for injury, loss, or damage arising out of my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Spokes & Saddles, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, Spokes & Saddles, or other third parties.

INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and defend Spokes & Saddles against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Spokes & Saddles.

HOLD HARMLESS. I agree to hold harmless, shall fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Arriel Adler and Danielle Spires, doing business as Spokes & Saddles, from any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage, and/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claims for monetary loss, property damage, equitable relief, personal injury, and/or wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state, or local governmental body or agency, arising out of, in any way whatsoever, participation in activities at Spokes & Saddles including, but not limited to, mounted and unmounted equine instruction, horseback riding, horse handling, property tours, animal interactions, ranch tours, tutoring, educational programs, and any other ranch activities, and any acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct on the part of Spokes & Saddles, its officers, owners, personnel, employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgments, awards, decrees, attorneys' fees, and related costs or expenses, and any reimbursements to Arriel Adler and Danielle Spires, doing business as Spokes & Saddles, for all legal fees, expenses, and costs incurred by it.

FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of Spokes & Saddles caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family.

CONSENT. I, [parent/guardian], consent to the participation of myself and any minors listed below, in the activity of programming such as, but not limited to, ranch tours, tutoring, and animal interactions, and agree on behalf of the above minor to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. By signing this Release of Liability, I represent that I have legal authority over and custody of any minors listed below.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. In the event of an injury to the above minor during the above-described activities, I give my permission to Spokes & Saddles or to the employees, representatives, or agents of Spokes & Saddles to arrange for all necessary medical treatment for which I shall be financially responsible. This temporary authority will begin on the date of your stay and will remain in effect until terminated in writing by the undersigned or when the above-described activities are completed. Spokes & Saddles shall have the following powers:

a. The power to seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of myself or my child as may be required by the circumstances, including without limitation, that of a licensed medical physician and/or a hospital;

b. The power to authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency situation; and

c. The power to make appropriate decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment, and shelter.

APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Colorado law.

NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that Spokes & Saddles has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement.

ARM'S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arm's length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either "for" or "against" a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity. Accordingly, the Parties specifically reject the application of the common-law doctrine of contra proferentem (construction against the drafting party), as well as any other statute or common law principle of similar effect.

ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure.

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.

I have read this document and understand it. I further understand that by signing this release, I voluntarily surrender certain legal rights.