I, the undersigned, in my capacity as rider and/or legal guardian of a minor child

agree as follows:

1. I acknowledge and accept that there are inherent dangers in horse riding and I fully understand the nature of the risk and the need for the rider to take all reasonable precautions.
2. I accept and voluntarily assume the risk inherent in my and/or child’s use of the horse- riding facilities. I, release THANDEKA RIDING SCHOOL. THANDEKA STABLES OR THEMBANI FARM OR ANCHANE DÉCOR , its office, stewards, agents, grooms and representatives from any duty of care towards me and/or my child and from liability towards any claim that could accrue arising from my and/or his/her participation in horse riding or any related activities, or of any loss of or damage to my and/or his/her property (whether physical, emotional and/or financial).
3. Such horse riding activities will include but not be limited to riding, working with horses on foot or any other activity undertaken by participants in riding lesson.
4. In the event of an accident involving me and/or my child there is no obligation on THANDEKA RIDING SCHOOL , THANDEKA STABLES , THEMBANI FARM OR ANCHANE DÉCOR  to secure for me and/or my child’s medical treatment; however I do hereby authorize THANDEKA RIDING SCHOOL, THANDEKA STABLES , THEMBANI FARM OR ANCHANE DÉCOR  to act in my and/or his/her best interest, which may include the obtaining of the necessary emergency medical treatment, which shall be for my account. In such an event THANDEKA RIDING SCHOOL, THANDEKA STABLES , THEMBANI FARM OR ANCHANE DÉCOR   will advise the contact person listed herein of the situation at the earliest possible opportunity but is authorised to secure medical treatment without prior consultation.
5. THANDEKA RIDING SCHOOL, THANDEKA STABLES , THEMBANI FARM OR ANCHANE DÉCOR  nor its staff or agents shall be liable for any loss or damage to property brought to the yard, for example money, cell phones, tack and clothing.