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Horseback Riding Waiver

Liability waiver for horseback riding and equestrian activities. Covers equine activity liability under state-specific statutes and inherent animal risks.

Last updated: April 2026

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Horseback Riding Waiver

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Email
Phone
Date
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Phone
None — first time
Approximate weight
Yes
Yes — my own
I understand horses are unpredictable animals*
I accept all risks inherent in equestrian activities*
I release the stable, owners, and staff from liability*
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Consent / Waiver Language

This waiver text is included at the bottom of the form, above the signature field.

WARNING: Under [State] Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. INHERENT RISKS include: the propensity of an equine to behave in unpredictable ways that may result in injury to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, or other animals; and hazards of surface conditions. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS of participation in equestrian activities. I RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the stable, its owners, employees, agents, and horses from all claims, damages, and costs arising from my participation. I acknowledge that I have been encouraged to wear an approved riding helmet.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 47 US states have equine activity liability statutes that protect providers from lawsuits related to inherent risks of riding. The specific protections and requirements vary. Most require you to post warning signs on the property AND include the statutory language in your waiver. Your waiver should reference your state's specific statute.

A waiver protects you from claims related to inherent risks (horse spooking, falling off, getting kicked). It doesn't protect you from negligence — like using a saddle you knew was broken, matching a beginner with an aggressive horse, or failing to check equipment. Proper horse-rider matching and equipment maintenance are still your responsibility.

Some states require helmets for riders under a certain age. Even when not legally required, offering helmets and documenting whether the rider accepted or declined is important for liability. If someone declines a helmet and gets a head injury, their signed refusal significantly reduces your exposure.

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