I hereby consent to participate in sessions at Horses Who Heal (the Practitioner), on the terms and conditions as follows:

1. Participation in activities involving horses involve risk of injury, as activities with horses are deemed a significant high risk activity by our community and legal system.

2. By attending and/or participating in this training or session you knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown and you voluntarily enter at your own risk.

3. Horses have different temperaments and natures. All horses are potentially unpredictable, especially if frightened, hurt or mistreated. The horses at the practice do no kick or bite people, and, they will be chosen to match the experience and feelings of new clients. Horses
do explore their environments with their bodies, so clients will be introduced to the practice of boundarysetting, to choose how they wish to engage with the horses.

4. You will be offered a safety guideline by the practitioner which supports clients in being safe, aware and making safe choices in all sessions with horses.

5. The practitioner will take all care possible and follow clear safety guidelines for the benefit of clients and horses.

6. You agree not to deliberately frighten, hurt or mistreat the horses and to follow safety guidelines offered by the practitioner.

7. The practitioner makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the nature, habits, and disposition of any horse involved in sessions or activities.

8. All directions by the practitioner must be observed.

9. You are responsible for wearing suitable clothing, long pants, and appropriate footwear, fully covered hard shoes or boots with flat heels.

10. You agree to follow the directions of the practitioner or official and that any misconduct or refusal by you to follow any direction of the practitioner or official can result in your exclusion from participation in the activities and your immediate removal from training and participation in future sessions will be reviewed or canceled. You understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury as a result of your failure to comply.

11. In the event of an accident of any kind, you must report this to the practitioner immediately. 

12. In the event of serious accident or injury where an ambulance or medical treatment is required, you are responsible for any costs that may be incurred.

13. Upon entering the activities area you acknowledge the  practitioner or officials and/or others do not accept any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to you, any  spectators,  participants, or any other person or property whatsoever.

14. Knowing the potential inherent risks, you assume sole responsibility for any injury, death or property damage you may suffer as a result of your attendance and/or participation in this training.