Boarding & Riding Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement

Houston Polo Club

Boarding & Riding Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement

Proper execution of the following release by the undersigned is a prerequisite to the undersigned being able to take part in any activity at the Houston Polo Club (“the Club”) and Bayou Club including but not limited to riding, polo games, polo practices and working in and around the barn area of the Club (“Club Activities”).

In consideration of the undersigned electing to participate in the Club, the undersigned agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless, and on behalf of said participant, his or her heirs, next of kin, dependents, representatives, executors, administrators, successors or assigns hereby does release, indemnify and hold harmless the Club and the Bayou Club of Houston (the “Bayou Club”), their respective officers, directors, members, and employees from any cause of action claims or demands of any nature whatsoever, which said participant, his or her representatives, heirs, next of kin, dependents, executors or administrators, may now have, or have in the future, against said Club and/or Bayou Club, their respective officers, directors, members and employees, on account of personal injury, property damage, or accident of any kind, including death, arising out of the undersigned participation in Club, including without limitation, participation in or observation of polo and equestrian activities.

The undersigned participant further understands that by signing this Release, he/she covenants and agrees that he/she, as well as his/ her heirs, next of kin, representatives, dependents, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, will never institute any suit or action at law or otherwise against the Club and/or the Bayou Club or in any way aid in the institution or prosecution of any claim, demand, action, or cause of action for the damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, or compensation for or on account of any damage, loss or injury either to his person, property or both which may result from the undersigned’s attendance at and participating in the Club and the Bayou Club

The undersigned participant understands that neither the Club nor the Bayou Club undertake to provide medical or hospitalization insurance for participants. The undersigned participant certifies that he/she will be covered by his/her own medical and hospitalization insurance while participating in the Club.

Consistent herewith, the undersigned participant assumes responsibility for his/her own physical fitness and capability to participate in the Club, and has taken such steps as he/she deems appropriate to assure himself/herself that he/she is fit and capable of such participation.

The undersigned participant further states the he/she is cognizant of all the inherent dangers of participation in the Club including the dangers of participating in any polo and equestrian activities; that he/she is of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release which he/she has fully read and completely understand, he/she understands the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that he/she has signed this document as his/her own free act.

The undersigned participant agrees that prior to participating he/she will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used and if he/she believes anything is unsafe, he/she will immediately advise his/her coach or supervisor of such conditions and refuse to participate.