Arena Rules

1. Clean up all manure, both inside the arena and outside around trailers.

2. Please do not allow your horse to roll in the riding area.

3. No vehicles or trailers allowed in the arena, unless approved by the arena committee. 

4. No smoking is permitted in the arena or within 5 meters of an entrance.

5. No alcohol is allowed in the arena.

6. No dogs are allowed in the arena.

7. No feeding horses in the arena.

8. No farrier work or similar activities are to be performed in the arena.

9. Please use courtesy and respect for others when riding. Follow common arena etiquette regarding direction, space, speed, etc.

10. Equipment use must be agreed upon by ALL present users (e.g., jumps, barrels) during Open Riding. All equipment MUST be put away after use.

11. Open Riding is for public riding only. No events, clinics, lessons, or group activities are to take place; please book a private rental slot.

12. Always ensure access to the building entrances for emergency vehicles.

13. Any abuse and/or excessive force towards animals are strictly prohibited.

14. The last occupant at the time is responsible for ensuring the manure cart is empty, all lights are off, overhead doors closed/chained, and man doors locked.

15. Users MUST make themselves aware of all emergency procedures and fire watch protocols. These are posted on the bulletin board beside the door when entering the arena.

Warning: By Agreeing To This Document You Will Give Up Certain Legal Rights, Including The Right To Sue, Claim Damages, Seek Compensation.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

I, the undersigned Participant or the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, am aware that the Event involves inherent risks, dangers and hazards, involving all manner of injury or loss, including potentially serious or life-threatening injury and death, resulting from, but not limited to: the use of equipment, materials or facilities related to the Event; the actions or negligence of the Participant or other participants in of the Event; the actions or negligence of the Athabasca District Ag Society or its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, invitees, or representatives of any kind (collectively referred to as the “Organization”);  the actions or negligence of the Town of Athabasca or its councilors, officers, employees, agents or representatives of any kind (collectively referred to as the "Municipality"); and any additional risks arising out of the Event and related events and activities.

I, the undersigned Participant or the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, freely accept and assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of injury, death, property damage, property loss or any other loss or expense resulting to the Participant or myself/ourselves.

Further, I, the undersigned Participant or the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, hereby agree as follows:

To Waive Any And All Claims of every nature and kind at law or equity or under any statute that I the Participant and/or the parent(s) and/or guardian of the Participant have or may have in the future against the Organization and/or the Municipality;

To Release The Organization and the Municipality from any and all liability for injury, death, property damage, property loss or any other loss or expense that the Participant I may suffer or that their next of kin or legal representatives may suffer as a result of participation in or use of the Event, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWNED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, RSA 2000, c O-4, as may be amended, on the part of the Organization and/or the Municipality INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR THE MUNICIPALITY’S FAILURE OF THE TO PROTECT THE PARTICIPANT FROM THE RISK, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE.

To Hold Harmless And Indemnify The Organization and the Municipality from any and all liability for injury, death, property damage, property loss or any other loss or expense to any party, including the Participant and/or the parent(s) and/or guardian of the Participant, as a result of participation in or use of the Event, or other financial loss or expense including, without restriction, legal expenses and costs on a solicitor-and-his-own-client full indemnity basis in defending against such claims or enforcing the terms contained within this document;

and That This Agreement Will Be Effective And Binding Upon the Participant and/or the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, and their heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns.

I, the undersigned Participant or the parent and/or guardian of the Participant, hereby acknowledge that we have read the foregoing, and have had the opportunity to ask questions and clarifications before signing, and have explained its meaning to the Participant.

I acknowledge that I understand its content, import and meaning and hereby do agree, approve and consent to the above.

Riding passes are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Business activities that require private rental bookings include, but are not limited to:

• Content/media production for the sale of horses or services.

• Professional services such as chiropractic, veterinary, massage, osteopathy, farrier, etc. Refer to the Professional Livestock Rentals Policy.

• Lessons.

• Showing horses for sale.

• Any other activities related to the business or services of equine

Failure to comply may result in fines, suspension of privileges, or other appropriate actions as deemed necessary by the Athabasca District Ag Society.

Any abuse and/or mistreatment towards board members, volunteers, or other participants will not be tolerated.

DO NOT LET ANYONE IN WITH YOU UNLESS THEY HAVE PURCHASED A PASS