Nature of the Experience

I understand that Equine Embodied Path is a guided experiential program that may include:

• Guided meditation

• Somatic awareness practices

• Mindfulness and reflective exercises

• Observation of horses

• Ground-based interaction with horses that are not constrained or tied in any way

• Walking on uneven terrain

• Outdoor activities in varying weather conditions

  
  

I understand that no riding is involved

I understand that the Horses are autonomus and have the right to choose how to and if to interact at all and there will be nothing forced our guaranteed or expected in any session.

I further understand that this experience is educational, experiential, and reflective in nature.

I acknowledge that it is not psychotherapy, counselling, mental health treatment, medical treatment, physiotherapy, osteopathic treatment, or any other regulated healthcare service.

Assumption of Risk

I understand that horses are large, powerful, and unpredictable animals.

I acknowledge that participation around horses involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Being stepped on

• Being pushed, bumped, nudged, or knocked over

• Kicks, bites, or other contact from horses

• Falls

• Injury caused by sudden horse movement

• Injury from equipment, gates, fencing, or farm structures

• Uneven ground, mud, rocks, holes, and natural terrain

• Weather-related conditions

• Physical, emotional, or psychological discomfort

I understand that these risks may result in property damage, personal injury, serious injury, permanent disability, or death.

I voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with participation.

Participant Responsibilities

I agree to:

• Follow all instructions provided by Pamela Fitzgerald and any assistants present.

• Respect all safety guidelines.

• Inform Pamela Fitzgerald of any concerns regarding my physical or emotional wellbeing.

• Refrain from any behaviour that could endanger myself, another participant, or a horse.

• Respect the horses' space, boundaries, and wellbeing.

I understand that failure to follow safety instructions may result in immediate termination of my participation.

Medical Acknowledgement

I certify that I am physically capable of participating in this experience.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to consult with a healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, injury, or concern that may affect my participation.

I understand that I am solely responsible for monitoring my own physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the experience.

In the event of an emergency, I authorize reasonable efforts to secure medical assistance on my behalf.

I understand that any medical costs incurred are my responsibility.

Release of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in Equine Embodied Path activities, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless:

Pamela Fitzgerald,

her agents, assistants, volunteers, contractors, property owners, horse owners, and affiliated participants,

from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or liabilities arising from or related to my participation, including those resulting from personal injury, property damage, illness, disability, or death, except where prohibited by applicable law.

This release applies to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the Province of Ontario.