What specific sections should I keep in my trail ride waiver?

Include a section for rider experience levels and a clear area to document if the participant is bringing their own safety equipment like helmets. You should also add a field for participants to declare any medical conditions that might be relevant while handling a horse.

Should my horseback riding form collect information about ride duration or trail types?

Yes, grouping riders by trail difficulty is helpful for your operations. You can add a drop-down menu to the form so participants select the specific trail path or duration they have booked.

How can I set up my mobile device as a check-in kiosk for riders?

You can launch the form on any tablet or smartphone at your barn or trail head. By enabling kiosk mode, the form will automatically refresh after every signature, allowing your next group of riders to sign in immediately.

Can I share this waiver form with booked guests before they arrive at the stable?

Yes, you can send a direct link to the form via email or SMS as part of your ride confirmation process. Guests sign online ahead of time, which speeds up your morning check-in process.

How do I organize signatures from multiple riders in the same family?

You can use the parent or guardian signature field to group minor participants under one primary account holder. This keeps all family member signatures associated with a single ride time in your dashboard.

Horseback Riding Waiver Form

This Horseback Riding Waiver Form is designed for trail ride operators and equine tour businesses to document that participants understand the inherent risks of working with horses.

Created by Priya Nair · Template editorUpdated Jun 20, 2026

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Welcome & risk acknowledgement

Horseback Riding Waiver Form

By signing this document, you are choosing to participate in our guided horseback trail riding excursions. We want you to be fully aware that interacting with horses involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the precautions taken by our guides.

You understand that horseback riding is an activity that carries a unique set of hazards. Horses are unpredictable animals by nature; they may bolt, shy, or buck without warning due to sudden sounds, environmental changes, or their own temperament. You explicitly accept all risks associated with trail riding, including the potential for falls, collisions with natural obstacles, or being kicked, bitten, or thrown, which may result in serious physical injury, permanent disability, or death. You confirm that you have the physical capability and judgment to participate in this activity.

Participant details

Full legal name*

First name

Last name

Email address*

Phone number

Date of birth*

Emergency contact name

Emergency contact phone

Riding experience level*

Riding date

Weight class*

Under 200 lbs

200-250 lbs

Over 250 lbs

Agreement & signature

Release of Liability

In consideration for being permitted to participate in this equestrian activity, you hereby release, waive, and hold harmless our company, its owners, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from ordinary negligence, including but not limited to, actions related to equipment failure, trail conditions, or the selection and training of the horses. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by applicable state equine activity statutes, provided that it does not waive liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I confirm that I have read this document in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and am signing it voluntarily of my own free will. I certify that I am at least 18 years of age, or if I am signing on behalf of a minor, that I have the legal authority to do so.

I have read and agree to the terms of this waiver and release.*

Signature*

Sign here

Date*

About this template

This Horseback Riding Waiver Form is a digital template designed for adventure operators to manage participant information and acknowledgments before a ride begins. You can customize the document with your business branding, upload your logo, and add specific fields to capture necessary rider experience levels and contact details.

Signing Method	Best Use Case
Kiosk Mode	Participants sign on a tablet at your facility upon arrival.
Mobile Link	Send the form to participants via email or SMS before they arrive.
Website Embed	Integrate the form directly into your online booking process.

Adventure tour operators use this form to standardize the intake process for participants engaging in outdoor equine activities. It is common for guided trail ride companies to collect signatures to confirm that participants understand the physical requirements and logistics of the excursion.

Questions about this waiver

What specific sections should I keep in my trail ride waiver?: Include a section for rider experience levels and a clear area to document if the participant is bringing their own safety equipment like helmets. You should also add a field for participants to declare any medical conditions that might be relevant while handling a horse.
Should my horseback riding form collect information about ride duration or trail types?: Yes, grouping riders by trail difficulty is helpful for your operations. You can add a drop-down menu to the form so participants select the specific trail path or duration they have booked.
How can I set up my mobile device as a check-in kiosk for riders?: You can launch the form on any tablet or smartphone at your barn or trail head. By enabling kiosk mode, the form will automatically refresh after every signature, allowing your next group of riders to sign in immediately.
Can I share this waiver form with booked guests before they arrive at the stable?: Yes, you can send a direct link to the form via email or SMS as part of your ride confirmation process. Guests sign online ahead of time, which speeds up your morning check-in process.
How do I organize signatures from multiple riders in the same family?: You can use the parent or guardian signature field to group minor participants under one primary account holder. This keeps all family member signatures associated with a single ride time in your dashboard.

This template is framed for US and provided as a software tool, not legal advice. Waiver enforceability varies by jurisdiction and circumstance — confirm the final wording with your own counsel before relying on it.